Louloubelle Well-Known Member. I have taken advice from various authorities, the most consistent of which was to steam the affected area while brushing with a baby's hairbrush. This did not work on my lovely scarf and if your curtains are not a simple cotton velvet then it will probably not work on them either. Based on what I learned about this, you could try using a steamer, or at a push a kettle, to steam a small area and brush it and see if the pile springs back.
I suppose you've also got nothing to lose by washing one again and seeing what happens. Do you know what the fabric is? You must log in or register to reply here. Similar threads. Velvet curtains. WouldBe Mar 5, suburban Replies 25 Views 4K. Jun 26, WouldBe. Dry clean only? Ms T Jan 30, threads and dreads.
Replies 14 Views When cleaning any fabric the simplest option is to pop it in the washing machine, however, you need to be careful with a delicate pile fabric, like velvet. How concerned are you about disinfecting while cleaning? This will require a little more time and care and should always be done if items are marked as hand wash only on the care label.
Gently vacuum the surface of the velvet using the soft bristle attachment on your hoover to remove dust and dirt. If you can adjust the suction power of your vacuum cleaner then it might be worth turning it down a little. Remove small stains with water. Dampen a clean cloth with warm water and gently rub the stain. If your clothing item is crushed or polyester velvet , you can either throw it in the washing machine or wash it by hand in a sink or tub.
Furthermore, how do you wash velvet fabric? When machine washing velvet: Wash the garment alone or with a light load to prevent too much agitation. Use cool or cold water settings. Avoid bleach and fabric softeners which can ruin its delicate nap. Remove promptly once cycle has finished. Hang or lay flat to dry. Depending on the material of your curtains , you may be able to clean them simply by putting them in the washing machine : If your washing machine has a delicate cycle, be sure to use it ; otherwise, choose a cool wash with a slow spin.
Use your normal laundry detergent. If you will wash your curtain in your home washing machine having rings in it, then it will damage your washing machine and you will not get better cleaning also.
Therefore, it is necessary that you remove all the plastic or metal rings before you do the cleaning of your curtain. Asked by: Nirmin Elishama home and garden home appliances Can you put velvet curtains in the washing machine?
Last Updated: 5th June, Some velvet curtains are machine washable while others require dry cleaning. If the dye transfers to the cloth, take them to the dry cleaner. If the fabric is colorfast, wash them one panel at a time on the delicate cycle using cold water and half the usual amount of detergent. Margaretha Rangarathnam Professional. Does water ruin velvet?
There are a number of reasons why water can damage some fabrics. Velvet is prone to water damage in general unfortunately, and using hard water can cause even more problems. If the stain is white from hard water , follow the guide How to Clean Velvet to remove the mineral deposits. Nassima Burghartz Professional. How do you care for velvet? To keep velvet looking its best, practice proper care including:. Cotton velvet is a popular fabric for both draperies and upholstery , and can typically be washed in cold water, however drying this fabric in a dryer could cause it to fade, so curtains should be hung out to dry.
Once the curtains are dry, they can be ironed, but most experts advise ironing velvet on the back side of the fabric. The same washing, drying and ironing requirements would apply to velvet curtains that are made of silk. Polyester velvet can normally be machine washed and dried and do not usually require ironing. Some people like to hang curtains from their rods while they are still damp, but because velvet is so heavy, this may not be a good idea.
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