Rules for washing curtains in a washing machine: mode, temperature
Today's variety of material for draping can plunge even an experienced hostess into confusion. The problem lies not only in the choice, but, to the greatest extent, in the subsequent care. Each type requires its own conditions and right the order of their implementation, and we will analyze in detail how this is done.
Important!Before removing the curtains, we advise you to take a picture of them, especially if they consist of several parts and contain many decorative elements. You will feel the value of this recommendation during the subsequent hanging. Often it is almost impossible to assemble the composition back without instructions.
Before starting work, the curtains removed from the window should be prepared.
- Dust cleaning. It is carried out either with a vacuum cleaner with a suitable nozzle, or by conventional shaking, preferably in the open air.
- Removal of accessories. Remove and remove all associated nonwovens, hooks, rings, cords, bows. Ornaments made of beads, glass beads and others should also be carefully removed and put in a suitable container.
- Determine the material from which the fabric is made, for the correct selection of the desired program. In factory goods, this information is contained on the label, if the products are of designer tailoring, you can learn from the master.
- Select the appropriate tools for certain types of material and special bags for delicate items.
- Very contaminated products are presoaked in warm water with detergent added.
Note!Do not combine processing of natural and synthetic fabrics in one load.
Virtually all types of woven curtains are permissible for use in a washing machine, the difference is correct installation program, water temperature and spin capability. Most types of curtains can not be squeezed in the washer.
Important!Curtains must be washed at least twice a year. Kitchen - at least twice as often as they are faster polluted due to vapors when cooking. Light and airy curtains require attention more often, not less than once every two or three months.
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Laundry for "window clothes"
Thick fabrics, drapes and curtains.
- Linen. Linen curtains tolerate hot water well, for unpainted, you can raise the heating to 95 °. If they are painted, no more than 60 ° is enough.Products with embroidery and bright printed patterns can withstand heat up to 40 degrees. Curtains of linen It is better not to press fabrics in a washing machine, as they are prone to severe crushing.
- Cotton. There is a special program for cotton products, and it must be followed. For color heating is allowed within 60 °, if the drawings are bright and printed, embroidery is present, then no more than 40 °. You can squeeze them at maximum speed.
- Gunny. Washing products from matting can be done in any mode, but the temperature should be set no more than 30 degrees.
- Taffeta, brocade satin and other thick fabrics with a glossy surface. Such fabrics are washed at a temperature not exceeding 50 °, in the presence of patterns - no more than 30 °. Spin is not welcome, as they are prone to wrinkles.
- Velvet, velor, tapestry, jacquard, gabardine and other heavy drapes better to dry-clean. In case of emergency with machine wash temperature water should be no more than 30 °. For velvet and velor, soaking is not recommended, machine washable is allowed no more than half an hour, the fabric should be loaded into the drum, folded inward.
Important!Before as to wash products of dense matter, it is advisable to find out whether it has passed decatioration. This is a procedure for forced shrinking of fabrics, which is carried out before cutting and sewing. On factory products, this information may be present on the label, if the products are designer, you can ask about the decation from the manufacturer. If clarification is not possible, wash them up to half an hour, in the coolest water and eliminate spinning.
Light fabrics, curtains
- Organza, half organza, veil, silk. It is desirable to wash them in individual bags, so as not to damage the delicate matter. The mode is set to manual, heating is not more than 40 °. Time set to half an hour.
- Acrylic, viscose. They must be erased by installing a delicate program, at a temperature not exceeding 40 degrees. It is recommended to add an air conditioner to the special compartment in order to avoid coarsening of the item.
- Tulle, nylon, nylon. Tulle before stacking in the drum, it is desirable to place in a special bag. The temperature of the water for these things should be set to a minimum of no more than 40 °. These are suitable powders or shampoos, giving a minimum of foaming.
- Polyester. Only delicate mode, no more than 40 degrees to prevent wrinkles. Minimal addition of detergents and thorough rinsing is necessary to avoid stains.
From threads and ropes
Cotton and rope curtains have their own training. Before you load such items into the washing machine, you need to do the preparation, tying them in several places with twine to avoid tangling threads. You can also braid threads and rope suspension in not tight pigtails.
After that, put them in a special bag. The mode here must be set manualtemperature is not higher than 30 °. Wring them flatly contraindicated. Detergents are desirable to take those that form the minimum amount of foam.
Note!Curtains made of lightweight materials should be placed in special washing bags in the washing machine in order to avoid deformation. Such bags are sold in economic departments. You can use them repeatedly.
Curtains blackout
Fabric for the production of standard blackout is made on a polyester basis and has a double satin weave. Due to its properties, it provides complete darkness in the room, as well as soundproofing and retains heat. These curtains perfectly provide protection from light and extraneous sounds, so they are best used in the bedroom or children's room.
In the washing machine blackout curtains can wash like in any modes, and at high temperatures, as well as pressing at maximum speed, if the composition does not have a metallized coating or acrylic layer.
Note!Drying of most types of curtains in washing machines is not recommended. After washing, it is permissible to hang light curtains immediately on the eaves, so they quickly dry out and do not lose their shape. Other types of curtains are hung out in a place where there are no direct sunshine to run off excess water.
Washing curtains with hooks
It is not recommended to load curtains with unwrapped hooks into washing machines, as they can unhook and get into the filter or other important components of the device during the process, or get stuck in the sealing rubber bands or in the drum holes, which will lead to tears and damage to the fabric.
Important!The washing machine must be loaded in the amount of a little more than half of the weight specified in the instructions for this model. Combination with any other items is unacceptable.
When you need to trust the professionals.
In addition to the above, there are curtains, the processing of which is machine contraindicated. These are classic Japanese, roller blinds, as well as vertical and horizontal blinds. It is better to entrust the maintenance of these types to professionals, since the materials from which they are made do not tolerate contact with liquid.
It is also desirable to use the services of professionals if you do not have information about the composition of the material or if there are doubts about the final result. Preparation for professional cleaning is minimal and consists of cleaning dust.
Note!If washing in the washing machine is carried out correctly, ironing is not necessary. The exception is strongly crushed and natural fibers, such as flax, cotton, silk, viscose. Ironing they are better in wet, but not wet, condition.
With the advent of modern technical capabilities, the care of things has become much simpler. However, in order for home textiles to serve for many years and to look as attractive as possible, the simple rules listed in this article must be followed.
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