Important Things You Must Know Before Buying Curtains

One way of boosting the appeal of your home is to install beautiful curtains. With plenty of curtains being offered in the market today, how will you choose the best? Here are some of the things you must know.

Curtain Headings And Styles

Eyelet – These are suitable for curtain poles and have a row of eyelets that vary in diameters. They provide a soft, wide fold.

Pencil Pleat – These are folds, gathered together in order to resemble a row of pencils laid side by side. They can be created by pulling the cords on the heading tape. After which, you must wind them around a cord tidy in order to keep the pleats in place.

Voiles, cotton lace, and nets – Voiles are very lightweight curtains which provide a soft diffused light when hung at a window, whilst maintaining privacy. Cotton lace and nets are often used alongside heavier curtains in order to allow light in while ensuring privacy.

General Care

To tease the pleats into position, consider running your fingers along the natural folds of the curtain. But to avoid marking velvet via handling, experts recommend fitting tracks with a cord or perhaps using draw rods to open and close the curtains. You must also hang curtains away from the window pane so that they don’t come in contact with condensation. And if your newly-hung velvet curtains show pressure marks and creases, don’t worry because these will disappear as the lustre of the fabrics returns and the pile lifts.

Cleaning Tips

Washable Fabrics – When recommended, always hand wash and rinse thoroughly. When putting a powder detergent for hand washing, ensure that it is fully dissolved prior to placing the fabric in the water. You must squeeze the fabric gently and refrain from doing rubbing actions. In order to retain the clarity of printed and dyed fabrics, you need to use a colour care detergent since these have no optical brighteners. For machine-washable fabrics, you must not spin or wash them for longer than necessary. Also, don’t wash them at a higher temperature than recommended. The fabric must retain enough moisture after spin drying for it to smoothen out, regaining its shape and minimizing shrinkage.

Voiles And Nets – These should always be hand washed. Be sure to read the washing instruction on the product. Prior to washing, shake out any dust gently. After that, you must immerse them in lukewarm water containing detergent or soap. To restore net curtains to their original brightness, consider using whiteners and not bleaching agents. Rinse them thoroughly and drip dry.

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