Tulle - the most favorite element of home decor. It performs the function of protecting the room from bright sunlight and creating daylight. The fabric has one unpleasant characteristic - color change (in gray or yellow). This is manifested due to prolonged exposure to sunlight, increased temperature, street dust, or cigarette smoke. The curtain is bleached not only in dry cleaning, but also at home. The article details the question of how to whiten the curtains at home.
Tulle can be whitened using both modern means and proven folk methods.
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Experienced housewives know that washing tulle is not always the best way to whiten it. It can only aggravate the situation, damaging the structure. But effective ways to whiten curtains still exist. But their use depends on the material from which the curtain was made.
Kapron curtains do not lose their relevance for a long time. Even the big competition of cloths from natural and artificial fibers didn't force out them from use.
Capron curtains are durable and wear-resistant, have a democratic value.
The main features of the stiff material:
With the right approach, the capron curtains look no worse than expensive organza
The disadvantages of the fabric are the accumulation of statistical electricity and burnout in the sun, causing the manifestation of yellowness.
There are several ways to restore the caprone tulle pristine purity.
Modern bleach and stain removers are used to remove yellow stains from nylon tulle. The most affordable way is to use whiteness. It must be diluted in sufficient amount of water (5-7 l) in accordance with the instructions. In the resulting solution dip tulle. Leave the fabric for half an hour. Then you need to rinse it and dry.
Whiteness is so aggressive on the fabric that during subsequent washings you will only have to use it.
Remember! After such a wash, the smell (characteristic bleach) will have to be removed independently. This can be done using a conditioner for linen or a solution with a low content of vinegar. After washing the fabric in bleach, you will have to accept the fact that no other cleansing methods will no longer help.
The method of cleaning nylon curtains by other modern means is similar. The amount of stain remover and waiting time result depends on the specific tool. Therefore, before applying the fluid should carefully read its instructions.
It is very convenient to use a liquid stain remover to remove dirt.
To remove heavy dirt and complete bleaching of curtains, a concentrated stain remover can be applied directly to the place of pollution. After that, you need to dip all the fabric in liquid.
Attention! Carefully follow the cleaning instructions. It is better to use less specified than more. Otherwise there is a chance to say goodbye forever to your favorite curtain.
Organza is often used to create indoor veils. This is due to the following of its positive characteristics:
Organza curtains are chosen by those who love bright rooms and want to enjoy the view from the window.
This delicate fabric has many colors and shades.
Coloring material can be chosen for the interior in any style
But the tulle of this material is also not eternal and turn yellow no less than kapron.
Organza curtains can be cleaned with store supplies. Particular attention should be paid to liquids containing active oxygen (eg. Vanish). They gently clean the fabric without damaging its structure.
Attention! Do not use aggressive solutions, you must carefully read the instructions.
In the instructions, the manufacturer must indicate the recommended temperature and acceptable tissue types.
Unlike nylon, organza is more sensitive. She does not like high temperatures. Therefore, the maximum degree of solution should be no higher than 35 ° C.
The recommended temperature for bleaching organza is 30–35 degrees
Remember! Organza can fade when washing. Therefore, before carrying out the procedure, it is necessary to take into account its color and amount of cleansing agent (indicated in the instructions).
With proper care, a curtain from organza will last for many years without losing its original freshness.
Bleaching of tulle (using chemical or folk remedies) implies a number of specific rules for the procedure.
Modern bleaching agents are expensive and may be ineffective (due to misuse or incompatibility with the material). Therefore, most housewives prefer to turn to people's councils. Our grandmothers knew exactly how to whiten old curtains of tulle at home without special jars, without damaging the fabric.
Traditional methods of bleaching tulle are good because they do not use harmful chemicals
This procedure will require:
It is necessary to act as follows:
The photo shows the curtain before and after bleaching in saline
Such a bleaching option is not only affordable (salt and water is in every home), but also safe. Salt is not an allergen, so you can even clean the curtains from the nursery.
Green paint can not only pollute the surface, but also clean it. For this you need:
To whiten curtains with green paint is as follows:
Zelenka in the glass must be stirred to obtain a homogeneous solution without sediment
After drying, the freshness and cleanliness will return to the curtain.
Attention! With poor stirring (or sedimentation), the curtain will acquire a light green tint.
This tool is used for soaking curtains before washing it in a typewriter. Would need:
All components should be stirred, put the curtain in liquid and leave it to soak for 20-30 minutes.
While soaking the tulle you need to flip several times
After that the tulle curtain should be sent to the washing machine.
The most popular method of bleaching, which was used by our grandmothers. It is possible to apply this substance at direct washing of a curtain in the washing machine. It is only necessary to fill in instead of rinse 1-1.5 blue cap. After that, you should start the machine in normal mode.
For washing in the machine used liquid blue
If hand washing is done, then it is enough to mix with 0.5 teaspoon of blue in 7-10 liters of water. In the resulting liquid should be no lumps. After rinsing in it the curtains must be rinsed with plain water.
Hand wash usually takes dry bluing in powder, but you can also use liquid detergent.
Remember! With insufficient rinsing and in the presence of lumps in the solution, the material may turn blue.
Bleaching old curtains is not an easy process, requiring special attention and patience. But with the right approach, it will allow to get rid of annoying yellowness, microbes, bacteria and dirt, as well as refresh the interior. The main thing is to pay due attention to the instructions and respect the proportions.
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