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With the improvement of home safety awareness, more and more families have begun to pay attention to the potential safety hazards of curtains, especially blinds with drawstrings. Among them, news of accidents caused by drawstring entanglement of children or pets is common, which has aroused widespread concern. So, for the old blinds already in the home, can drawstrings be installed to improve the user experience?
1. Can old blinds be replaced or equipped with drawstrings?
Most traditional blinds, whether made of aluminum alloy, wood or PVC, have a relatively simple drawstring system structure, usually controlled by pulleys to lift or turn. For these old products:
If the drawstring is damaged or too long, it is completely possible to add or replace the corresponding drawstring according to the original structure;
There are universal drawstring components on the market (such as polyester drawstrings, nylon ropes, bead chain drawstrings, etc.), which are easy to install and inexpensive;
If the structure allows, it can also be modified to a "cordless pull-up" system or equipped with "self-locking rollers" to improve safety and convenience.
However, when adding or replacing the cord, you need to pay attention to details such as the length of the cord, the pulley routing method, and the strength of the material to ensure smooth and stable use.
2. Wall cord holder: small device, great safety
For users who do not want to completely replace the blinds system, the wall cord holder (Cord Cleat / Cord Tensioner) is an extremely practical way to upgrade safety. Its core functions are:
Fix the cords to the wall to prevent them from forming a "loop";
Reduce the chance of children coming into contact with the cords, effectively avoiding the risks of strangulation and entanglement;
For pet families, it can also prevent cats from playing with the cords and causing the curtains to break or get injured.
Some high-quality cord holders also have elastic tensioning structures or retractable hook designs, which can be flexibly stored according to the length of the cord without affecting the appearance.
3. Fixer installation suggestions and precautions
The wall cord fixer is very simple to install, usually only screws and electric drills are needed to complete it. It is recommended that:
The installation height should be higher than the reach of children (usually recommended to be above 1.5 meters);
Choose an invisible style that matches the wall color and does not destroy the overall decorative style;
Avoid installing it on the moving path of the curtain track to avoid affecting daily operations.
For places with elderly or disabled family members, push-type safety buckles can also be used, which is more labor-saving to operate.
4. Considering both safety and beauty, it is recommended to upgrade gradually
Although the old blinds can still be used normally, it is recommended to gradually upgrade to cordless blinds cord or smart electric curtain systems if conditions permit. This type of product controls the angle and lifting of the curtain blades through knobs, buttons or remote controls, which is both labor-saving and safe, and has become the mainstream configuration of children's rooms and commercial spaces in European and American countries.
Old blinds do not mean that they cannot be used safely. By adding or replacing the cords and installing wall cord fixers, safety hazards can be greatly reduced, making the family space more secure. For families with children, pets or the elderly, these simple changes can often play an unexpected protective role. Safety starts with the details.
