Step-by-step guide on how to wash curtains with eyelets by hand and in a machine

Curtains with eyelets can become a real decoration of a room, so many people order such products for themselves without thinking about how to wash them.

When this moment does come, curtain owners have a lot of questions.

You can wash curtains with eyelets in a washing machine or by hand, but you need to do it correctly. Read more about how to wash curtains with eyelets, read the article.

Is it possible?

Many housewives are afraid to load curtains with eyelets into the washing machine drum due to the presence of iron elements. Their fears are not unfounded, since a detached ring can lead to damage to household appliances.

To prevent this from happening, the following types of curtains are not subjected to automatic processing:

1. Old canvases. If their fibers have lost their former density, then the rings hold weakly and can come off when rubbing against the elements of the washing machine.
2. Cheap products. It is impossible to guarantee the strength of the fittings.
3. Products with serious defects, such as unraveling seams. Washing in automatic mode is possible, but only after fixing the problem.
4. Curtains made of delicate fabrics: velvet, natural silk, blackout, flock, chintz, linen. It is not recommended to load items sewn from several types of fabric into the machine.

1. Tree. It does not tolerate contact with water, it swells and becomes unusable. Such products are washed by hand, avoiding getting the edges of the curtains and fittings wet.
2. Metal. Such eyelets will not withstand interaction with aggressive detergents and the drum of a washing machine. They will either rust, causing dirty streaks to form, or the shiny finish will come off.
3. Plastic. These are the most unpretentious products that can be processed automatically.

There are products on sale with removable fittings. During washing, the eyelets are unfastened, and after processing is completed they are returned to their place.

Washing in a washing machine

To prevent machine washing from causing damage to curtains with eyelets, you need to properly prepare them. This stage includes the following steps:

1. Removing the product from the ledge. This is a time-consuming task that will be difficult to cope with alone.
2. Removing dust from fabric. To do this, shake it thoroughly. It is advisable to carry out the procedure outside, or use a vacuum cleaner.
3. Soak. This step is performed only if there is serious contamination on the canvases.

   Areas in need of treatment are moistened, a cleaning composition (soap solution or liquid stain remover) is applied to them, left to act and rinsed.

4. Selection of detergent. It is recommended to wash curtains with eyelets using liquid detergents. They have a gentle effect on the material, remove stains better and rinse well at low water temperatures.

   You can opt for gel capsules, which are immediately placed in the drum of the washing machine along with the curtains.

After completing all preparatory activities, begin washing. Step-by-step algorithm of actions:

1. Place the curtains in the drum of the washing machine.
2. Pour detergent into the compartment.
3. Select the appropriate washing mode. It depends on the type of fabric from which the curtains are made. Classic processing is carried out using the “delicate” or “gentle wash” program. In this case, the water temperature is 30-40 degrees, and the spin is turned off. This will preserve the integrity of the fittings.
4. Wait until the washing is completed, remove the curtains from the washing machine, dry them and return them to their place.

Step-by-step instructions for washing curtains with eyelets in a washing machine - in the video:

Manually

Massive curtains are most conveniently washed in the bathroom. Small thin curtains can be placed in a basin.

Manual processing instructions:

• clean the product from dust and other contaminants;
• pour water into a suitable container, its temperature should be 40 degrees;
• dissolve detergent in water;
• soak the curtains for 15 minutes;
• carefully deal with all contaminants that require mechanical cleaning;
• Rinse thoroughly in running warm water until the foam is completely washed away.

The curtains should not be wrung out. The water must be allowed to drain, after which the product is hung on the ledge.

Alternative Cleaning Methods

The less often the product comes into contact with water, the longer it will last.. However, this does not mean that you should leave your curtains dirty.

There are several ways to clean them without removing them from the curtain rod. Among them:

1. Vacuuming. The device allows you to get rid of accumulated dust.
2. Cleaning with a steam generator. With its help, you can carry out wet treatment of curtains, but without the use of detergents.
3. Washing with a sponge and detergent. In this way, you can get rid of spot dirt and single stains.

Another way to carefully wash your curtains is to entrust their care to professionals.

Features of drying and ironing

An important step in caring for curtains with eyelets is drying and ironing them. In order for these processes to take place without loss to the appearance of the fabric, it is necessary to pay attention to the following points:

• if the material is of medium density (viscose, organza, muslin, etc.) and light weight, then the water should be allowed to drain, after which you can immediately hang the curtains on the cornice;
• when the product is massive, for example, velvet, then when wet its mass will be significant, so such curtains are dried completely straightened - they are spread on sheets, which are changed as they get wet, and the sheets are hung slightly damp;
• curtains should not be dried on heating devices or near an open fire source. This will negatively affect the fabric and accessories.

Some curtains require ironing after drying. Most often, products made from natural fibers (cotton and linen) need it. They are ironed wet or with the steam function turned on. If the fabric is delicate and thin, iron it through gauze.

Important Tips

To prevent fabric damage, the following recommendations must be followed:

1. Wash curtains separately from other items.
2. If the products are massive, then they are loaded into the drum one at a time. When washing curtains, it is important that they fit freely in the machine. Tightly packed fabrics will not be processed properly.
3. Aggressive compositions are not suitable for washing products. Even if the fabric itself survives their impact, the eyelets will be hopelessly damaged.
4. To prevent metal fittings from rusting and causing stains on the material, they should be thoroughly wiped with a dry cloth immediately after washing.
5. Thorough rinsing of the fabric will help avoid the appearance of white and yellow stains. This is especially important for curtains, since they regularly come into contact with the sun's rays. Detergent particles remaining inside will cause the fabric to turn yellow.
6. Use air conditioners and bleaches with caution. The components included in their composition can cause damage to the eyelets.

A prohibition on machine washing is indicated by a crossed out square, inside of which there is a circle (a washing machine icon). You should ask your sales consultant about caring for curtains sewn in a salon.

Conclusion

Curtains with eyelets require delicate handling. Caring for them is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance.

Products withstand machine processing very well, if you choose the right detergent and set up the washing program.

To avoid any questions about caring for curtains after purchase, you need to decide on the type of fabric from which they are made, as well as the material of the eyelets themselves.