The handling of curtains is different for each type of curtain. The material with which they are manufactured is what most influences the chosen method, although there are also other aspects to follow. Although putting them in the washing machine is the most practical.
This quick and easy wash is not always
beneficial. Some fabrics are very delicate and must be washed by hand. If you
have a special fabric in a particular design or pattern and you want to keep it
that way, then curtain care becomes essential like most other fabrics.
How Do Return The Original
Whiteness of The Curtains?
The
fine curtains are delicate and while washing them you have to be very careful.
Here are some recommendations that will allow you to keep these fabrics in
perfect condition. These methods will not only help in preserving their
delicate material but also restore their original whiteness.
1. Soak The Fabric in Warm Salt Water
It is
important that before starting to wash the curtain you shake it well to remove
the dust that has accumulated in it.
Then
prepare a bucket of warm water (30-35°C) and add half a kilo of salt, let the
fabric rest inside for an hour or two hours. After that, rinse the curtains
with warm water.
2. Use The Least Detergent
For Washing
To keep
the fabric intact it is good to wash the curtains by hand. It is better to use
liquid detergent for delicate curtains.
If you
don't have the liquid detergent then you can opt for the detergent for
automatic washing machines.
To
lighten the yellowish fabric it is best to add a little vinegar, one tablespoon per
liter of water. Hand washing detergent forms a lot of foam, so it is advisable
to avoid it since it will be difficult to remove later.
3. Add Indigo To The Water
After
washing the fabric, change the water and add a little indigo to it, wash it
again and finally rinse it with cold water.
After
gently washing it, you can hang it out to dry. Using the rack instead of the
dryer will allow it to straighten on its own and you can avoid ironing.
4. For Difficult Stains, You
Can Dye Them
If
despite washing them, the stains do not disappear, you can dye the fabric,
using greenish or bluish tones (depending on the stains).
When
choosing the dye, keep in mind that synthetic fabrics require a special dye,
one for natural fabrics will not have any effect on them.
Use Natural Products
Using
natural products is always a great choice.
It is
likely that at this moment you are thinking about cleaning your interior
curtains in an environmentally-friendly way, which is an excellent idea.
That is
why the first thing you should do is verify the characteristics of the material
of your curtains and, as far as possible, review the manufacturer's or seller's
instructions.
Here are some tips to clean curtains with
natural products that can be very useful for you:
1. Very
carefully, take down the curtains from
the window and spread them out on a clean, flat surface.
2. Use your vacuum cleaner, a dry
cloth, or a soft brush to remove the dust that has accumulated on your
curtains.
3. Soak the curtains in warm
saltwater. This is very important, as it helps loosen dirt naturally. You can
leave it for about 30 minutes and then you can proceed to rinse them with cold
water.
4. You can also add baking soda to the
water when you soak your curtains, this way you can whiten and remove fungus
from your curtains.
5. Moisten a cloth with
water and white vinegar in equal amounts. Clean the curtains on both sides with
this solution.
6. Let the curtains dry on a
clothesline or directly on their original support, you must take into account
leaving the window ajar for more effective drying.
Some Other Essential Tips:
1)
The first step in drapery care is to always
hang your drapes neatly when you're not using them. This will help prevent the
curtains from wrinkling, which can happen if they are not hung properly.
It is best to have the curtains
hang at an angle so that the material behind the curtains does not become
wrinkled. This will also make sure you don't accidentally pull a thread. If you
have a problem with the curtains coming off the frame, you should fix this
problem before you try to wash them.
2)
Next, you'll want to give the curtains a
good vacuum before beginning your curtain routine. Most fabrics don't bounce
back very well when not vacuumed, but some do very well when vacuumed.
You'll be surprised how much
dust and pollen collect on the front of your curtains if they're not washed
often. If you only vacuum your curtains when they're washed and never dry clean
them, you can be sure that you won't put as much dust and pollen back into the
air in your home as you'd like.
3)
When you're ready to wash your curtains,
you'll need to read the manufacturer's instructions for the correct washing
method for the fabric you've chosen. If you have chosen velvet, you should not
wash the curtains with any shampoo or liquid soap designed for fabric.
These will really damage the
lining of the curtains. In fact, if you use any such product while you are
cleaning your velvet curtain, you may end up ruining your curtains because the
velvet curtain fabric may not be able to support the weight of shampoo or other
substances. Please follow all guidelines carefully when you are washing your
curtain.
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