Curtains are not only decorations at home, but also can block light and dust, and are a little helper in home life. But after buying new curtains, many people will be entangled: Should they be washed? How to wash? Let's talk about this topic today.
Do new curtains need to be washed?
We say YES!
First of all, new curtains usually have some odors, which mainly come from dyes. Just like new clothes, there will be some odors when they leave the factory, which can be removed by washing. So, after buying new curtains, put them on the balcony for exposure to the sun, and the odor can be removed.
How to wash curtains?
Water washing method: Wash them first to remove some formaldehyde adsorbed on the curtains, and then dry them for ventilation. A high temperature of 30°C can accelerate the volatilization of formaldehyde.
- Steam vacuum cleaner method: First use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust, and then switch to steam mode for sterilization. You can also use a roller brush and steam iron instead.
- Drying and ventilation method: Although the effect is slow, it can also effectively remove odors. Just like ventilating a newly renovated house.
- Precautions for cleaning various curtains
- Ordinary fabric curtains: put some salt in the water before washing, soak for 30 minutes, and then add laundry detergent to reduce fading. You can machine wash and spin dry but don't put it in the dryer to avoid reducing the drape of the curtains.
- Velvet curtains: easy to deform, it is recommended to press and wash in water with your hands and hang them flat on the hanger after washing to dry thoroughly before hanging them up.
- Blind series: spray an appropriate amount of clean water and polish, and wipe dry with a rag. Wipe the drawstring with a soft bristle brush. Pull down the roller curtain lay it flat, and wipe it with a cloth. You can use a long stick in the center of the roller, put it in with fluff at one end, and keep turning it.
- Pure cotton and pure linen: This natural material is not recommended for washing, and it is easy to shrink. You can use a steam cleaner to remove it.
Do curtains need to be dried?
Velvet curtains need to be hung flat on hangers to dry before hanging them up, and other curtains can be hung directly to dry after washing.
How often should curtains be washed?
Washing too much will reduce the service life. It is recommended to remove dust every two months and wash every six months to one year. Of course, it will save time and effort to find a professional cleaning company to clean.
I hope these tips can help you make your curtains more durable and more beautiful!
