How to wash Roman blinds: useful tips

Roman curtains loved by many people for discreet style, practicality and functionality. Leading manufacturers supply the market with canvases of various colors and sizes. From here on products there is a huge demand at low price policy. Like any household item, Roman blinds need regular cleaning. Because of the many spacers, holders and laces, there are difficulties with washing.

Features washing Roman blinds

1. Before the procedure, read the information on the label. If the fabric shrinks, wash it manually with cold water.
2. If the canvas is large and heavy, dry it horizontally after washing. Place a curtain on terry towels that absorb moisture well.
3. Remove uncomplicated stains with store supplies. It is important that they do not contain chlorine.In the case of old and heavy pollution, contact a dry cleaner or cleaning company.
4. Roman curtains placed in the kitchen, you can get rid of fat with the help of synthetic detergents. These include gel, cream or dishwashing powder.
5. You can not use the compositions, which are based on household, tar or toilet soap. Of course, the tools perfectly remove all types of dirt. But they are difficult to wash out of the structure of the canvas and leave traces.
6. If you removed the stains without removing the curtains from the window, dry the fabric sheets away from sunlight. Calculate the time for drying to occur in the evening. Otherwise, ultraviolet will contribute to burnout and subsequent formation of stains.
7. Roman curtains with a complex ornament or embroidery must be strictly controlled. If you plan to iron them, carry out manipulations on the wet gauze fabric placed on the front side of the product.
8. In the process of washing it is important to maintain the shape of the Roman blinds. Avoid mechanical impact (friction, twisting). After cleaning, let the water drain, then collect the wet cloth, returning all the liners.
9. If the material of the curtains does not need ironing and is of relatively small weight, collect the cloth immediately after washing. Hang on the eaves, dry in the straightened (not raised) position.

Preparation of the Roman curtains for washing

1. First of all, it is necessary to identify the material from which the canvas is made. Depending on the type of fabric, the washing option also varies.
2. Natural fibers include bamboo, jute, the heart of a palm tree. Upon contact with water, these materials are destroyed, so only dry cleaning is allowed.
3. To clean, do not remove the curtain from the eaves. Walk with a vacuum cleaner (preferably automotive, compact) over the entire surface of the canvas several times, collecting dust.
4. Then wrap the appliance brush with damp gauze dipped in water and vinegar (10: 1 ratio). Vacuum the curtain once more, flatten it and dry it in a hanging position.
5. If we are talking about fabric materials, they can be washed on a delicate mode in a household typewriter or manually. In the first case, set the "No Spin" function.

Hand wash Roman blinds

1. Strictly follow the procedure in order not to damage the shape of the fabric.First, remove the curtain from the eaves, remove the rails and slats.
2. The procedure is not difficult. The slats are inserted in slots that are not stitched on one side. Remove the rail horizontally.
3. Prepare a solution of 5 liters. warm water (temperature - 35 degrees) and 50 ml. gel for washing dishes. Shake the composition into the foam by hand, soak the curtain in the liquid. Important!
   Roman cloths better soaked in the bath, so as not to deform the fabric. Do not use chlorine-containing products that damage the fibers of the product and remove the paint from the structure.
4. The duration of exposure to the solution depends on the degree of contamination. It is enough to soak the curtain for 40-60 minutes. Do not create a mechanical impact. After soaking, drain the water.
5. Use a soft brush or sponge to walk along the fibers of the fabric. If necessary, repeat exposure in a soap solution. After removing all the dust and dirt, spread the curtain in the bathroom, rinse it with a shower on both sides.
6. Do not squeeze the canvas, otherwise it is deformed. Spread out the product, put on a few terry towels. Wait for the water to run off, if necessary, change the litter.
7. When the curtain becomes slightly damp, you can iron it through gauze or immediately insert the slats and hang the canvas on the window. In the latter case, the fabric will smooth itself.

Machine wash Roman blinds

1. Remove the canvas from the window. Remove the guides from the grooves, prepare a solution from warm water and a dishwashing gel (for 10 liters of liquid there is 100 ml of cleaning agent).
2. Pour the composition into a clean bath, foam with your hand, soak the cloth. Wait about 1 hour. Use a brush or foam sponge to remove complex dirt. Move in one direction along the fibers.
3. When the time comes to an end, drain the water. Take a bag for washing things, put a curtain in it. Set the household machine to the mode "Hand wash" or "Delicate wash" at a temperature of 30 degrees. Do not turn on spin.
4. Pour the liquid powder and rinse aid into the compartment (optional). Wait for the program to complete. Remove the canvas, lay on a flat surface, remove the water by hand.
5. Now leave the curtain to dry in a horizontal position. When the product becomes slightly wet, insert the missing guides and hang the attribute on the window. Ironing in this case is not needed, the curtain will straighten itself.

The frequency of washing Roman cloths varies from 2 to 3 times a year. Traditionally, cleaning is carried out at the end of the summer, autumn and spring seasons. In winter, dust does not accumulate, so there is no need to do the cleaning.

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