Careful handling, or how to properly iron tulle made from various fabrics

Tulle is widely used in interior decoration. But, this material is capricious and needs careful care.

Almost every housewife has at least once faced the question - is it necessary to iron tulle? To answer this question, determine what the curtain is made of.

In this article we will tell you how to quickly iron tulle from various fabrics: in what mode, at what temperature, and what can be used for ironing, except an iron.

Is ironing necessary after washing?

Sometimes ironing no tulle required. It depends on what fabric the curtain is made of and how it was washed. Silk, cotton and other heavy fabrics can be hung immediately on the window if they have been washed by hand.

So that the tulle does not have to be ironed for a long time, it must be washed properly.

For this you need:

1. Soak the fabric in plenty of soapy water for no longer than 10 minutes. If the curtain is kept in water for a long time, creases may appear on it, which will be almost impossible to get rid of.
2. Rinse the fabric thoroughly and let the water drain. You can't unscrew it.
3. Hang the wet tulle, evenly distributing it along the entire length.

If there are no creases or folds in the fabric, it is simply hung on the curtain rod. All folds will straighten out under the curtain's own weight. But if any irregularities are noticeable, you will have to take out the iron.

How to do everything correctly depending on the material?

The process begins with checking the soleplate of the iron. There should be no scorch marks or any other contamination. If they are found, they need to be removed or use another iron, as dark spots may remain on the curtain.

It's good if the iron has a steam function, which will help you easily smooth out the tulle. If there is no such function, then the surface of the ironing board should be covered with damp gauze.

It is better to avoid using a sprayer, as stains may remain on the canvas. Don't wait for the tulle to dry completely. This makes it easier to smooth out.

Cotton

For this material, the minimum temperature setting of the iron is suitable. There is no point in waiting until the cotton fabric is completely dry..

This will only lead to wrinkles that are difficult to smooth out. Therefore, you can immediately hang it in place.

To prevent ironing marks from remaining on the cotton tulle, The sole of the iron should not heat above 100 degrees. The canvas is laid out face down on the board. You need to use damp gauze on top to protect the fabric.

Gauze and other gaskets are not needed if the iron comes with a special non-stick nozzle.

Linen

Linen also consists of natural fibers. That's why he is not at all afraid of high temperatures. To ensure that the fabric is as smooth as possible, it is ironed damp. In a situation where the curtain has had time to dry, use a spray bottle or wet gauze.

Silk

Silk tulle can be ironed on its own, without the use of an iron. Therefore, after squeezing it slightly, it is hung in place.

At room temperature it will dry and take on an attractive, even appearance.

If creases are visible on the fabric, it will have to be ironed. To do this, place a sheet of white paper under the fabric. Do not spray silk with a spray bottle., this will protect against stains on its surface.

It is also better to cover the top of the silk curtain with paper or gauze and iron it only this way.

Organza

Organza is a light and airy fabric that has an attractive appearance. But, despite its beauty, such tulle is very capricious.

Some rules will help make organza ironing easier:

• When washing organza, the fabric should be rinsed in salted water, which will prevent wrinkles from appearing.
• Organza should be ironed at the most gentle temperature conditions. It is also advisable to place a sheet of paper or wet gauze between the iron and the curtain.
• During drying, this fabric cannot be folded, otherwise creases will appear, against which even an iron will be powerless.
• The ideal option for ironing organza is to use a steamer. This can also be done in a canopy, when the fabric is not yet completely dry.

Nylon

For ironing, use some tricks:

1. Nylon tulle is ironed wet.
2. Ironing begins from the most inconspicuous area. These actions check the correctness of the selected temperature regime.
3. The iron should “hover” over the surface, i.e. practically do not touch the material.
4. Some iron models have special attachments.When used, no traces are left on the material.

   In the absence of such a device, the top of the product is covered with gauze.

Polyester

Polyester is very difficult to care for. Even if it is washed correctly, difficulties may arise during ironing. And such tulle is not capable of straightening itself on its own.

In addition, you must choose the right mode. The temperature of the soleplate of the iron should not exceed 100 degrees.

To avoid damaging the fabric, ironing should begin from a corner or other inconspicuous area. Additional protection will be the use of gauze.

Viscose

To prevent viscose tulle from losing its color, you only need to iron it from the inside out, using steaming.

Temperature conditions must be selected carefully, testing it on an inconspicuous area of ​​tulle. Optimal - 120 degrees.

To prevent streaks from appearing on the canvas, it is prohibited to use a spray bottle.

Steaming viscose is allowed only in a vertical position. If you try to do this on an ironing board, the fabric may become covered with waves.

Large size curtain

Difficulties may arise if the tulle is large. A large curtain begins to be ironed from the top.

It is placed on a flat horizontal surface, for example, an ironing board, and the tulle is gradually removed from it. At the moment when the ironed edge reaches the floor, it is hung on the cornice and the remaining area continues to be ironed. This method is very convenient and simple.

There is another simple way.

1. The curtain is hung damp.
2. An ironing board is placed at the place where the product is placed, on which the ironing process will take place.
3. Having reached the middle of the curtain, it is hung over the other end, and the rest of the curtain is ironed.

The fabric is wrapped around the board and ironed. To prevent the ironed part from becoming wrinkled, it is carefully wrapped around a stick, checking that there are no creases in the material.

We use a steamer

Compared to the newest iron, the steamer wins on many counts. This useful device can significantly ease household chores..

Thanks to him, housewives can get rid of many labor-intensive manipulations. Unlike irons, this device produces steam that affects textiles.

The steamer has its advantages:

• speed and quality of ironing;
• the final result is absolutely not affected by the shape of the products and their material;
• together with the smoothing process, the fabric is disinfected, grease stains are removed and linen is cleaned;
• in addition to dirt and greasy stains, unpleasant odors, allergens and pathogens are eliminated;
• There is no need to remove curtains during ironing.

Steamer usage:

1. Clean water is poured into a special reservoir of the device.
2. The curtain is hung on the cornice.
3. You need to run a steamer over the curtain from top to bottom. Places where tissue is creased deserve special attention.
4. If necessary, the process can be repeated again.

A steamer costs a lot of money, so if you need it 1-2 times a year, it is better to rent it or ask friends.

Is it possible to hang it without removing it?

Give tulle a neat look possible without removing it from the ledge:

1. Ironing. The damp curtain is hung on the curtain rod and allowed to hang for some time so that it straightens under the weight of its weight.

   Next, use the steam function. By exposing the tulle to steam, it is possible to smooth out any creases and other irregularities.

2. A steamer is the best way to iron a curtain without removing it from the curtain rod. You need to move the steamer slowly over the curtain.
3. If you don’t have a steamer at hand, you can replace it with a container of boiling water. It needs to be brought to the curtain and moved along the entire canvas.

How to do without an iron?

There are situations when it is impossible to use an iron. Here are some simple ways to help: iron tulle without iron.

After some time, the product will dry out, and the unevenness will become almost invisible. But this method is not suitable for synthetic products..

Tips and prohibitions

Ironing tulle is quite a labor-intensive process to smooth out even capricious fabrics, you need to follow some rules:

1. Curtains are best ironed on a hard, horizontal surface. It is allowed to iron a curtain folded in several layers. Only the folds cannot be touched.
2. The iron temperature should be minimal. For each type of fabric it is different within 80-120 degrees.
3. To avoid damaging the fabric, it is better to use a spacer. For example, wet gauze.
4. You need to iron the tulle until it is completely dry. It won't be easy to do this later.

Useful video

Video tips on ironing and caring for tulle:

Conclusion

The process of ironing tulle can be safe and enjoyable. Based on the type of material, suitable ironing methods are selected. Only following all the rules will help not spoil the appearance of the fabric..