How to properly wash roller blinds
A fairly popular choice of curtains for an apartment are roller shutters, which are very practical in their application, do not require special care, do not take up extra space and, at the same time, do an excellent job of fulfilling their main purpose. But in order for the curtains to always have a presentable look, due attention must be paid to their care.
How to properly wash roller blinds
It is best to wash this type of curtains by hand, and not in a typewriter, as they will not withstand the process. Rolled curtains do not like moisture and strong mechanical stress, so machine cleaning can only ruin them.
How to wash roller blinds
Curtain care is primarily about cleaning and washing properly. To do this, you need to choose the right detergents, decide on the type (manually or in a typewriter), as well as with what mode to wash them. How to wash roller blinds will be described below.
Rolled curtains are attached in a special way, so they do not take up much space. The product is assembled using a shutter mechanism, rolling up into a roll.
How to remove and prepare the curtain
Each hostess takes care of her home, its comfort and atmosphere, so she regularly does the cleaning. Since the curtains are one of the elements of the interior, they also need to be freshened, looked after, cleaned and washed.
First you need to go through the so-called preparatory stage, which consists in carefully removing the roller curtains.
Before dismantling the roller shutters, you must carefully approach this issue so as not to damage in the end neither the canvas nor the mount.
This type of curtain can be fixed using a special mechanism that forms a roll. Under this condition, the following procedure must be followed:
- It is necessary to remove the covers from both sides of the eaves, with which they are fixed.
- First, pull out the gears from the side opposite to the mechanism with which the length of the curtains is adjusted.
- Pull back the eaves cover so that the roll to be removed is exposed.
Selection of funds
Now there are a huge number of detergents that can be used when cleaning curtains. Each is designed for a specific type of fabric. There are also products that are used directly for soaking curtains.
The selection of special substances for roller shutters is special, because the fabric is made of very delicate fabrics, impregnated with special means. Care for them must be super careful and gentle, so as not to damage the material and remove special impregnation.
How you can clean roller blinds at home is also described on the tags for the curtains, where there are recommendations from the manufacturer.
The best option for cleaning is an ordinary soap solution or special purchased granules.
Washing process
Can roller blinds be machine washed? Of course, roller shutter manufacturers recommend exclusively dry cleaning so as not to spoil them. In order not to bring the curtains to special pollution, dry cleaning is best done every 2-3 weeks. In this case, you will collect dust in a timely manner, not allowing it to sit tightly on the fabric. Therefore, you should not wash them in the washing machine.
It is forbidden to apply various chemicals and stain removers to the product, as they can eat out the color and damage the fabric.
Cleaning can begin with the preliminary removal of dust and dirt, for this use a vacuum cleaner or brush. But if this does not help, then you can remove the top dirt with a soft, damp sponge. It shouldn't be wet. You should squeeze it out well before wiping the canvas, otherwise excessive moisture will negatively affect the curtains. And it is necessary to wipe the curtains with the soft side of the sponge.
After that, you need to use a special solution, which consists of crushed soap and warm water. Moreover, it is impossible to add any other means to such a liquid, so as not to spoil it.
Advice. If you are still afraid to clean the roller blinds yourself, you can always take the curtains to a dry cleaner, where specialists work. They will help you cope with a difficult task. Although, given the frequency of washing such products, it is better to learn how to wash yourself. Moreover, if you adhere to all the tips, nothing bad will happen.
Drying curtains
After the curtains are cleaned, they must be properly dried. First, the curtains must be left in a lying position until they are completely dry. It may take a long time, but the main thing is that the curtains must dry themselves, and not using additional devices (fan, hairdryer, iron). Exposure to warm air can only harm the material.
Do not leave the curtains to dry in the sun, because they can dry out, which will ruin the initial shape.
During drying, of course, dust can again settle on a damp surface, which is removed with a dry cloth or sponge.
The curtains can be returned to their place only when they are completely dry.
Attention! It is strictly forbidden to dry roller shutters already in a hanging position, since in such a state creases can form, which deform the canvas.
Features of dry cleaning
How to clean at home without removing roller blinds? To clean and wash the curtains, you don't even need to remove them from the window. They can stay closed. Then dry cleaning is used, which must be carefully approached, otherwise it will ruin the material. Moreover, in a hanging state, wet cleaning cannot be done, because the liquid can harm the canvas if the process is not followed correctly.
When cleaning the fabric with a brush, do not apply too much force to avoid damaging it.
You also cannot bend the product, otherwise it will not align and will not look the same as before.
Advice. You can iron the curtains, but with a slightly warm iron, although, as a rule, after dry cleaning, the curtains remain flat. If you nevertheless decide to iron the product, then it is better to do this through cheesecloth in order to further prevent temperature exposure.
How to get rid of a stain on a curtain
If you find strong pollution on the roller shutters, the main thing is not to use substances with a high chemical content. A brush and ordinary warm soapy water can work best with them. You need to rub the stain a little, and then leave the liquid on it for a while.
In such a situation, you cannot choose hard sponges and washcloths that can damage the fabric.
Therefore, if you see some kind of stain, it is better to remove it immediately so that the dirt does not dig deep into the canvas and cleaning is not difficult.
Wash your curtains regularly and keep them clean so they always look their best. Of course, washing at home is a very delicate process that requires a special approach, but with the above tips, you will definitely be able to wash curtains without much harm to them.Follow the recommendations and then you will be a real roller shutter washing specialist.
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