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How to wash tulle in an automatic machine so that it becomes white? – A question that worries every housewife. After all, tulle, or rather the material itself, is quite whimsical, and accordingly, it is not always possible to bleach it with ordinary powder. Over time, the curtains will lose their original appearance, acquire a yellowish tint of antiquity, or turn gray from improper machine/hand washing. Therefore, it is extremely important to know how to wash tulle so that it is snow-white, yourself in the washing machine.

Modern washing machines allow you to wash tulle without the risk of damage. The main thing is to follow certain rules

Several related questions automatically follow from this problem, quite natural, regarding how to extend and maintain the attractive appearance of the curtains. In today’s article we will help you, give answers to things that interest you, tell you how to easily starch tulle at home, how to wash tulle yourself in an automatic machine so that it is white, ways to properly iron window curtains and much more.

Features of washing tulle

The success of the event depends on how correctly the detergents and washing regime were selected. This takes into account the nature and intensity of pollution. Curtains that decorate kitchen windows suffer not only from exposure to sunlight and dust. Because “kitchen fumes”, soot and even particles of fat, which float in the air in the form of fine particles, settle on their surface. First of all, the type of material is taken into account. Because a certain washing mode is recommended for each fabric.

Machine wash: nuances

The process largely depends on the model of the washing machine. If it is a little outdated, this does not mean that it will not be possible to wash tulle in it. You just need to select the “hand wash” mode and the optimal temperature. More modern models have expanded functionality, which allows the housewife to select the mode as accurately as possible. For example: “delicate wash”, “wool”, “silk”, “curtains”.

There are general rules for machine washing:

1. If there is severe contamination, it is recommended to prepare a saline solution (2 tablespoons of salt per 5-7 liters of cold water) and place tulle curtains in it for several hours, or better yet, overnight.
2. Regardless of the presence of hooks and decorative elements, it is recommended to wash tulle in a special bag or cover. This will ensure that the fabric will not be damaged. If for some reason the protective cover is not used, then placing the tulle curtains into the drum must be done extremely carefully. There should be no folds!
3. Spinning is not carried out at all, or at low speeds (no more than 500).
4. Maintaining temperature conditions is a must!
5. For machine washing, it is better to use a gel product rather than powder. However, it needs to be added in small quantities (about half the usual volume).
6. After machine washing, the additional rinse mode must be turned on, since tulle “does not like” when detergent remains in it. He will definitely react to this with ugly streaks.

Machine wash is not permitted for all types of tulle. Organza and natural silk are the most vulnerable materials!

Features of choosing a program in a washing machine depending on the manufacturer

Washing machine models from different manufacturers have their own set of basic and additional programs. Each one has a mode for washing tulle.

"Ardo"

Manual - 30 °C.

Ariston

Delicate wash: 30 °C, maximum load - 1 kg.

Beko

Hand wash: 30 °C, 40-55 minutes.

Bosch

Shirt and bow tie icon. The program is intended for delicate fabrics. The water is heated to 30 °C, the washing duration is 40 minutes.

Candy

Delicates: 40 °C, maximum load 1.5 kg. Hand wash: 30 °C, maximum load 1 kg.

Electrolux

Curtains: 40 °C, 100 minutes. Wool or hand wash: 40 °C, 55-56 minutes. Silk: 30°C, 40 minutes. Delicate fabrics: 40 °C, 60 minutes.

Indesit

Silk: 30 °C, 55 minutes, maximum load 1-1.5 kg.

LG

Delicate: 30 °C, 60 minutes.

Samsung

Wool: maximum load 2 kg, duration 50 minutes.

Zanussi

Delicate and hand washable.

Washing tulle with hooks

If tulle curtains are decorated with additional decorative elements and are not cheap, then it is recommended to have them dry cleaned. But the presence of hooks is not an obstacle to self-washing.

If the eyelets and hooks are removable, then to make the task easier, they need to be removed. If the elements are non-removable, then washing in an automatic machine is possible only when using a bag. Its presence is necessary, because during rotation in the drum the hooks can damage the material.

Regardless of the type of fabric, tulle curtains with hooks are washed on a delicate cycle without spinning. The optimal temperature is 30-40 degrees. If the tulle is heavily soiled, it is recommended to soak it in cold salt water for several hours before washing.

All the subtleties of ironing

Does tulle need to be ironed? Typically, synthetics straighten out on their own during drying. But if there is an ornament on it, and it has become deformed after washing, it is worth ironing the curtains while they are still damp. We do this exclusively through fabric (gauze). Using light sliding movements, set the iron to 110 degrees.

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You can also iron it with your hands. How to do it? We hang the tulle. We wet a small area of ​​the curtains with water, you can spray it with a spray bottle. And then we simply iron the curtain on one side and the other with our hands.

How to remove grease stains from tulle curtains

Kitchen curtains made of tulle are susceptible to grease. Moreover, such pollution can be presented in the form of spots or tiny droplets that first float in the air and then settle on all surfaces. And curtains are no exception. Washing off grease is not easy. Therefore, some housewives resort to an effective method - boiling or boiling. This method is not suitable for all cases. After all, there are very delicate fabrics that cannot be exposed to excessive temperatures. You can remove greasy stains from tulle curtains and make them white without boiling.

Methods for removing grease stains from tulle

1. For curtains made from organza, chiffon and nylon, as well as all other materials, a solution consisting of 50 g of ammonia, 50 g of table vinegar and 1 tbsp. l. salt. The solution should be applied only to those places where greasy stains have been noticed. The exposure time depends on the intensity of the pollution (10-60 minutes). After this, the curtains must be washed in any way, but preferably in a washing machine.
2. Old stains of fat from all types of fabrics are removed using a mixture consisting of ammonia and glycerin, taken in equal proportions. It is more convenient to use a cotton pad to treat stains. You should start eliminating the stain from the edges, and then vice versa - from.
3. If the stain is fresh, you can try to remove it with dishwashing detergent. To prepare the soaking solution you will need 2 tbsp. l. means (“Myth”, “Fairy”, “AOC”, etc.) and 3 tbsp. l. washing powder (per 10 liters of water). Soaking time is half an hour.
4. To remove greasy stains and at the same time give tulle curtains dazzling whiteness, you need to use a solution consisting of 100 g of laundry soap, 0.5 tsp. potassium permanganate and 7-8 liters of warm water. The color of the solution should resemble the color of red wine. The curtains should be soaked for half an hour, and it is recommended to rub heavily soiled areas with a soft brush.
5. The soap solution will also help remove grease stains. It is prepared by analogy with the previous paragraph, only potassium permanganate is not introduced into the composition. Soaking time increases to two hours.

If, when preparing a solution, you add an excessive amount of potassium permanganate to it, the item will be damaged forever.

What products are especially recommended for use?

Gel TORTILLA Eco for tulle and curtains 0.5 l. The composition of the product for machine and hand washing of curtains of all types includes amphoteric, anionic and nonionic surfactants, soap, optical brightener and other substances. The gel is highly effective and environmentally safe. It perfectly washes the most stubborn stains, eliminates stains regardless of their intensity and origin, and neutralizes odors.

Sama, 1500 g, laundry detergent, for white items . According to the manufacturer, regular use of this detergent helps to protect fabrics from the appearance of unsightly shades - yellow or gray. The gel contains enzymes and optical brightener. It can be used to wash tulle made from synthetic or natural fibers.

Detergent for delicate washing “Care + Restoration” Perwoll 1800 ml. Provides the material with long-term protection against fading and contamination. The whole secret is in the special formula. The composition includes anionic and nonionic surfactants, phosphonates and enzymes, as well as compounds that have the property of partially restoring damaged fibers. If you regularly wash Perwoll tulle, it will retain its original appearance for a long time!

Whitening tulle curtains

Time, constantly settling dust, the sun are the factors due to which tulle loses its pristine whiteness. Gradually, the curtains acquire a gray or yellow tint, which can sometimes be difficult to get rid of. Under no circumstances should you use chlorine-containing bleaches! Chlorine has a negative effect on fabric structure.

Therefore, it is recommended to give preference to oxygen or optical brightener, although home remedies also do a good job. The choice of bleaching method depends on the material.

Lace curtains, as well as curtains made from materials based on natural threads, withstand the effects of hydrogen peroxide well. Perhydrol is one of the most effective and affordable bleaches.

When machine washing, you need to pour 30 ml of hydrogen peroxide into the powder compartment. Organza and other delicate fabrics are bleached with ammonia, which is added to the powder or conditioner in an amount of 20-30 ml.

If you plan to use blue, you should know that it is used only for preliminary soaking. Since the quality of the blue varies, there is no exact dosage. Therefore, you need to focus on the color of the solution. It should have a bluish tint.

Stain removers

Oxygen agents are the most popular, as they have proven to be effective and harmless to tissue. They are added to the washing machine alone or together with powder.

Chemical bleaches are also in demand, since their price is much lower than that of oxygen stain removers. Belizna, which contains chlorine, helps to cope with heavy stains, but it is not recommended to use it frequently. The fact is that with regular washing, chlorine damages the structure of delicate fabrics. Stain removers and bleaches do not contain aggressive compounds, but their price is slightly higher.

Solutions that can be used for soaking

Saline solution is classified as effective and affordable. But in addition to salt, other products available in every home can be used to prepare a working solution. For example, soda. Soda solution is prepared from 2 tbsp. l. sodium bicarbonate, 50 g of washing powder and 10 liters of warm water. The tulle should be placed in this solution for half an hour. Wash – hand or machine.

There is an opinion that soda ash (caustic) also copes well with the tasks. But it cannot be used on delicate fabrics. The only material that can withstand the effects of this substance is natural cotton or linen. Nowadays, such tulle is rare, so you should not experiment with caustic.

Useful tips

1. If any bleaches are contraindicated for use, then the desired effect can be achieved with the help of salt. Before washing, the tulle is soaked in salt water. Salt is taken at the rate of 1 tbsp. l. for 5 liters of water.
2. The tulle cannot be twisted when pressing. In general, it is not recommended to exert strong mechanical influence on it.
3. Washing tulle with hot water is prohibited, as this destroys the structure of the fabric, and the yellowness eats into the fibers even deeper.
4. Heavily soiled curtains should always be soaked before washing by shaking them first.
5. Table vinegar added during soaking will lighten the tulle and give it shine.
6. Tulle curtains cannot be washed with other items.
7. To wash colored tulle, it is recommended to use gels marked “for colored items”.
8. If you don’t have time for ironing, you can hang tulle curtains without this procedure. The main thing is that they are wet.

How to wash tulle without ironing

We have already practically told you how to wash tulle so as not to iron it, but here we will summarize:

1. We begin to take care that the tulle does not wrinkle already at the stage of placing it in the machine, doing this by carefully folding the curtains;
2. After washing the tulle, no twisting. Intensive squeezing of tulle should also be avoided to avoid creases;
3. Dry completely straightened, hanging vertically. Thanks to its own weight and gravity, the damp curtain will no longer need to be straightened and ironed.

Why is it so important to wash tulle in an automatic washing machine so that ironing is not required? Of course, this way we save time and effort, but that’s not the main thing. It is better to avoid ironing, as it causes the tulle to turn yellow.