How to remove slats from vertical blinds, video

Vertical blinds made of fabric slats are a worthy competitor to curtains. They are used not only in workrooms and offices, but also in apartments and private houses. This popularity is due to the convenient design, which allows you to regulate and dose natural light, and at the same time the products look stylish in any room. But to maintain a presentable appearance, it is necessary to periodically wash vertical blinds, because they, like curtains, have the ability to accumulate dust and become dirty.

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Blinds are a comfortable, beautiful, easy-to-handle replacement for conventional textile curtains. But dust periodically accumulates on them and stains appear. Then there is a need to disassemble them and remove them for cleaning or washing. This work must be done extremely carefully, taking into account the design of the curtain, so as not to break the cord system or wrinkle the slats.

Drying rules

When the washing is finished, the lamellas are removed from the drum, unfolded and hung out to dry. They are placed vertically, attached to a rope with clothespins. The lamellas need to be dried in air, positioned so that they are not exposed to direct rays of the sun. Another suitable placement option is in an apartment above the bathroom, so that excess moisture can drain there.

It is recommended to hang blinds on the window while still damp. In this case, weights are placed immediately in the lower part for weighting. This will make it possible to adjust the length of the lamellas if some strips stretch out during washing.

How to remove vertical curtains

Modern models of blinds are treated with a special protective impregnation. It protects from moisture and fading in the sun, does not allow dust to settle, and prevents deformation. To prevent the material from deteriorating and the need to repair the entire structure, you need to remove vertical fabric blinds carefully, avoiding bending or stretching of the slats.

Before starting work, it is recommended to clean the curtain with a vacuum cleaner or walk over the slats with a dry cloth. This way, dust will not scatter throughout the room. To remove the fasteners you will need a screwdriver.

Tips on how to remove vertical slats without damaging them

Before starting work, all chains and laces are twisted, tied with a rope or elastic band and removed. This prevents them from getting tangled and greatly simplifies the task.

Important!

A stepladder is used for work. It allows you to keep your hands low so that they get less tired.

Vertical blinds for cleaning or washing are removed step by step so as not to get confused:

Open the blinds to the limit, gather them to one edge.
Weighting agents are pulled out from the lower parts of the lamellas.
Disconnect the chain.
The lamella is taken by the upper part and slightly directed upward towards the cornice. Turn your hand towards the long part of the runner. With a characteristic click, the eye of the lamella jumps off the hook.

More information on how to properly remove vertical lamellas is described in the following video story.

The removed strips of fabric are placed in a neat stack on top of each other, and then rolled up and sent for washing or storage. Slats made of wood or plastic are removed in the same way, not forgetting to remove the fasteners. They cannot be bent, so these strips are simply folded, being careful not to scratch them.

Removing aluminum blinds

Such a curtain is attached with bolts with clamps or plugs in the side. Removing horizontal blinds from a window for cleaning is easy. Metal bolts or clamps are removed by turning them out with a screwdriver. If aluminum blinds are fastened using plugs, they are pulled out. Then the clamps are pulled towards themselves and shifted to the right. After this, all the planks are carefully removed and folded.

Important!

Details on how to properly remove blinds are usually included in the assembly instructions on the packaging. Therefore, there is no need to throw it away immediately after installation.

How to hang it back

The blinds are assembled according to the same principle as they were removed. The whole process happens in reverse order.

Before you start dealing with accumulated dirt, you need to carefully examine the blinds.

First, put the slats on the fasteners, then insert the gears and fix the plugs. It is important that blinds or roller blinds are dry.

Otherwise, they may attract even more dust and dirt while hanging. Close the windows tightly to prevent street dust from settling on the slats.

Removing horizontal curtains

There are several types of fastening curtains with horizontal slats:

Plastic fasteners are used for fastening short curtains. To separate them, the clasp is simply moved to the side. This releases the curtain from its fastenings.
The L-shaped fastening consists of a pair of plastic clamps that extend over the side of the cornice. To dismantle them, carefully bend the cornice strip towards you and hold it with your fingers. After this, remove the fastening. To simplify the work, you can bend the wall of the cornice with a nail file or a narrow screwdriver.
The narrow twist holder is a clamp that rotates around a bolt and securely holds the curtain. It is convenient to detach it if there is access at the top. Then the latch is moved towards you with your fingers. If this option is problematic to implement, the lower part of the holder is pryed up with a narrow screwdriver and moved in a circle to the right. This releases the fastener.
The wide twist holder is stronger and more reliable. It is removed in the same way as a narrow twist holder.

If all manipulations are performed correctly and carefully, the curtain control system will easily separate from the brackets holding it. If difficulties arise, you should completely disconnect the system from the frame, without separating it from the brackets.

Important!

To avoid breaking parts of the blinds, do not pull the fasteners too hard.

Most blinds are attached to the frame without the use of additional corners. If they are present, they are disconnected from the frame by unscrewing the hexagon screws with a special key. Only after disconnecting the corners do they begin to remove the curtain itself.

Before starting work, it is necessary to understand by what principle the brackets are attached. Most often, a socket wrench is used for fastening, turning it clockwise. Then, to remove the system, the fasteners are turned in the opposite direction.

Removing cassette roller blinds

To fix roller shutters, magnetic holders or especially strong double-sided tape are usually used. In some cases, the roll is hidden under a cassette or secured with brackets.

Before removing roller blinds, determine how the fastening is done:

The magnets are simply separated from each other and the curtain is washed.
To remove the tape, pry it over the edge with the sharp edge of a knife or nail scissors and carefully peel it off. The remaining glue is wiped off with alcohol.
Rolls attached to the bracket are removed according to the same principle as horizontal ones. In this case, it is important to understand how the holder is fixed.
To remove the cassette fasteners, first pull out the side plugs. This element is intended for decoration and can be easily snapped off. After this, they determine where the mechanism that folds and unfolds the curtain is located. From this side, take out the gear and pull out the roll with the curtain to the side. Then remove the roller shutter from the pipe.

Built-in blinds in double-glazed windows

Such a curtain is a structure located inside a glass unit made of metal-plastic. It perfectly protects from light, but if necessary, it can be combined with other types of curtains. The advantage of built-in blinds is that they do not take up space in the room and do not require cleaning at all. The double-glazed window reliably protects the slats from dust, grease, soot and other contaminants. Since the built-in blinds are tightly closed on all sides with double-glazed windows, there is no need to remove them for cleaning.

Important!

It is especially recommended to install such structures in rooms with high fire safety requirements and under difficult operating conditions. In an ordinary apartment, built-in blinds will look appropriate in the bathroom, kitchen or on a glassed-in loggia.

Handwash

In some cases, machine washing is contraindicated. This may be a consequence of the material used in manufacturing, or the lack of an appropriate washing mode, or the inability to turn off certain functions of household appliances. In such a situation, it is necessary to use a manual cleaning method. How to wash vertical blinds by hand:

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Remove the slats following the instructions above.
Roll the strips and secure them.
Pour warm water no higher than 35 degrees into a basin and dissolve liquid laundry detergent in it.
Place the packages in the soapy solution so that they are completely under water and leave to soak for 20 minutes.
After the time has passed, unwind each roll and examine it for any remaining contamination.
If stains are found, treat them with a soft sponge soaked in the same solution with detergent.
Rinse off excess washing gel with warm water.
Dry the slats.

Removing curtains with ceiling mounts

Horizontal models, roller and cassette curtains are usually attached to the wall above the window opening or to a metal-plastic structure. Only vertical blinds can have ceiling mounting. In this case, tapes made of fabric or other material are removed in the usual way, but if necessary, the cornice to which they are attached can also be removed for cleaning.

This part of the blinds is secured with several latches along its entire length. They are not visible from the side of the room, but they are clearly visible from the inside in the form of protruding parts. It is necessary to press hard on these protrusions so that the part gives way and separates from the cornice. This allows you to remove the cornice while leaving the piece attached to the ceiling.

Important!

If the cornice is short and secured only at the ends, the fastenings are removed one by one, holding the part with your free hand.

For long curtain rods with numerous fastenings, they are disconnected alternately from each side, gradually moving towards the center. In this case, you will probably need outside help to remove the last fastener.

What to do if the fasteners are broken

There are many small parts in a blind system that are responsible for a specific part of the job.

Some parts will have to be purchased if they break.

If the plastic chain is broken, you can buy it at a specialty store. To replace it, remove the plug and gear, pull out the damaged chain piece and replace it with a new one.
To replace the slider, you need to remove the control mechanism and pull out all the sliders. Place the distance into the new part and reassemble the structure.
The shoulder is easily replaced with a new one. It is important to buy the same one, the same length and width of the lamella.
Fasteners and fasteners can be purchased at a hardware store. Make sure that the parts fit the given blind system.

Be careful with the fittings on your blinds.

How to properly remove vertical blinds

free the window opening from curtains or tulle;
we roll up the chains and cords, tying them with a cord. Otherwise they may break or get tangled;
we assemble the blinds on one side;
we remove weights (weights) from the lower fold of the lamellas;
remove the chain;
carefully take the lamella by the top, lift it slightly even higher towards the cornice;
turn your hand towards the slider, you should hear a click and the eye will come off the hook.

Important: It is better to do this work from a stepladder so that your arms and body get less tired. Fabric lamellas are rolled up. Slats made of hard material (wood, plastic) are carefully folded so that they do not scratch each other.

Recommendations for caring for blinds

To make the procedure for dismantling blinds easier in the future and not to replace broken parts with new ones, you should know a couple of tips for caring for the structure.

First, find out about specialty stores in the area and what they offer. This will help reduce the time it takes to fix a breakdown.
Secondly, clean the slats regularly. Also, if you are not confident in your skills, do not dismantle the structure, limit yourself to dry cleaning.
Thirdly, do not install fabric blinds in rooms with high moisture content and strong odors (for example, in the kitchen).

The lamella material quickly absorbs any liquid and retains various aromas for a long time. To avoid such problems, choose metal blinds.

How to remove horizontal blinds from a window

Instructions for removing horizontal blinds from windows:

remove the covers that hide the fasteners in the upper part;
take a screwdriver and unscrew the screws;
the blinds should be supported by hand while unscrewing;
if the structure is supported by special clamps, then it is enough to simply remove the curtain from them; At the same time we hold it with our hand.

If it is not possible to remove the lock, the blinds can be removed from the window along with the fastenings (brackets). We arm ourselves with a screwdriver and a hexagon and remove them from the corner on which they are attached.

After the product is removed, it is recommended to disconnect the slats from the box.

Step-by-step instructions for dismantling blinds

Before removing the blinds, you must thoroughly clean them of dust. Otherwise, you only risk polluting the house more, since all the uncleaned dust will rise into the air and settle on all surfaces surrounding the window. After cleaning, you can proceed to the actual dismantling of the blinds.

How to remove and disassemble roller blinds from a window

The design includes: a fabric canvas, a cornice (open or closed), a control mechanism and a chain.

How to properly remove such a curtain from a window:

remove the bar at the bottom;
roll up the canvas.

After this, you should understand how roller blinds are attached. If these are self-tapping screws, then just use a screwdriver and unscrew them. When attaching the structure using a bracket, it is necessary to remove the side plugs. We take the edge that is opposite to the place where the chain is attached, find the gears there and pull them out. Move the cornice to the side and carefully remove it from the pipe.

If the structure is secured with adhesive tape, then carefully remove the tape with a knife, and remove sticky traces with alcohol or vodka.

The magnetic mount can be easily removed without any tools.

How to disassemble and wash roller blinds

The fastening of such curtains is magnetic; can be performed in the form of gluing onto adhesive transfer tape. Sometimes the roller is hung on brackets or hidden in a cassette.

the first step is to wind the fabric onto the shaft;
if the mount is on magnets, then snap them off;
When gluing with Velcro, carefully remove the tape using a knife and carefully remove the frame. We wash the canvas and clean the wall surfaces with an alcohol solution.

If the hanging is done on brackets, then you need to understand the design of the holder.

Washing and washing slats

The process of washing and washing directly depends on the material from which the slats are made.

aluminum. Easy to clean, not afraid of detergents. You can also wash it on the window, wiping it with a rag or a brush with attachments. In case of heavy contamination, the lamellas are removed, soaked in a bath and washed with a brush;
plastic. Caring for plastic is similar, but they are more fragile, so wash and wipe them carefully;
wood (bamboo). Such slats can only be cleaned with a dry cloth or vacuumed. For wet cleaning, special wood products are recommended. If an antistatic agent is applied to the surfaces, do not wipe them with a damp cloth or napkin;
textile. Such slats can be wiped, washed in warm water, vacuumed and washed with a special brush. You should not wash it in an automatic machine, so as not to lose the attractive decorative appearance.

How to remove stubborn stains and heavy dirt?

It is also worth considering the answer to the question of how to wash vertical fabric blinds at home if stubborn stains appear on them. This is much more difficult than simply cleaning the surface from dust. An ordinary soap solution and a damp sponge will not be able to cope with this.

To do this, you can use ready-made store-bought stain removers or folk remedies. But before using a homemade product or a ready-made composition, try its effect on an inconspicuous area. If it does not spoil the material, does not discolor it or leave unwanted marks, then it can be used on the rest of the surface.

To deal with stubborn stains, use the following products:

A ready-made stain remover, for example Vanish, is used according to the manufacturer's instructions. Give preference to products designed to clean stains on delicate fabrics.
A solution of ammonia with water in a ratio of 1 to 1 will help get rid of complex contaminants. To do this, moisten a sponge or rag in the solution and wipe particularly dirty areas with this product. The same solution will help clean the ink, only for this purpose a little soda is added to it.
Tea stains can be removed with lemon juice. However, lemon juice is not used to treat colored fabrics because it discolors the material.
To remove marker marks, nail polish remover is suitable. However, preference should be given to formulations without acetone.

Attention! To remove stubborn stains, do not use products containing chlorine or other aggressive substances.

After treating the fabric with a stain remover or home remedy, the slats should be washed by hand or in a washing machine. If you cannot get rid of the stain, it is better to use dry cleaning services. If the blinds are made of expensive delicate fabric, then it is better not to experiment and immediately go to dry cleaning, because buying new blinds instead of slats damaged by inappropriate products will cost much more.

Washing methods

Aweigh. Suitable for light stains. Disadvantage: dirty stains on the frame, glass, window sill;
washing slats in the bath. All slats are removed, soaked in warm water, carefully rinse off the water and hang to dry. Do not rub or wrinkle the fabric;
washing with a sponge followed by rinsing from a shower head.

It is important to remember that blinds need care and need to be washed, cleaned or vacuumed from time to time. But before this procedure, it is necessary to properly remove the structure so as not to deform the lamellas or break them. To do this, it is recommended to follow the above rules.

And so that the lamellas do not deform during washing or wet cleaning, they are not wrung out, twisted, or ironed. Dry them only on a horizontal surface and do not wipe off dirt so as not to damage the impregnation or fray the edges of the product.

How to wash fabric slats by hand

Hand washing is more gentle than automatic washing and is suitable for slats made of all types of fabrics. But even for this you need to follow a few simple rules.

The sequence of actions for hand washing is as follows:

The slats are removed from the cornice, rolled one at a time into loose rolls and placed in a container with warm (35-40 °C) water with a liquid gentle detergent pre-dissolved in it to soak. When soaking, the rolls should be completely covered with water.
After 30-40 minutes, unroll the rolls and see if the dirt has come away from them. Fabrics that have not been washed are soaked again in a fresh soap solution.
Clean lamellas are rinsed one at a time under running cool water, but under no circumstances are they wrung out. The easiest way to do this is to use a hose and shower head.
Dry the fabrics in the same way as after automatic washing: let the water drain and attach them to the cornice while still wet. Until the blinds are completely dry, the window should be closed.

Stubborn stains on the slats can be gently (without enthusiasm) rubbed with a soft sponge. It is prohibited to rub the fabric with a brush or washcloth. Otherwise you will ruin it.