Wash the curtains and wash the window

Roller blinds or shutters firmly in fashion and quickly gained popularity. And this is not surprising, because it is practical, convenient and beautiful. With the help of roller shutters, you can design a window easily and simply, especially since they come in a wide variety of colors and can be supplemented with various patterns. What are they? This is a single dense fabric canvas that will reliably protect your room from sunlight and will look good both independently and in combination with curtains or curtains. But roller blinds require careful care and regular care, only in this case they will serve you for a long time. From above, the fabric is treated with a special composition that protects it from stretching, burnout, dust penetration into the fabric structure. Their owners need to know how to properly wash the curtains and wash the window so as not to spoil the protective properties of this composition and the product itself. We will talk about this in this article.

Important! Frequent washing can destroy the protective coating and damage the fabric structure.

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Useful Tips

Since frequent washing of such curtains is contraindicated, it is necessary to make sure that this need arises as little as possible. For this:

1. Try to buy shutters from quality materials. They will cost you more, but they will last you longer.
2. It is not recommended to place such curtains near radiators or other heating appliances, as well as in rooms with high humidity or temperature.
3. If you are going to wash the window, then do not forget to fold the canvas into a protective tube. This will prevent moisture or detergent from getting on it.
4. Some types of curtains, for example, from bamboo, cannot be washed at all. Before buying, check the rules of care with a consultant so as not to accidentally ruin an expensive thing.
5. Try to clean the shutters very carefully so that there are no creases, cracks or cuts.
6. Periodically lubricate the curtain mechanism with a special compound.

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Dust cleaning

Although the curtain fabric is impregnated with a special composition, the dust nevertheless settles on its surface. So that the need for washing does not loom before you too often, they must be periodically cleaned of dust.

How to clean roller blinds at home?

• A good way is to air during strong winds. In such cases, dust is effectively carried away by draft. The main thing is to make sure that dust is blown out into the street, and not vice versa.
• Roller blinds can be vacuumed. To do this, you will need a special nozzle for cleaning fabrics. If there is no nozzle, then you can attach a piece of soft tissue to the end of the tube. This can be done with an elastic band. This will remove dust without damaging the fabric.

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How to wash roller blinds?

No matter how you care for the shutters, sooner or later the moment will come when the curtains will need to be washed and windows washed. But you need to do this when it is really necessary, and not for prevention, otherwise - you risk spoiling the expensive fabric.

Before proceeding directly to the washing process, it is necessary to remove all stains, if any:

• If there are spots on the canvas, they can be removed using a conventional eraser. The main thing - do not rub too hard so that holes do not form.
• If stains are difficult to remove, then you can use special bleaches, which are sold in hardware stores.
• If you are not confident in your abilities, then it is better to give the curtains a dry cleaning service, where competent specialists will remove all stains, refresh and clean the canvas.

So, the spots were cleaned, now you need to pick up a detergent. How to wash roller blinds? To do this, neutral detergents are suitable, which must be thoroughly dissolved in water so that there are no powder grains.

How to wash fabric roller blinds? Consider the whole process:

• First you have to collect the curtains and remove them. Different designs have different mechanisms. If you are not sure, it is better to invite a specialist who will show you how your shutters are removed and installed.
• Do not wash roller blinds in an automatic machine. Even the most resistant products do not survive such a wash. You will have to wash them by hand. This is most conveniently done in the bath.
• It is necessary to pour warm water on the bottom of the bath and dissolve the detergent.
• Lower the curtain into the bath and carefully straighten one end. Clean gently with a damp sponge or soft brush. Try not to damage the protective coating.
• The clean part of the canvas can be twisted, and the dirty part - untwisted. Thus, you gradually wash the entire canvas.
• Now you need to rinse them. This is most convenient to do in the shower. You can do this - fill the bathroom with water, lower and raise the curtains until they become clean.

Important! Rinse thoroughly with detergent, otherwise there will be stains on the fabric.

• You cannot squeeze and twist shutters. Leave them in the bath until the water drains from them.
• Curtains need to be dried in an upright position, after having straightened them. This should be done in a well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight and heating appliances.
• You can also not dry them on a clothesline.
• You can iron them only in extreme cases, at a low temperature and through gauze.

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A little about washing the windows themselves:

1. You need to wash the windows 2 times a year - before and after winter.
2. When cleaning, attention must be paid not only to the glass itself, but also to the profile.
3. As a detergent to get a good result, first use ordinary warm water with soap dissolved in it - liquid, baby, household of your choice. Then the solution ammonia, vinegar or a mixture of crushed chalk or starch with alcohol. All these tools will provide radiant transparency of your glasses without streaks.

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So it’s easy to wash the curtains and wash the window as such a need arises. We hope you take into account all the tips in this article so that the windows decor themselves shine clean all year round!