How to Straighten Vertical Blinds?
Window blinds are generally made of long horizontal or vertical slats of different types of hard materials such as metal, plastic, and wood. Let us discuss some Tips to straighten vertical blinds.
They are held together by wires or cords which pass through the blind slats. The position of the window blinds can be altered through a manual or remote control system.
The blinds can be rotated from an open position with spaced out slats to a closed position with overlapping slats.
Vertical blinds are different than the traditional horizontal blinds as they run back and forth like curtains instead of going up and down. They are easier to control and use. The only disadvantage of vertical blinds is that they bend at times.
When bent vertical blinds are extended, they hang unevenly and they create small holes from where the sunrays enter and also your privacy can be interrupted.
Moreover, bent vertical blinds also look unattractive. Hence, it is important to know how to straighten vertical blinds to maintain privacy as well as the beauty of your home.
Methods of straightening vertical blinds:-
To give your blinds an attractive look, there are many simple methods of how to straighten vertical blinds and they can be followed such as-Step 1:-
For vinyl vertical blinds, the bent blinds and four additional straight ones should be taken out first. Carefully spread the panel holding clips to avoid them from being broken.Step 2:-
Fill one-third of the bathtub with hot water. To prevent burning, cover your arms up to elbows in dense rubber gloves.Step 3:-
Dip the bent section of a particular vertical blind into hot water for two minutes.Step 4:-
Remove the warm vinyl from the hot water tub and tightly place it in between the four straight vertical blind panels.Step 5:-
Place spring-loaded clamps up and down the length of the vinyl stack to press them together as the central panel cools down. Take out the clamps and spread out the panel after 10 minutes of cooling.Step 6:-
Keep repeating the whole process of heating, pressing and cooling on each bent panel until they all get straight. More hot water can be added to the tub to maintain the proper warmth.Step 7:-
Use a soft piece of cloth to dry all the vinyl before installing them again. Open and close the blinds a few times for testing them.To maintain the blinds, some other simple ways can be followed such as-
- Clean your blinds regularly to avoid dust and keep them in proper functioning mode.
- Iron your blinds in low heat to avoid creasing and keep them straight.
Advantages of Vertical Blinds:-
Vertical blinds have several advantages which make them preferable by the users such as-- They are easy to clean.
- They are good for covering large windows.
- They are easily manageable.
- They are stylish and give a beautiful look to your windows as well as the room.
