How to bleach organza

Recently, along with veils, organza has been increasingly used to make curtains. It needs to be washed regularly and stored properly. But even with proper care, it tends to acquire a gray or yellowish tint, so organza curtains must be bleached periodically.

Features of the procedure for bleaching material at home

Organza is a fairly durable and tough material; it does not need to be taken to the dry cleaner to bleach it. This can also be done at home. Among the main features are strict adherence to instructions, especially when it comes to store-bought chemicals. It is also necessary to treat the material with care, despite the fact that it is durable.

How to effectively bleach organza products at home: popular techniques

When washing at home, you can use special products purchased at a household chemical store, as well as improvised products. The most popular are Vanish bleach, as well as hydrogen peroxide. We'll look at the recipes in more detail later.

How to carefully bleach organza tulle

To bleach curtains carefully you need to follow some rules:

• wash them only by hand or in the “curtain” mode;
• do not spin in the washing machine;
• Unscrew carefully so that no creases form;
• dry out of direct sunlight.

Also take into account some rules for bleaching in different ways.

Using store products

Basic Rules:

• do not use aggressive solutions;
• Follow the instructions on the package exactly.

Advice! Before purchasing a store-bought whitening product, be sure to check its expiration date.

Folk recipes

These methods are considered the safest for home whitening. However, products such as soda, ammonia or citric acid can harm the material if used incorrectly. Therefore, we advise you to strictly follow the instructions for using home remedies described below.

How to quickly whiten white organza

The fastest and most effective way is to use hydrogen peroxide and ammonia, which must be taken in a 2:1 ratio and poured into a bowl of water. Soak the tulle in this solution for half an hour, then rinse under running water and dry.

You can also use store-bought products, which are also quite effective and quick to deal with whitening.

What improvised means can be used to whiten organza products?

A good way to clean organza is not only the powder or bleach suggested by the sales consultant. The means at hand, which can be found in every home, have proven themselves quite well. Let's look at the most popular and effective ones.

Laundry soap

This is a rather labor-intensive but effective method.You need to grind a bar of soap and dilute it with water, bring the solution to a boil, remove from the stove, and cool. Next, add a little clean water and soak the tulle for 12 hours. Leading step: rinse and dry the product.

Ammonia and hydrogen peroxide

We have already reviewed this option as the fastest and most effective when whitening white organza.

It should be repeated that you need 1 part of ammonia, and 2 parts of hydrogen peroxide. Follow the recipe exactly, and your tulle will shine like new.

Soda

Take a pinch of washing powder and a spoonful of soda, pour 5 liters of water. Soak the curtain in the resulting solution for 20 minutes. Then wash by hand at a temperature not exceeding 40, or in a washing machine in the “curtain” mode.

Kefir or yogurt

If your tulle is still gray after regular washing, use this method. Soak the product in low-fat kefir or natural yogurt for 24 hours. Then rinse it under running water. Now rinse again in the washing machine with rinse aid, which will help remove the sour smell.

Important! When rinsing in the machine, set the “no spin” mode.

Starch

Take a glass of starch and pour it into a bowl of warm water. Soak the curtains in the resulting solution for 20 minutes. Then rinse and dry.

Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)

Take 4 tablets per 5 liters of water. Dissolve the tablets in warm water and soak the tulle in the solution. Leave it for 3 hours, then wash, rinse with fabric softener and dry.

Lemon acid

This method is used for light stains. To add some whiteness to slightly yellowed tulle, rinse it in warm water and add a packet of citric acid. Then rinse again without acid.

How to bleach organza items in the washing machine

To bleach organza in the machine, purchase a bleaching agent, pour it into a special compartment in the machine, and put it in a gentle wash with pre-soaking.

Note! If the machine does not have a special compartment for bleach, take a container for it (included), place it in the rinse aid compartment, and start the soak mode.

What should not be used when bleaching and washing organza products

When bleaching organza, do not use aggressive agents. When purchasing bleach, be sure to read the instructions on the package and learn what fabrics it can be used on. All the available tools presented are perfect for organza curtains. So, if you don’t find the product you need in the store, go to the pharmacy and buy ammonia and hydrogen peroxide.