The main dust collectors in your home are the curtains. Dust and odors settle on them. Therefore, it is very important to wash your curtains regularly. If this is not done, all the absorbed dirt will go straight into your body.
How often should curtains be washed?
To prevent dust from accumulating inside the material, it is enough to wash the curtains every 3-4 months. If from time to time you clean the curtains with a vacuum cleaner or brush, washing can be done less often - once every six months.
Unlike curtains, tulle gets dirty much faster, especially the one that hangs in the kitchen. She absorbs the smells of food, which makes her turn yellow and turn gray. Therefore, it is necessary to wash the tulle once every 2 months.
We wash different types of curtains
Regardless of the type, all curtains must be washed with liquid powder. Such a tool is well rinsed out and unpleasant stains do not remain on the material. In order for the curtains to retain their original appearance after washing, you must:
- Before loading the machine, shake out the curtains from excess dust.
- Wash at a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees.
- Wash curtains on a hand or delicate wash.
All curtains can be divided into 4 groups:
- Curtains with eyelets.
- Filament curtains.
- Roman curtains.
- Roller shutters or roller blinds.
Depending on the type of curtains, the process of washing them will have its own characteristics.
Curtains with eyelets
Before washing, curtains with eyelets must be placed in a special bag. It will serve as protection for the drum of the washing machine, which can be damaged by metal fasteners. Before washing, plastic eyelets can be removed and do not use a protective bag.
Filament curtains
When washing in a typewriter, filament curtains can become tangled. To avoid such consequences, tie the threads by color and place the curtain in a protective bag.
Do not be afraid to wring out the curtains in the washing machine - nothing will happen to them. And to keep them in their shape, after washing, hang them in place and let them dry.
Roman curtains
Before you start washing Roman blinds, do not forget to pull out the slats. For this type of curtain, an additional rinse may be necessary: detergent can often accumulate in the holes for the bars.
Roller blinds
Roller blinds differ from the rest in that they cannot be wetted. Only dry washing methods should be used for cleaning. To remove dirt from roller shutters, use a vacuum cleaner or a soft brush. It is best if you give them to dry cleaning: with the help of special products and steam, workers will perfectly clean the roller shutters.
How to wash tulle
Tulle should be washed in the delicate wash mode at 30-40 degree water temperature. For washing use the simplest powder. If desired, you can add some oxygen bleach - about 1 tablespoon. It will help to keep the snow-white color of the material.
To prepare a bath for curtains, add 1 tablespoon of salt to 1 liter of water.
Clean curtains and tulle will refresh the room and save you from excess dust in the house. Now you know that you do not need to go to the dry cleaners for this: just wash the curtains at home, in the washing machine.
