Temporary Blackout Blinds
My Blackout portable blackout blinds give you complete light control without any permanent installation. Designed for anyone who needs temporary blackout that actually works. Industrial-strength suction cups grip your window glass and hold firm for as long as you need them. When you are ready to move on, they peel away leaving nothing behind.
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Why Choose Temporary Blackout Blinds
Not every window needs a permanent blind. Sometimes you need blackout for a season, a few months in a rental, a trip away, or just until life circumstances change. Temporary blackout blinds let you block 100% of light without committing to a fixed installation.
The problem with most temporary solutions is that they do not actually work. Aluminium foil looks terrible and tears easily. Cardboard blocks some light but traps heat and moisture. Cheap adhesive blinds peel off within days and leave sticky residue on the glass. Garbage bags taped to the window frame are exactly as effective as they sound.
My Blackout takes a different approach. Our portable blackout blinds use industrial-strength suction cups that lock onto any smooth glass surface. They block 100% of light using a multi-layered blackout fabric, and they install in under 60 seconds without a single tool. When you are done with them, pull the suction cups off and the window looks exactly as it did before.
How Our Temporary Blackout Blinds Work
Every My Blackout blind comes ready to install out of the box. There are no brackets, no screws, no adhesive strips, and no tools required.
Press the Suction Cups to Your Window
Wipe your window glass with a damp cloth to remove dust. Place each suction cup on the glass and push the locking lever down. The industrial-grade suction creates a vacuum seal strong enough to hold the blind securely for weeks or months without slipping.
Attach the Blackout Blind
Hook the velcro strips along the top edge of your blackout blind onto the suction cup mounts. The blind drapes down to cover your entire window. Adjust the corners and edges to eliminate any light gaps.
Remove Whenever You Want
This is what makes a temporary blackout blind different from a permanent one. When you want to let light back in, lift the blind off the suction cups. When you move house, roll it up, put it in the carry bag, and set it up at your new place in under a minute. Nothing stays behind on the glass.
Who Uses Temporary Blackout Blinds
My Blackout temporary blackout blinds are used across a wide range of situations where permanent window coverings are not practical, not permitted, or simply not needed long term.
Renters
Renters cannot drill into window frames or risk losing their bond on marks and damage. A temporary blackout blind attaches to the glass with suction cups, comes off cleanly when you move out, and travels with you to your next place.
See our renter-friendly blackout blindsParents and Nurseries
Babies and toddlers need daytime naps in a dark room, but you may not want permanent blackout blinds in a room your child will outgrow. A temporary blackout blind gives you total darkness for the baby phase and removes without a trace when you no longer need it.
See our blackout blinds for baby roomsShift Workers
Night shift workers need to sleep during daylight hours, and even small amounts of light can suppress melatonin and fragment sleep. A temporary blackout blind creates total darkness in seconds and stores away when your roster changes back to day shifts.
See our blackout blinds for shift workersTravellers
Hotels, Airbnbs, and holiday rentals rarely have adequate blackout. A temporary blackout blind rolls up into a compact carry bag and sets up on any window within 60 seconds of arriving.
See our travel blackout blindSeasonal and Situational Use
Some people only need blackout during Australian summer when daylight extends past 8pm. Others want it for a home theatre setup, a temporary guest bedroom, or while recovering from surgery. A temporary blackout blind lets you add and remove total darkness as the situation demands, without any permanent changes to your home.
Why My Blackout Beats DIY Temporary Blackout Solutions
If you have searched for ways to temporarily blackout your windows, you have probably come across a few common DIY suggestions. Here is how they compare to a purpose-built temporary blackout blind:
What Is Included with Every My Blackout Blind
Every My Blackout portable blackout blind arrives ready to install with everything you need:
- 1x 100% blackout blind (fits windows up to 2m wide x 1.45m tall)
- 4x industrial-strength suction cups with locking levers
- Adjustable velcro attachment strips
- Compact carry bag for storage and travel
- Installation guide
Which Windows Work with Temporary Blackout Blinds
My Blackout suction cups attach to any smooth, flat glass surface. Here is a quick compatibility guide:
- Standard single and double pane windows: Full compatibility. Suction cups grip to regular window glass with no issues.
- Double glazed windows: Works perfectly. The suction cups attach to the interior glass surface.
- Sliding windows and doors: Attach suction cups to the glass panel you want to black out.
- Wide windows (over 1.5m): Use the adjustable velcro system or add additional suction cups for extra support.
- Textured or frosted glass: Suction cups need a smooth surface for the vacuum seal. Heavily textured glass may reduce grip strength.
- Louvre or casement windows: Attach to the outer fixed glass if available, or use the included velcro strips on the window frame interior.
Frequently Asked Questions
Temporary blackout blinds are window coverings designed to block light without permanent installation. Unlike traditional blinds that require brackets and screws drilled into your window frame, temporary blackout blinds attach using methods like suction cups, velcro, or adhesive strips that can be removed without leaving damage. My Blackout uses industrial-strength suction cups that grip directly to your window glass, blocking 100% of light while allowing you to install and remove the blind in under 60 seconds.
Yes. Removable blackout blinds save you the cost of professional installation, avoid damage to your walls and window frames, and give you flexibility to move the blind between rooms or take it with you when you move house. My Blackout costs a fraction of installed roller blinds and lasts for years. With free Australian shipping, there is no risk in trying one.
The most effective way to temporarily blackout a window is with a portable blackout blind that uses suction cups. Clean your window glass, press the suction cups onto the glass, lock them in place, and attach the blackout fabric. The entire process takes under 60 seconds and blocks 100% of light. Other temporary methods include aluminium foil (effective but damages windows and looks poor) and adhesive blinds (lose grip quickly and leave residue). Suction cup blinds offer the best balance of light blocking, ease of use, and clean removal.
My Blackout uses a premium multi-layered blackout fabric that blocks 100% of light. This is the same grade of fabric used in professional photography studios and hospital sleep rooms. When installed correctly with the edges adjusted to eliminate gaps, you will achieve a completely dark room even during peak Australian summer daylight. Standard temporary blinds from hardware stores typically block 80-90% of light at best, which is why choosing a purpose-built blackout product matters.
My Blackout blinds are designed to last for years. The blackout fabric is durable, wipeable, and resistant to fading. The industrial-grade suction cups maintain their grip through hundreds of install and remove cycles. If suction ever weakens, a quick rinse under warm water restores full grip strength. Many customers use them as a permanent solution in bedrooms and nurseries despite buying them as a temporary fix.
Permanent blackout blinds are screwed or bracketed into your window frame and stay in place indefinitely. They require tools, drilling, and often professional installation. Temporary blackout blinds attach without tools and can be installed and removed freely. My Blackout bridges both categories. It installs like a temporary solution in under 60 seconds, but blocks 100% of light and stays securely in place like a permanent installation. You decide how long it stays up.
Significantly better. Aluminium foil blocks light but it can scratch your glass, looks unsightly from outside, traps heat against the window which can damage seals on double glazed windows, and tears easily during removal. A My Blackout temporary blackout blind blocks the same 100% of light, installs just as quickly, looks clean from both inside and outside, and removes without any risk of damage. It is also fully reusable, while foil is a single-use solution that needs replacing every time.
Yes. Our suction cups work on double glazed windows just as well as single pane glass. The suction mechanism attaches to the interior glass surface regardless of how many panes are behind it. Double glazed windows actually tend to provide a slightly smoother surface, which can improve suction grip.
Yes. Every My Blackout order ships free within Australia. Most orders are dispatched within 1 to 2 business days and arrive within 3 to 7 business days depending on your location. If you are not completely satisfied with your temporary blackout blind, you can return it for a full refund.
Absolutely. Many customers install My Blackout during the Australian summer months when daylight extends past 8pm, then store it away during winter. The suction cups and blind fabric do not degrade between uses, so you can pull it out season after season. Others use it temporarily during pregnancy and the baby phase, during a period of shift work, or while recovering at home. The blind adapts to whatever timeframe you need.