09 May How to Wash Linen, Satin, Velvet and Silk Curtains

Washing curtains is one of the most important things to consider. Clean curtains are one of the main components of beautifying your home; Because they have a significant effect on the decoration. It would help if you washed curtains in different ways; Because their material and color are different. You must pay attention to some unique points to avoid other damaging the fabric. When washing them, we must also pay attention to the materials and methods we use so that we don’t end up with faded and torn curtains. You can read the following article to get acquainted with easy washing linen, satin, velvet, and silk curtains. So stay tuned.

Washing linen curtains

Using a washing machine

• you can wash linen curtains with more durable and thicker fabric in the washing machine. Using a washing machine is the most effective way to remove dirt from the curtains altogether. Just be sure to check behind the curtains that it doesn’t have a layer of foam or such decorations; Because they break down in the washing machine.
• Before washing, first, test a corner of the back of the curtain with the desired washing liquid or powder to make sure that it doesn’t stain. After that, take a look at the curtain; If there’s a stain on it, remove the stain with soap and water, then put the curtain in the washing machine.
• Set the laundry cycle to hand-wash or delicate. Washing with hot water will cause the curtain to rot and fade. Therefore, set the water temperature to either lukewarm or cold so that the curtain doesn’t deform.
• Add the required amount of detergent. You can wash white curtains with a variety of bleaches. But other curtains, due to the lack of durable fabric such as clothes, must be cleaned with a mild, odorless, and colorless detergent. It’s better to use organic detergents as much as possible to wash the curtains.
• Dry the curtains when it’s wet. Most thick linen curtains need to be ironed to remove wrinkles. It’s better to do it when the curtain is still damp. But if the curtain doesn’t need ironing, after removing the curtain from the washing machine, spread it in the open air to dry.
• While ironing, set the iron to low heat. Then do it on the length of the curtain (from top to bottom and bottom to top). Sometimes it’s necessary to create a little tension in the curtain so that if the curtain shrinks and wrinkles, it can be easily opened and returned to its original size.

Washing by hands

• Curtains made of delicate linen fabrics, such as silk or lace, should be washed by hand. These fabrics are so fragile that a washing machine can easily tear them.
• Fill a large sink with cold or lukewarm water and soak the curtains. Add a mild detergent to it and try to dissolve the detergent in water by gently turning the curtains in the sink. At this stage, you can easily remove stains by scrubbing. Be careful never to rub the curtain like a dress. Let the curtain soak in water until it’s completely clean.
• After cleaning the curtain, take it out of the sink and hang it. Rinse it there again and let it drain.
• Hang the curtain in the open air to dry. If the curtain is so thin that the wind will tear it, first put the curtain in a net bag, then hang it.
• If the curtain needs to be ironed, it should be ironed wet as in the previous step. If the low heat of the iron doesn’t damage the fabric, iron it as described in the last step.
• If the curtain fabric is delicate, first put a T-shirt on it and then start ironing.
• Many steam irons have special settings for ironing delicate fabrics; In such a way that the iron is kept at a distance of a few centimeters from the fabric, and the fabric is ironed without contact with the iron and only by applying steam.

Eliminating curtain dust

If the curtains aren’t dirty and only dust is sitting on them, you can remove the dust without removing the curtain. You should:

• First, shake the curtain until the dust is removed as much as possible.
• Then use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust from the curtain.
• You can also use a lint roller and pull on the curtain. You can also clean the curtain with a steam iron at this stage.

Washing satin curtains

Satin curtains have a high aesthetic appearance and give a special effect to your home environment. Despite the beautiful appearance of this type of curtains, dust is easily absorbed by them, which makes them a little difficult to wash and requires more care. It’s recommended to remove dust using a vacuum cleaner. It will reduce the number of time for washing.

Washing by hands

To wash the satin curtain, place it in a bowl of lukewarm or cold water mixed with a little laundry soap or some liquid detergent. You can also use a little white vinegar in your solution to keep the curtain color constant. Rinse the curtain gently after soaking for about 20 minutes. To wash satin clothes, don’t press them, but gently rub your hands on the dirty parts to clean them. Also, make sure that no foam remains on the clothes because it will create stains on them.

Using a washing machine

To wash satin clothes in the washing machine, set it to a slow cycle. Use a small amount of the mild detergent; because the high foam, not only doesn’t clean the clothes but also prevents dirt from removing from the clothes. Adjust the water temperature to cold water if your clothes aren’t too dirty, or use lukewarm water. 

Drying satin clothes

Never dry satin clothing in direct sunlight; Because it gradually causes the fabric to fade and give the clothes an old look. It also damages its fibers. To dry the satin, expose it to the open air but away from sunlight. It’s better to avoid using a dryer; Because heat can damage your fabric. Your fabric will also shrink. Don’t squeeze the satin after washing; Because its textures will be severely damaged. For quick dehydration, you can put your curtain in a clean towel to drain it. To iron satin, be sure to start from behind and use a clean cloth on it as a precaution.

Washing velvet and silk curtains

The best way to wash a velvet curtain is through dry cleaning. Before washing these curtains, you must make sure that their color is stable. To do this, pull a white wet cloth on a corner of the curtain. If the velvet curtain color is transferred to the napkin, you must dry clean it. 

It’s better to clean the dust on the curtain with a vacuum cleaner before washing. Select the suction power of the machine at the lowest level so as not to damage the fabric texture. Velvet fabrics usually have a label that gives information about how to wash and dry it. Pay attention to this information before washing them. Note that to dry these curtains, it’s better to spread them on a linen cloth and don’t use the dryer under any circumstances.

Stain removing

After removing the dust, the stains appear on the curtain. It’s better to wash the stains by hand with soap before washing the entire one. Put the soap in lukewarm water and scrub the stains with a clean cotton cloth. Do this gently so that the velvet fluff doesn’t disappear. Once you have cleaned the stains, now is to wash the entire curtain. You can wash velvet curtains either by hand or in the washing machine.

Washing By hand

Washing velvet curtains by hand reduces the risk of damaging the curtain texture. First, fill a large sink with cold water and place the curtain in it to remove dirt from the curtain texture. Then, mix cold water with some mild detergent such as liquid detergent for washing clothes, and then soak the curtain. After that, gently wash and rinse the curtain without rubbing it. Velvet curtains are heavy due to the thickness and texture of the fabric, and cleaning them at home may be a little tricky. For more convenience and security, leave your velvet curtain washing to the NeatEx.

Using a washing machine

To wash the curtain in the washing machine, first, wash it only with cold water and a gentle cycle of the device to remove the dust in the curtain texture. Then use a mild detergent. These detergents don’t damage the color and texture of the fabric. Never use hot water to wash velvet curtains; Because it may deform them. It’s better not to use the dryer to dry the curtains. Using a dryer will cause the velvet fabric to shrink. After rinsing, squeeze the excess water from the curtain and hang it as it’s wet so that it doesn’t wrinkle. Remember that you shouldn’t iron the velvet curtain as it will damage its texture.

To wrap up

To wash the curtain If the above steps aren’t done step by step, the curtain may become even dirtier than before washing. First, clean the curtain in the same standing position with a vacuum cleaner or duster to thoroughly remove the dust and dirt from the fabric’s surface. If it isn’t possible to clean with a vacuum cleaner, shake the curtain several times outside. By doing it, there’s no more dirt and stain after washing. If you don’t have the opportunity or patience to wash your clothes, you can count on the specialized NeatEx team. With the most advanced tools and the latest knowledge, we will deliver your clothes of the best quality as soon as possible. Don’t damage your valuable clothes with improper washing. NeatEx washes your clothes in the best way and ensures you have clean and tidy clothes.