Curtains aren’t just a mere piece of fabric that is hung around the home for a little bit of style. They are important textile items that provide shade, privacy and separate our home from the prying eyes outsides. There are different types of materials and textures to use as curtains or fabric blinds, but the fact still remains is that they require extreme care. Read on our top curtain care tips that you simply must try out.
Sun Protection And Dust Care For Curtains
Despite what material you use, sunlight can play a huge role in damaging the curtain or blind fabrics after prolonged use. Always make sure you use lined curtains instead to increase their fabric life. Also, just as you regularly dust your home, trying vacuuming or gently shaking the curtains to keep them free from saturating dust.
Why Wash Your Curtains
Curtains can be difficult to clean because of the material, colour, and any other embellishments. Before putting the curtains in the washing machine, always read the fabric label. Whether you’re still unsure, test a tiny section of the curtain with machine detergent to see if it damages the fabric, dulls the colour, or shrinks the fabric. After a thorough cleaning, air dry the curtains away from direct sunshine.
How To Handle Lace And Sheer Curtains
When it comes to washing lace and sheer curtains, more vigilance is required. To avoid any harm to the delicate fabric, always tumble dry lace curtain materials to remove dust and then hand-wash them, just like sheer curtains.
How To Maintain Curtain Pleats
It’s difficult to keep well-defined pleats on curtains, especially when they’ve outgrown their new appearance phase. To keep them looking new, wash them according to the fabric’s instructions and iron them on the reverse side. Spritz lightly with water and iron softly, being careful not to tear the stitching. Examine any embellishments, lace, or sheer fabrics for particular attention before pressing.
We understand how difficult it may be to care for the largest piece of fabric in your home, so perhaps you are now prepared to clean your curtains like an expert!
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