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Cleaning

How to Clean Curtains and Blinds

by Katrina - The Organised Housewife November 22, 2010May 1, 2018
written by Katrina - The Organised Housewife November 22, 2010May 1, 2018

Curtains get dirty very easily Whilst they may look clean they collect dirt and dust coming through the windows, oils and dirt hands, and absorb smells from around the home such as pets and cooking aromas, which over times leaves them less than clean and fresh.

How to Clean Curtains

  1. Please check for washing instructions.
  2. Carefully remove from rods.
  3. Remove any hooks.
  4. Handwash – use cold water and mild detergent, wash each drape separately, using the laundry tub or bathtub ;or
  5. Gentle machine wash – use cold or warm water, follow instructions on tag, use mild detergent, don’t overload washer this will cause creases.
  6. Dry – hang on line face the back of the curtain to the sun to prevent sun damage, or tumble dry using a short delicate cycle.
  7. Remove heavy fabrics from washing while slightly damp, this will prevent a lot of creases.  If there are alot of creases you can iron them out, however, they will fall out within a week or so. Iron on the reverse side.
  8. Hang curtains back up.

Maintenance:

  • When drawing curtains daily give them a shake, this will remove some dust.
  • Vacuum curtains and blinds during your regular cleaning routine, using a soft brush attachment

How to Clean blinds

Vacuum using the small brush attachment or use a hand held duster to remove dust.  Don’t use water this will cause swelling and stain. To clean horizontal blinds use cotton gloves or a sock over your hand wipe over each slat.

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Jenn Riedel November 22, 2010 - 7:05 PM

Hi Katrina,

Great post – I was only thinking this morning I might do a cleaning hit list so I'm already for Christmas and it's not a mad panic in the last week!

While the vacuum is out I also give the flyscreens a good clean with the soft brush attachment as well.

Cheers

Jenn

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Jill November 22, 2010 - 11:41 PM

I look forward to seeing what task you have for us, this will be a good way to start of the fesitive period and school holidays.

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Curtain Dry Cleaning in Adelaide December 20, 2014 - 5:31 PM

Being Monday I always give the house a good clean after the week-end… I was thinking about the spring cleaning and I agree if we do not get it done soon it will be to HOT…We have a horrible hot wind blowing through at the moment that is blowing dust every-where.

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Adelaide Curtain Dry Cleaning April 16, 2015 - 9:32 PM

Kornblums Onsite Mobile Dry cleaning specializes in curtain dry cleaning. Using our exclusive Chameleon Clean technology to clean any type of material and stains.

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Roky May 27, 2015 - 5:46 PM

Window Cleaning Adelaide is required for you home at least once in year. Services providers such as Gutter Cleaning, Hydro Jet Clean, offer these services in different packages. Find more information please visit http://hydrojetclean.com.au/

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kate May 4, 2017 - 8:16 PM

currently browsing through the cleaning archives and I’m so glad I found this! I work with window blinds but I’m always on the lookout for cleaning tips. Thanks for sharing!

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Toms Curtain Cleaning September 27, 2018 - 10:34 PM

Curtain Cleaning is equally important to consider while cleaning your home this New Year.

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Catherine August 5, 2019 - 6:09 AM

Hi Kat, Do you have any advise on the best way to clean vertical blinds and the cords?

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Katrina - The Organised Housewife August 6, 2019 - 9:32 AM

Catherine I don’t have any specific advise on vertical blinds and cords. I use a small brush attachment on my vacuum or a hand held duster to clean my blinds, and if the cords need cleaning I’d simply use a damp cloth to wipe them down. Hope this helps lovely. Kat x

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