Washing tulle correctly at home

Tulle is a rather delicate type of fabric that is made of synthetic fibers or silk. It is most commonly used in white, but other colors can be found. How to wash tulle will be described below.

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Washing tulle correctly at home
Tulle detergents
- Special
- Folk remedies
Washing the tulle according to the color
Rules for washing tulle from different fabrics
Removing tough stains
How to wash old tulle
Video: how to wash tulle correctly and give it its former freshness

Washing tulle correctly at home

Tulle can be washed both in the washing machine and by hand. But, if you decide to do this in a typewriter, then you need to approach the process correctly and accurately.

starched curtains — Folk remedies will help return the original whiteness of the tulle.

Usually, machines already have a special mode for gentle washing, which includes a program with a low temperature and minimal or no spin. A low temperature will prevent the product from shedding, shrinking or spoiling its appearance.

Before starting washing, even in a machine, even with your hands, the curtain must be properly soaked. First, you need to blot the curtains in cold water and leave there for a while, then continue the procedure in warm water, adding a non-concentrated solution with washing powder. In the resulting liquid, you should hold the product for a couple of hours. And only then can you start washing. This process is necessary in order for the existing stains to first move away from the fabric, since the delicate mode may not cope with them due to the low temperature.

handwash — Choose a water temperature not higher than the recommended rate for a particular type of fabric. Often, the indicator should not exceed + 30 ... + 40 ℃.

It is better to exclude spinning altogether, this also contributes to easier ironing, the mode of which, by the way, can be set in the machine, if there is one.

A special washing bag will also help protect the product from the negative effects of the machine. The delicate treatment does not protect 100 percent. Never combine tulle cleaning with other garments to avoid ruining anything.

rinse mode — Bleaching in a washing machine is one of the simplest ways. To do this, you need ordinary washing powder and two drops of ammonia, if it is not in the house, 5-10 tablets of hydrogen peroxide will do.

As for hand washing, this is not such a difficult method. We offer the following helpful tips:

Pre-soaking is necessary (the steps mentioned above).
It is worth soaking the curtain together with washing powder (it is better to choose liquid or in the form of a gel, since it is easier to rinse it off).
The tulle should be washed in warm water (in no case in hot, not in boiling water, which can deform the fabric).
It is not necessary to exert all your strength when cleaning, so as not to accidentally damage the material.
Rinse the curtains as best as possible to rinse off soaps, powders, and other products well. Due to the remnants of various substances, stains and streaks will then remain. It is better to do this under a strong pressure of water for half an hour.
After you finish washing, you do not need to wring out the tulle, it will dry on its own.

preparation for washing — When choosing how to whiten the tulle from yellowness, keep in mind that an aggressive substance can ruin the fabric.

Tulle detergents

In the modern world, there is a huge variety of all kinds of tools that help to wash the tulle at home, remove dirty stains and at the same time maintain the original look of the product. Moreover, these are modern purchased substances (powders, gels, capsules, etc.), and folk methods that have not been canceled. Traditional methods will always be popular.

Special

Special products can now be bought at any supermarket. Sales consultants can always help with the choice. However, before you go to the store, you can research for yourself which product is ideal for the fabric. On the Internet, you can always pre-read customer reviews, according to which it is easier to draw up a general picture.

Attention! Before using such funds, carefully read the instructions for use, which can describe in detail the reaction of the canvas to the substance, as well as the dosage of use. Some liquids can be used as the main detergent, while others are used only for soaking. There are also universal gels.

selection of detergents — Tulle - large curtains that are usually hung from ceiling to floor. So much fabric is difficult to hand wash in a basin, and it won't fit in every basin. It is much more convenient to send them to the washing machine if the composition of the material allows it.

Folk remedies

Folk remedies are good because, as a rule, they are always at hand. These are the ingredients that everyone has in the house anyway. Folk remedies help to whiten the tulle, as well as get rid of its dull color and resume its previous look. Traditional techniques involve substances that are cheaper than commercially available gels. And the effect of both is the same. Experts even call some folk recipes better than chemical products.

washing tulle at home — When bleaching, do not pour too hot water, a maximum of 40 degrees is enough, optimally 30-35. Hot water will not help remove dirt, but will “seal” the stains. Especially dislikes hot water and organza chemical bleaches.

Salt

Salt is generally a great way to deal with stubborn dirt in any fabric, especially white. This is the most popular and most effective way to deal with the deformed shade of the material. Below is the order of how to wash the tulle with salt to make it white:

First, you need to soak the curtains in cold water with enough salt and leave for a few hours. After that, the dirt will go away a little.
Later, it is worth soaking the canvas in warm water with a solution of salt and washing powder, in which the curtains must also be held for some time.
Only after this procedure can you start a regular wash, which, thanks to the saline solution, will already be facilitated.

washing salt — The saline solution will not only give the synthetic tulle whiteness, but also make it a little stiff.

Soda

The baking soda has a whitening effect and will also help in removing greasy stains. Pre-soaking is important in this option. The curtain should be soaked in warm water with a special solution (100 grams of washing powder and 2 tablespoons of baking soda). The soaking process takes half an hour. After that, you can start washing either by hand or in a typewriter.

Zelenka

Perhaps this will be a surprise to you, the snow-white look of the fabric will help return the brilliant green solution. But with the use of this ingredient, the main thing is not to overdo it, so as not to get the opposite effect. To do this, it is necessary to prepare the mixture in the correct proportions.

In addition to the main substance, you will also need salt. First, you should dissolve 2 tablespoons of salt in 0.5 liters of warm water, then add 15 drops of brilliant green there. The liquid will need to be left for 5 minutes for a precipitate to form. This mixture must be poured into a basin with curtains without thick so that the fabric does not turn green.

brilliant green for bleaching — The liquid is added to the water for the last rinse of the curtains already washed with powder for 3-4 minutes.

This solution is already used in the last rinse after the main wash. Next, you need to rinse the washed product well in cold water under a strong pressure of water.

Boric acid

Boric acid is also used as an element of the steeping solution. For this you will also need:

Boric acid (1 sachet).
Soda (1 tablespoon).
Warm water).
Washing powder.

boric acid for washing — If bleaching is carried out with boric acid, it should be noted that the tulle must be stirred periodically when soaking.

It is necessary to mix these components and soak the tulle in this solution for a day, then you can proceed to regular washing.

After such cleaning, the yellowed material will regain its proper appearance and will look great on the window.

Washing the tulle according to the color

How to wash tulle in a machine and by hand is indicated above. However, if we are talking about colored curtains, then be more careful about the issue of soaking and cleaning, since colorful materials have the ability to fade.

Advice. If you are cleaning colored or dark fabrics by hand, then focus on rinsing, because these materials are susceptible to strong stains.

choice of washing mode — We choose a delicate washing mode, without spinning, and not higher than 30 degrees.

Light

How to properly wash tulle so that it is white:

It is necessary to shake the curtain from the accumulated dust on it.
After that, it is worth soaking the canvas, first in cold water, and then in warm water.
Light curtains can be washed gently by hand or in a typewriter with a delicate cycle, without spinning.

If there are special contaminants, then it is necessary to pre-soak in the solution. Examples of mixtures are indicated above.

voile tulle — Wash the folded veil by placing it in the machine in the form of a roll or using a special washing bag.

Dark

For washing dark fabrics, it is better to choose liquid powders and gels so that soap stains do not remain after the process. Note that they are very noticeable on black materials. Dark curtains are not particularly popular because they tend to show more accumulated dirt and dust than light-colored curtains. These curtains should be cleaned more often to make them look presentable.

Color

To avoid shedding the fabric, the following rules must be observed:

do not choose high temperatures for washing;
give preference to liquid washing powders;
rinse the tulle well after washing so that there are no streaks;
when washing colored fabrics, in no case should you use products that have a bleaching effect, which will significantly damage the fabric.

colored tulle — Traditional powder is suitable for inexpensive nylon, polyester and cotton tulle, curtains. For cotton, bleach powders or detergents for washing children's clothes are used. They are delicate, hypoallergenic, and effectively fight dirt.

With print or embroidery

If the curtains are additionally equipped with some kind of print, then this only means that they should be washed even more carefully. And in this case, you should not resort to an automatic typewriter, but rather carefully clean it with your hands. Follow the recommendations that may additionally be indicated on the tags.

Sometimes even such tulle is recommended to be handed over to the dry-cleaner immediately, where specially trained people know how to properly handle this or that material, remove stains and what kind of care is suitable for the fabric.

printed tulle — For tulle in the form of a print, use delicate shampoos. They gently clean the fabric, deal with stains, and rinse out quickly. This is necessary for tissues prone to deformation: silk, organza, veils, muslin. They are folded into a laundry bag to prevent wrinkling.

Rules for washing tulle from different fabrics

Basically, the rules for washing tulle for different fabrics are almost the same. The main thing is that it is important to wash the curtain fabric in a delicate mode, with a low temperature, without spinning.Other subtleties can be indicated directly on the labels. It says whether the product can be machine washed and how many degrees of temperature it is necessary to set. If you follow these recommendations, then you will never spoil anything.

Removing tough stains

Stains can form from completely different sources: food, dust, dirt, yellowness, rust, and others. If the curtains are not washed for a long time, they will look worn out. Dealing with obsolete pollution is more difficult.

stain removal method — When washing curtains with your hands, do not rub the fabric. Just squeeze it lightly, letting the cleaner soak into the material.

To remove such stains, you can also use either special means or alternative methods, which will be equally effective and efficient.

Dish detergents help with food and grease stains because they work well with fabrics. To do this, you need to pointwise add liquid to the problem area. In addition to detergent, salt, baking soda, or old-fashioned ordinary laundry soap will also work well.

removing stains — Don't wait for the curtains to turn yellow or gray with dust. Wash them at the first sign of dirt. So you will keep their color and dense structure for a long time.

If the tulle is white, then purchased bleach, in which a special concentrate is diluted, will help to cope with greasy stains.

To prevent light curtains from turning yellow and gray, it is necessary to clean them more often. But if something has already happened to them, they have acquired an old appearance, then turn to the folk bleaching agents, which were described in detail above.

removal of difficult stains — To choose the right powder and bleach, follow the manufacturer's recommendations for fabric care. The label usually indicates at what temperature to wash the tulle and the possibility of bleaching with chemicals.

To remove a rust stain, you will need:

Vinegar (2 tablespoons per glass of water).
Ammonia (for 2 liters of water).

curtains after washing — After the procedure with the use of starch, under the weight of its own weight, the tulle will straighten and take on its original appearance.

It is necessary to warm a solution of vinegar with water to 90 degrees, then lower the cloth in the spot area and hold it there for a while. Next, rinse a piece of contaminated material in warm water diluted with ammonia.

In addition, citric acid, which is diluted in hot water, will cope with rust. The ingredient will also eat away the stain, and the curtains will regain the desired appearance.

tulle washing — After washing, rinse the tulle in cold water, shake off excess water and dry in the usual way.

How to wash old tulle

When you are faced with the task of washing the old tulle in order to return it to its original state, then a saline solution will help.

machine wash — The choice of the washing mode is important so as not to damage the material. If there is such a setting, then choose "delicate wash" or "silk". The "hand wash" mode at a temperature of 30 degrees is well suited, as well as the "pre-wash".

But here you have to act differently from ordinary curtains. First, you need to wash the tulle well with washing powder, and only then soak overnight in a solution with salt and warm water. After that, in the morning, clean again with ordinary powder and rinse everything well. As a result, the old tulle will look like new.

tulle soaking — To make textiles shine, add a tablespoon of vinegar to the water while rinsing. Not only will it make the fabric shine, but it will also remove odors from the curtains.

In addition to the saline solution, you can use the rest of the recipes, just proceed in the same sequence: first washing with powder, then soaking in solution, and then cleaning and rinsing again.

drying tulle — Forget about the automatic spinning and do not twist the curtains by hand. Just hang them up after washing and let the water drain naturally. This will keep the fabric flat and smooth. Insidious creases, which are very difficult to iron, will not appear on it.

Use the above tulle washing guidelines to easily remove dirt. Both special chemistry and folk remedies will help to whiten the fabric and return it to a new life.