How to wash the curtains in the washing machine?

Curtains - this is a necessary thing for the home, emphasizing the dignity of the interior. And, as you know, they come from a variety of materials that tend to quickly become contaminated. But how to prepare textiles with grommets for washing, how to wash the curtains in the washing machine so that they remain in their original form? All the rules of such a procedure will be discussed in this article.

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In a typewriter or manually?

Many say that such an interior decor is best cleaned by hand, but few do so, because the canvases are very large and it’s not easy to wash them well. Therefore, we wash such things mainly with a washing machine.

Nevertheless, do not forget about hand washing - it is necessary to soak them in slightly cool water before cleaning the curtains with a machine, but do not leave them there for long.

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General washing instructions

So that you do not have to wash the curtains several times in the washing machine, due to an initially not very high-quality result, and also not to spoil such an expensive decoration, follow these simple rules:

• Do not wash window textiles with other things. Firstly, fabrics are usually used specific for window decoration, and secondly, it is not completely hygienic to wash linen with your linen soiled from long stays in the room.
• Do not load the drum heavily - it is better to wash one curtain at a time if they are very heavy. Our company will help you deal with the optimal quantity in more detail. table for calculating the weight of laundry.
• When sorting, take into account not only the colors of the fabric, but also its type - natural and artificial fabrics cannot be washed together.
• Curtains with grommets or decorative elements should be thrown into the washing bag before washing, and only then into the drum.
• Use gel detergents - they are washed well, and there is no trace left of them, only a fresh pleasant smell.

Important! There may be several options:

• Laundry Capsules.
• Liquid powder.

• If you use ordinary powders, you need to set two levels of rinsing: such powders are poorly washed and small particles can remain on the fabric, which leave dark traces or whitish stains.
• Be sure to set the delicate mode. If the window textile is very dirty, then before washing it must be soaked and then washed for a couple of minutes in the washing machine (short cycle).
• If possible, carefully knock and vacuum the curtains before machine cleaning. Thus, you will remove most of the dust and loose contaminants and during the wetting of the fabric they will no longer be absorbed into the fibers.

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All focus on fabric

Before cleaning the curtains, set the types of fabric and the rules for washing them:

• Silk and organza should be cleaned only in a delicate mode and with a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees. Remember to put them in the laundry bag.
• Cotton curtains can be washed easily without fear that they will deteriorate.
• Acrylic and viscose require a temperature of 30 to 40 degrees, gentle mode and detergents for delicate fabrics.
• If the window decor is made of linen, then its washing depends on the finish. Finished cloth is washed at 40 degrees, but the painted cloth at 60.
• Velvet - 30 degrees and gentle mode. And by no means a powder.
• Curtains from polyester you can, without worrying what suddenly spoil, easy to wash at 40 degrees - they are hardy.

Below you can read the rules for washing several types of curtains.

Tulle:

1. Pre-soak it before you throw it into the drum, you can still add bleaching agents.
2. To make it look brand new, starch it immediately after washing. For detailed recipes for cooking the mixture and step-by-step instructions for use, see our special article "How to starch fabric?".
3. To avoid ironing, you can hang it back onto the ledge, but shake it well before doing so.

Curtain with eyelets

Very often, such products are washed in machine mode, since it is easier to clean them. But before you wash the curtains with eyelets, check the cleaning conditions on the label. In most cases, such products cannot be washed - because of the rings, which can rust and, moreover, ruin the fabric.

If it is possible to remove the rings, then take them off - so they will be well preserved and there will be no restrictions on how to wash the curtains in the washing machine, except for the correct temperature regime.

If it is impossible to remove the eyelets, in this case you can do a wet cleaning without removing them - for example, using steam cleaner or a clothes brush. In addition, bleaching agents and the like are not recommended for use on such curtains.

Important! Products with eyelets must be packed in a bag before being put on the wash.

By the way, if you like to experiment with window decoration from time to time, we offer you some interesting ideas and master classes:

• Do-it-yourself Japanese curtains.
• Do-it-yourself Austrian curtains.
• DIY curtains from improvised materials.

Curtains threads

It is not advisable to wash such material in a typewriter, otherwise - after washing you will not unravel them. But still, if you decide to do this, then braid the curtains in braids and tie them tightly at the end, putting them further in the laundry bag.

Drapes with lambrequins:

1. If the pelmet is in the form of shuttlecocks, it can be washed with other curtains.
2. If it is very hard, it is forbidden to wash it - only steam cleaning.
3. If these curtains are also with grommets - then pay attention to the quality of the rings.
4. During handwashing, make sure that there are fewer creases on the lambrequin and rings.
5. You can wash the curtains - but in a delicate mode.

Velvet curtains:

1. For such a gentle and luxurious material, only a gentle mode is suitable, use gel detergents.
2. It is not recommended to wash velvet with other fabrics, as it sometimes sheds.
3. For handwashing, to maintain a good color, you can add a couple drops of vinegar to the water.
4. If this is a fabric with some kind of complex embossed ornament, and also with rings - contact a dry cleaner, otherwise spoil them.

Important! Usually heavy curtains made of dense materials have to be ironed, like some types of tulle. To make it easier for you to cope with this task, use the helpful tips:

• How to stroke a tulle?
• How to smooth curtains on weight?

Organza

This is a very delicate fabric that can only be washed delicately with a soft powder. But never grasp her spin and twist.

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Now you know how and in what mode to wash the curtains in the washing machine. So - you can clean up your home and give a special touch to the window decor.