General rules and principles of ironing curtains from various materials

foto3395-1Curtains are a beautiful but very delicate element of the interior. As a rule, they are sewn from thin, light and delicate fabrics that require careful and competent care.

It is important for every housewife that the curtains are clean and perfectly even without creases. But maintaining a presentable look is not easy at all.

Difficulties in care are associated with the observance of a special mode of washing, spinning and laborious ironing.

In order to iron the products and not spoil the material, you need to know a few important rules and simple tricks. Read about how to quickly iron curtains in the article.

Ironing

Whatever the curtains are: small or large, this does not really affect the care. Of course, small canvases are easier to wield, but with long products, there will also be no special difficulties.

Process features ironing curtains:

  1. foto3395-2To process products, you first need to prepare a workplace.
  2. There should be enough free space around the ironing board (or table). This will allow you to move freely without stepping on the fabric.
  3. In front of the ironing board, you can place several chairs or a table on which the ironed canvases will fit.
  4. First of all, you need to smooth out the frills and edging.
  5. If there is embroidery or embossing, it should be slightly moistened and ironed from the wrong side, pressing the iron well to the surface.
  6. It is necessary to start ironing the curtain from its top, carefully and consistently moving down.
  7. You should not keep the iron in one place for a long time in order to avoid overheating of the material and possible unpleasant consequences: stains, tan marks, melting of fabric fibers.
The ironed part of the curtain should be placed on the backs of chairs or on the table in front of the ironing board. You can also get an assistant to hold the ironed canvas in place.

When ironing curtains you need to know the type of fabric, what temperature regime is recommended for it, steam treatment is permissible or not... After all, if you spoil the material in a small area, the entire product will become unusable.

MaterialTemperature regimeFeatures:
Cotton, linen140 - 180 ° CFor a high-quality result, it is recommended to moisturize the fabric (spraying from a spray bottle), strong vaporization. The iron is pressed against the surface with force.
Silk80 ° C - 100 ° CThe fabric is ironed through a thin fabric (not gauze) or from the wrong side. Silk cannot be moistened or steamed.
Chiffon, organza60 ° C - 80 ° CIron through a damp gauze or cloth, without steam and moisture, at minimum temperatures. The sole of the iron must be perfectly clean.
Polyester, nylon60 ° CIron very carefully, without the pressure of the iron. Humidification or steam generation is excluded.
NylonminimumMost often, ironing is not required after washing. Steam if necessary. In extreme cases, it is easy to iron at a minimum temperature.

How to quickly iron curtains with an iron, the video will tell:

Steamer - quick and easy

For significantly easier ironing of curtains use a vertical steamer or a regular iron with steam function.

After washing and drying, the canvases are hung in place and in an upright position, suspended by weight, treated with steam using one of the devices.

foto3395-3However, this method is not suitable for all fabrics. ironing. Ironing with a steamer is not suitable for products made from:

  • chiffon;
  • organza;
  • polyester;
  • nylon.

The supply of steam in these cases can cause staining and deformation of the material.

How to do without electrical appliances?

Lightweight curtains made of polyester, nylon and nylon can be given a perfectly flat look without the use of any household appliances.

After washing, the product must be slightly squeezed out, allowed to drain off the bulk of the water and immediately hang on the cornice. The floor should be covered with fabric materials to absorb the flowing water.

They will have to be changed or squeezed periodically.... But these little hassles will be rewarded with an impeccable result. Under the weight of its mass, the curtain will perfectly straighten and flatten.

Smooth out creases without removing the canvas

foto3395-4Owners of steam generators or hand steamers can use these household appliances to maintain curtains.

Steam treatment is carried out without removing the canvas. The material is cleaned of dust, straightened, and the curtains take on a fresh, well-groomed look. Processing is carried out from top to bottom, the fabric is carefully pulled and straightened.

Not all curtains can be ironed without removing. This way of leaving is unacceptable for very thin and delicate tulle... Therefore, you must first make sure whether the steam generator can be used for this fabric.

In addition, you need to carefully observe the temperature regime so that the hot steam does not melt the fabric fibers and damage the product.

Video on how to clean curtains without removing:

How to wash so as not to iron?

Probably every housewife thinks about it. It turns out that you can wash the curtains and completely avoid the ironing process by using some tricks.

In order not to iron the curtains, you must adhere to the following rules:

  1. foto3395-5Wash items by hand in warm water with a small amount of detergent.
  2. Fold the long sheet so that its size matches the size of the bathtub and carefully place it on the bottom.
  3. Wash gently with gentle hand strokes, then turn the cloth over and repeat the procedure.
  4. Never wring out after washing and rinsing!
  5. Hang up the curtains and let the water drain, dry flat.
  6. Do not allow complete drying, hang still wet cloth in place. It will straighten under its weight and the surface will become smooth.

Tips and bans

Some helpful tips:

  1. When buying curtains, check for the proper care label. If it is absent, it is better to consult with the seller, from which fabric they are sewn and whether the product can be washed and ironed, and at what temperatures.
  2. If there is any doubt about the name and properties of the fabric, it is recommended to contact the dry cleaner for the first wash.

    Experts will perform high-quality cleaning of curtains and give recommendations for further self-care.

  3. You only need to iron freshly washed curtains. Otherwise, stains and streaks may appear on the fabric, especially when steaming.
  4. foto3395-6Before ironing, you must clean the sole of the iron (using a special pencil or spray).

    Even a small, invisible villus, when heated, can melt and stick to the fabric.

  5. Curtains made of silk, nylon, polyester, organza and chiffon are ironed without steam, so as not to cause deformation of fabrics.
  6. Products with embroidery, beads or rhinestones are ironed from the seamy side. When in contact with a hot surface, decorative elements can melt and stick to the soleplate, ruining both the iron and the curtain.
  7. For the front side of the canvases, gauze or cloth pads are used.

Conclusion

Curtains should be washed as they become dirty. For each fabric, the washing mode, ironing method and temperature indicators should be correctly selected.

Then the products will create coziness in the house for more than one year. In addition, they will always look neat and well-groomed.

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