How to Clean Curtains Without Removing Them: 5 Easy Ways to Save Your Energy

So curtains should definitely be on your cleaning day to-do list. According to housekeeping service Abe Navas, they should be refreshed once every two weeks. Have you ever pursed your lips skeptically? We understand, we share your doubts and also think that washing curtains so often is too much. However, there is a way to do without water: cleaning the curtains in place will not take much time.

Have you ever seen a vacuum cleaner with a curtain attachment? Neither do we: such accessories simply don’t exist. You need a brush for upholstery – it works best for draperies. Remember to close them before you start, so you have access to all areas of the fabric.

“You’ll get the best results by working from the top down and paying particular attention to the bottom edge, which is close to the floor and collects dust, as well as the area that touches the windowsill. Remember that you need to vacuum the fabric on both sides. If it is thin, set it to minimum power,” advises Emily Booth, an employee of a curtain manufacturer.

An alternative to using a vacuum cleaner to clean curtains is… shaking them regularly.

“Follow the principle of top-down cleaning: stand on a chair to shake the curtains at the top. Of course, it’s not as effective as vacuuming, but you will remove some of the dust. Please note that at the very beginning of cleaning you need to shake the curtains – the dirt escaping from them will then need to be removed from the floor and furniture. Want to do without it? A great method is to clean curtains with microfiber cloths: their fibers, even when dry, can collect and retain 90% of dust,” says Marla Mock, president of the cleaning service.

Captain Obvious Fact: Wet microfiber works even better than dry microfiber, raising the stakes from 90% to 99%. Are you willing to spend a little extra time dusting curtains on site? Pour water into a bucket, dip the microfiber in it, wring it out properly, go through the fabric, rinse the towel – repeat these simple steps until you have treated the entire curtain. As Marla explains, cleaning curtains with a damp cloth is ideal for decorative items such as beaded textiles.

Cleaning your curtains with a steam cleaner is perhaps one of the best ways to get rid of dust, dirt and allergens: research shows that steam kills 99.99% of bacteria. However, before using it, you should check the fabric’s resistance to high temperatures: treat a small area, wait for it to dry and see if any damage has appeared or the color has changed.

“Move up and down, keep the brush a short distance from the curtain – this way the curtain won’t get too wet and the steam jet won’t damage the material. Be sure to treat both the front and back of the drapery,” advises Emily.

You don’t have a steam cleaner, but you have a steam iron and are wondering whether to use it? According to cleaners, using an iron to steam curtains is not a good idea. This cleaning method takes too long and is very tiring: it is easier to remove the curtains from the curtain rod and throw them in the washing machine.

You can use the listed economical methods for cleaning curtains, individually or together: for example, vacuuming first, then wiping with a soft microfiber or treating with a steam cleaner – it all depends on the level of cleanliness you want to achieve and quantity. the time you are willing to devote.

And finally, you don’t have to do the cleaning yourself. Using dry chemical curtain cleaning will only require one simple action on your part: you will need to open the door for the cleaning service staff. They will do the rest themselves: they will either remove and take away the curtains to put them back in their place in perfect condition, or they will clean the curtains with special products on site.

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In fact, using a refreshing spray to eliminate odors is suitable not only for curtains, but also for furniture with textile coverings, rugs and decorative cushions. Preparation of the product is very simple: mix water (preferably distilled) and medical alcohol or vodka in a ratio of one to one in a spray bottle, add soluble essential oil to the water (for example, from tea tree – it has antibacterial properties). Spray the curtains with a spray: the alcohol will destroy germs, and the oil will give the fabric a pleasant aroma.

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