Nowadays, curtains are widely used and are an essential item in every household. They are not only used for interior decoration but also serve various purposes and have different functions such as dust control, noise reduction, temperature regulation, and enhancing the aesthetics and sophistication of the room.
Curtains are used for interior decoration with various purposes and different functions.
Over time, curtains tend to accumulate dust, making them unsanitary and less visually appealing. Therefore, regular cleaning is necessary, at least once or twice a year, to ensure that the curtains remain clean. In homes with multiple curtains, cleaning can be challenging and exhausting. If you know these skills, the cleaning process will become much simpler and easier.
Here are some tips for cleaning curtains:
1. Before removing the curtains, it is best to use a vacuum cleaner to easily clean them. If you don’t have a vacuum cleaner, you can use a lint cloth or a curtain brush to remove the dust.
Before removing the curtains, it is advisable to remove the dust from the curtains.
2. When removing curtains, there are usually small accessories that can easily fall or get lost. Therefore, when removing the curtains, it is recommended to place these accessories in a small box to make reinstallation easier. Also, removing curtains can be a complicated task, so be careful not to handle them roughly to avoid damaging the curtains.
3. After removing the curtains, soak them in soapy water for about 10 minutes. It is recommended to use a neutral detergent and warm water to help wash away the dust more easily. Note that different fabric materials may require different soaking times. For example, curtains made of wool fabric should be soaked for at least 1 hour.
It is advisable to soak the curtains in soapy water and use warm water to help wash away the dust more easily.
4. After washing, dry the curtains, avoiding direct sunlight as it can cause fading and deterioration. When drying, flip the curtains inside out to ensure even drying.
5. Drying can cause some types of curtains to wrinkle or shrink. If this happens, use an iron to flatten the curtains at a temperature of about 80-120 degrees Celsius before hanging them back up. This will make the curtains clean and beautiful.
6. Finally, when cleaning curtains, it is advisable not to wash all the curtains at once, but to divide them into multiple loads to ensure better disassembly, cleaning, and drying.
By An Nhiên – Vietnamnet.vn