How to remove the blinds from the window in order to wash

Vertical blinds are practical, modern and convenient designs that serve to decorate windows, protect from sunlight and prying eyes. They can often be found both in office premises and in residential buildings.

However, when it comes to washing, their owners have a serious question - how to remove the vertical blinds for washing and not to break the fasteners, how to hang them back. The answers to these and other questions can be found in the article.

How to carefully unhook strips (lamellas)?

There are craftsmen who clean the blinds without removing them from the window, but it is impossible to call such cleaning full. In order to qualitatively remove impurities from them, they must be removed and washed.

The main task that confronts an inexperienced person is not to damage the clamps and the strips themselves. To do this, you must strictly follow the sequence of actions:

Turn the slats (strips of blinds) so that they are in the "open" position. To do this, use the control chain.
Remove the guide chain on both sides of the bottom sinker of each lamella.
Remove the sinker from the strip. So called weight bars.
Remove each strip from the ledge. The upper part of the lamella is captured near the runner and slightly rotated, lifting up 3-5 mm. A distinctive click should be heard. Then the strip is bent towards the long part of the mounting clip and sharply pulled down.

If everything is done correctly, the strip should remain in the hands of a person. A simplified description of the procedure is as follows: "raise, push the plug aside, pull sharply."

If the blinds do not rotate, the reason is hidden in a broken guide. Trying to remove the strips when closed is strictly prohibited. To troubleshoot, you need to call the wizard.

Possible difficulties

Difficulties when removing the blinds can occur in people who do not fully understand how to remove the lamella from the mount. The main problem is the strip stuck in the center of the mounting clip. This is due to the fact that the lamella was not extracted sharply enough.

Sometimes the process of removing the blinds from the cornice is complicated by the fact that it is impossible to get close to the window. If you pull them from afar, the likelihood of damage to the product increases. Therefore, it is better to move the furniture away than to pay for the repair of the entire structure.

Hands, when working with blinds, can become very tired and numb. There is no need to rush and quickly pull the lamellas so as not to break them. It is better to go down, relax and calmly continue the process of extracting strips.

What to do if the mounts are broken?

If the mounts were broken during careless removal of the strips, you can deal with the problem yourself. First you need to go to the store and purchase similar-sized clamps.

They are available in all outlets engaged in the manufacture and sale of blinds. In order not to make a mistake with the choice, it is better to take one mount with you.

First you need to remove it from the guide. If the extreme holder is broken, then difficulties should not arise.

When the mount located in the middle of the blinds has been damaged, you will need to disassemble them completely by removing the chain. To get to the damaged element, the fastenings surrounding it are removed from the cornice along with the strips.

The lamella is only taken out of the damaged holder according to the scheme described above.. It is necessary to act carefully so that the damaged plastic element does not tear the fabric strip. After purchasing the desired item, the lamella is inserted into it and the shoulder is returned to its place. It remains only to hang the blinds back.

Self-repair of fasteners is not difficult. The services of the master will cost at least 100 rubles per 1 element. At the same time, he will definitely take money for leaving the house.

The average rate in Russia is 600 rubles. Thus, the repair of one runner will be 700 rubles. It is much cheaper to buy and install it in place yourself.

How to hang back?

It is not difficult to hang the blinds after washing in place, since the procedure for their extraction has already been mastered.

The procedure is the same, but in the opposite direction:

holding the lamella at the base, it is turned sideways,
the loop is inserted between the clamps - a characteristic click will indicate that it has taken its place
do the same with all stripes,
when the lamellas are hung up, weights are installed, chains are fastened in them.

It remains only to enjoy the view of washed blinds and freshness in the room.

Useful Tips

So that the process of removing vertical blinds does not become a serious test, The following tips should be taken into account:

Before you purchase blinds, you should ask the seller about the possible methods of washing them. Be sure to ask the consultant to show how to properly remove the strips from the mount and hang them back.
Do not pull the strips down too much. Movement should be sharp, but without significant effort.
In order not to tear off the lamella with the slider, you need to grab it in close proximity to the hook.
Too often washing blinds is not recommended. They need to be removed once a year, or if necessary (in the presence of severe pollution). In other cases, it is enough to limit yourself to wet cleaning. You can get rid of dust with a vacuum cleaner.
Removing the lamellas, you have to climb the dais. Standing on the windowsill is not recommended. It is better to use a solid stool or a reliable table. The support should not be shaky.

Conclusion

Removing the vertical blinds for washing is not difficult. It is enough to turn them in the right direction, correctly grab and remove from the mount. The strips are returned to the place according to a similar scheme, but act in the opposite order.

If you work carefully and without rushing, breakage of the fasteners will not happen. In case of violation of their integrity, you can repair the blinds yourself, without paying the expensive services of a master.

Dismantle vertical blinds

Vertical mechanical curtains are a system of plates fastened together, located perpendicular to the floor. Most often, plastic or metal is used, but the canvases can also be fabric, multi-texture, if it is necessary to give the room an appropriate design. Vertical blinds are mounted directly on the window frame or on the profile to the wall or ceiling, the principle is the same: a special frame and latches.

Having completed the preparation of the workplace, they begin to dismantle it to make it easier to wash. For this:

open the wings and put the canvases (lamellas) together,
remove the weights from the lower plate turns,
remove the chain
take the lamella by the upper part and feed towards the eaves,
rotate the vertical curtain element to the long side of the slider until it clicks, the sound of which means that the shutter has opened,
unfasten the suspension loop from the hook.

Having removed the blinds, the fabric strips are stacked and rolled up for subsequent washing. Plastic lamellas are removed in the same way, but first you need to unfasten the latches. Roll up the strip is unacceptable.

Remove horizontal wings

For horizontal blinds, the working plates are parallel to the floor, one above the other, and fastened with several control cords. To remove such a structure from the window, it will take more time. There are four types of fastenings of paintings to the bracket element:

Plastic holders are used for small blinds. The plastic clasp simply slides to the side, allowing access to the lamellas.
Two L-shaped clamps mounted at each end. The outer wall of the cornice bends, and the mount is removed. In case of difficulty, you can use a small screwdriver.

After removing the blinds, the plates from it are carefully removed and laid on the floor for the procedure. The profile itself is usually not removed - just wipe it with a damp cloth. Assemble in the reverse order. Fasteners are recommended to be coated with any water-repellent grease.

What you need to know before disassembling

First, let's define what blinds are. This is a construction made of lamellar plates. The position of the elements can be adjusted. Thus, comfortable conditions are created in the room: heat and air flows are distributed, the level of lighting is regulated. At the same time, curtains are a full decorative component of the interior. They are made from different materials in various colors and designs.

Horizontal

A set of horizontal stripes fastened together with cords. With their help, you can rotate all the elements simultaneously, controlling the luminous flux. The system is attached to the cornice. When opened, it completely closes the window. Strips are made of fabric, metal, wood and other materials. Varieties are considered Roman and roller blinds, day / night systems, accordion pleats.

Vertical

The lamellas are attached to the cornice and arranged vertically. This design resembles traditional curtains. From below, a weighting agent is inserted into each bar so that they do not lose their shape. Also at the bottom of the strip are alternately fastened with a cord or chain. The control mechanism is designed so that the elements can be shifted to the side, completely opening the window, and rotate around the axis, adjusting the degree of illumination. Made of different types of fabric, plastic.

Frameless designs are also made. They are built in between the wings, which protects them from dirt and other harmful effects. They are mounted in wooden and plastic windows.

Differences in Type of Management

Systems differ in type of control. There are three ways to open and close lamellas.

Mechanical. The action is carried out by a cord or chain, which moves the elements.
Semi-automatic. The system is complemented by a spring. It reduces the effort that a person makes when lifting the curtain.
Auto. Additionally, an electric drive is installed, which is responsible for the actions with the slats. You can control it with a remote control, button. It is possible to embed a timer or install it in a smart home system.

All recommendations on how to remove the blinds from the window begin with the fact that you need to determine the type of design. This defines the technology and the sequence of the process. Another important point is the refinement of the material of which the system is made. Sometimes fabric and, for example, plastic or wooden lamellas are dismantled a little differently.

How to disassemble a system with fabric lamellas

Using a cord or chain, we unfold the slats parallel to the windowsill. We shift the plates in one direction so that the window opening is open.
Remove the control circuit from the bottom of the parts. One by one we release each. Gently fold the cord so that it does not get tangled. This will make subsequent installation difficult.
We take out the weighting plate from the pocket at the bottom of each vertical strip. We remove them in a box so as not to get lost.
Remove the plugs on the side of the cornice.
Separately, we separate the strips from the bar. To do this, slightly bend the plastic loop on the slider. Strong pressure on it is not necessary, it can break.
We remove the strips one by one into a roll and fix so that it does not turn around.

Disassemble metal and plastic trims a little differently. They are deployed, shifted and assembled together, fastening above and below, so as not to fall apart. Then they remove the entire cornice, moving the brackets first to themselves a little, then to the right. Take out the slats. Care must be taken so that the parts do not deform. Particularly sensitive thin aluminum strips. They are easy to mash. We suggest watching a video on how to dismantle vertical bars.

Removal instructions for different types of mounts

L-fasteners. The system is held by two plastic clips that extend under the ledge. To move them, the base wall is carefully bent in the direction toward itself. Press with your finger. Now the mount can be removed without problems. It will be more convenient to work if you bend the elements with a nail file or a thin flat screwdriver.
Mini locks. Used only for small items. To dismantle it is necessary to move the fastener to the side.
Narrow twist holder. The design is held by a twisting lock, the part rotates around the bolt. To access it, the part is shifted to the top with your fingers from above. If it doesn’t work, pry off the bottom of it with a thin screwdriver. The latch is moved in the clockwise direction.
Wide twist holder. The most durable of all known mounts. An analogue of a narrow variety, but the plate is much wider. The latch is removed in the same way: it is pry off with a screwdriver and moves.

After determining the type of fastener, they begin to disassemble.

How to remove horizontal blinds

We remove decorative covers from all fasteners.
Carefully remove the brackets that fixed the curtain to a horizontal surface.
Raise the upper plates, release the upper latches. Pull them towards you and turn slightly to the right. At the same time we pull the lamellas down and press them a little.
Gradually release all the plates.
We fix the brackets in place after all the plates have been removed.

If for some reason this method does not work, the product is dismantled along with the brackets. On the recommendation of the manufacturer, it is fixed with metal corners, which are "planted" on the hexagon screws. First, the upper fasteners are unscrewed, then the lower fasteners and the curtain are carefully removed.

Types of Mounts

Magnet or tape. The easiest option to dismantle. The magnetic latch opens. The tape is poked with a sharp knife and removed from the base.
Self-tapping screws. They need to be unscrewed with a suitable key. Then release the shaft on which the web is installed.
Spring bracket.

We will analyze in detail how to remove roller blinds with a spring element from the window.

Step-by-step dismantling process

We turn the cloth into a roll.
We shift the decorative caps that cover the side of the cornice.
Take out the gears. They are located on the edge of the shaft on the opposite side of the chain.
Gently move the cornice from the side of the control chain.
We remove the fabric roll from the shaft.

If further cleaning or washing of the sheet is expected, the bar must be removed from below, which helps the product to keep its shape. Installation is carried out in reverse order.

Removing the cassette curtains

They can be considered a kind of rolled curtains. The main difference is the box, it is also a cassette, inside of which there is a shaft with a cloth wound around it. It can be fabric or consist of thin metal plates. Inside the cassette is a control mechanism. Out comes a cord or chain. The shape of the box can be flat, rounded or angular. It all depends on what type of panel is inside.

The procedure for dismantling cassette cloths

We turn the canvas into a tight roll, which should be inside the box.
We remove the decorative caps from the sides of the box.
Carefully slide the cartridge, freeing the inside of the structure.
We dismantle the lifting mechanism.
We take out the shaft with the canvas wound on it.
If necessary, unscrew the screws, remove the fasteners that held the base.

Magnetic latches and adhesive tape are used to install small cassette models. The easiest way to remove them. With a sharp knife or a thin screwdriver, they hook up the part glued to the tape and pull it off. The glue stain remaining on the frame or wall is washed with alcohol or solvent.

Roll

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

Duct tape. To dismantle roller blinds with such fastening is quite simple. To do this, gently pry the tape with a knife or scissors. Having seized the edge, slowly peel it off. If a mistake was made and traces of adhesive tape remained on the curtains, then you can get rid of them with the help of medical alcohol.
Magnetic tape. This is the most popular method of fastening, which allows you to remove the curtain and return it to its place in a couple of seconds. To dismantle, carefully pull the products apart, 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 that, the curtains can easily be removed from the latch.
Cassette fasteners. Begin dismantling by removing the decorative plugs. Then it is shifted towards the gears of the mechanism holding the curtain. Pull out a special roller and carefully remove the blinds.

Blinds Pleated

Pleated are vertical fabric blinds that look great on the windows and complement the interior of the room. In most cases, they are used as a decorative element. Despite this, they cope perfectly with their direct responsibilities.

Remove the plastic plugs.
Using a screwdriver or screwdriver, release the fasteners from the profiles.
Curtains are released from the fixtures and removed.

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 moistened with water. In this case, the following features should be considered:

To simplify the work, the curtains can be fixed on clotheslines suspended above the bathtub.
When using any household chemicals, it is necessary to thoroughly rinse the curtains. If particles of the applied substance remain on them, then 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 get wet, and they can easily be washed off the surface of the product.

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

Features of cleaning fabric products:

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

Care Tips

Proper maintenance is the key to a long product life. 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 the blinds, it is necessary to clean them every month.
If fabric curtains are used in the kitchen, they should be replaced with metal or plastic. It is much easier to remove dirt and grease from them.
Regularly check the trims 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 with a vacuum cleaner.
To avoid the accumulation of dust and dirt, a special composition can be applied to the lamellas.
It is necessary to carefully monitor the condition of the fabric blinds and prevent creases in the material.

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

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Swallow mount

This type of fastening is mainly used for products with manual control of the position of the lamellas. To remove the horizontal blinds from the windows, fixed with the help of a "swallow", you will need to remove the side clips and dismantle the structure.

Difficulties in this case may arise due to the fastening in the window opening. Because of this installation method, it’s hard to get to the latches.

Self-tapping

Self-tapping screws are used to fasten the blinds to the window sashes. This installation method is relevant in cases where compact designs are used. To remove the plastic blinds fixed in this way, it is necessary to fold and lift the lamellas, and then unscrew the screws. The latter usually hide decorative caps.

Dismantling with plastic plugs

To remove aluminum blinds with plastic plugs, you will need to raise the lamellas and pull the latch on the tabs, and then to the right. Next, the plates need to be pulled forward and down. After that, you can disassemble the design for washing.

Similarly, blinds with wooden slats are removed. The only difference is that to dismantle the panels, you must first remove the lower chain (for some models, also weights). Then you need to remove the wooden slats one at a time, being careful not to damage the canvas.

Video instruction for removing blinds with plastic plugs.

Removing cassette blinds

The cassette-type blinds differ from the previous ones in that after lifting the lamellas are hidden in the plastic block (cassette) located at the top. Rolled curtains are mounted on adhesive tape. And aluminum structures are fixed with self-tapping screws.

To remove the lamellas, you will need:

Disconnect the plugs on the cassette (fastened using a plastic retainer).
Remove the gears hidden in the cassette.
Pull the mechanism by which the position of the panels is regulated.
Remove the web with lamellas from the pipe.

When it is necessary to dismantle the plates together with the cornice, it is recommended to first unscrew the lower self-tapping screws, and then the upper ones. If you act in the opposite order, the design will fall before the mounts are dismantled.

The method described above is suitable for removing pleated blinds. When dismantling models of this type, it is recommended to hold the fabric web from the bottom.

How to remove vertical blinds

Vertical blinds differ from horizontal in both appearance and design. Models of this type are mounted to the ceiling in the manner of standard curtains. If horizontal blinds move up, then vertical blinds - to the side. Because of this, the order of dismantling the lamellas changes. The algorithm of work also depends on the type of material from which the panels are made.

Dismantling of fabric products

To remove the vertical blinds for washing, you must:

Open and unfold the vertical fabric blinds so that the lamellas line up.
Remove the chain with weights placed below.
Remove the strip that closes the curtain rod (if provided), and then the side plugs.
Lift the plastic clip and remove each lamella.

It is recommended to immediately roll each lamella into a roll, being careful not to crumple the material. If old fabric blinds are dismantled, it is necessary to snap off a plastic clip, avoiding excessive efforts. The material becomes brittle during prolonged exposure to sunlight and breaks when pressed hard.

How to remove horizontal slats.

Dismantling of metal and plastic products

Dismantling of plastic (metal) plates from vertical structures is carried out according to the following algorithm:

Open and assemble all lamellas using the manual mechanism (automatic) control mechanism. To facilitate further actions, it is recommended to fasten the straps with tape. In this case, adhesive tape cannot be used, since noticeable spots will remain on the canvas.
Remove the chains and weights from below, then the decorative strip covering the cornice (if any).
Lift and pull the side plugs. Removing these parts is recommended sharply.
Remove the cornice. To do this, release the latches on both sides. If the cornice is long, then you must still remove the clips located in the center. Then you should untwist the screws. If the cornice is fixed on the clamps, then the latter are first assigned to themselves, and then to the right.
Remove the cornice with the canvases and lay it out on a flat surface, being careful not to crush the planks.

At the end of the procedure, you need to dismantle each vertical panel. To do this, the slider rises up, the elongated part is taken to the side, and then it goes down.

The described method is suitable for dismantling compact structures. If large blinds are hung on the window, then the procedure is different. In this case, it is also recommended to collect all the trims, fastening the latter together. Then you need to remove each lamella one by one, having previously removed the lower chain and weights.

At home, you can dismantle any type of blinds. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the type of both the structure and the material from which the plates are made. When performing the above procedures, it is recommended to keep the lamellas in the center. If the structure is large, then you should invite an assistant who will hold the canvas. After dismantling, the curtains need to be laid out only on a flat surface, thereby avoiding creases. Planks with such defects are not restored.