Any curtains can be cleaned without any problems by having them dry cleaned. But it will not be superfluous to have an idea of how to clean these products at home. Our experts will advise you on how to properly wash your curtains.
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Viscose, acrylic
Curtains made of acrylic and viscose perfectly tolerate warm water (40 ° C), but the washing mode should be extremely gentle using special detergents (for delicate fabrics), including an air conditioner, which will reliably fix the color in a product prone to fading on the sun.
It is better not to use spinning for acrylic and viscose: the product should drain naturally. You need to iron it very carefully, strictly in the direction of the pile, putting a damp cloth on top.
Silk, organza
Delicate, delicate organza and silk require special care. Hand wash preferred. When using the washing machine, the most gentle mode is recommended (usually – 'Silk') and the temperature is not higher than 30 ° C. Soaking in such cases is not required – dirt can be removed without problems.
ADVICE. Such delicate and delicate materials as silk, veil or organza are incredibly easy to clean – you can practically refuse detergents (this does not apply to washing by hand – you cannot do without powder here).
The curtains are put into the machine in a special bag, and there should be nothing else in the drum besides them. We set the spin to 0: delicate fabrics should drain on their own. After drying, the veil and organza can be safely hung on the cornice, but it is advisable to lightly iron the silk and semi-organza.
Cotton, linen
Cotton is not considered a delicate material: it is very durable and can easily withstand temperatures of 60 ° C (dyed items) using classic washing powder, for example spinning at high speeds. It is necessary to dry the washed product without using heaters: an unnatural drying mode will lead to shrinkage of the material. Iron the curtains while they are still damp.
Polyester
Although polyester is a synthetic material, this does not mean that it is 'hardy'. It must be washed exclusively in a delicate mode at a low temperature (no higher than 40 ° C). In this case, treacherous folds will not appear. If after washing you cannot do without ironing, set the iron to the 'Silk' option and be sure to use a damp cloth as a protective measure.
Taffeta
Curtains made of this material are not afraid of hot water (taffeta can withstand temperatures of 50 ° C without any problems), but it is better to choose a delicate wash mode and set the spin cycle at minimum speed. Let the damp cloth dry naturally.
Velvet
This material is very capricious, so it is best to give it to the care of professionals, because with the slightest mistake in care it can lose its original appearance. If you nevertheless decide to wash velvet curtains at home, proceed as follows. Turn them inside out and fold them so that they will not unroll in the washing machine. The optimal mode is delicate (the temperature is not higher than 30 ° C), the duration of the wash is minimal (otherwise the velvet will shrink). Dry the curtains only horizontally, otherwise they will change their shape.
Blackout
Blackout curtains are good not only for their ability to create pitch darkness in the room, but also for their undemanding maintenance. You can safely wash them in any mode, even in hot water. In order not to iron the blackout, it is necessary to let it drain on its own (without spinning). You can wash the curtains, leaving them semi-damp, and in this form immediately hang on the cornice (they will straighten under their own weight).
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They differ in significant weight, therefore it is preferable to give them to dry cleaning. If you decide to wash them yourself, you will have to sweat (in the literal sense of the word). The first step is to get rid of the stubborn dust. To do this, pre-soak the product in cold water a couple of times and then in warm water, adding a little washing powder to the water.
The next stage is washing (hand or delicate mode). No boiling or hard rubbing. It is better to rinse curtains in warm, then – in cold water. Do not wring out!
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Before starting the wash, try (loosely) to tie the individual parts of the curtains together: this simple action will save you the trouble of wasting time untangling the product after removing it from the washing machine. Fold the curtains-threads in a special bag and wash in a delicate mode (the synthetic material used in such products easily gives off dirt). You can hang curtains-threads on the cornice wet.
