Corded window coverings can be made safer for children and pets by simply adding a cord cleat to each window blind or shade.
Venetian blind cord safety device.
A cord cleat is a plastic or metal safety device that allows you to wrap dangling cords so they re out of the reach of children.
You can read more about this below.
Window blind safety ideas.
The in house designer and a blind safety.
Where cords cannot be cut a tie down or tension device can be used to pull the cord tight and secure it to the floor or wall.
The british blind and shutter association bbsa takes a look at the various ways to ensure that your blinds are child safe including safety devices for cord operated blinds and cordless save.
Temporary tuck cords up high.
To prevent injuries and deaths from blind cord strangulation new regulations have banned the sale of corded blinds in america.
Making your blinds safer.
If you already have blinds with looped cords in a child s bedroom we recommend that you remove them.
There are a number of ways to improve the safety of the blinds in your home or in any home where your children might go grandparents holiday houses etc.
Acme blinds will fit safety devices free of charge on all blinds and all our showrooms supply child safety devices over the counter with instructions for you to fit also free of charge.