How to remove roller blinds (blinds): from a plastic window, for washing, to wash

How to remove horizontal blinds

Dismantling blinds (horizontal aluminum) comes down to removing the fasteners holding the curtains. This work can only be carried out with the window closed, so as not to accidentally damage the product. To remove horizontal blinds from a window, just take any screwdriver.

Methods for removing curtains from various fastenings:

Plastic fasteners. With their help, only small-sized curtains are attached. To dismantle them, you need to move the special fastener from the central position to the extreme position. Thanks to this, the products will be released from the fasteners and can be easily washed.
L-mounts. They are a structure of 2 plastic clamps that go under the side of the cornice. You can remove the curtains from them by bending the fastening elements with a screwdriver. An alternative would be to move the cornice wall away from the window.
Twist holder (narrow). It consists of a lock that rotates around a special bolt, which prevents the curtains from falling to the floor. To dismantle it, it is enough to move this part of the structure in the direction away from the window. If you can’t do this work by hand, you need to use a screwdriver.
Twist holder (wide). This is the most reliable clamp that is used to hold dimensional blinds. Despite its strength, this part can be removed quite easily. The dismantling process is similar to that used for narrow twist holders.

Wooden

Wooden panels, like fabric ones, should be removed one at a time to avoid damaging the fragile structure.

Open the blinds, remove the side clips, remove the bottom chain (weights are missing on many models), and then remove the panels, one at a time, unfastening them from the curtain rod.

To clean wooden slats, simply wipe them with a damp cloth. In most cases, you can not remove such blinds, but simply go over them with a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment.

How to remove other types of blinds

Manufacturers of blinds offer customers dozens of varieties of their products. The process of installing and dismantling them is very different, so you need to know the procedure for each product.

Rolled

The easiest way to remove roller blinds (such as roller shutters). They are often attached using a magnet, tape, or a bracket built into the cassette.

Duct tape. Dismantling roller blinds with this type of fastening is quite simple. To do this, use a knife or scissors to carefully pry off the tape. Having grabbed the edge, slowly peel it off. If a mistake was made and traces of adhesive tape remained on the curtains, you can get rid of them using medical alcohol.
Magnetic tape. This is the most popular fastening method, which allows you to remove the curtain and return it to its place in a couple of seconds. To dismantle, carefully pull the products away, breaking the magnetic connection.
Bracket. To release the blinds from it, you need to pry the lever with a screwdriver and move it to the side. After this, the curtains can be easily removed from the clamp.
Cassette fastener. Dismantling begins by removing the decorative plugs. Then the gears of the mechanism holding the curtain are moved towards. Pull out a special roller and carefully remove the blinds.

Vertical

In most cases, the slats of these curtains are made of durable materials, which simplifies the dismantling process. In order to remove vertical blinds for washing, you need to follow 6 simple steps:

Raise the curtain and fix it in the upper position.
The weights are removed from the gateway.
After this, remove the chain used to raise and lower the slats.
The product is taken by the upper edge and carefully pulled towards the cornice.
Slowly turn the slats in the direction of the long part of the runner.
After the click, carefully remove the loop from the hook.

We change the fabric, leaving the control mechanism

Perhaps you are making renovations and the fabric does not fit the new interior of the room, or stains that cannot be washed off have appeared on the fabric. In this case, you can replace the fabric, leaving the cornice. The fabric can be purchased in specialized stores; you need to know the required size for the roller blind. When purchasing, you should choose fabric with special impregnation that does not absorb dust, grease, or moisture. It is necessary to fix the canvas evenly with the lower clamp, otherwise when lifting and lowering the canvas will be uneven.

To protect the fabric from excessive contamination, you need to roll up the curtain when there is no need to use it.

How to wash

The washing process depends on the material from which the curtains are made. For products with metal or plastic slats, it is recommended to use a rag or sponge soaked in water. In this case, the following features must be taken into account:

To make work easier, curtains can be secured to clotheslines suspended above the bathtub.
When using any household chemicals, you must thoroughly rinse the curtains. If particles of the applied substance remain on them, the products will lose their attractive appearance.
Heavily soiled curtains can be soaked in water for 2-3 hours. After this, the grease and dirt will become wet and can be easily washed off from the surface of the product.

Fabric curtains are much more difficult to wash than plastic or metal ones. During work, you need to take into account many nuances that will allow you to achieve the desired result and not harm the material.

Features of cleaning fabric products:

It is recommended to wash curtains no more than 2 times a year.
Before washing, you need to remove the chain with weights, which is used to raise the slats.
You can clean fabric blinds with a soft brush dipped in soapy water. An alternative option is to soak it in warm water and add powder.
Stains on slats should be removed using special cleaning products.
When washing in a machine, you need to set it to a delicate cycle and a temperature of no more than +45ºC.

Dismantling roller blinds

Regardless of where the roller blinds are located, on the balcony, kitchen, bedroom, and no matter how carefully they are treated, from time to time there is a need to thoroughly clean the roller blinds and wash the product. In this article we will tell you how to wash roller blinds at home.

How often should roller blinds be cleaned? This question can be answered - according to the pollution, but this is not the best solution

Make it a rule to do light cleaning along with washing the window, and try to remove heavy dirt immediately after it appears. This way you will preserve the original appearance of the canvas for a long time.

The washing process itself can be divided into four steps:

Dismantling the fabric for further washing.
Wash.
Drying.
Installation of a clean sheet in its original place.

Care Tips

Proper care is the key to long service life of products. It provides not only the need to open or close the blinds, but also regularly apply preventive measures. These include the following:

To maintain the appearance of your blinds, you need to clean them every month.
If fabric curtains are used in the kitchen, they should be replaced with metal or plastic ones. They are much easier to remove dirt and grease from.
The planks should be checked regularly for damage. If necessary, these structural parts can be replaced with new ones.
If it is not possible to remove the blinds, they should be cleaned using a vacuum cleaner.
To avoid the accumulation of dust and dirt, you can apply a special composition to the slats.
You need to carefully monitor the condition of fabric blinds and avoid creases in the material.

Removing blinds from windows is quite simple. To do this, you need to understand the mechanism of their fastening and carefully perform all actions. If you manage to complete this job, you can easily wash the curtains and restore their attractive appearance.

Removing mini curtains

Actions:

Remove the two end stops from the chain.
Raise the curtain.
Remove the chain lock from the window, if there is one.
Using a flat-head screwdriver, turn the screws securing the guides from the fishing line counterclockwise, and remove the fishing line from the lower fastener.
Open the sash and remove the lower line fastener.
If the lower line clamp is screwed onto a self-tapping screw, remove the clamp cap, unscrew the screw and remove the clamp.
If the curtain brackets are attached to the window through tape platforms, pull the left bracket to the left and remove the curtain with the left bracket from the window. Pull the right bracket to the right from the right tape platform. Using a knife blade, trim the adhesive seam holding the platforms and remove them from the window.
Clean the surface of the plastic from glue residues with alcohol or lighter gasoline.
If the curtain brackets are secured with screws, you need to pry the roll fastening clamps in the brackets with a flat screwdriver and remove the clamps or remove the decorative plugs holding the roll in the brackets.
Remove the curtain assembly from the brackets.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the screws and remove the brackets.
Seal the holes with white silicone.
When placing the brackets on the brackets, you need to open the window sash, simultaneously press both brackets from bottom to top with your thumbs and remove the brackets from the sash.
If plastic guides are glued to the window, they need to be removed using a utility knife from top to bottom. It is necessary to place the knife blade between the upper end of the guide and the bead, use leisurely rocking movements of the blade to trim the adhesive layer, and separate the guide from the bead.
When attaching magnetic curtain elements to a window, use a Phillips head screwdriver. Unscrew the magnets.

Horizontal blinds

The mechanism with horizontal slats often confuses owners who want to wash the curtain, since it is necessary to disassemble it to the ground. Procedure for disassembling the mechanism:

The cornices are detached, the plugs and the lid, which performs a purely decorative role, are removed.
The lamellas are lifted upward with gentle movements.
The flags on the brackets move first toward themselves and then to the right.
The flags are moved down, then the slats are pulled forward and removed.

Washing is carried out under strong pressure with a suitable product. After cleaning, you need to wait until all the water has drained and only then place the structure on the window. After washing and drying, the slats must be wiped on both sides with a soft and dry cloth.

Important! You should not immediately assemble and put on the plugs, lid and cornice - it is better to do this the next day, when all parts of the structure are completely dry. After washing, be sure to lubricate the mechanism with sewing machine oil or car spray.

Now you know how to remove horizontal products and washing them will not be problematic.

Dismantling a cassette with aluminum guides secured with self-tapping screws

Actions:

Disengage the chain from the holder.
Remove the two end stops from the chain.
Raise the curtain all the way up.
Remove the cassette plug from the chain mechanism side. Place your fingers on the side surface of the cassette plug, rest your thumb on the top of the plug and pull the plug from the cassette towards you. Leave the plug hanging on the chain.
Remove the second plug in the same way.
Unscrew the two bottom screws or self-tapping screws securing the cassette using a Phillips-head screwdriver. Unscrew the two top screws or self-tapping screws securing the cassette.
Lift the cassette and remove the blade from the guides. Place the cassette aside.
Remove the guides glued to the tape. Using the blade of a stationery knife, pry the guide from above and cut the layer of glue with smooth rocking movements, moving the knife from top to bottom.
Remove the chain holder. Remove the plastic cap. Unscrew the screw or self-tapping screw with a screwdriver.
Seal the remaining screw holes with silicone.
Remove the adhesive from the tape from the window with alcohol or lighter fluid.

Vertical

Owners of curtains with vertically placed slats are lucky - removing such a structure for washing is as easy as shelling pears. To do this you need to do the following:

Assemble the slats together using the control system.
Remove the chain from the weights and pull them out very carefully.
From above, you need to move the elongated part of the slider clip to the side, while simultaneously lifting the lamella with its shoulder to the side and up.
Having released the bar, remove the vertical blinds.

Important! Only fabric slats can be rolled up, but plastic and aluminum ones cannot be rolled up, otherwise the structure of the vertical blinds will be damaged.

If there is a need to clean the cornice, you can remove it simply by pressing the latch tab. The bracket installed on plastic windows is removed by turning the clamping key securing the clamps to the left.

In this way, you can remove and wash vertical products quite easily and quickly.

Removing the cassette with a spring mechanism located on the bottom bar of the sash or window frame

Actions:

Turn the curtain lock away from you by the handle and lower the curtain fabric down.
Place your fingers on the top of the cassette casing, resting your thumbs on the bottom of the cassette. Turn the upper part of the casing towards you, removing the cassette from the adapter. Remove the remaining part of the blade with the lock from the guides.
Trim the adhesive seam with the tip of a knife from the left or right end of the adapter. Pull the knife blade out of the body by 4 - 5 cm. Place the blade behind the adapter strip and cut the glue along its entire length with cutting movements up and down. Remove the adapter from the window.
Remove the guides glued to the tape
Use alcohol or lighter gasoline to remove traces of tape from the window.

Installation in a window opening

Tools

Drill or hammer drill (depending on the base material).
A set of drills or drills for concrete, bits (depending on the base material).
Screwdriver.
Screwdriver Set.
Dowels.
Level.
Pencil.

When installing a roller blind into an opening, using a spirit level is mandatory! Seemingly straight walls may turn out to be crooked, causing the curtains to become skewed, causing problems and looking unsightly.

Roller blinds installed inside the opening look aesthetically pleasing

Operating procedure

Remove the curtain and accessories from the packaging.
Assemble the roll: insert the chain mechanism into the shaft with fabric at one end and the plug at the other; Attach the brackets to the shaft.
Attach the roller blind to the mounting location and level it horizontally.
Using a pencil, mark the drilling points through the mounting holes in the brackets.
Remove the brackets from the shaft.
Drill holes, drive in dowels, screw the brackets.
If the model has a guide line, thread the ends of the line into the special holes in the brackets, tie with a double knot, and cut in the middle.
Insert the roll into the brackets with the canvas facing the window.
Pull the free ends of the fishing line through the loops at the ends of the plumb line.
Screw the fasteners for the guide line to the side walls of the opening, insert the free ends of the line into the special holes, and tighten them with the adjusting screw.
Insert the shaft clamps.
Attach the stops to the chain at the extreme positions of the blade.

Classification of roller shutters

Modern manufacturers offer a wide range of products that can satisfy any consumer wish.

According to the classification of roller shutters, they are divided into:

material of manufacture;
purpose;
control method;
installation option;
type of construction.

Initially, window shutters were made only of wood and served to regulate the access of air and light.

With the advent of new technologies, other materials began to be used:

plastic;
steel;
aluminum;
fabric;
perforated.

There are protective and decorative purposes. Reinforced armored systems are installed in banks and warehouses.

According to the control method they are divided into:

manual;
mechanical;
with electric drive;
remote.

Installation options depend on the design features of the models and the material of manufacture.

DIY installation of decorative roller shutters

It is very easy to install decorative roller shutters with your own hands; to do this, you need to carefully study the attached instructions.

Sequence of work:

Check product completeness and dimensions. To do this, remove the packaging and try the curtain on the window unit.
Insert the brackets and connect the blade to the shaft.
Place it on the window and make a mark with a marker.
Initially, you need to fix the bracket on which there is no control.
Fix the second one (with the chain), check the horizontal position with a level.
Insert limiting elements and clamps.
Adjust the chain and check the functionality of the structure.

Fabric blinds are lightweight, so you can decorate the window without help.

Sizing

If a decorative curtain was purchased ready-made in a store, but at home a discrepancy in size was discovered, then you can adjust the parameters at home.

Sizing is done as follows:

Measure the height and width of the light opening. This will be the distance between the horizontal and vertical beads.
Unfold the blade, remove it and trim the shaft to the desired length.
Trim the bottom weight strip. Its size should be 10 mm larger than that of the shaft.
Cut the fabric slightly less wide than the shaft.
Insert the roller and weighting material into the panel.

To perform these works you will need a hacksaw and a long ruler.

Fastening the roller shutter with self-tapping screws

Attaching roller blinds to self-tapping screws is the easiest and fastest method. They are usually included with the product.

The work must be performed in the following sequence:

Try the assembled fabric curtain on the window unit and check the dimensions.
Using a level, level and mark the mounting points.
Drill the required holes using a screwdriver.
Assemble the curtain.
Screw the first bracket using self-tapping screws.
Insert the canvas.
Attach the second bracket and pass the chain through the special hole.
Check the operation of the roller blind.

Installation work is simple; very often women install such structures themselves.

What to do with difficult stains?

The following tips will help you quickly remove stains:

Fresh stains can be easily removed with an ordinary school eraser. It is enough to wipe the stain gently, without pressing, and not a trace will remain of it.
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Grease stains can be removed using laundry soap. It is enough to rub the stain with soap, leave the curtain for ten minutes, and then rinse the stain with clean water until the soap stains disappear.
Salt or starch will help remove vegetable oil stains. It is enough to fill the stain and leave it for twenty minutes. Afterwards the fabric is wiped with a damp sponge.
If there is chewing gum stuck to the roller blind, ice will help remove it. It is enough to put a few ice cubes on the gum or place the roller shutters in the freezer for a few minutes. The frozen chewing gum will easily separate from the canvas.
Liquid dish detergent will help remove stains from dirty hands. Simply moisten the sponge with soapy water and wipe the stain. Remains of detergent are removed with a damp cloth.
Special stain removers for roller blinds (do not contain aggressive chemicals or chlorine) will help remove stubborn stains.

Before you begin removing stains from roller shutters, the selected product must be tested on an inconspicuous, small area of the fabric.

It is strictly forbidden to remove stains with aggressive chemicals: gasoline, acetone, solvents, chlorine-containing compounds.