How to Clean Curtains at Home
Curtains beyond a certain age - or those that have completed a tour of duty in the bathroom - are probably riddled with stains or worse - teeming with
mold or mildew.
The good news: you can probably clean them yourself at home. You'll save money and usually get a better result washing them at home rather than sending them to the cleaners. This is especially true if they're cotton, which is easily laundered and can withstand high-temperature washes that remove most of the gunk and odors. Be prepared, however: You may have to wash them several times to get results. Spray a stain pre-treater on the curtains first, and allow it to penetrate the fabric for five to 10 minutes. Launder as usual in warm to hot water with bleach and detergent. If this doesn't completely remove the stains and odors, repeat: Wash again as needed. Don't put the curtains into the dryer until you're fully satisfied both stains and odors are eliminated. Avoid the dryer. To keep cotton and other fabric window coverings from shrinking, allow them to air dry instead of placing the in the dryer.  Custom Search How to Clean Mini-Blinds
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