How to clean your curtains
For fresh smelling curtains try these techniques. See this page for tips on cleaning venetian blinds and shutters.
DYC White Vinegar
Baking soda
Dishwashing liquid
Water
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Check the label to see if your curtains are machine washable. If your curtains are thermally backed or have different types of fabric on the lining versus outside do not wash them in the washing machine.
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For machine washable curtains: Remove from curtain tracks and remove all hooks. Place in the washing machine (or bathtub if you want to handwash). Add laundry detergent and 1/2 Cup baking soda & wash on a cold wash. Add 1 Cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle. Remove from machine before spin cycle and hang out to dry.
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For fixed blinds such as roman blinds: Vacuum the blind to remove all dust. If you have mould stains kill these by spraying DYC white vinegar onto blind and leaving for 30 minutes. It will not remove the mark but will kill the mould. To remove any left over mould stains mix a solution of detergent and water and blot the mark.
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For thermally backed curtains: If there are stains then you can try to pre treat these while still in place: If you have mould stains kill these by spraying DYC white vinegar onto curtain and leave for 30 minutes. It will not remove the mark but will kill the mould. The remove from curtain tracks and remove all hooks. Prepare bathtub with cold water, laundry detergent 1/2 Cup baking soda. Handwash one curtain at a time. Place curtain in the bathtub and hand wash, being careful not to let the thermal backing stick together. Handwash, but do not wring out. Drain bath, and refill with cold water and 1 Cup of white vinegar allow to sit for a few minutes. Drain, do not wring out. Hang curtains back on their hooks and dry outside in the shade to dry. Do not use pegs.
