Love Your Curtains

Curtains are an important feature of any room. Functional as well as stylish, curtains provide security, block out the light, adorne your windows, and provide a finishing touch.

To ensure years of use and keep your curtains looking their best, regular cleaning is in order. You can hire a service to clean your curtains or you can opt to do it yourself.

For around £200 (sometimes less) you can have a professional service clean your curtains for you. A variety of curtain and upholstery cleaning services offer an even greater variety of options and prices. You will most likely want to find one local to you. This is easily done by looking in the local telephone directory or an online cleaners database.

Most companies offering curtain cleaning services will also provide other cleaning and home maintenance including upholstery and leather cleaning and repair, carpet steaming and shampooing, marble cleaning, lawn care, disaster restoration and environmental protection services.

If you would rather clean your curtains on your own, there are several ways you can do this. Curtains can be kept clean and dust-free with regular vacuuming using the proper attachment.

To wash your curtains, first you'll need to take your curtains down. Make sure they are unlined, as lined curtains shouldn't be washed but instead taken to a dry cleaner. Wash your unlined according to the manufacturer's instructions. To prevent damage to your washing machine caused by washing large curtains, use the bathtub instead.

Dirty or rust stained curtain rings can be cleaned with a white vinegar solution. If your curtain rods no longer run smoothly, rub a little soap on them. You can use a fabric refresher spray on dry curtains to impart a pleasing scent and encourage freshness.

No matter which method you choose to wash your curtains, keeping them clean is important to preserving their use. If you notice your curtains have suffered damage or sun-rotting it would be wisest to discard them and purchase new curtains.