Curtains are exposed to dust, sediment from the environment and unpleasant odors. Over time, they turn gray or yellow and then do not look aesthetically pleasing. Unfortunately, ordinary washing is not enough to restore their snow-white color. Fortunately, there is a home remedy that will make them look like new. Put aside strong chemicals and reach for white powder from the kitchen.
The curtains will be snow-white if we use them to wash them . It is best to soak them in white powder first and then throw them into the washing machine.
First, shake the dust off the curtains. Then soak them in lukewarm water with 1-2 tablespoons of baking soda for 1-2 hours..
After this time, put the textiles into the washing machine without crowding them. We can add a small amount of delicate powder and 2-3 tablespoons of baking soda. We pour it directly into the device or into one of the compartments.
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Many people think that high temperature will whiten gray or yellowed curtains. We consider this an error because the dirt may become permanent. Moreover, hot water causes these white materials to lose their lightness.
That’s why We wash white curtains using a delicate program with low or moderate temperature. 30-40 degrees Celsius is enough.
RPMs must also be low (400-600). At such heights, it is very possible that the materials will stretch and deform. They may even be drawn down and then the so-called “eyes”. Moreover, ironing such textiles will be very difficult.
Drying white curtains is also important. Do not put them in the tumble dryer. High temperature may cause materials to shrink, wave and become deformed. The problem will also appear when ironing.
After washing, hang the damp textiles on a curtain rod. Thanks to this, they will dry evenly and will not cause creases. There’s no need for ironing.
However, if we want to iron them anyway, then we can let’s hang them on a large drying rack. When drying curtains outside in spring and summer, place the laundry in a shaded place. It is the sun that causes materials to turn yellow.
