How to stroke the tulle after washing?

They say that the windows are the eyes of the house. We try to keep them clean, we decorate with flowers, we select "clothes" for them. From how our windows look, often the comfort in the house depends. Tulle as a decoration of the window is used since the Middle Ages. Initially, tulle and curtains were made of linen, silk, cotton. At the same time, synthetic and artificial fabrics are used for sewing curtains and tulle curtains, which, in terms of quality and beauty, are not inferior to natural ones, but sometimes surpass their durability and beauty. To ensure that your curtains always look neat, they are recommended to be washed and ironed at least once a season. Let's see how to stroke the tulle after washing.

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General recommendations for washing

You can only iron the washed tulle. If you pat the stale fabric, you fix all the odors that have absorbed into it, and also risk all the dirt and dust to turn into hard-to-remove stains.

Therefore, consider some washing recommendations to get rid of the dirt as efficiently and easily as possible:

• Wash tulle and curtains in warm or cool water, without the use of aggressive agents.
• Before washing, it is best to carry out the soaking procedure. Add soda or salt to a warm soapy solution, soak the cloth in it. This will help to cope with difficult dirt and will save the white fabric from the yellow shade. If your curtains have not worn away for a long time, prepare yourself for the fact that the solution will need to be changed several times.
• The main wash is best done in warm water with a detergent suitable for the type of fabric. Do not rub the cloth, just gently squeeze it with your hands and rinse.
• So that you in the room do not smell like in the laundry, carefully rinse the tulle or curtains several times. The last rinse do in cold water.
• Remember that tulle can not be squeezed, twisted, stretching.

Important! If you were washing in the car, set the mode to no spin or less than 500 turns.

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How to iron tulle - important advice and recommendations

The washing process is behind, but do not relax. Now begins the most difficult - how to iron the tulle after washing? In this process, the main thing is to take note of some rules and clearly adhere to them. They are included in the following:

• The easiest way is to smooth the damp cloth. Do it slowly, do not rush, because from your accuracy will depend on whether there will be unnecessary zalomy and zaminov.
• Matter is better to join in several layers, but do not iron out the folds.
• Mandatory condition - ironing on the wrong side, especially if the curtains with embroidery.
• Before starting work, be sure to check the soleplate of the iron. Dirty, covered with carbon deposits, you will forever ruin the fabric.
• Temperature mode during ironing - no more than 120 C, if you certainly do not want to burn the gift of "beloved" mother-in-law.
• During ironing, you may need the steam function. Well, if it is in your iron, if not - use a wet cloth or paper. Ideal option - steam generator for home. They can steal the tulle in an upright position, hanging it on the eaves.

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Methods of ironing tulle from various fabrics

The main thing in the ironing process is not to damage the tulle, for this you need to know what kind of fabric your curtains are from.

Synthetic tulle:

• It is recommended to iron a slightly moistened clean cloth. Temperature is not higher than 120 C. Such curtains do not straighten under their own weight, they need to be affected by temperature.
• Make sure to make an ironing on the wrong side. It is better to use a screen-gauze.
• In order to avoid trouble and not to burn the fabric, start stroking the tulle after washing in a less visible area near the bend. This way you can choose the ideal temperature mode. Curtains made of organza:
  • Organza is easily erased, but hard to iron - the process is time-consuming and slow.
  • To prevent the fabric from going "waves", do not use the steaming function.
  • You can do ironing only when the organza is completely dry.
  • Use a tissue paper so that during the process of ironing the tulle after washing, no burn marks are formed.

  Cotton or linen fabric:

  1. Remember that cotton or linen tulle is not squeezed.
  2. In this case, it is important to hang a damp cloth on the cornice. Such a curtain will be smoothed out under its own weight.
  3. If you do not want to damage the fabric, choose a temperature of 100 ° C. Be sure to iron it with the wrong side - it's better using a ironing machine.
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  How to stroke a tulle, if it is dry?

  Tight or tough fabrics can be ironed through a strongly pressed ironing pad. If you have enough time:

  1. Soak the sheet, squeeze it well.
  2. Spread along the tulle and wrap, not squeezing into the sheet. She will give her moisture to the parched tissue.

  Important! Linen or cotton fabrics before ironing can be slightly moistened with a spray gun. After this procedure, let the curtains "rest", and then start to iron them.

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  How to pat the curtains without removing?

  Do not flatter yourself, you still have to remove the tulle - in order to wash. Another question is how to iron a clean cloth in an upright position. This is only for the lucky owners of steamers or steam generators. It is necessary to collect water in the reservoir, walk slowly 1-2 times for each canvas. This is the easiest and most enjoyable way to iron.

  That's all the secrets for caring for tulle and ironing curtains. We hope, they will help you to keep the house cozy and beautiful.