How to remove roller blinds from a window for washing or washing. How to remove roller blinds from a window

Features of roller blinds

This type of curtain is very similar to blinds in terms of fastening method and functional features. They will reliably protect you from sunlight during the day and protect you from prying eyes in the evening. Very compact, takes up little space, does not draw attention to itself.

The design of roller blinds can be called universal, suitable for the stylish design of modern interiors

The design consists of a roll mounted on a rod and mounted on a bracket. A weighting element must be sewn into the lower part, usually a simple strip. The weighting agent allows you to create an evenly shaped canvas and also helps to fix it.

Roller blind device

A roller blind can be raised and lowered completely, and can also cover only the part of the window that is needed at the moment. Roll devices are easy to operate and maintain. The movement of the canvas occurs through a chain or spring mechanism. Recently, remote-controlled elements have become widespread; it is very convenient and practical. In this case, the curtain can be controlled from the far side of the room using a special remote control or even from a smartphone.

Open type curtain with chain control Cassette curtain with manual control Cassette curtain with spring mechanism

For the base of fabric roller blinds, a material based on polyester fibers is used. The fabric for roller blinds must have a high density and have a smooth surface. A smooth surface is necessary to ensure smooth folding, and high density is the key to even distribution of the fabric and excellent protection from external factors.

The roller blind fabric can be made of natural, blended or synthetic fabric. The last variety is the most practical in terms of care and cleaning

It is necessary to pay attention that during production the canvas is impregnated. The canvas, impregnated with a special mixture, has the ability to repel dust and dirt. Sometimes simple airing is enough to clean the canvas from dust and some surface dirt. Impregnation prevents dust and dirt from sticking to the canvas. If it turns out that there is a stain on the canvas, then it can be removed using a regular office eraser.

The roll element has several possible types of fastening. The structure can be installed directly above the window, separately attached to each window sash, or, if necessary, attached to the ceiling.

Fastening curtains with self-tapping screws Fastening curtains with tape Fastening curtains with brackets

Components of roller blinds

In order to prepare the box, light wood species are used. The fabric must be environmentally friendly and non-toxic. The components of the cornice include:

canvas;
plugs on the sides;
inside – control mechanism;
on the side is the control chain.

Main parts of roller blinds

An example of an open type roller blind configuration

Thus, the package includes the required components, fasteners and instructions with pictures. Let us add that installation can be in the window opening, on the frame or simply on the sash. The last method is most often chosen. They can even be installed on a glass door. It's comfortable!

How to remove roller blinds

The method for removing roller blinds depends on the type of fastening

The products consist of the following components: fabric material, impregnated with compounds and protecting the fabric from dust settling; a cornice with caps on the sides, which can be open or closed; There is a control mechanism inside the cornice, and a control chain on the side of the product.

When it becomes necessary to wash the products or wash the window frame underneath them, they have to be removed. Before washing, remove the bottom strip from the product. We roll the fabric into a roll and only then remove it. First of all, we determine the type of fastening of the cornice.

Types of fastenings:

the cornice is attached with self-tapping screws; When attaching the bracket with self-tapping screws, simply unscrew them
a spring bracket is used as fastening;
the cornice is secured with adhesive tape;
on a magnet.

In the first case, you need to unscrew the screws and remove the product from the fastenings.

In case of mounting on a spring bracket:

remove the plugs from the side parts of the cornice;
from the edge opposite to where the control chain is located, pull out the gears;
from the side of the control chain we move the cornice to the side;
remove the product from the pipe.

If attached to adhesive tape, use a knife to pry up the tape and carefully remove it along with the cornice. The glue from the window is easily washed off with alcohol.

If the mounts are magnetic, there will be no problem at all in removing/hanging the product.

Rolled fabric cannot be washed in a washing machine, as their appearance may deteriorate. It is necessary to wash them with a soft sponge and soapy water, then rinse thoroughly.

Actually, nothing complicated

Washing roller blind fabric is no more difficult than usual.

But before the roller blinds need washing, you can use several methods to limit contamination:

In order to keep the canvas clean, ventilate the room.
You can also systematically wipe the roller blinds with soft cloths or with a regular vacuum cleaner with a fabric attachment, so as not to damage the structure of the canvas.

But, despite daily care, the curtains will have to be washed at some point, because the smell may remain in them, and stains may not be washed off.

Now let's look at how to remove roller curtains in order to wash them.

First of all, you need to determine what type of mount you have:

if the roller blinds are attached to self-tapping screws, then you will have to unscrew them and remove the base on which the canvases are fixed;
if you have a mount on a spring bracket, then everything is simpler - pry up one of the mounts and carefully remove the roll;
if the canvases are secured with adhesive tape, simply peel them off.

Further washing is done by hand.

Stains

You should be careful with stains on such curtains, as simple bleaches and chemicals can damage the fabric. Therefore, you should choose a stain remover based on the type of fabric you have.

At the end, we invite you to watch the video, which contains good material on how to properly wash curtains.

After you have washed and dried the curtains, you can safely fasten them back, and they will please your eyes as before. Happy washing.

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.

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.

How to remove curtains correctly

Of course, there are no particular difficulties here. Many people think so. When it comes to practical steps, problems arise. To prevent them, you need to foresee everything.

General removal instructions:

If the installation of curtains on the windows was carried out by a specialist brought in from outside, then it is better to invite him again to dismantle them. This applies to the installation and removal of expensive large metal and electrically driven structures. Typically, organizations that deal with roller blinds provide a guarantee on installation. Take advantage of the right enshrined in the service contract and invite a specialist to your home.
Before removal, it is necessary to refresh your memory of the structure. The drawing included with the curtain at the time of purchase will help with this. If the drawing is lost, you need to contact the manufacturer’s website for help. As a rule, company managers do not refuse such a request from consumers and provide a drawing or diagram for free.
Consider the design drawing, understand the methods of fastening the parts and decide on the sequence of actions.
Prepare your instrument. In most cases, this will be a stationery knife with a quick-release blade, a screwdriver with a thin flat tip, a screwdriver with a Phillips tip, and tweezers 7–8 cm long. It is not recommended to use a screwdriver to remove curtains. If the mounting screws are rusty, the screwdriver bit may flare the screw head and will have to be drilled out. Prepare a can of rust-fighting liquid. Very often, when installing curtain structures, the fastening screws are embedded in the reinforcing metal profile of the window and can rust if there is high humidity. A multifunctional liquid will help remove such screws.
If the curtains were installed with screws, be sure to prepare a gun with a bottle of sanitary white silicone. After removing the structure, all the holes left by the screws must be filled with silicone.
Clear the table surface from foreign objects to place the removed curtain , prepare a small plastic container for collecting fasteners and small parts.
Place a stepladder next to the window. It will provide additional support for your feet while working.

Further steps for removing curtains of different designs and fasteners from the window will differ.

Repair of mechanism and chain of roller blinds

How to repair roller blinds yourself?

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Installation of roller blinds on plastic windows

Guide to choosing and installing roller blinds on plastic windows

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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.

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.

Dismantling a cassette with aluminum guides secured with tape

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 side of the chain mechanism, leaving it hanging on the chain.
Remove the second plug.
If the cassette is attached to the adapter, rest the fingers of your right and left hands on the casing, pry the casing from below with your thumbs and separate the cassette with a twisting movement from bottom to top. Remove the adapter, glued with double-sided tape, using the blade of a stationery knife.
If the cassette is attached to the window without an adapter, pry its upper left or upper right edge with the tip of a knife blade and break the adhesive connection with cutting movements. Alternately cutting the left and right adhesive seams of the cassette from its ends, tilt the cassette towards you until it is completely free.
Remove the guides glued to the tape using the blade of a utility knife.
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 plastic surface of the window with alcohol or lighter gasoline.

Removing the Uni Cassette with Spring Mechanism

Actions:

Turn the lock by the handle to a vertical position. Raise the curtain.
With the blade of a stationery knife extended 3 cm, trim the adhesive layer at both ends of the cassette.
Separate the cassette from the frame or sash.
Remove the lower plugs of the aluminum guides.
Using the blade of a utility knife, trim the adhesive layer that holds the guides on the frame or sash beads.
Remove the guides.
Use alcohol or lighter gasoline to remove traces of tape from the window.

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.

Dismantling the horizontal structure

It is logical that the next section will tell you how to remove horizontal blinds from a window. This design is most often installed in residential premises. Horizontal blinds vary depending on the fasteners that hold the structure on the brackets. These may be bolts, plugs or clamps. To understand which system is located on your windows, you need to carefully examine its upper area.

How to remove horizontal blinds from a plastic window is described below; we examined situations with various fastenings:

In the case of clamps, which are called swallows, it is necessary to move two walls away from the bar. You can find the bar at the top of the structure, and you can move the walls away with a screwdriver or even your fingers.
The bolts simply unscrew - that's the whole point of dismantling. This type of fastening is the most convenient in terms of removing the structure.
Decorative caps must be removed. In the area of the upper edge of the plug there are protrusions with clamps. You need to lift the plate and pull the latches towards you with a sharp movement. Then they are pulled to the right, stretched forward and down. The structure is now freed and can be washed.

Are you interested in how to remove iron blinds from a window? Same as described procedure.

Features of washing roller blinds at home

It is necessary to pay special attention to the fact that the fabrics used for roller blinds are very specific. They are impregnated with a special substance, so caring for them must be extremely careful; inept washing can completely destroy the impregnation, which will lead to complete unusability of the fabric covering.

Attention! It is strictly forbidden to wash roller blinds in a washing machine!

Almost all manufacturers of roller blinds recommend dry cleaning their products. To maintain curtains in perfect condition, dry cleaning should be carried out regularly and avoid heavy contamination. Dry cleaning is carried out consistently every two to three weeks.

Dry cleaning is done using a vacuum cleaner or soft brush

You need to understand that dry cleaning is necessary not only to care for the fabric and maintain a pleasant appearance of the product. It also helps maintain a functional mechanism that may become unusable due to clogging.

Regular dry brushing will help you avoid more drastic cleansing methods in the future. Cleaning must be carried out in compliance with basic rules. Do not apply bleaches, stain removers or other cleaning chemicals to the fabric base.

To remove heavy dirt, use a soft bristle brush and soapy water.

Attention! It is strictly forbidden to bend the product or rub the fabric base with hard sponges or washcloths. Any mechanical damage is detrimental to the curtains.

To clean, the curtains must be laid out on a flat surface.

Before washing roller blinds, you need to know what not to do during washing:

Bend the product and use force when cleaning.
Use regular detergents or cleaners, washing powders, bleaches and stain removers. Some of these products can be positioned, but in most cases they will simply ruin your curtain.
Use a washing machine to wash the curtains and a hot iron to smooth them out. This may be obvious, but many people still ruin their roller blinds this way.
Heavily moisturize the coating. Any moisture will not benefit the fabric covering. Humidification is an exceptional, last resort measure, as it washes out the impregnation.
Use hard sponges and hard-bristled brushes.

To remove residual moisture from the curtain fabric, use a soft cloth

Cleaning methods

You can clean roller blinds with a vacuum cleaner at low power.

Curtains must be kept clean. There are several ways to clean the canvas:

Removing dust with a vacuum cleaner, turning on low power.
Cleaning using a steam generator.
A natural stain remover can remove stains by very carefully washing them off. But if you rub hard, the impregnation will be erased from the canvas.
If it is heavily soiled, you can wash the fabric, rinse it in the shower, and dry the unfolded fabric in a horizontal position.
The optimal, but more expensive method is dry cleaning.

What detergents should I use?

Before washing, you need to lay out the dismantled fabric on a flat surface and try to remove dirt from it using a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner with a fabric attachment.
If this does not help and the fabric does not look presentable, it should be lightly wiped with a damp sponge. To do this, take a basin, bowl or other small container and dilute the soap solution.
The easiest way to prepare a working solution is based on liquid soap.
But you can take a bar of ordinary soap and grate it on a fine grater
It is better to use soft water. If your tap comes out with hard water, buy a bottle of plain drinking water
Dissolve the crushed soap completely in warm water until foam forms.
Soak a sponge in it. Please note - the sponge should be slightly damp, but not wet. To do this, you need to squeeze it well. After the washing procedure with a damp sponge, the curtain should not be wet, it can only be slightly damp.
Before bringing the sponge to the curtain fabric, wring it out over the basin each time

Remember! Excess moisture is detrimental to the canvas; moisture destroys the impregnation. Without impregnation, the fabric will lose its shape and become unusable.

This is especially true for products with a pattern that can be hopelessly damaged.

Note! When washing roller blinds yourself, you cannot add other cleaning agents to the soap solution.

When using a sponge, remember to wet the soft side of the sponge, not the hard one. Firstly: it cleans better, and secondly: it is better to avoid contact of the hard part of the sponge with the curtain.
It is much more difficult to damage a curtain with the soft foam side than with the hard side with a float
After cleaning, the fabric base must be left in a horizontal position until it dries completely. Drying should occur gradually, slowly and independently. Using household appliances, including a fan, iron or hair dryer, to speed up the drying of the fabric can completely ruin your curtain.
Simply leave the curtain in a shaded room until completely dry.

Also, to speed up drying, do not leave the material in direct sunlight. Drying too quickly can ruin the shape of the product, so it is better to simply leave the curtain for a while in a dark, dry and well-ventilated room for drying. While the curtain is drying, you can clean its functional mechanism from dust (and hair, if there are pets in the house).

How to hang roller blinds

When purchasing roller blinds, installation instructions should be included in the kit. You need to remove the curtains in the reverse order. You can see that even a girl can hang a roller blind by watching this video:

Instructions for standard models (mounting possible to a wall, window frame, ceiling):

We fix parts 2.3 to the surface with screws, making sure that the canvas does not warp
Use a screwdriver to press the axle into the plug.
We insert the curtain into the mounting brackets, install part 1.1 in 2, then 1.2 in 3.
We unfold the canvas using the control chain to the required height.
We put a locking lock on the top of the chain so that the curtain does not unfold below the set limit.

When installing, there should be one turn of fabric left on the roll.

How to wash curtains without removing them?

How to clean curtains without removing them using improvised means?

first remove dust from the product by brushing it off with a dry microfiber cloth;
treat the stain with a special composition (the product should be selected based on the type of fabric and type of stain);
rinse carefully to avoid streaks;
smooth out;

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How to change the fabric leaving the control mechanism

There are times when it is necessary to remove the roller blind system to replace the fabric in it. For example, the old material has become unusable after an unsuccessful wash, or you have made repairs and need products of a different color. In any case, it is necessary to remove the old fabric blinds. To do this, completely remove all components from the fastening elements, remove the gear and control chain, and remove the shaft from the roll. Then, before purchasing a new fabric, it is advisable to take measurements from the old one.

When purchasing, it is important to choose a size with a technical margin, so that with the curtain completely lowered, at least one turn of fabric remains on the pipe. In addition, the method of attaching the blade to the pipe should be taken into account. There can be two options: the edge is glued to the shaft using adhesive tape, or a special groove is provided in the tube for installing the material. Pay attention to the options for the lower weight bar. When installing it, make sure that the fabric is fixed evenly.

If components break during removal, you will have to purchase a complete system kit. This will cost more than a separate fabric sheet. To prevent this from happening, carry out the work carefully.

Roller blinds can maintain an attractive appearance for a long time if they are used carefully. It is necessary to ventilate the room more often, clean the material and wash the windows. For longer operation of the mechanisms, it is recommended to lubricate them with a special compound. All removal and installation operations should be carried out carefully without sudden movements.

Types of fastenings

At the moment, the following types of blinds are in demand and widely used:

Horizontal.
Vertical.
Rolled.

All these blinds differ not only in the installation method and appearance, but also in their design. Because of this, dismantling dirty blinds is not so easy, and for this you need to know the design features.

Some designs involve mounting inside the support, while others can simply snap onto existing mounts. In order to understand this well, you can watch the video “how to remove blinds.”

The system with snap lamellas is considered the simplest, as it does not cause inconvenience both during disassembly and installation.

For example, the Izolight system is considered to be quite popular; the advantages of this technology include:

Ease of installation
Reliability
Durability

The slats are detached after the plastic plugs are removed from the fasteners. The frame can be removed from the window in different ways, it depends on the type of structure used.

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.

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.

conclusions

As you can see, roller blinds are very difficult to clean at home, so they require careful handling. If you plan to cook food near the curtain, it is advisable to temporarily roll it up, which will prevent dirt from getting on it, the formation of grease stains and other contaminants. The fabric wound around the shaft will be reliably hidden from contamination.

If a stain does form on the curtain, do not let it settle there. The sooner the first measures to clean it are taken, the higher the likelihood of success. First, try cleaning the stain using a regular paper eraser. Soft stain removers can be used on fabric bases, but only organic ones.

A stationery eraser is convenient for erasing small stains

Remember! The main task of cleaning roller blinds at home is not to damage the fabric. It is very easy to spoil, so extreme care must be taken.

If there is a need to iron fabric roller blinds, this can be done using the tip of an iron (very carefully!), but under no circumstances touch the seams with the iron. The surface temperature of the iron should be minimal. Ironing should only be done using gauze or other thin fabric; this will protect the material and its impregnation from excessive thermal effects.

Before ironing the curtains, set the temperature control to the minimum temperature.

To summarize, let’s say that cleaning roller blinds yourself at home is possible, but in the process you will have to face a number of difficulties and limitations. Pay attention to your roller blinds and they will not only last a long time, but will also look great. The main thing is to adhere to the simple rules described in this article and handle the fabric carefully so as not to damage it as a result of washing.

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.