How to wash curtains

Curtains - give any interior the beauty and comfort, protect the rooms from bright sunlight and keep the heat in the house. About how to wash curtains, our experts will tell you in this article. Depending on the type of fabric from which they are made, various washing methods are recommended.

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How to wash the curtains in the typewriter?

The process of washing curtains in an automatic washing machine is quite simple. The main thing - observe the recommendations for the care of this type of tissue. If you bought new curtains, they usually have a tag, which indicates the information on which mode to wash the curtains.

Important! In most cases, a delicate mode is used for washing and the temperature is not higher than 30-40 degrees.

Application of the machine is the best option for washing large curtains, since it is rather difficult and tedious to do this. Do the following:

1. Remove the curtains.
2. Brush off the dust. Soak in clean cool or lukewarm water.
3. Add a little table salt in the proportion of 1 tbsp.for 1 liter of water.
4. Leave it for a while.
5. Change the water and soak again.
6. Load the curtains into the drum of the washing machine so that it is filled no more than half.
7. Add powder to colored fabrics.
8. Add the conditioner for the laundry to the corresponding compartment.
9. Set the mode, wash time and desired temperature.
10. When selecting the "Spin" option, specify the minimum number of revolutions.
11. Start the machine.
12. Remove the curtains at the end of the wash.
13. Hang and dry in a shaded area.

Important! If the curtains are heavy and dense, wash them separately.

The powder can be replaced with a liquid gel for washing or special capsules( "Tide", "Ariel", "Persil"), which are put directly into the drum. If the dirt is strong - use the prewash mode first, then turn on the main wash.

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How to wash the roller blinds?

Recently, more and more often the owners of apartments with modern design choose convenient and practical roller blinds for their habitation, they are also fabric rolls. Such curtains have a number of advantages over conventional curtains, in particular:

1. Adjust the light flux: depending on the type of fabric - from soft scattering to black-out.
2. Save your interior items from burning out in the sun.
3. The air layer between the roll and the glass in winter protects against cold, and in the summer it keeps cool.
4. All fabrics have anti-static and dust-repellent properties.
5. Do not require very frequent care.
6. They can be used instead of conventional tulle and combined with curtains.

Important! To wash roller blinds in the traditional way is not recommended, because of their special design. The cloth of these curtains is impregnated with a special compound, which protects the material from stretching and burning out. In any case, at purchase consult with the expert concerning rules of care of them. One thing is certain: do not wash the rolls in the car - this way of cleaning will only harm these delicate fabrics.

Care for curtains should include several steps:

• dust cleaning - often arrange them for ventilation;
• "dry wash" - at least once a month vacuuming the rollers with a soft nozzle, which is desirable to wear a fabric cover, so as not to damage the surface;
• removal of complex contaminants;
• the lubrication of the roller blind mechanism with a special spray.

To clean the blinds from stains and dirt, use the following methods:

Method 1

To remove common contaminants:

1. Pour 3-4 liters of warm water into a bowl.
2. Dilute 2 tbsp.washing powder.
3. Stir.
4. Moisten with a sponge solution.
5. Gently, in a circular motion, wipe the curtains with a sponge.
6. Take a clean sponge.
7. Dampen with water.
8. Rinse the foam from the surface.
9. Repeat 2-3 times.
10. Dry the shutters in a straightened form.

Important! Be sure to carefully remove the detergent residue, otherwise, if they get sunlight on them, they can burn out or go stained.

If necessary after washing, gently iron the curtains with the tip of the iron, trying not to touch the seams, but if there is a need to straighten them - do it through gauze or a damp cloth.

Method 2

To remove complex greasy spots:

1. Pour into a bowl of warm water.
2. Add a liquid stain remover on a natural basis( follow the manufacturer's instructions for the proportions).
3. Apply to a sponge.
4. Gently clean the stains.
5. With a damp, clean sponge, carefully remove the remnants of the product from the surface.
6. Repeat 2-3 times.
7. Dry the cloth.

Important! If the stain is relatively fresh, try gently wiping it off the surface with a conventional rubber eraser( gum).

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How to wash Roman blinds?

Roman curtains - beautiful, compact and undoubtedly decorate any interior. However, their unusual shape requires the observance of clear rules for care:

1. You can only wash fabric blinds.
2. Manufacturers recommend manual washing mode. The water temperature should not exceed 30 degrees.
3. Before washing, curtains should be soaked for 1 hour in warm water with Ph-neutral powder without bleach.
4. To remove stains, use a stain remover on a natural basis.
5. The use of machine-automatic is extremely undesirable: this can lead to tangling of threads and deformation of the fabric.
6. Products made of natural fibers - bamboo or tow can not be washed. Moisture is contraindicated, since mold can form in the fibers.
7. The rolls are vacuum cleaned with a soft dry brush wrapped in a fabric cover.
8. Before cleaning the curtains, pull out the slats( wooden, metal or plastic) laid between the strips of fabric.

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How to wash curtains from organza?

Organza is a very delicate fabric, so products from it are washed by hand or in a machine, with a neutral powder, using a delicate mode and a temperature of no higher than 30-40 degrees. At the same time, it is strictly forbidden to squeeze or unscrew the organza.

Unfortunately, over time curtains made of light fabric can lose their original appearance and acquire a yellowish tinge. There are a couple of ways with which you can whiten them.

Option 1

Use ordinary table salt:

1. Pour 5 liters of warm water into the basin.
2. Dissolve in it 2 tsp.salt.
3. Soak the tulle.
4. Leave for 30 minutes or 1 hour.
5. Wash - by hand or by machine.
6. Do not press.
7. Dry in an upright position.

Important! Products made of white organza can be dropped into a starch solution after washing. The material will become snow-white and will keep the shape perfectly.

Option 2

Apply ammonia and peroxide:

1. Pour 5-6 liters of warm water into a bowl.
2. Add to it 1 tbsp.ammonia.
3. Pour 2 tbsp water into the water.hydrogen peroxide. Soak the curtains from the organza.
4. Wash with a soft powder.
5. Do not twist.
6. Dry, neatly hung in a shaded area or directly on the eaves.

Important! Remember that whitening is suitable only for white fabrics. Do not use this method for colored organza products, otherwise ammonia in combination with peroxide can change the color of your favorite curtains if they are, say, green.

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How to wash the curtains?

Kitchen curtains are the easiest to clean. If such curtains are made of cotton or synthetic fabrics, they can be washed very often, without fear of unpleasant consequences. To ensure that these elements of the kitchen interior always pleased you with cleanliness and neat appearance, use the following tips:

1. Soak the curtains overnight in cold salt water.
2. During washing, also add a little salt to the powder.
3. Hand wash in warm water or with a machine at a temperature of 40 degrees, the mode is "cotton" or "synthetics", depending on the type of fabric.
4. For very dirty cotton curtains, a temperature of 60 degrees is allowed, but there is a possibility that they can be shed.
5. If you wash by hand - rinse the curtains first in the warm, and then - at least 2 times in cold water.
6. Curtains made of chintz after washing with salt, rinse in cold water with the addition of vinegar.
7. For light curtains at the last rinse, you can add a little bit of blue in the water.
8. Cream-colored curtains lower for 10 minutes in warm water with the addition of tea leaves, then rinse, as usual.

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Useful tips

• Make sure that the curtains can be washed: be sure to check the manufacturer's label with the material, temperature, etc. For some types of fabrics, only dry cleaning is recommended.
• If washing is not prohibited, use a low water temperature and a delicate mode. Hot water can not be used - curtains can deform and lose their color.
• Washing powder should not contain bleach.
• Do not overload the washing machine: the drum should be about half full, otherwise your curtains will not be washed properly and will look pretty rumpled.
• Dry the curtains and tulle in a vertical position, folded in 2 or 3 layers.
• If you dry the curtains on the street, do it in the shade - protect them from direct sunlight.
• If necessary, iron the semi-dry curtains with an iron: set a moderate temperature and walk along them on the underside of the
• . Wet tulle( organza) can be immediately hung in place - a thin cloth will dry right on the eaves.
• It is recommended to use at least 2 sets of curtains: in the summer - from light fabric, in winter - from dense and heavy.
• While cleaning roller blinds - do not bend the blade to prevent the appearance of creases. Protect rolls from cuts and punctures.

We hope that our tips on how to wash curtains will help you to easily put them in order, and proper care with the recommendations of our specialists will keep them clean and have an original look for many years.