Easy ways to clean your curtains and get rid of dust on them
When it comes to routine home cleaning, housewives may overlook window blinds, even though the latter are a place where dust, dirt, and grime collect. The goals of regular maintenance of window blinds are to minimize unwanted allergens in your home, enhance the appearance of your décor, and prevent said items from deteriorating quickly.
Window blinds need to be cleaned, with a vacuum cleaner. Sometimes, deep cleaning is necessary.
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How to clean wooden blinds
How to clean wooden blinds
Tips for cleaning wooden blinds on a monthly basis include using a feather duster, as wood never tolerates the use of water. For deep cleaning wooden blinds, follow the steps below:
- Lower the curtains until they are fully extended, adjusting the slats so that they are slightly tilted.
- Use a feather duster to remove the dust from each slice.
- Moisten a clean, soft cloth with wood polish and wipe each slice, on both sides, until it is clean.
On the other hand, the same steps apply to cleaning curtains made of wood substitute, replacing the wood polish with a mixture of water and dishwashing liquid, wiping with water afterward, and drying.
How to clean vinyl or aluminum blinds
Vinyl or aluminum blinds are a popular choice in many homes, whether vertical or horizontal. These window treatments can also be routinely cleaned with a feather duster once a month. Deep cleaning involves following the steps outlined above for wood substitute blinds.
How to clean sheer curtains
Use the vacuum cleaner’s upholstery attachment, working in sections, starting at the top of the curtain. Then, pull the fabric, while holding it taut, as you work, to clean the entire panel.
For deep cleaning, the hand-washing method is used, which means the fabric is added to a bucket of cold water and mild detergent. Immerse the curtain in the water for 10 minutes. Then, move the curtain in a circular motion, drain and rinse.
To restore the fabric’s texture, immerse the freshly washed curtain in a basin filled with cold water, adding a cup of dissolved Epsom salt, for 10 minutes. Then, gently squeeze the water out and hang the curtain to dry.
How to clean cotton curtains
Cotton curtains can usually withstand machine washing, using a mild laundry detergent, and should be dusted periodically, using the vacuum cleaner attachment, working in sections, starting from the top of the curtain.
How to clean silk curtains
Silk curtains, at home, should only be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner. However, silk fabric is “delicate” and does not tolerate water, baking soda, soap or other detergents and requires professional cleaning.
How to steam clean curtains?
Curtains may be too bulky to fit in the washing machine or dryer. Steam cleaning is an option, but check the curtain insert to see if there is a warning about using steam on the fabric. If there is no warning, continue to steam clean your curtains, holding the steamer nozzle 6 inches away from the fabric. Don’t forget to take care of the back of each curtain.
Removing stains from curtains
Stains on curtains can be treated in the same way as clothes, by applying a solution of equal parts distilled white vinegar and water, using a clean cloth. Then, wipe the curtains again with a mixture of foaming water made from two drops of mild dishwashing liquid and water. Then, apply a towel dampened exclusively with water. The curtain is then washed.
Ironing curtains
It is best to iron the curtains while they are still slightly damp, with a cloth on each one, for pressure and protection, and with the iron on a low setting. On the other hand, you can avoid ironing if you take the curtains out of the dryer early and hang them right away.