How to properly wash curtains in a washing machine: useful recommendations

02.02.2024 19:43

If you want to freshen up your curtains, you first need to shake out the dust.

It wouldn't hurt to soak them in cool water for half an hour after this.

Then the home textiles need to be placed in the drum of the washing machine.

You need to set the washing mode carefully.

In this case, you should focus on the material.

Washing machine
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If the curtains are made of cotton or silk, then you need to choose the appropriate mode. For linen, it is advisable to choose a delicate wash.

What mode should I set to wash curtains made of viscose, polyester and other synthetic fabrics? The delicate mode is also suitable for them.

You should avoid high temperatures and maximum spin.

It is better to dry such items in an upright position.

It is acceptable to hang slightly damp fabric on the curtain rod.

You can also open the window to help air circulation. The curtains will dry vertically, and the weight of the wet curtains will pull them down, which means there will be no creases and no need to iron the curtains.

Earlier we told you how to properly wash white tulle.

Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor