Washing tulle in the washing machine so that it is snow-white

Most often, the windows in our apartments are decorated with tulle. This type of decor gives coziness and creates a homely atmosphere. And every housewife is faced with the need to wash tulle until it is snow-white. Modern cleaning products allow you to do this in a machine, as well as manually.

Washing removes yellowness, grease and dirt. There are many different ways that will help you thoroughly and thoroughly clean your curtains and remove stains without affecting the appearance of the product.

Machine washable
We wash tulle by hand
Whitening
Folk ways to restore whiteness
Ironing of products
Methods for cleaning different materials
Expert recommendations
Conclusions and video

We wash tulle by hand

Washing curtains by hand is just as effective as washing them in a washing machine, but it is worth remembering the rules that will help make the curtains cleaner and maintain their appearance.
The temperature regime must also be strictly observed, and if you want to achieve ideal shine and cleanliness, you should soak the tulle for a short time. After the tulle has soaked, you need to drain the water, get fresh water and add the product. It can be powder or gel. Nowadays, oxygen products that penetrate into the deepest layers of tissue and eliminate dust and dirt are becoming increasingly popular.

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At the same time, remember that you should not give too much powder, since most fabrics can create excess foam, and it is difficult to eliminate it when rinsing. In addition, some washing machines will stop and display the corresponding error code.

The tulle must be washed so that there are no wrinkles. Do not wring out or twist the fabric; it is better to hang it as evenly as possible so that excess water drains off on its own.

It is best to hang the tulle on the cornice while still slightly damp, so that there are no wrinkles and you do not have to additionally iron it. It is better to wash it delicately, do not crumple the fabric too much, but carefully try to clean every section of the tulle.

Whitening Recommendations

Despite the apparent ease of the whitening process, certain rules must be followed:

For soaking, use only plastic or enamel containers.
Monitor the temperature of the water so as not to ruin the fabric.
When boiling, be careful - use a strong long wooden stick or special wooden tongs for stirring; do not remove the hot pan from the stove; do not remove the curtains immediately after turning off the fire, let them cool.
Carry out all work with acid, vinegar and hydrogen peroxide only with gloves.
Peroxide is not compatible with chlorinated water, so use only clean water.
Do not wring or twist the tulle with your hands, let it dry by straightening it and hanging it on a clothesline.
Follow the proportions indicated in the recipes.

Whitening

Housewives are faced with how to bleach tulle using an automatic washing machine. At the same time, eliminate dirt, remove grayness and not waste a lot of time and money. It is important not to damage the structure of the fabric and to wash it thoroughly. Some tips:

The curtain must be carefully shaken out before cleaning. This will get rid of dust, dirt and other small debris.
You can wash it and leave it overnight in a salt solution or with other available products that will not affect the quality of the fabric.
Rinse thoroughly in warm water, after which you can place the tulle in a bag.
Use delicate wash (30-40 degrees).
Pour in a granular product, and use an oxygen-containing substance as a bleach.

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Important to remember! Do not use products that contain chlorine. They can damage the fabric and also cause yellowing.

At the end of the program, you can install an additional rinse. Then carefully hang the tulle until completely dry.

Washing tulle in SMA

Every day the number of curtain bleaching products is growing, and their quality and safety are also improving. Removing soot, grime and stains is now much easier.

Among the traditional special whitening products, whiteness can be considered. This is a fairly old product that has always been used before. At home, this is a classic of the genre. Instructions:

In a small bowl, dilute warm water and several measuring cups of whiteness. The amount of liquid and product depends on the size of the tulle.
After leaving the curtains for one hour, stir from time to time so that the bleaching occurs evenly.
After which, the fabric must be carefully removed and rinsed.

Remember that if you use white once, subsequent washes will also have to be done with it.

The use of synthetic bleaches will help clean even complex stains, remove outdated stains and give new life to old tulle. Such products have a pleasant smell and are more gentle on fabrics.

Washing should be carried out in the same way as with white, and the products should be used as indicated on the packaging. To achieve maximum effect, you should keep the tulle in bleach for 24 hours.

If the fabric contains rust or kitchen grease, rinse thoroughly and dry only in fresh air. There are now a large number of bleaches for curtains and tulle, but the composition often consists of chemicals, so it is better to wash with such products while wearing protective gloves.

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Proper care

In order for tulle to please its owners with its original appearance for as long as possible, you need to know all the intricacies of caring for them . Firstly, it is recommended to wash it every 2-3 months. Thus, regular cleaning of stains and other contaminants prevents the tulle from becoming deplorable. And it will be much easier for the housewife to get rid of a fresh stain than a dried and old one. And secondly, a room with fresh curtains will always look cleaner and more comfortable.

For tulle that hangs on the kitchen window, regular washing with powder is absolutely not suitable. Often, in addition to dust, it collects all the fumes that arise during cooking. This is especially true in cases where a special hood is not installed above the stove. If such curtains are not washed for about a year, they will not only turn yellow, but also become covered with a greasy coating, which can be felt even when touched by hand.

Unfortunately, such tulle is quite difficult to return to its original form. To restore a decent appearance, the owner will need to spend a lot of time and effort.

Ironing of products

One of the most important and difficult stages is ironing. There are fabrics that require strict temperature control when ironing.

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Therefore, the best advice from experienced housewives is to do without this procedure. This can be achieved in the following way - carry out the most delicate wash and properly dry the curtains.

If you still need to iron, you need to do it at low temperatures (100-120 degrees), and also use steam. If possible, it is better to go to a dry cleaner, where your tulle will be thoroughly washed and ironed.

Ironing tulle

How to wash old tulle

When you are faced with the task of washing old tulle in order to return it to its original state, a saline solution will also help.

The choice of washing mode is important so as not to damage the material. If there is such a setting, then choose “delicate wash” or “silk”. The “hand wash” mode at a temperature of 30 degrees, as well as the “pre-wash” mode, are well suited.

But here you need to do something differently than with ordinary curtains. First you need to wash the tulle well with washing powder, and only then soak it overnight in a solution of salt and warm water. After this, in the morning, clean again with regular powder and rinse everything well. As a result, the old tulle will look like new.

To add shine to textiles, add a tablespoon of vinegar to the water when rinsing. Not only will it make the fabric shine, but it will also remove odors that have been absorbed into the curtains.

In addition to the saline solution, you can use the rest of the recipes, just follow the same sequence: first wash with powder, then soak in the solution, and then clean and rinse again.

Forget about automatic spinning and do not unscrew the curtains by hand. Just hang them up after washing and let the water drain naturally. This will keep the fabric even and smooth. It will not have treacherous creases that are very difficult to iron out.

Use the above guidelines for washing tulle to easily remove stains. Both special chemistry and folk remedies will help bleach the fabric and return it to a new life.

Methods for cleaning different materials

Different products require delicate washing and ironing. Before you start cleaning, you should familiarize yourself with the composition of the fabric and how best to wash it. Recommendations:

Capron. This type of tulle requires delicate bleaching and, in rare cases, the use of chemical cleaning agents. Among the traditional methods, potassium permanganate, brilliant green and soda can be used.
Organza. It does not tolerate too hot water well, and during bleaching it may lose color. Can be done using natural means: salt and brilliant greens. But the water temperature should be low.
Veil. Material that should be washed only in natural products.
Linen. Curtains can be washed in a variety of folk or store-bought products, but do not use high-temperature water.

Jacquard. Do not use chemicals for bleaching. To keep jacquard tulle looking clean, it needs to be washed with soap and warm water.
Polyester. Can be processed in chemical bleaches such as Vanish, after the process it is necessary to rinse thoroughly.
Kiseya. Machine washable, but only in a protective bag. Temperature - 30 degrees.
Eyelet. Washing the grommet or tape should be done delicately. It is better to use folk remedies or oxygen purifiers with low chemical content. The thread web or mesh requires hand washing only. Especially the crocheted parts.

Table of temperature conditions for washing tulle from different materials

Fabric type	Temperature, °C	Recommendations
Organza	30–35	Hand wash preferred. If in the car, use delicate mode. Do not squeeze. Do not rub during washing
Polyester	45–60	In the washing machine (standard mode) or by hand
Veil	no more than 30	Manually or use delicate mode
Capron	up to 45	In the car in standard mode
Kiseya	30–35	Wash only in the cover. Do not squeeze. Hang and straighten to dry. Hang it on the window when damp.

Expert recommendations

You can use these tips:

Carefully study the composition of the fabric and how to wash it. Maintain temperature conditions. Use all kinds of products that will soften the fabric and not harm it.
Before washing, be sure to shake the tulle well to remove dust and dirt. You can pre-soak or use laundry soap in places where there are stains or grease.
Use conditioner during washing to add freshness and a pleasant aroma.

You need to hang the tulle when it is slightly damp. This will avoid ironing. You can first hang the tulle in the bathroom so that it is glass, and then immediately on the cornice.
Ironing should be done with steam, or you can additionally use a wet cloth. Iron only those materials that have a special tag with instructions. Some fabrics cannot be ironed.

Tulle bleaching recipes

You can bleach tulle while soaking, during washing and immediately after it (for silk products).

Soak

This is the easiest way.

Pour water into the basin (its temperature should correspond to the type of fabric).
Pour baking soda into it. For tulle with a normal level of soiling, half a pack is enough, for heavy soiling - 2/3.
Stir the baking soda until completely dissolved.
Put some tulle there.
Leave to soak for several hours to a day.
Wash using your preferred method - by hand or in the washing machine.

Sometimes, after soaking with soda, you don’t even need to wash it. Just rinse and dry the curtains.

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To enhance the effect, you can add laundry soap to the previous recipe.

Before putting the tulle in the basin, wet it with warm water and rub it thoroughly with laundry soap.
Dip into a container of baking soda and leave to soak.
After soaking, machine wash or simply rinse.

Boiling

If heavily soiled, linen or cotton tulle can be boiled. You can do this in a machine, setting the temperature to maximum, or the old fashioned way - in a large saucepan:

Fill the container with water so that there is room for the prepared items.
Grate the laundry soap.
Dilute soap and soda in water at the rate of 1 glass of each product per 5 liters of water.
Let the water boil.
Wait for the soap and baking soda to dissolve. To speed up the process, constantly stir the liquid with a long wooden stick (if you still have special wooden tongs from Soviet times, use them).
Gently place the curtains into the pan, but do not compact them.
Bring to a boil and keep on fire for 40 minutes to 2 hours.
Stir occasionally, immersing all parts of the curtains in the solution.
After turning off, leave the textile to cool in the pan.
Rinse thoroughly, changing the water several times (you can use a double rinse in your machine).

Table salt has a bleaching effect due to the chlorine it contains. Therefore, you should not use it for washing and soaking fabrics that cannot tolerate this substance. In other cases, it enhances the effect of soda.

Components:

7 liters of boiling water;
180 g washing powder;
200 g salt;
2 tsp. soda

Mode of application:

Pour the mixture into boiling water, stir.
Cool the solution to the permissible temperature.
Place the tulle in this water and leave for 5-6 hours.
Rinse or (if you are not satisfied with the result) wash in the washing machine.

Vinegar works well on greasy stains. In addition, its mixture with soda gives the effect of oxygen-containing bleach. But the recipe is applicable only for natural fabrics.

To soak the tulle, use slightly warm water.
Dilute baking soda (1/2 pack) and a glass of 6% vinegar in it.
Leave for several hours.
After soaking is complete, wash the curtains as usual.

Using hydrogen peroxide and baking soda together, you can create an effective oxygen bleach for delicate fabrics. During the soaking and washing process, hydrogen peroxide breaks down into water and oxygen ions, which have a bleaching effect. When added to warm water, the reaction intensifies.

Carefully! You can only use three percent (3%) peroxide (it is sold in pharmacies). A more concentrated solution may cause chemical burns to tissues.

The essence of the technique:

Take 2 liters of water (40–60 °C for natural fabrics, up to 35 °C for synthetic fabrics).
Add 1 tsp. peroxide and soda.
Soak tulle in this solution (natural - for 20 minutes, delicate synthetic or mixed fabric - for 10-15 minutes).
Rinse thoroughly.
Wash if necessary (this step is optional).

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With boric acid

Boric acid works equally well in hot and cold water. This makes it an indispensable means for bleaching tulle, which does not tolerate high temperatures.

Dissolve a handful of baking soda and a bag of boric acid in warm water.
Soak the tulle, periodically turning it over in a basin.
After 24 hours, machine wash on delicate cycle.

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Choice of product

As a detergent you can choose:

Special powder selected according to the type of tulle material. But such powders are expensive and it is reasonable to buy them only for elite curtains.
Shampoo or gel designed for delicate washing.
Baby powder or gel. Its advantage is that it is hypoallergenic. Therefore, they should definitely wash the curtains in the nursery.
Regular powder. It is selected depending on the color of the curtains.

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How to properly wash tulle in a washing machine to make it snow-white

As a rule, tulle curtains are of impressive size, which makes hand washing a troublesome and time-consuming task.

Delicate fabric will not be damaged when machine washed if you follow some rules:

The curtain is removed from the window, shaken off dust, soaked in a soap-salt solution for about 12 hours, then rinsed in warm water.
In order not to damage the item, it is placed in a special bag for washing (or in a pillowcase).
A detergent for the care of delicate materials is added to the detergent compartment. If the item needs to be bleached, you can take a little oxygen-containing brightener.
Washing is performed in the “For delicate fabrics” mode, selecting a temperature from +30 to +40 °C.
Select additional rinse in the settings.
Spin is not used or the minimum number of rotations is set.
After washing, things are dried.

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