Do you know how to clean curtains correctly?

1. Curtains are the "protective layer" of your home. In addition to dust in the air, dander from human skin will also adhere to the curtains. Coupled with the influence of rainy and humid weather, curtains can easily become a "gathering place" for bacteria. ".

2. Curtains are generally made of heavy fabrics with strong light-blocking properties. They are easily damaged by machine washing and cannot be washed by hand...removing them is a laborious task. Even if it is washed once a year, it is a lot of trouble. There is still a possibility that the curtains are not cleaned and stained accidentally.

So how can we clean the curtains?

If you are troubled by this problem, let’s take a look!

1. Please read the cleaning instructions for curtains made of different materials.
Before cleaning the curtains, you can check the cleaning instructions on the curtain label. If they are made of special materials, you need to follow the cleaning instructions.

Slightly thin curtains can be washed in a washing machine, but do not use the dehydration and drying functions. It is recommended to air dry naturally, which can avoid the problem of wrinkles in the curtains.

Popular science on common curtain materials:

Curtain fabrics are mainly divided into pure cotton, cotton and linen, linen, polyester, silk, velvet, satin, chenille, nylon, PVC, bamboo, etc. 80% of curtains on the market basically contain polyester, and the main material It's polyester fiber.

Therefore, before cleaning, you should know clearly what material the curtains are made of. If some materials are more expensive, you need to pay more attention to the cleaning method of the curtains.

1. Fabric curtains

If you buy ordinary fabric curtains, the fabric curtains can be machine washed with confidence. If there is a window screen, it is recommended to put it in the laundry bag to prevent the thread from being caught during the washing and care process.

Cleaning method: Use gentle laundry detergent to soak the curtains for 15 minutes. Do not use concentrated laundry detergent and bleach, which will cause serious damage to cotton.

2. Insulation and blackout curtains

Thermal insulation blackout curtains use a special aluminum evaporation method to produce a film with heat insulation and heat preservation effects. It has various effects such as heat insulation curtain series, anti-UV curtain series, one-way perspective curtain series, shape memory curtain series, etc.

Cleaning method: Remember not to machine wash, but to hand wash at low temperature. Choose a gentle laundry detergent to soak the curtains for 15 minutes, then slowly wash away the stains and laundry detergent with clean water. Do not use a brush during the cleaning process, as it will easily destroy the heat insulation and shading materials.

3. Linen curtains

Because linen curtains wrinkle easily, the drying and dehydration functions cannot be selected and need to be air-dried naturally.

Cleaning method: Use a sponge dipped in warm water or soap solution to wipe it, dry it and then roll it up to dry.

4. Velvet curtains

Because velvet and corduroy curtains have a delicate feel that other curtains do not have, they are more likely to collect dust during daily use, and the material will shrink after washing.

Cleaning method: First soak the curtains in a neutral cleaning solution, press them gently with your hands, wash them, and then place them on a slanted shelf to allow the water to drip dry automatically. This will make the curtains as clean as new.

2. Tips for disassembling and cleaning curtains

Frequency of curtain washing: It is recommended to wash curtains twice a year.

* Tips for disassembling and cleaning curtains:

Before dismantling, it is recommended to use a vacuum cleaner to clean the dust from the curtains, or use a feather duster to clean up the floating dust.

Do not use brute force when disassembling, pay attention to safety.

Pay attention to the washing mark on the curtains to confirm whether they should be dry cleaned or washed.

Curtains made of most materials can be soaked in laundry detergent for about 5-10 minutes, then gently scrubbed and cleaned. It is recommended to use neutral detergent, and acidic and alkaline cleaning solutions are not recommended.

Tips for soaking curtains: It is recommended to soak them in warm water to make them easier to clean later. If the curtains are made of linen, it is recommended to soak them for more than 1 hour.

When drying curtains, you can keep the back of the curtains facing out and dry them in the shade. Try to avoid direct sunlight, otherwise the curtains will fade.

After the curtains are dry, if there are wrinkles, you can use an ironing machine at 80-120 degrees Celsius to iron them flat.