I have some pleated blinds stuck to the thermopane window frames of my apartment. It's the kind that sticks to the frame, you don't need to drill holes (this is it: https://www.amazon.co.uk/IKEA-SCHOTTIS-Pleated-blind-90×190/dp/B00RK4U1DK).
I tried to remove one but the material just detached itself from the glue and the frame, with the glue being stuck on the window frame.
How can I safely remove the blinds from the window? By safely I mean not using some toxic or intense smelling substance and not damaging the window frame?
Best Answer
I wasn't able to remove the glue band from the window. The glue was too strong.
I noticed that if I push really hard with my fingers up on the glue tape it starts to pull together.
That didn't last for long since it was very hard to pull it together and as a result my fingers really started to hurt.
I eventually used medicinal alcohol to soak the glue band and make it more soft then using an alcohol damp cloth I pushed the tape together. The alcohol evaporated fast so the glue hardened again so I had to work 5-10 cm at a time.
After a few hours, some tired arms and hurt fingers I managed to remove it completely with no damage to the frame.