How to wash Roman blinds manually and in a washing machine

Modern keepers of the hearth want to keep up to date and use designer products in the home interior. But then the question arises: how to wash Roman blinds - such a seemingly simple and unpretentious, but at the same time complex design object?

Preparatory stage

First of all you need to determine what material is made of curtains. The rules for care of different materials will differ.

1. Natural fibers - jute, bamboo, fibers of a core of a palm tree. Such materials from contact with water only deteriorate. Therefore, such curtains are cleaned with a dry cloth or with a vacuum cleaner, without removing them from the guides. In the latter case, the brush should be wrapped with a damp gauze.
2. Fabric curtains are washed in a washing machine or manually using standard detergents.

Water procedures: what to look for?

Roman blind is a whole system of struts, special cords and holders. It is thanks to them that the product can be controlled, they create a characteristic shape and design appearance.

The manipulation procedure must be strictly followed.

1. Remove the blind from the window.
2. Remove all rails and guides. This is done quite simply. Reiki are attached either with the help of special adhesive tapes or installed in fabric folds-grooves. In this case, one of the edges of the groove remains loose and it will not be difficult to remove the guide. Soak the canvas in warm water. Add detergent to the container. Do not use bleach, especially based on chlorine. All these manipulations will allow maximum removal of stains with a minimum of mechanical stress on the tissue.
   

   Important!

   Water should be exactly warm. High temperatures can lead to deformation of the product.

3. How to wash Roman curtains - by hands and in the car - each mistress decides independently. Hand wash is preferable. But even in this case do not apply excessive mechanical forces. Try rubbing the cloth with a soft brush in one direction.

After washing, do not squeeze the product. Walk your hands along the entire length to remove excess water. Dry in straightened condition.

Specialists in cleaning services do not recommend ironing a Roman blind. It is enough to insert the guides until the product has completely dried up. The curtain will be smoothed out on its own.

How to wash Roman blinds in a washing machine?

When choosing this method, you also need to observe the following rules.

1. Remove the guides and soak for 1 hour in warm water.
2. For washing, place the cloth in a special pouch or mesh.
3. The washing mode is either "for delicate fabrics" or "hand wash".The water temperature is from 30 to 40 degrees.
4. Spin mode - the minimum, no more than 500 rpm. It is advisable not to squeeze the product at all.
5. Clean the curtains from the washing machine and walk the entire length with your hands. This will remove excess water. Dry in straightened condition.
6. Install the guides in a slightly damp product.
7. If you have used a mechanical spin, do not dry the product. Immediately insert the slats and secure the blind in the window opening.

Some more useful tips for

1. Do not use stain removers. With noticeable spots, professional dry cleaning is the best choice.
2. Velvet products should always be dried. They do not attach to the guides in a wet form. Dry these curtains should only be in a horizontal position. Do not squeeze!
3. Silk products are washed by hand and in a washing machine. Pressing is strictly prohibited!
4. Do not remove small stains with soap solutions. This helps to wash out the color and burn out these areas in the sun.

The rules of care for the Roman curtain are simple. The main thing is not to allow the appearance of old spots. Fight for purity is necessary as pollution occurs, and then the products will please you for many years.