| Cleaning Draperies Information |
Regular Cleaning Regularly remove dust from draperies with either upholstery nozzle or round dusting brush attachments of vacuum cleaner. This will keep them clean longer.
Special Cleaning The fabric and construction determine if draperies should be dry-cleaned or can be washed. Check label instructions. If in doubt, ask a professional dry cleaner. Most lined draperies must be dry-cleaned.
If draperies are machine-washable, follow instructions on label, or in washer manual. Generally soak them, followed by a short, gentle cycle wash. Do not overload.
If draperies are machine-dryable, dry until still damp, and hang up to finish drying. If not labeled machine-dryable, air dry.
Note: Draperies and curtains exposed to a great deal of sunlight, gases in the air, and air-borne soils both inside and outside the house, are often weakened, but this does not show up until they are washed or dry cleaned, when they suddenly show deterioration.
This article was written by Anne Field, Extension Specialist, Emeritus.
MSU 2003
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