Features and rules for washing blinds at home

I want the sun's rays to fill the room brightly. Therefore, housewives are looking for ways to wash glass and wash blinds. Is it possible to achieve what you want in easy ways without harming the surfaces of window accessories?

Rolled or horizontal blinds have special care rules. A washing machine makes housework and window décor easier, too, if you fold and select the right mode.

Is it machine washable

Blinds manufacturers offer a wide range of curtains to choose from. It can be:

• Horizontal.
• Vertical.
• Rolled.

Each species has its own composition and characteristics. It is strictly forbidden to clean certain types of horizontal blinds in a typewriter. Even if you try it, it will end in tears, and you will have to buy new ones. It is allowed to wash some types under certain conditions.

Basic rules for washing blinds, depending on the type

Window décor differs in the type of curtain structure, mechanism and material. Thus, some of them do not recommend washing often. These include the fabric of roller blinds, and wooden blinds are not machine washed at all, and washing them with water is harmful.

Among the remaining options, you should choose only the gentle washing mode in the machine. No spinning.

One important consideration when washing by hand is to avoid creases. Hand cleaning is suitable for all types and types of blinds.

Roller blinds washing

The composition of roller blinds differs from many others. It has a special impregnation that repels dust and dirt. Therefore, dirt appears less frequently, and the need for washing is postponed for a while. In addition, washing is not desirable for this composition.

You can delay the cleaning process by following the recommendations for caring for them. If it so happens that dry cleaning no longer helps, then it remains to wash. If possible, have it dry cleaned. Although the composition of the roller blinds is 100% polyester, it has weak points.

An independent procedure is carried out in the following sequence:

1. The mechanism is removed and taken to the bathroom, where the canvas can be flattened out. Pay attention so that no creases are formed.
2. Start preparing the solution. You can use in it: powder or other detergent. It is important to monitor the dissolution of the grains and the neutral pH level.
3. With a sponge dipped in it, walk over the surface. No need to be zealous.
4. The detergent rinses off in the shower.

Note! Actions are performed carefully and carefully, without harm to impregnation.

Features of washing vertical blinds

Wash without removing will not work.

Learn how to wash vertical blinds by reviewing the following points:

• The chain of the control mechanism is required to turn the blinds into the "open" state.
• There is a weighting agent below, remove the control chain from it;
• Disconnect the weights;
• Stripes can be removed one by one.

The features include a gentle temperature regime and no spinning.

How to wash horizontal blinds

The manufacturer does not recommend sending horizontal plastic blinds to the washing machine. They are effectively handled by the manual cleaning method. They can not be removed, only in the case of general cleaning, when the dirt is really strong and simple wiping cannot cope with them.

Blinds "Day and Night" are washed in the same way as vertical ones in machines.

Washing methods for vertical blinds

Can be washed both by hand and in a typewriter. Before hand-washing vertical blinds at home, you need to check everything: from creases, to the temperature of water and detergent gel or powder.

How to wash in a washing machine

After dismantling, learn how to wash the removed vertical blinds in the washing machine. Washing can only be done in an automatic machine. Semi-automatic will not work, it has a different principle of operation.

The correct placement in the drum looks like this:

• The strips are folded neatly into the drum;
• Washing powder is added to the powder tank;
• Additionally, a capsule with a gel can be placed inside the drum.

Note! Be sure to use the delicate mode by deactivating the machine spin mode. Do not forget to check if the temperature does not exceed 40 degrees.

How to wash blinds by hand

All types of blinds are referred to hand washing: horizontal, roll and vertical. The principle of washing roller blinds is described above.

How to wash vertical blinds with your hands at home - read and follow the points:

1. Remove the blinds and take them to a large area where they can be positioned without creases. For example, in the bathroom.
2. After gently unfolding, apply the detergent with a soft sponge. Dish gel is suitable.
3. Rinse the detergent and dirt under the shower.

In fact, the process is very similar to that described in the paragraphs about roller blinds. Start by removing the curtain. To do this, move the strips to the "up" position.

1. Move the flags to remove the canvas from the brackets. Hold the slats and pull down.
2. Each strip must be exposed. Otherwise, gluing cannot be avoided.
3. Wash with high water pressure from the shower.
4. The above is the surface wash. After that, the stage of soaking in soapy water begins.
5. The result is washing with running water and drying.

Each of the types of blinds can be handled manually if there is a couple of hours of time.

How to clean without removing

The surface cleaning step can be carried out regularly without removing the louvers from their mountings. For example, roller blinds. Their structure has a dirt-repellent impregnation. Once every 7 or 14 days, do a light cleaning without removing. A dry dusting brush or a slightly damp cloth is required. Do not rub hard.

Other tools include:

• Wet wipes. For all kinds and types.
• Steam generator. Can be used for all products except wood.

They are convenient to use when the material is hanging vertically.

Blinds drying rules

The question is especially relevant for owners of vertical curtains. Absolutely forbidden:

• dry in direct sunlight;
• should not be influenced by the iron;
• should not be placed above or near heating elements: radiators, radiators, open fires.

Based on the prohibitions, we can conclude that the fabric material should dry in a straightened state and in a natural way. Regarding the advice of craftsmen: they suggest ironing through several layers of gauze.

The decision is up to you, but manufacturers do not recommend taking risks in this way.

Care Tips and Tricks

The main care action is to follow the rules of cleaning, washing and drying. Do not wash too hard, especially on fabrics that suffer from it, and do not forget about fresh tough stains.

Old traces are much more difficult to remove. Pay attention to the following points:

• Do not wash wooden blinds with water;
• Follow the correct cleaning technique. The trajectory of movements is from top to bottom.
• Without the ability to turn off the spin (depending on the manufacturer of the washing equipment), you need to reduce the number of spinning revolutions. It can be 400 or 500 rpm.
• Use an antistatic agent. After regular cleaning, you can apply an anti-static agent to avoid frequent washing.
• Detergents must be carefully selected. Dish gels and liquid soaps are definitely fine.

When choosing curtains with a fabric structure, pay attention to their compositional features. Remember to clean it regularly. Washing or washing is carried out in a gentle manner for the material. It will not be superfluous to resort to the help of dry cleaning professionals.

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