Answering the question of how to wash the curtains, some housewives argue that the manipulation should be carried out only by hand, others - that without the help of a washing machine, it is impossible to achieve the desired degree of cleanliness. Ultimately, it all depends on the type of material from which the curtains are made, its volume and the presence of auxiliary elements. But, as practice shows, the most pronounced and reliable result is given by a combined approach.

If the thread products do not cause much trouble in the process of manual processing, then massive tulle designs or models with eyelets will simply not work with high quality only with your hands.

Rules for the mandatory stage of manual processing

Even if you plan to run the curtains in the washing machine, you first need to carry out the following manipulations:

1. First, dry cleaning is carried out only if these are not curtains-threads. We process the product with a vacuum cleaner or slightly knock it out, getting rid of dust deposits. It is better not to hit models with eyelets, you can accidentally damage the rings.
2. Pre-soaking is required. It is best to do this in a bathtub using cool water and liquid detergent. First, we prepare the solution, then we put the curtains in it. We soak the thread elements in the basin. Most often, such processing is sufficient for them.

Tip: Do not completely place curtains with eyelets in water. The rings, especially if they are made of metal, are best left outside. Ideally, it is recommended to purchase models with a removable eyelet strip, today this is no longer a rarity.

1. Rubbing the material is strictly prohibited during the manual stage. Housewives who prefer hand washing often face too rapid deterioration of the fabric precisely due to the fact that the curtains are too aggressively machined.
2. Next, we lay out the curtains on a horizontal surface to get rid of excess moisture. It is prohibited to squeeze products.

Even if it seems that household items have noticeably cleared and refreshed, you should not give up their subsequent processing in the washing machine. After drying, dirty areas are often found on the surface of the product, which certainly would not withstand machining. Despite the apparent aggressiveness of the approach, it can be absolutely safe, provided that simple rules are followed.

How to machine wash curtains correctly?

It is very easy to wash massive curtains with high quality, you just need to take into account the following points:

• Do not overload the drum. Even tulle noticeably gains weight after getting wet, which can negatively affect the quality of the result.
• In one approach in the washing machine, it is allowed to process several things, but only if they match each other in color and type of fabric. Housewives who believe that the curtains do not fade are very mistaken.
• It is imperative to cut off all protruding threads before loading, otherwise there is a risk of permanent damage to the canvas.
• Products with eyelets and curtains-threads must first be packed in a bag, otherwise the structures will damage the inner walls of the drum.
• It is recommended to wash curtains of any type not with powder, but with liquid formulations. Even thread cloths can be damaged and tarnished by the action of abrasives. If it is possible to use only powder, then an additional rinse cycle must be set on the device.
• Regardless of the type of fabric, you need to choose a delicate treatment mode. If there is obvious contamination, pre-soak or a short processing cycle is allowed. Wringing and drying will have to be abandoned, after which folds form on the canvases, which are difficult to cope with.

These are universal rules, the observance of which will allow you to wash home textiles with high quality and safety. In addition, you need to remember the specifics of processing various types of matter.

The nuances of washing products from different types of fabric

Especially often housewives have to deal with the following types of curtain structures:

• Tulle. Pre-soaking in cool water is mandatory. During the washing process, the use of gentle bleaching agents is allowed. Already during processing, you can lightly starch the canvas.
• Curtains with eyelets. Massive structures that are easiest to wash in a typewriter, while it is forbidden to use stain removers and bleaches. Before processing, you need to make sure that the material from which the rings are made does not undergo oxidation, otherwise you will have to do with a manual type of exposure or the use of a steam cleaner.
• Thread models. It is recommended to do with manual processing. Only in the presence of severe dirt can you resort to machine washing (if the threads are made of muslin, and not glass, wood or metal). In this case, the item is braided and placed in a special bag.
• Cloths with lambrequins. Only rigid additional elements are processed separately from the main curtain using hot steam.
• Velvet. Washing too often is not recommended, the fabric will lose its presentable appearance. During the preliminary soaking, it is worth adding a little vinegar to the water, this will fix the bright color of the product.