Roller blinds not only fit perfectly into the interior of the apartment, but also reliably cover the interior from bright sunlight.
The compactness of the canvas when assembled into a roll, the use of a special impregnation that repels dust and prevents contamination, make them especially attractive. Caring for roller blinds is not particularly difficult, although it differs from the usual washing of ordinary curtains and curtains. We will tell you in detail about the specifics of caring for roller curtains.
If classic washing in a washing machine seems to be the most reliable method of cleaning, then roller blinds will have to be washed by hand and only those for which washing is not completely contraindicated. What type yours are and whether they can be washed should be clarified when purchasing them. Let's consider the procedure for washing fabric, which is not contraindicated in water procedures.
Important! For roller curtains, hand wash only! A washing machine, even with a delicate wash program, is not suitable for rolled products!
To wash, first of all you need to remove the box in which the canvases are already assembled into a roll.
the washing up
Wash them in a bathtub filled with warm water and detergent. Perform the procedure by gradually unwinding the roll.
After washing part of the canvas with a soft sponge, rag or brush, it is rolled up in the same way, into a roll. The whole process is carried out carefully: you unroll the roll with the dirty curtain, clean the free part of the surface on both sides, then begin to roll the clean part of the curtain into a roll.
Rinsing
After finishing washing, the product is completely unwrapped for rinsing. The soap solution can be washed off using a shower head. Or you can fill the bathtub with clean water and immerse the canvas in it several times.
After rinsing, the curtain is left in the bathroom straightened, allowing the water to drain.
Drying
Roller blinds are dried unfolded, in a vertical position. If conditions allow, you can lay them out horizontally. But at the same time, the entire canvas should lie neatly on the surface, without drooping edges.
You can collect moisture from the canvas using dry cloth napkins. You can also not wait for final drying and hang the product, making sure to unfold it completely and open the window.
What is the best way to wash roller blinds?
When washing, it is important to choose the right detergent. After all, washing should not damage the special impregnation and the material from which the product is made.
Manufacturers of household chemicals offer special liquids for this purpose, intended for materials impregnated with antistatic agents. But this does not mean that you will necessarily have to purchase some special detergent.
Attention! To wash roller blinds, you can use any detergent that does not contain chlorine.
This can be washing powder or liquid detergent. Laundry soap will also work. Before washing, the selected product is dissolved in water. When using washing powder, it is important to ensure that it is completely dissolved, otherwise solid grains may scratch the fabric, damaging the coating.
Do not use a strong soap solution. A minimum concentration of detergent will be enough to clean the material and not leave soapy streaks on its surface.
How to wash roller blinds without removing them
The product can be washed without removing it from the window.
This is best done with a washing vacuum cleaner. The unfolded fabric is wiped with a dry cloth to remove dust. Then, following the instructions for the vacuum cleaner, apply the detergent to the curtain, spreading it over the entire surface. To act on the material, the liquid detergent is left for 3-5 minutes, after which it is carefully collected. Dry the canvas unfolded.
You can also wash the curtains on the window by hand. To do this, you will need a soft sponge and a solution with detergent. Gently wipe the fabric with a damp sponge, then use another sponge soaked in clean water. They wipe the curtain with it, removing the remaining soap solution. If necessary, perform the procedure several times, changing the water.
Dry cleaning
Frequently washing roller curtains can make them fragile. Therefore, in addition to washing, light cleaning is used.
When dry cleaning, it is recommended to wipe with a dry cloth once every 2 weeks, collecting dust. The curtain is wiped delicately, as if polishing it.
Important: Rough, hard cloth is not used when dry cleaning roller blinds! The fabric or napkins must be soft!
The napkin can be slightly moistened.
When dry cleaning roller blinds, you can use a vacuum cleaner. It will allow you to effectively and easily clean the canvas. However, you should be careful and ensure that the powerful unit does not cause harm when it strongly pulls in the material.
This can be prevented by using a special cloth attachment attached to the vacuum cleaner tube. You can buy it in a store or sew it yourself, and when cleaning, secure it to the pipe with an elastic band. This will make vacuuming more gentle and safer. You should use a vacuum cleaner to clean curtains no more than once every 2–3 months.
Wet cleaning
Curtains will also benefit from wet cleaning. It can be done instead of washing. In this case, the roll remains on the window. The most suitable material for this procedure is soft flannel.
For wet cleaning you will need at least 3 of these wipes. First, thoroughly wipe the surface with a damp cloth soaked in a soapy solution. The second is also wet, but only soaked in clean water, without detergent. It is used to collect soap solution and rinse the fabric. For the third time, wipe the entire surface with a dry cloth.
How to remove stains on roller blinds
When caring for such curtains, their owners not only have to clean them from dust, but also “fight” stains.
Of course, it is simpler and more correct to prevent their occurrence. To do this, it is often enough to slightly raise the bottom edge of the curtain. This will help avoid unpleasant consequences in the nursery and kitchen.
But if you do notice stains, do not be upset, and this problem can be solved.
Eraser
Many stains that did not penetrate into the fabric itself, but remained on the surface of the impregnation, can be easily removed from the surface using a regular school eraser.By wiping the dirty area with it, you can remove the stain.
Stain remover
If the eraser did not help or did not remove the stain completely, use a stain remover. It is selected in the same way as a detergent: only a stain remover that does not contain chlorine is suitable.
Important! When working with stain remover, you must carefully study the instructions and strictly follow its advice.
Dry cleaning
If gentle application of stain remover does not work, refrain from applying it more aggressively, using it repeatedly and rubbing it forcefully into the material. This can damage the fabric. The most correct thing in this case is qualified assistance from specialists, which will be provided at the dry cleaner.
Additional tips for caring for roller blinds
To ensure that the roller blinds you choose retain their functionality and delight you with their appearance, you should listen to the advice of experts:
- Carefully straighten curtains when drying. Dried, crumpled canvases are difficult to give a neat appearance later. And creases and folds can lead to defects in the fabric.
- It is better not to iron roller blinds! If this is unavoidable, it is permissible to carefully iron the seams. To process them, you do not need to use the entire base of the iron, but only its sharp nose. In this case, be sure to use auxiliary materials: gauze, ironing net.
- Roller curtains should not be used in rooms with high humidity (for example, in a bathhouse), as well as in close proximity to heating appliances, stoves or ovens.
Conclusion
It is no coincidence that modern designers increasingly prefer roller blinds. They are spectacular in the interior, practical and convenient in everyday life.
Now you know that another advantage of roller curtains is their ease of care.And following simple rules of care will give the room a harmonious and modern look.
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