Keep all cords out of reach from small children and pets. Place the cords on hooks (called cleats) to keep the cords from being in harm’s way. It is best not to wrap them around the cleat, as this causes the cords to twist. Twisting causes the cords to get caught in the headrail, making the shade difficult to keep straight along the bottom.

Eliminate loops on two-corded horizontal blinds.
Cut the cord above the end tassel (the item that looks like a small wooden or plastic thimble). Remove the equalizer buckle, then add new tassels for each cord-or replace it with a safety break-away tassel. The CPSC urges you NOT to retie the cords in a knot, as that will only recreate a new loop.

 

Eliminate cellular shade cord loops.
Cut the cord and place separate tassels at the ends.

Keep continuous looping drapery cords anchored near the floor or against a wall, to keep the cords taut.

 

Only buy window blinds and shades that already have these safety features built-in. If you already own some that do not, the simplest and quickest solution is to use cord cleats.