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

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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. 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!! I had this exact one and I definitely remember reading that it couldn't be used in direct sunlight for long, because of this issue (I can't remember if it was in safety instructions, or if I found it online though). The suction cups also curl up in the heat rendering it useless.' 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.

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.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.' Have you had something similar happen to you? Did you know this? Share your thoughts on this and more in our chat forum below. Related stories

The suction cups may need to be ‘burped’ periodically by pressing down on them to remove any air that may have seeped in. 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. The blinds are held up with a few suctions which can be difficult to get off the window when you have finished. Awarded Gold 3 years running in the Gentle Parenting awards, and Silver in the Loved By Parents award.

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.' 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.