The Gro Company Ollie The Owl Gro Anywhere Portable Blackout Blind with Suction Cups,

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The heat build up between the blind and the window causes it to shatter – something that apparently happens quite frequently according to the glazier that came around. The blinds are held up with a few suctions which can be difficult to get off the window when you have finished. We bought a lovely one from Dunelm which has glow in the dark stars. It's a child safe one with no cord dangling” (Recommended by Mumsnetter Enicat5) Our verdict Clean the window you with soap and water. De-grease the glass with rubbing alcohol if necessary. Ordinary bathroom orwindow cleaners can leave a residue. Wipe clean with a soft lint-free cloth. Awarded Gold 3 years running in the Gentle Parenting awards, and Silver in the Loved By Parents award.

When up on the window, the difference in the room was significant. Where as before the room would have been very bright even WITH the curtains, with the blind the room created the definite illusion of night time. It was much darker, and no sunlight came through anywhereas the blind fitted very closely against the window pane. Large items (delivered by two people, such as appliances and furniture) can be returned using our Home Collection service. Clean the window you are applying the suction cups to with soap and water (they won’t adhere well to a dirty surface). If necessary, wash the suction cups with warm, soapy water, rinse and pat them dry with a lint-free cloth.. Make sure both the inside of the suction cups and your window are clean and dry before application.

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Supplied with two blinds each measuring 1m x 1.3m which can be used on their own or overlapped and joined together to fit any window up to a maximum size of 1.3m x 2m or 2.6m x 1m. Children obviously aren’t idiots, and it doesn’t stop them spotting that its still light out of other windows like the bathroom. There’s only so much a product can do though, its not a miracle worker! lol 🙂 Press the center of each suction cup all the way down firmly to the glass and keep firm pressure for about 15 seconds. Then gently release the pressure until all the air bubbles inside are released, to firmly seal the cups to the surface. You’re trying to push all of air trapped between the suction cup and the window out from behind the suction cup. Try not to let the suction cups slide. If they slide easily you might have used too much moisture. The issue with either of those two methods is a combination of the hassle of doing that, and the expense of heavier curtains or lined curtains Starting with an upper corner of the window, work across the top first, then down the sides, and finally along the bottom.

They do however state they won't take responsibility for shattered windows. Only basic instructions were written on the blind pouch and this was NOT mentioned.' Special silver lining on one side to reflect both heat and light away. Good for keeping rooms cool in the summer. Make bedtimes easier when its light at night time, the Gro Anywhere Blind can be used to create a dark sleeping environment wherever you are.” Most days I was taking them down after each nap, but on that one day she'd woken at about 2/3pm and I'd left them up until the evening. This blind has sold in huge numbers mainly down to the price point, and the fact that it does what it says on the tin.Most buyers also say that these are great for keeping a room cool, it it gets sunshine for most of the day The closer the suction cups and the window are in temperature, and the closer this is to ‘room’ temperature, the better results you will have. Bloc blinds. You fit a frame round the window (it’s easy!) the blind fits in and it’s total bloc out. It’s also cordless so no worries about safety.” (Recommended by Mumsnetter halfstonehomerun) Our verdict Suitable for most windows up to a maximum size of 130 x 198cm (51x78in) and can be adjusted to a third of its maximum size using the soft-touch fastenings positioned along each edge of the blind.

My name is Enda and like to write about the things I enjoy such as DIY, eating and drinking. I write here about those things I have real interest in and hopefully it will help our readers. To enhance suction and help keep the seal tight, dampen your fingertip with water and lightly moisten the inner rim of the suction cup. If you want a stylish, permanent solution to your ‘too light to sleep’ problem, you might choose to invest in chic perfect fit blinds. Suited to most rooms - not just your baby’s nursery - these clever blinds are made to measure so that they fit within uPVC window frames perfectly (the clue is in the name). The installation is drill-free and you can then adjust the blind within each individual window pane to ensure your baby’s room has just the right amount of light.We were told by Tommee Tippee that it states in their instructions that the blinds shouldn't be used for extended periods, but the blind we got didn't come with instructions!! Also even in the link they sent I couldn't find this info!! Please do not pull on the blind to remove it from your window. Not only do you risk damaging the blind and eyelets, but you could damage the window itself. Creation Consumer Finance Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Register no. 311518). I didn't really think anything about it, and personally I wouldn't consider this an extended period. It was a warm day, but nothing extreme at all, and by 2pm the sun is around the side of the house so it wasn't shining right onto the window.' Wow. Never knew that. I've used them for years. To be fair, not to keep heat out. Just to help make rooms darker then it's down in the morning.'

I completely agree with it being a bit of a faff to put up – once we’d got ours on we left it on for the whole summer once!! For temporary use only, remove from window when not in use,' with a separate warning in its small print, saying: The suction cups may need to be ‘burped’ periodically by pressing down on them to remove any air that may have seeped in.

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To improve suction and help keep the seal tight, dampen your fingertip with water and lightly moisten the inner rim of the suction cup. This helps create a tighter seal. The key is to not get too much moisture… just barely enough to coat the surface. Getting baby into healthy sleeping habits is a challenge at the best of times, but even more so as seasons change or when you’re away from home. And another mum shared another handy tip for families, sharing that her daughter's oven exploded in a similar situation.