When was the last time you cleaned your blinds, or even looked at them to see how dirty they are? 

Most people don’t realize that blinds are magnets for dust, animal dander, kitchen grease and even nicotine. 

“People are blind neglectors,” said Sharin Scott, the founder of the New York City-based company Blindwash.com. “They just don't want to deal with it, because they don't know how to deal with it.” 

In most cases, cleaning your blinds can be a process. But Scott has developed an innovative way to make sure your windows get the royal treatment. 

“We are a mobile, blind cleaning service in the New York City area,” Scott said. “We come to the site, we remove the blinds, we clean them ultrasonicly in our van, and in a few hours, they're back on your windows, shiny and clean.” 

It’s somewhat reminiscent of the old days when the Wonderbread or knife sharpener truck came to your door. 

The modern day mobile unit comes complete with an ultrasonic system to get blinds clean. The system uses high frequency sound waves to create millions of microscopic bubbles that penetrate to lift dirt and grease. 

“It has two tanks," explains Eyal Shuber of Blindwash.com. "One is for the ultrasonic washing, and the other is for the rinsing.” 

The machine cleans the blinds, cords tapes, ladders — everything — in a matter of minutes. 

The ultrasonic system can be used to clean all different kinds of blinds from fabric to vinyl. Because of the water, it can't be used for wood blinds; those need to be cleaned by hand. 

And it’s one chore customers say they're happy to delegate. 

“My blinds were absolutely filthy,” said Sally Bareau, a customer. “I certainly was not going to clean each slat. The fact that someone comes in here, takes them out of my apartment down to their truck and washes them and brings them back within an hour is amazing to me.” 

Aside from cleaning, Blindwash.com can also repair blinds and shades. As for the price, it starts at about $$18 for a standard three-foot-wide vinyl blind. 

For more information, go to www.blindwash.com

- Jill Scott