Most often, the windows in our apartments are decorated with tulle. This type of decor gives coziness and creates a homely atmosphere. And every housewife is faced with the need to wash tulle until it is snow-white. Modern cleaning products allow you to do this in a machine, as well as manually.
Washing removes yellowness, grease and dirt. There are many different ways that will help you thoroughly and thoroughly clean your curtains and remove stains without affecting the appearance of the product.
- Machine washable
- We wash tulle by hand
- Whitening
- Folk ways to restore whiteness
- Ironing of products
- Methods for cleaning different materials
- Expert recommendations
- Conclusions and video
We wash tulle by hand
Washing curtains by hand is just as effective as washing them in a washing machine, but it is worth remembering the rules that will help make the curtains cleaner and maintain their appearance.
The temperature regime must also be strictly observed, and if you want to achieve ideal shine and cleanliness, you should soak the tulle for a short time. After the tulle has soaked, you need to drain the water, get fresh water and add the product. It can be powder or gel. Nowadays, oxygen products that penetrate into the deepest layers of tissue and eliminate dust and dirt are becoming increasingly popular.
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At the same time, remember that you should not give too much powder, since most fabrics can create excess foam, and it is difficult to eliminate it when rinsing. In addition, some washing machines will stop and display the corresponding error code.
The tulle must be washed so that there are no wrinkles. Do not wring out or twist the fabric; it is better to hang it as evenly as possible so that excess water drains off on its own.
It is best to hang the tulle on the cornice while still slightly damp, so that there are no wrinkles and you do not have to additionally iron it. It is better to wash it delicately, do not crumple the fabric too much, but carefully try to clean every section of the tulle.
Whitening
Housewives are faced with how to bleach tulle using an automatic washing machine. At the same time, eliminate dirt, remove grayness and not waste a lot of time and money. It is important not to damage the structure of the fabric and to wash it thoroughly. Some tips:
- The curtain must be carefully shaken out before cleaning. This will get rid of dust, dirt and other small debris.
- You can wash it and leave it overnight in a salt solution or with other available products that will not affect the quality of the fabric.
- Rinse thoroughly in warm water, after which you can place the tulle in a bag.
- Use delicate wash (30-40 degrees).
- Pour in a granular product, and use an oxygen-containing substance as a bleach.
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Important to remember! Do not use products that contain chlorine. They can damage the fabric and also cause yellowing.
At the end of the program, you can install an additional rinse. Then carefully hang the tulle until completely dry.
Washing tulle in SMA
Every day the number of curtain bleaching products is growing, and their quality and safety are also improving. Removing soot, grime and stains is now much easier.
Among the traditional special whitening products, whiteness can be considered. This is a fairly old product that has always been used before. At home, this is a classic of the genre. Instructions:
- In a small bowl, dilute warm water and several measuring cups of whiteness. The amount of liquid and product depends on the size of the tulle.
- After leaving the curtains for one hour, stir from time to time so that the bleaching occurs evenly.
- After which, the fabric must be carefully removed and rinsed.
Remember that if you use white once, subsequent washes will also have to be done with it.
The use of synthetic bleaches will help clean even complex stains, remove outdated stains and give new life to old tulle. Such products have a pleasant smell and are more gentle on fabrics.
Washing should be carried out in the same way as with white, and the products should be used as indicated on the packaging. To achieve maximum effect, you should keep the tulle in bleach for 24 hours.
If the fabric contains rust or kitchen grease, rinse thoroughly and dry only in fresh air. There are now a large number of bleaches for curtains and tulle, but the composition often consists of chemicals, so it is better to wash with such products while wearing protective gloves.
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Features of tulle - how to bleach correctly
When talking about tulle, modern housewives mean any window curtains made of thin, translucent white material. It can be openwork guipure or thin lace, airy organza, thin silk - curtains made from all these materials are called tulle.
Pure white curtains will decorate any room and fit into any interior. They can become the pride of a diligent and homely housewife. And they can turn into a shame if they are washed rarely or incorrectly. Tulle is very sensitive to external factors:
- direct sunlight;
- street dust penetrating through open windows and balconies;
- grease and soot in the kitchen;
- tobacco smoke.
Even with regular washing, over time, window curtains lose their whiteness, acquire a yellowish or grayish tint, and become covered with unsightly spots and streaks. The easiest way would be to put them in the washing machine and wash them at high temperature. But thin fabric can be hopelessly damaged by such treatment.
You can return tulle to its shining whiteness using the simplest means - they can be found in every home. A universal way to bleach curtains made of organza, nylon or lace is a saline solution. How to prepare and use it correctly is below.
Ironing of products
One of the most important and difficult stages is ironing. There are fabrics that require strict temperature control when ironing.
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Therefore, the best advice from experienced housewives is to do without this procedure. This can be achieved in the following way - carry out the most delicate wash and properly dry the curtains.
If you still need to iron, you need to do it at low temperatures (100-120 degrees), and also use steam. If possible, it is better to go to a dry cleaner, where your tulle will be thoroughly washed and ironed.
Ironing tulle
Methods for cleaning different materials
Different products require delicate washing and ironing. Before you start cleaning, you should familiarize yourself with the composition of the fabric and how best to wash it. Recommendations:
- Capron. This type of tulle requires delicate bleaching and, in rare cases, the use of chemical cleaning agents. Among the traditional methods, potassium permanganate, brilliant green and soda can be used.
- Organza. It does not tolerate too hot water well, and during bleaching it may lose color. Can be done using natural means: salt and brilliant greens. But the water temperature should be low.
- Veil. Material that should be washed only in natural products.
- Linen. Curtains can be washed in a variety of folk or store-bought products, but do not use high-temperature water.
- Jacquard. Do not use chemicals for bleaching. To keep jacquard tulle looking clean, it needs to be washed with soap and warm water.
- Polyester. Can be processed in chemical bleaches such as Vanish, after the process it is necessary to rinse thoroughly.
- Kiseya. Machine washable, but only in a protective bag. Temperature - 30 degrees.
- Eyelet. Washing the grommet or tape should be done delicately. It is better to use folk remedies or oxygen purifiers with low chemical content. The thread web or mesh requires hand washing only. Especially the crocheted parts.
How to bleach
To remove gray tulle, use proven folk remedies:
Salt. The curtain is soaked overnight in water, in which 5 tablespoons of salt and approximately 50 g of powder are diluted. The product is then washed.
Baking soda. To do this, take the powder and regular baking soda, and dilute them in a container with water in equal proportions. After 2-3 hours, the product can be rinsed.
Blue. Fill a container with 10 liters of water and dilute a teaspoon of blue water in it. Rinse the curtains in the resulting solution for two to three minutes, then drain the water and pour in clean water. Rinse, drain, and do this a few more times.
Zelenka. Add 10-12 drops of brilliant green to a glass of water and let it brew for a few minutes. The resulting solution is added to a container of water, and the curtains are soaked in it.
Expert recommendations
You can use these tips:
- Carefully study the composition of the fabric and how to wash it. Maintain temperature conditions. Use all kinds of products that will soften the fabric and not harm it.
- Before washing, be sure to shake the tulle well to remove dust and dirt. You can pre-soak or use laundry soap in places where there are stains or grease.
- Use conditioner during washing to add freshness and a pleasant aroma.
- You need to hang the tulle when it is slightly damp. This will avoid ironing. You can first hang the tulle in the bathroom so that it is glass, and then immediately on the cornice.
- Ironing should be done with steam, or you can additionally use a wet cloth. Iron only those materials that have a special tag with instructions. Some fabrics cannot be ironed.
Washing tulle with salt in the washing machine
If there is no time for soaking, and a large amount of dust and dirt has accumulated on the tulle, then you have to wash it in a machine. And in this case, table salt also comes to the rescue. A tablespoon of this product is poured into the powder compartment and 1 packet of baking powder is added.
The tulle is shaken from dust, carefully rolled up and placed in the drum of the washing machine. The curtain is washed in a gentle wash mode with a water temperature of no more than 30° C. It is better to refuse spinning or set the minimum number of revolutions, which should not exceed 400 rpm.
