Take Care Of Your Curtains – Easy As 1-2-3
It is one of the easiest and most enjoyable changes one can make in ones house - a new curtain. The importance of this item is crucial in that it filters the light coming in and gives even the commonest window an appearance of chic. In order to keep this look going for as long as possible, there are certain steps to follow.
First of all, on how to clean curtains: the easiest and most efficient thing you can do is shake the folds once a day and thus remove the particles of dust and grime stuck to them. This will make it less necessary to actually wash them, which is good since keeping curtains in water for a long amount of time is not beneficial. In the event of stains, especially dreaded pet-caused stains, try removing it without taking the curtain down by using a mild soap or a solution of water and baking soda.
Next, perhaps you will be surprised to learn that the sun, as pleasant and lovely as it is for us, does the curtains and drapes harm. Its powerful rays have a negative effect on the strength of the fabric and most of all on the colors, fading them in time. Not all fabrics react in the same way; for instance, cotton or rayon have less natural defenses against solar damage than acrylic or polyester. It is also true that, since they reflect light more efficiently, light colors live longer than darker ones. Worry not, though - there solution is not far at hand: interpose some sheers between the window and the curtain. In this way most of the suns rays will be reflected before touching it, and you will have even more control over how much light to have in the room.
For curtains that will look as new even on the day you decide to change them again, here is the ultimate drapers secret: interlining. This is a thin layer of insulating fabric placed between the outer lining and the decorative inner face of the curtain. You could best visualize this if you think of a good winter coat stuffed with cotton fleece. The visual effect is also worth it: instead of a sagging, lifeless cloth, you get full, wavy, upright curtain.
So it seems you are not at all helpless in preventing the merciless effects of time on your lovely curtains. Therefore, you should be able to enjoy the cool look of them for many years from now. Of course, until you get tired of looking at the same wallpaper, the same bookcase and the same furniture arrangement...
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