Today, a wide variety of devices and accessories are used to provide reliable protection against ultraviolet radiation. However, tulle is still considered one of the most relevant accessories that can harmoniously complement any room interior. In this regard, the question often arises of how to bleach tulle curtains at home with little difficulty and expense.
This can be done in the traditional way, using bleach from one manufacturer or another, as well as using rather unusual ingredients: salt, blue, brilliant green, potassium permanganate, ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, etc.
In this article, we’ll look at all this in a little more detail so that you can return your tulle to its original whiteness and attractive appearance.
How to bleach nylon curtains at home
It is well known that nylon tulle is quite capricious. It quickly acquires a gray or yellowish tint, but it can only be washed in cold water.That is why restoring it to its original appearance and whiteness turns out to be quite difficult.
However, there are several ways that will allow you to make it white with minimal financial outlay.
So, first of all, you should wash it in the usual way, and then dip it in a cold saline solution. To prepare it, take ½ cup of regular salt per 5 liters of water.
After 10 minutes, just take out the tulle, squeeze it a little and shake it off. There is no need to rinse the material. It is best to hang it on a cornice when it is wet, since in place it will straighten itself under its own weight.
How to bleach nylon curtains that have turned yellow from the sun
If there are no stubborn stains, no special difficulties will be required, especially if you follow the following instructions:
- Before washing, be sure to shake out the tulle to rid it of accumulated dust.
- After this, the material is soaked in a slightly warm soapy solution for about 20 minutes, after which it is machine washed in the appropriate mode. Can also be washed by hand.
- All that remains is to squeeze it a little, without twisting or making any effort, and hang it on the curtain rod in a damp state. This will save you from having to iron or steam it.
How to bleach tulle curtains
As mentioned earlier, tulle curtains quickly lose their original appearance and become untidy and dusty.
Often the material even begins to turn yellow under the influence of ultraviolet radiation and other environmental factors. It is possible to get rid of yellowness and gray plaque through your own efforts, using special detergents, which are sold in a wide range in stores, or folk ones.
The last option will help you save money, since soda, salt, brilliant green, potassium permanganate or hydrogen peroxide are present in almost every home. Considering the fragility of materials, it is important to strictly follow all recommendations to avoid damage to the material.
To whiten tulle curtains, sometimes it is enough to wash it in a washing machine, add a little washing powder, soak it in a solution of hydrogen peroxide and rinse in a previously prepared saline solution.
To more effectively consolidate the result, it is worth rinsing the material in warm water with the addition of a small amount of starch. If you add a tablespoon of vinegar when washing, it will give the tulle a dazzling shine. So, with a little time, your tulle curtain can once again decorate your windows, fill the room with natural light during the daytime and special comfort.
How to bleach organza curtains
Curtains made of organza can easily be called the most capricious, so you should be especially careful when washing. The water should not be more than 40 degrees, so bleaching should be done in cold water.
To achieve success, you can use not only modern whitening products, but also traditional ones, which every housewife always has on hand.
Effective methods for whitening curtains
The most effective and fastest way to whiten curtains is washing using universal products that can be purchased at any household chemicals department.
But before using them, you should carefully read the instructions, since evasion can lead to damage to the material. In addition, the use of certain products can lead to destruction of the tissue structure.
As a rule, soaking and washing the curtains in this case takes about an hour. If you don’t have this tool, then you can use what you always have at hand. Let's look at them in more detail below.
Whitening products
One of the simplest remedies is regular salt. It is safe and does not cause an allergic reaction, as happens with many other chemical compounds. That is why it is often used for washing curtains and tulles in children's rooms and bedrooms. To achieve a visible effect, the product is soaked in cold salt water for 5 hours, after which it is washed in the usual way.
Zelenka will help to significantly increase the whitening effect. It is used at the final stage when rinsing. Well-washed tulle is immersed in prepared water for 3-4 minutes and periodically turned over. After this, you can lightly wring out the material and hang it to dry.
Whitening process
Above we looked at the most effective ways to whiten tulle at home. All that remains is to give some recommendations that will allow you to achieve an amazing effect with minimal effort, time and money:
- heavily soiled curtains should be soaked overnight;
- Before washing, the tulle must be shaken out well so that dirt and dust are not absorbed into the fabric;
- When using a washing machine, you should select the delicate wash mode;
- Washing should be done in cold water.
Tips for caring for curtains to avoid staining (fading)
If you want your curtains to always look amazing, you should treat them with care when washing them, and also hang them to dry in such a way as to prevent creases.
Above are many ways and means that will help you keep them clean and white. Using special conditioners will give a pleasant aroma and silkiness.
To maintain an attractive appearance, it is recommended to regularly wet-clean and wash the tulle, preventing it from becoming heavily soiled and yellowing.
0
