How to remove the blinds?

Recently, blinds are becoming more and more popular with housewives, since they are more resistant to pollution and have a denser structure, unlike curtains. Although the lamellas and canvases are coated with special impregnations that repel dust, grease and dirt, from time to time the structure must be sent for thorough cleaning, and for this it is necessary to know how to remove the blinds to prevent deformation of the plates, tearing of individual elements, and to prevent tangling. This is what you will learn from this article.

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How to remove horizontal blinds?

Horizontal blinds have a very simple fastening, as they are fixed with a latch that holds the upper bar. To properly remove the blinds from the window, follow these steps:

1. Before removing the structure, dismantle the plastic decorative covers in all places of fastening.
2. On the upper edge of the system, locate the latches and release the lamellas by lifting the plates up (we pull the latches towards ourselves and to the right).
3. Unfasten the cornices from the brackets securing the entire structure.
4. Pull the curtains forward and down.
5. Remove the structure from the window.

Important! If it was not possible to dismantle the system in this way, determine how to remove the blinds together with the brackets. Usually they are fastened with metal corners and fixed with hexagonal self-tapping screws, so first unscrew the bolts at the bottom of the window, and then at the top and remove the shutters.

Attic windows made of plastic often install horizontal blinds with fasteners on removable clips. Both fixing and removing such clamps must be done with a special clamping key - the clamps must be turned counterclockwise.

Important! If the structure is massive, then you will need several people to dismantle it. Therefore, to avoid such difficulties, we recommend initially installing several compact identical systems on the window openings, rather than one large design.

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How to remove vertical blinds?

The design of vertical curtains includes the following details:

• cornice - it can be made of various materials: plastic, aluminum, wood, fabric;
• weights;
• chain connecting lamellas;
• runners;
• lamella control chain;
• control cord;
• lamels.

If there is a need to remove the lamellas themselves, then detach them from the clip that holds the plate on the cornice. If you need to remove the entire structure, then read the instructions.

Cloth, aluminum, plastic vertical blinds can be removed from the window as follows:

1. Open the curtains using the control chain.
2. Collect all the slats on one side using the control system (make sure that the plates do not twist).
3. Pull out the weights and chain at the bottom. This is to eliminate confusion.
4. Remove each lamella carefully, without damaging the mount, since the clips are mainly made of plastic, and over time they tend to wear out and break from inaccurate handling.
5. If it is necessary to remove the cornice, then hold the cornice itself with one hand and press the latch in the form of a tongue with the other. Thus, it is necessary to disconnect the cornice from each side.

Important! If you want to remove the cornice with the attached structure, then remember that in this case, the lamellas may wrinkle and the attachment mechanisms may be damaged.Use this option only for small blinds. And keep in mind that aluminum and plastic plates cannot be folded.

To remove wooden blinds is a little more difficult: remove the lamellas one after the other, first removing the side clips and the connecting chain.

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Features of working with roller blinds

The design of roller blinds is thought out in such a way that you can disconnect either the entire structure, or only the shaft with the canvas. When dismantling the entire system, the structure is removed from the Velcro or clip, or dismantled after unscrewing the screws. In cases of dismantling only the shaft, use a screwdriver to bend the special locking tab and pull the blade towards you.

Important! Self-tapping screws must first be unscrewed at the bottom of the structure, and then at the top, otherwise the whole system may simply collapse and deform.

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How to wash the blinds?

So that after you have been able to remove the blinds from the window, you do not have any difficulties with how to properly wash them, we suggest you do the work, adhering to the following basic rules:

1. Do not use hard brushes and fabrics when washing thin cloth and metal lamellas.
2. Do not use aggressive liquid products for metal products (fiberglass), as this can lead to destruction of the paint.
3. Products made from wood, straw, bamboo are not advisable to wash, since their surface is treated with a special composition.
4. Plastic blinds are cleaned with a simple soapy solution.
5. In order not to damage the surface of the curtains if they are made from delicate materials, use a vacuum cleaner with a low power.
6. After washing, wipe the plate with a lint-free cloth.
7. To make the blinds less dirty, regularly dust off them with a dry paint brush or a piece of sheepskin.
8. Lubricate swivel mechanisms with machine oil or any water-repellent auto-spray.

We clean without removing from the window

To clean the curtains from dust, use a dry soft brush or a piece of sheep's wool. We recommend the use of special brush-tongs. They are sold in supermarkets. You can clean the lamellas with dust with such tongs much faster by capturing several plates at once.

In order to remove dust, you can also use a vacuum cleaner, then proceed to wet cleaning:

1. Close the blinds tightly, otherwise you will splatter the window.
2. Prepare a soap solution by adding a little cleaning agent.
3. Take a sponge or rag and soak it in the prepared solution.
4. Apply a solution to each bar.
5. Leave the blinds for a few minutes until the greasy and dirty coating disappears.
6. Wipe the lamellas on both sides. When washing, be sure to hold the plate with one hand.
7. Rinse the blinds with dirt and soap with clean water.
8. Wipe the curtains dry.

Important! Wipe wooden blinds with a clean and dry cloth, or vacuum, as they categorically do not tolerate water.

We clean the blinds, after removing it from the window

It is possible to clean the blinds more efficiently by dismantling them. Proceed as follows:

1. Vacuum the lamellas to get rid of dust. If for some reason you do not want to vacuum, then rinse the cloth with rain under pressure on weight, first on one side and then on the other. Thus, you will get rid of the bulk of dirt and dust.
2. In the bathroom, prepare a soapy solution (you can use a detergent for dishes).
3. Spread and close the blinds, as if protecting from the sun.

Important! If you try to wash the blinds in assembled form, then the plates stick together, and the dirt will not be removed.

4. Place the blinds in the washing solution for 1-2 hours.
5. Rinse each plate with a soft sponge.
6. Rinse the blinds with running water.
7. Let the water drain and let them dry.
8. Hang in place by unrolling them.
9. Gently wipe the lamellas with a soft, lint-free cloth.
10. Dry the plugs, and lubricate the rotation mechanisms of the lamellas for more productive work.

Important! Experts recommend using silicone grease to care for the swing mechanism.

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We hope that our tips and tricks will help you remove and clean your blinds yourself, and your windows will be kept in a clean, perfect look, and their mechanism in good condition.