How to wash roller blinds: what can and can not be done?

Roller blinds along with vertical blinds and Roman blinds are becoming increasingly popular in the design of modern interiors. How to wash roller blinds and take care of them properly, so that they last a long time?

Cloth can be made from a variety of fabric materials. Combines their one property - the fabric is treated with a special compound, repelling dust and dirt. It is clear that washing does not benefit such a coating. Therefore, it is necessary to subject the rollers to wet processing as little as possible.

By the way, roller blinds can be sewn by hand. In this case, you choose the fabric yourself and you can quite choose a wear-resistant material that is erased without special restrictions. We just need to take measures so that the canvas is not deformed, - use gentle washing and spinning regimes, dry it in a straightened form, follow the recommendations for ironing.

But back to the roller blinds, bought in the store or made to order.

How do I care for curtains?

In order to minimize the need for washing roller blinds, follow the recommendations for roller shutter care.

• Do not hang such curtains in the immediate vicinity of heating sources - gas stove, radiators, heat generators.
• Roller blinds are not recommended for use in rooms with high humidity and pollution, high temperature.
• Before you wash the windows, fold the curtains. It is better to purchase linens with a protective tube or cassette. Also, always raise the curtains if you are cooking any dishes on the stove. This will protect them from excess dirt and cooking oil.
• Do not allow creases and folds of the fabric during operation.
• Ventilate the room can be with lowered roller blinds - a draft will relieve the tissue from accumulated dust.
• You only need to clean the fabric shutters if dry cleaning does not save the situation.
• Lubricate the lifting mechanism with special silicone greases only.

Dry cleaning

Before cleaning the roller blinds, use dry cleaning. Due to dirt repellent impregnation, dust accumulates only on the surface of the web, without penetrating deep into the fabric. Therefore, once a week or two, wipe the material with a slightly damp cloth. Do not rub the blind with effort, use only soft fabrics as a rag.

For a thorough cleaning use a vacuum cleaner. It is advisable to use a special tissue attachment.

How to wash the curtains?

If dry cleaning does not save the situation, the roller blinds need to be washed. Most of the roller blinds are made from 100% polyester. This is a durable synthetic material, but it has its weak points. Therefore, you need to handle it carefully, and use aggressive cleaning agents for other coatings. It is best to take the curtains to dry cleaners - so you get the guaranteed cleanliness and do not spoil the cover. If this option is not suitable for you, then start an independent washing.

You need to wash the roller blinds as follows.

• The procedure is most conveniently performed in the bathroom.
• Remove the blade from the lifting mechanism.
• Spread the curtains in the bathroom so that the fabric does not crumple or form creases.
• Dilute to any container detergent. It should have a neutral pH, so that the effect on impregnation was minimal. If you use a powder, make sure that the grains are completely dissolved.
• Dampen the sponge in the detergent solution and lightly apply the curtains on the fabric. Do not fret and rub the surface.
• Wash off the detergent and thoroughly rinse the fabric under the shower.

Important!

If the material is not cleaned well, detergent residues can damage the fabric. When burned in the sun on the curtain will appear ugly spots and stains.

Allow the water to drain and place the cloth on a horizontal surface for drying. When the fabric dries, the curtains can be hung on the shaft. If necessary, you can iron the seams of the canvas with a spout of iron. The canvas is not recommended for ironing.

Removing stains

If a stain appears on the curtain fabric, you can get rid of it in one of the following ways.

• Do not rush to dry cleaning. Try rubbing the spot with an ordinary writing eraser. Do not rub too hard not to damage the fabric.
• If the eraser does not help, use a stain remover on a natural basis. When buying a product, be sure to find out if it can be used for polyester( or other material from which your roller blinds are made).Do not rush to process the fabric at once - first try the action of the stain remover on an inconspicuous area of ​​the cloth.

What can not I do?

As we see, roller blinds are unpretentious in care and washing. It is enough to avoid undesirable actions, so that they served you faithfully for many years.

This is what manipulations can not be done with tissue rolls.

• It is strictly forbidden to wash roller blinds in a washing machine. Such treatment, in spite of the fact that the curtain fabric is made of fabric, irreversibly spoil the material. Accordingly, spinning and drying in the machine version is also unacceptable.
• Use horizontal surfaces when drying. Carefully straighten the material, avoid folding and creasing of the fabric - if a defect is formed on the canvas, it is almost impossible to fix it.
• Do not iron the fabric with an iron. If necessary, you can iron the seams, while using gauze or a special net for ironing.
• Do not use aggressive liquids to remove stains - gasoline, acetone and other solvents.
• To wash the curtains, do not rub them too much, do not use abrasive powders or other hard cleaners.

So, we found out that you only need to wash the fabric shutters if absolutely necessary. It is best to take them to dry cleaning, but you can wash the canvas and at home. Use a mild detergent with a neutral pH, do not rub the surface with hard jaws, thoroughly rinse the product after the wash. With this treatment, roller blinds will retain their excellent qualities and will serve you for a long time.