Net curtains allow the right amount of light to enter a home.With time, dirt, dust and debris can accumulate on the net and make the curtains look grimy and smelly.Cleaning net curtains can help keep them in good shape.
Step 1: Before you clean your curtains, make sure you remove all the dust and dirt.
It is possible to get your curtains to look as white as possible by removing dust and dirt.A lot of dust and dirt can get trapped in your net curtains over time so it's important to treat them before you wash them.
Step 2: Take the curtain down.
Net curtains should be removed from one side of the curtain rod.
Step 3: Take a bucket or bath.
Pre-treatment requires you to soak your net curtains.You will need a basin to soak your curtains.If it works better, you can use a bathtub with a stopper.
Step 4: Obtain baking soda.
If you want your curtains to look white and bright, you can use baking soda and vinegar.Both of these cleaners will work well for maximum cleaning.Do not use baking soda and vinegar at the same time.One is an acid and the other is a base so mixing them results in a chemical reaction that reduces the cleaning ability of these chemicals.It's a great way to get your nets a bright white color again.They will also remove mold.Baking soda is good at removing mold and can help whiten curtains.
Step 5: Put water into a bucket or basin.
You will be using a bucket or basin for your soak.You need enough water to cover the net curtain.
Step 6: The basin should have one cup of vinegar in it.
Add a cup of water to the basin.This will make a shower for your net curtain.If the smell is bothering you then you can add some lemon juice to make it smell better.The lemon juice can be used to clean the curtain.The curtains that are made from linen should not be used because it will burn them.If you don't know if your curtains have linen, then you should skip this step.
Step 7: Put the net curtain in the basin.
If you want to cover the curtain, place the net curtain into the soak and allow the water and vinegar to mix completely.You want the curtain to be completely dry.
Step 8: Allow the curtain to soak for a while.
Net curtains can be left to soak for an hour or overnight.The dust and dirt should be removed from your curtain.
Step 9: For another hour, soak and drain with baking soda.
You can create another soak if you want to clean your curtain more thoroughly.Add a cup of baking soda to the basin.The curtain should be soaked for an hour or two.The baking soda will help remove stains from your curtain.
Step 10: Take care of any stains on your curtain.
Baking soda and 14 cup of water are all you need to make a paste.Rub the paste into the stains on the curtain.After working in the baking soda thoroughly, apply a little undiluted vinegar to the stains.You can use commercial stain removal to remove stains.Net curtain manufacturers may recommend a stain removal product.
Step 11: The curtain should be washed after the pre-treatment.
You can wash your curtains now that they have been cleaned of dirt and dust.Most curtains can be washed in a normal washing machine on a delicate cycle.The majority of modern net curtains are made from the same material.If you have curtains that are delicate, you may have to wash them.If washed, delicate curtains look like they might fall apart.Net curtains made from wool or silk should be washed.Place a basin of cool water with a little laundry detergent or dishwashing soap in the hand wash.The soap will be able to penetrate fully if the water is agitated.Rather than squeezing out the delicate material, hang it up outside and allow it to dry.Major wrinkling will be prevented by this.Silk can't be hung up to dry.Roll the net curtain in a towel to remove excess water and then iron on low heat to dry.
Step 12: You can get your own laundry detergent.
One specifically developed for your fabric may work better than any other laundry detergent.You can use one that is made for delicate fabrics.If you don't have a special detergent, that's fine.Your choice of detergent should not affect the removal of stains because you have pretreated and soaked your curtains.
Step 13: Put your curtain in the machine.
Put the curtain in the machine.If your curtain is delicate, you will need to place it in a basin of cold water.
Step 14: A white towel or article of clothing is needed.
When washing your curtain, you will need to bulk up the load.It will help balance the load for your washing machine.This will result in a better wash, as it will help tumble/agitate your washing load more efficiently.
Step 15: Start your washing machine with detergent.
Warm or cold water is used to start your washing machine.Add detergent to the machine.After some water has entered the machine, you should add your washing powder.Baking soda can be added to the wash cycle to help the machine.
Step 16: It's a good idea to add fabric and vinegar to your rinse cycle.
It's a good idea to add fabric softener to your wash.It is possible to make your curtains extra soft by adding a small amount of vinegar to your rinse cycle.If you put the curtains on very low spin, they will notwrinkle.It can burn linen curtains, so don't use it with them.
Step 17: Hang your net curtains and let them dry.
If you tumble dry your net curtains, they will shrink.Before hanging your curtains in your window, hang them outside.You can hang up the curtains and let them dry.It is difficult to iron net curtains without damaging them so try not to hang them to dry while they are wet or damp.