How to Take Down Zebra Blinds

If you're moving homes or simply want to refresh your zebra print window blinds with a good deep cleaning, taking zebra blinds down properly ensures no damage or accidents. Follow these simple steps.

Assess Blind Style

Identify your zebra blind style - roller shades, faux wood slat blinds, vertical blinds, etc. This dictates how they detach.

Check if blinds are inside mount or outside mount. Inside mounts installed within window frames take a little more care to remove.

Clear a Large Floor Space

Clear a large floor area before descending tall blinds to allow the extended length.

Have an assistant help guide blinds down and fold them up to transport for cleaning/storage if needed.

Detach Hardware

For roller, Roman or cellular shades, release chain ties and pull blinds from brackets.

Vertically stacked blinds lift out from top tracks. Label sections if taking apart.

With flat slat blinds, press bracket release tabs and gently pry them out.

Avoid Kinks or Bends

Carefully feed zebra blind fabric over rollers or wood slats to avoid folds, creases or jams.

Support the weight when extending down. Don't release one side faster than the other.

Set on a clean, dry surface and smooth out any wrinkles after removing.

Conclusion

Knowing the specifics of your zebra blind style allows safe removal from hardware and windows for transport, cleaning or seasonal storage to protect your exotic statement shades. Handle with care!