How to wash the curtains in the washing machine

Answering the question of how to wash curtains, some housewives argue that the manipulation should be carried out only by hand, others - that without the help of a washing machine it is impossible to achieve the desired degree of cleanliness. Ultimately, it all depends on the type of matter from which the curtains are made, its volume and the presence of auxiliary elements. But, as practice shows, the most pronounced and reliable result gives a combined approach.

If the thread products do not cause much trouble in the process of manual processing, then massive tulle designs or models with grommets can not be worked out qualitatively with hands only.

Rules for the mandatory stage of manual processing

Even if it is planned to drive the curtains in the washing machine, first you need to carry out the following manipulations:

1. Dry cleaning is carried out first, only if it is not a curtain-thread. We process the product with a vacuum cleaner or knock it out slightly, getting rid of dust deposits. Models with grommets are better not to beat, you can accidentally damage the rings.
2. Pre-soaking is required. This is best done in a bath using cool water and liquid detergent. First, prepare the solution, then put the curtains in it. Thread elements are soaked in a basin. Most often, such processing is enough for them.

Tip: Curtains with grommets are not completely placed in water. Rings, especially if they are made of metal, are best left outside. Ideally, it is recommended to purchase models with a removable grommet strip, today it is not uncommon.

3. It is strictly forbidden to rub the material during the manual stage. Housewives who prefer hand washing often experience too rapid deterioration of the fabric precisely because they subject the curtains to too aggressive machining.
4. Next, spread the curtains on a horizontal surface to get rid of excess moisture. Squeezing products is prohibited.

Even if it seems that household items have been noticeably cleaned and freshened up, you should not refuse from their subsequent processing in the washing machine. After drying, contaminated areas are often found on the surface of the product, which would definitely not withstand machine processing. Despite the apparent aggressiveness of the approach, it can be absolutely safe provided that simple rules are followed.

How to machine wash the curtains?

It is very simple to wash massive curtains qualitatively, you only need to consider the following points:

• It’s not worth overloading the drum. Even tulle noticeably adds weight after getting wet, which can adversely affect the quality of the result.
• For one approach, several things can be processed in the washing machine, but only if they correspond to each other in color and type of fabric. Mistresses who believe that the curtains do not fade are very mistaken.
• It is imperative that you cut off any protruding threads before loading, otherwise there is a risk of permanent damage to the canvas.
• Products with grommets and curtains-threads must first be packaged in a bag, otherwise the design will spoil the inner walls of the drum.
• Curtains of any type are recommended to be washed not with powder, but with liquid compositions. Even filaments can be damaged and tarnished by the action of abrasives. If it is possible to use only powder, then an additional rinse cycle must be installed on the device.
• Regardless of the type of fabric, you need to choose a delicate exposure mode.In the presence of obvious impurities, preliminary soaking or passing a short treatment cycle is allowed. It is necessary to refuse spinning and drying, after them folds are formed on the canvases, which are difficult to handle.

These are universal rules, compliance with which will allow you to wash your home textiles in a quality and safe way. In addition, you need to remember the specifics of processing various types of matter.

The nuances of washing products from different types of fabric

Especially often, housewives have to deal with the following types of curtain structures:

• Tulle. Pre-soaking in cool water is a must. During the washing process, gentle whitening preparations are allowed. Already in the process of processing, you can slightly starch the canvas.
• Curtains with eyelets. Massive structures that are the easiest to wash in the machine, it is forbidden to use stain removers and bleaches. Before processing, you need to make sure that the material from which the rings are made is not oxidized, otherwise you will have to do with a manual type of exposure or using a steam cleaner.
• Thread models. It is recommended to do with manual processing. Only in the event of severe contamination can machine wash be used (if the threads are made of muslin, not glass, wood or metal). In this case, the item is braided into a braid and placed in a special bag.
• Canvases with lambrequins. Only hard additional elements are processed separately from the main curtain using hot steam.
• Velvet. Wash too often is not recommended, the fabric will lose its presentable appearance. During the preliminary soaking, add a little vinegar to the water, this will fix the bright color of the product.

Even the most unpretentious material is able to prove itself in the washing process from an unexpected perspective. For this reason, even before the start of processing, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the manufacturer's recommendations on this matter.