How to clean curtains

The curtains are part of the decorative style of a house. In addition to having the function of darkening a room and giving it a more intimate atmosphere, in winter they convey that feeling of "refuge" and warmth that all " home lovers " look for in our homes and that comforts us so much. However, in the summer season, it is usual to remove the curtains of thicker fabrics and leave only the curtains that will give the house a fresher and lighter appearance.

Curtain Cleaning Services - The curtains, like any element of the home, also need cleaning maintenance in your planning of tasks , as well as a more in-depth cleaning at least once a year, in this way you will always keep them beautiful and in good condition. Its ordinary cleaning consists only of passing the duster through the part of the bar and the gathers so that the dust does not accumulate or you can also use the vacuum cleaner with the appropriate tool for it (usually a circular brush).

In the event that you are going to remove the curtains, take the opportunity to do a more thorough cleaning. To clean the curtains , make sure that the fibers with which your curtains are made can be washed in the washing machine on the recommended program. If it is delicate fibers such as silk or linen or if the washing must be dry, do not hesitate to take them to the dry cleaner you trust. Likewise, if your curtains are very large they will be very heavy when wet, entailing a great effort when handling them in drying, for that reason, having the dry cleaner will again be the best option.

If you are going to wash the curtains at home and they are very dirty (mainly from dust that has entered the fabric) it is advisable that you first soak them in cold slightly soapy water, changing the water a couple of times if necessary. Then put them in the washing machine with the appropriate program. If they are delicate fabrics that can get wet, it is always better to wash them by hand.

To dry the curtains we recommend you hang them trying not to mark the folds, in this way you will avoid ironing them. If they are very large, fold them carefully to hang them, better outdoors, avoiding direct sunlight if the fabric is brightly colored. Sometimes, there are fabrics that do not wrinkle, if your curtains are made of these fabrics, you can hang them as soon as you remove them from the washing machine so that they dry little by little, without deforming and acquiring their natural fall. To do this, in advance, you must clean the bar where they are hanging with a damp cloth to remove the accumulated dust well, likewise, vacuum and scrub the floor in case the curtains are wet when they rub down with their weight, this way you will avoid that they are stain hem.

Perhaps when you return from vacation, you want to change some home curtains , only with this change you will see how your house is renewed. If you dare to put new curtains, we give you a few tips on how to measure curtains before buying the fabric:

• To take measurements as accurate as possible, use a folding tape measure instead of a sewing meter.

• The first thing to measure is the width of the bar or rail.

• The next thing to take into account is the type of fabric you will choose for your new curtains. If they are made of velvet or other heavy fabrics, you will have to add half the amount to each measure. If the fabrics are to be cotton, linen, fine viscose or a mixture of fibers, you will have to add three-quarters of the amount to each measure. In the case of thin and light fabrics such as muslin ... it will be necessary to add twice the amount for the width, depending on the amount of gathering you want to make. If you are going to put some curtains with a drawing, you must add the width of one more drawing for each length.

• Likewise, add 30 centimeters to the final measurement for the side hems and the bottom hem, as well as for the upper gathers.

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