Most rooms in our homes have curtains – from bedrooms to living rooms to kitchens and conservatories. Curtains don’t just block out light and provide privacy but also contribute to a room’s aesthetic.
Cleaning your curtains is an important job which can help keep your drapes in the best condition.
If you don’t take the time to clean your curtains, fibres can start to rot which means they will need replacing.
To keep your curtains looking as good as new, an expert has shared her advice for curtain cleaning.
Emily Booth, an in-home advice expert from Hillarys, a manufacturer and retailer of made-to-measure window blinds, window shutters, curtains, and awnings, has shared her tips exclusively with Express.co.uk.
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Before putting your curtains in the machine check whether they are made from linen, silk, cotton or any other synthetic fabric.
The material will not only determine whether the curtains can be washed but what temperature to wash them at.
Ensure you remove any curtain hooks left in the curtains otherwise they could damage the washing machine.
Make sure not to overload the washing machine or you could risk creasing the curtains.
If the curtains are a bright colour, make sure to wash them with a colour catcher.
It’s best to wash cotton curtains on a delicate cycle at 30C to avoid any damage.
Hang curtains to dry outside if you can and avoid excessive creasing. Iron them when they’re slightly damp so there’s less risk of creasing.
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