Before Christmas, many people not only wash the windows, but also refresh the curtains. But before you put them in the washing machine drum, it’s worth using a simple home method that will whiten them even more and help rid the fabric of dirt and yellowing. It is enough if we use a product from our kitchen. Find out how to effectively restore the snow-white color of your curtains.

After years, our curtains are often no longer snow-white. However, we can fix it and give them a new look. It is enough to use a favorite fruit that most of us have in the kitchen. It effectively refreshes and whitens the fabric and at the same time removes all kinds of dirt and stubborn stains. Read about this simple and effective home remedy to whiten curtains.

What is lemon juice for? It is an effective and natural remedy

Lemon has long been used not only as a food, but also as something useful for cleaning.

  • It is known for its cleansing and whitening properties.
  • It contains a large amount of citric acid, which acts as a natural brightener.

Thanks to this, it not only refreshes fabrics brilliantly, but also effectively removes yellowing and stains. In addition, it is a good alternative to chemical, strong detergents, which not only works effectively, but also leaves a pleasant, fresh scent.

Whitening curtains with lemon – how to do it?

Lemon juice is also useful when we want to whiten and refresh our curtains.

  • Just squeeze the juice from 2-3 lemons and add it to a large bowl or tub filled with water.
  • You can also add a few slices of lemon to increase the effect.
  • The water should be lukewarm and the proportion for a lemon bath is one glass of juice per five liters of water.
  • When everything is ready, immerse the curtains in water mixed with juice and leave them there for about 2-3 hours.

    If the fabric is heavily yellowed or has stains that are difficult to remove, it is worth leaving it there longer or, if possible, overnight.

    • After this time, remove the curtains from the bath and wash them in the washing machine as usual.
    • Add a mild detergent for white fabrics to the wash.
    • If you want to intensify the whitening effect, you can add one tablespoon of baking soda to the washing machine drum. In combination with citric acid, it will act as a strong natural bleach and help remove impurities.

    It is also worth knowing that this method can be used not only for curtains, but also for bleaching other white fabrics, such as towels, bed linen or tablecloths. It is enough to soak the fabric in water with lemon juice and enjoy a refreshed and white fabric.

    What can you do to make your curtains stay white longer?

    In addition to knowing how to refresh curtains, we should also know how to take care of them so that they stay snow-white for longer. It is enough if we follow a few simple rules.

    • First of all, it is advisable to wash the curtains every few months to avoid the accumulation of dust and other dirt, as they contribute to the yellowing of the fabric.
    • In addition, when washing curtains, do not forget to set the washing machine correctly. Choose a low temperature, as this gently protects the fibers and prevents damage to the curtains.
    • On the other hand, after washing, it is best to dry the fabric in the fresh air, in the sun, because it will act as a natural bleaching agent. Such drying will also give the curtains a fresh and pleasant smell.

    The curtains will be snow-white, as if they came off the production line. Soak them in a non-revealing product