6 Simple Steps to Get Clean Drapes & Curtains

Are you ready to clean one of the most ignored things in your house? Drapes and curtains are not usually included in our regular cleaning process. Therefore, while doing spring home cleaning, we should not include drapes and curtains. 

The curtains can collect a huge amount of dust and grime as they are not included in our regular home cleaning process. But, you should clean your curtain and drapes with a backpack HEPA vacuum to get optimum cleaning results. You may be searching for tricks and techniques that help you to clean your drapes and curtains like a pro.

1. Read The Label

You should read the label properly before you start doing anything. Some fabrics are allowed hand-washing while others are not. So, it is good for the instruction before taking any step. It is very important to follow the care instructions, otherwise, inappropriate washing techniques can lead to degradation of drape or curtain quality. If you do not want to shop for another curtain or drape, then it is recommended to read the label first. 

2. Spot Testing

No matter what kind of cleaning technique you use, it is important to do spot testing. The experts recommend that you should do spot testing in an inconspicuous area. For instance, if you are going to do steam cleaning, then apply it for a small area and leave it to dry. 

Check it after time and make sure it is not ended up with discoloration. You should also test the detergent in the same way. Some detergents can make your curtain's color faded out. Therefore, it is important to ensure that your detergent is compatible with the fabric of curtains and drapes.

3. Wash Your Curtain By Hand Or Washing Machine

You can wash your curtains by hand or washer as well. You should read the following steps to wash the curtains or drapes:

Remove dust and dirt from your curtains with the help of vacuum cleaners. Make sure you use the best vacuum cleaner. 

Check backpack HEPA vacuum for lead paint before purchasing a new one. This vacuum cleaner can remove the lead paint dust on curtains (if your house painted with lead paint solution?

Take down the curtains and remove the supporting hardware.

Go outside to shake off the remaining dust particles on the curtain.

Wash curtains as per the cleaning instruction mentioned on the tag.

In case you do not find any care instruction, then you can gently wash your curtains with hand. You should use cold water and gentle laundry detergent. 

You should never wash two panels at a time in your washing machine. Based on the thickness of the fabric, the washing technique should be decided.

After properly washing your curtains, you should hang them to dry. If you want to dry your curtains inside the house, then you can place towels beneath the curtain so that it can absorb the dripping water.

You should iron your curtains when they are completely dry. Finally, hang them up again in their designated places.

4. Steam Cleaning Your Drapes Or Curtains

You can use a steamer to steam clean your drapes and curtains. Steam cleaning is one of the best curtain cleaning methods. It is a very easy cleaning method. It is not important to take your curtains down while steam cleaning your drapes and curtains. 

Before starting the steam cleaning process, it is important to check that the steam cleaner has an upholstery attachment. First of all, you need to clear the dirt from the curtain and drapes by using an Atrix HEPA backpack vacuum. There is one tip for you: If your curtains are machine washable, then you should not opt for steam cleaning. It is so because machine washing yields better results.

5. Dry Clean Your Drapes & Curtains

The dry clean technique can not be implemented at home. Therefore, if dry clean is mentioned in your care tips, then you should take it to the nearest dry cleaners. When dry cleaning is mentioned, then you should avoid washing it at home. 

You can do vacuum cleaning to shed off the dust accumulated over the curtain by cordless HEPA backpack vacuum. After that, you can take them down and give them to your nearest dry cleaners.

6. Vacuum Cleaning Technique

Vacuum cleaning is one of the good methods to keep your curtain clean and dust-free. Make sure you have a vacuum cleaner with an attachment so that you can easily shed off the dust from top to bottom on the curtains. When you clean your home, then you should add curtain cleaning in your daily routine. 

If you can not do this on a regular basis, then start doing it weekly basis. This simple step will help to keep your curtain clean and good looking for a long time. Make sure you vacuum clean the curtain from both sides.