Are you wondering what to do to return your curtains to their snow-white color? The kind they had when they were new? To keep them fresh and clean, you need to wash them properly. Find out the best homemade ways to enjoy beautiful curtains in your home again.

Even the best quality curtains trap dust and absorb grease and fumes. When the window is open or in the kitchen, the most sticky dirt always settles on them. To make matters worse, white curtains can even turn yellow just by being exposed to sunlight. Fortunately, it is possible to restore them to their original pristine appearance. See how to do it by hand and how to do it in the washing machine.

How are curtains washed by hand? You only need water and a mild detergent. These materials need it

If we want to effectively get rid of dirt and refresh our curtains, we can use hand washing. In some cases it is even mandatory.

  • Natural materials such as cotton or linen will behave much better when gently washed in a bowl of detergent.
  • Embroidered and tulle curtains must also be hand washed.
  • To begin with, it is good to soak them in warm water.
  • Then wash them with liquid or detergent. Gently fold the fabric. But in no case do not rub the fabric. It could be damaged.
  • If our curtains are heavily soiled, we can add a little baking soda to the bowl, which is known for its effective stain removal properties.
  • We can also throw the curtains into the washing machine drum if they are made of solid material. Even with this type of washing, however, we must follow certain rules.

How to wash curtains in a washing machine? Washing curtains in a washing machine – which program is best

Even if you decide on a faster method and want to wash the curtains in the washing machine, you should soak them in a bowl of water first. This is worth doing especially if they are very dusty, grey, yellowed or greasy.

  • Put the curtains in the drum folded into cubes and preferably closed in a special laundry net. This will prevent the fabric from stretching.
  • Avoid high speed and excessive heat. The program should be gentle. Just like the powder we use.
  • If you want to give the curtains a snow-white color, you can add a little baking soda or bleach to the liquid drawer. But be careful with the latter. Especially if it is a thin material.
  • A small amount of dishwashing detergent is ideal for greasy stains.
  • Finally, don’t forget that you mustn’t push the washing machine drum all the way to the edge. If you overfill the drum, the curtains will not be cleaned at best. In the worst case, they will simply be destroyed.
  • Do not combine white fabrics with colored clothing. If we wash the curtains in the washing machine, it is better not to put anything else in it. Alternatively, only other light fabrics.

You will never iron curtains again. This is how my grandmother used to wash them. They don’t cringe