Curtains form an important part of your home, framing the windows, create a decor aesthetic that contributes to the beauty of your living areas. As much as curtains add to the decor of your home, they are like any other item in the home and require detailed care, without proper attention they can host dust mites and allergens that will wreak havoc on your health. Not only can your curtain harbor debris if left unclean for too long it may also grow old much faster and lose the beauty of its design with time leaving you no choice but to replace them. It is possible to lengthen the life span of your curtains and keep them clean either at home or through specialized cleaning by a team of professionals.

Washing your curtains at home may seem like a daunting task but it needs not be a difficult process and with a few handy tips you can take care of them. There are two main ways to take care of your curtains at home, you can hand wash them or use a washing machine. It is important to note that you will need mild laundry detergent and rubber gloves if you have sensitive skin. The detergent will go a long way in cleaning your curtains as they tend to pick up smells from around the home such as cigarette smoke and cooking aromas as well as stains.

Most curtain materials allow for machine washing which may make your task less expensive and easy to manage. Some materials such as delicate cotton are not machine friendly, they may shrink in hot washes so it is important to check the label instructions or ask when you purchase them. There are a few points to note if your machine washing your curtains, the most important is to always wash them on the delicate cycle or choose a cool wash with a slow spin setting; a normal everyday detergent should be suitable for handling the cleaning. It is advisable to wash your curtains in cold water to keep fading and shrinking to a minimum as well as invest in a detergent designed not to fade color if you have curtains in dark colors.