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How to wash a tulle in a washing machine

How to wash a tulle in a washing machinePreviously, housewives washed thin lace curtains only on their hands, not trusting activator washers that could ruin a light fabric with aggressive mechanics and asynchronous. Modern machines are many times more careful and reliable, so the risk of unpleasant surprises is reduced to zero. True, there is one “but” - it is important to wash the tulle in the washing machine and fill in suitable detergents. These and other important nuances will be discussed below.

Machine Wash Description

There are no separate rules for machine washing tulle curtains, but there is a step-by-step instruction. Special manipulations will not be required - on the contrary, only the most delicate treatment. We act according to the proven scheme.

  1. We take the tulle and carefully shake it out in the fresh air. Remember that dust and dirt accumulate on the curtains.
  2. Gently fold and put in the machine. Crumpled fabric will lead to strong creases. Ideally, we place the canvases in a special protective bag, especially when a muslin, lace, border, muslin, veil or organza with small embroidery is put in the drum.

Important! It is recommended to check whether the hooks on the tulle are securely fastened to prevent them from breaking and falling into the tank.

  1. Choose a delicate, hand wash, program for silk or wool. General parameters are the same - 30 degrees, minimum spin and plentiful rinsing. The drum will rotate softly and smoothly, and a large amount of water will protect the fabric from damage. Finding the right button is easy: on ARDO washers, we’re looking for an icon with a pen or hand with a basin, Ariston looking for a flower, Bosch looking for a dress with a bow tie, Indesit looking for a top, Zanussi looking for a flower and a hand dipped in a basin, Candy looking for a feather, and Electrolux has a flower, moth, thread or hands in a basin. To the owners Beko, LG and Samsung is even simpler - everything is signed right on the control panel.add half the detergent
  2. We fall asleep / fill in a cleaning agent in half volume. Remember that an excess of powder or gel with mesh and lace fabrics will cause profuse foam formation. It is better to calculate the dosage recommended by the manufacturer in advance, and at half load - halve it.
  3. We include the option of additional rinsing to thoroughly wash detergents from the curtains, otherwise the fabric will turn yellow prematurely. To do this, select the key “Double rinse” or “AquaPlus”.
  4. At the end of the cycle, carefully pull out the tulle, wait until the water drains and, without squeezing, hang on any bar. It is absolutely impossible to twist, only a slight push-up is permissible with a large amount of linen.

These are the general rules for washing light tissue in an automatic machine. But there are a few more nuances that you should know to achieve the perfect result. It is about choosing a detergent, drying, ironing and bleaching the tulle.

How to dry and can it be ironed?

Tulle is contraindicated not only spin, but also automatic drying in the washer. Just shake the cloth and hang it on the crossbar in the bathroom. In most cases, you can immediately return it to the window - the hanging curtains will dry out within a few hours without additional manipulations.

Harvested fabrics, on the contrary, need to be twisted: ironing such a tulle will stretch and ruin.

It is not necessary to get an iron - the tulle will be smoothed out under its own weight. If the folds and kinks remain, then we connect the ironing at the minimum values ​​and using cotton or gauze. A steamer is ideal, eliminating direct contact of the lace with the heating surface of the iron.

We strictly adhere to the rules

It is a misconception that tulle does not require special care and is able to withstand the standard cycle in the washing machine. This is absolutely not true - thin materials will not withstand high temperatures.In water above 40 ° C or in contact with the sole of the iron, heated to "3", the drapery will irreversibly turn yellow, crumple or burn. Therefore, it is important to choose only as close as possible to hand washing, turn off the spin with drying and do not iron.

The aforementioned rules apply to all types of tulle, including inexpensive mesh curtains made of nylon.

Do not engage in intensive tissue cleansing. All contaminants are removed quickly and easily, so the pre-wash mode, soaking and aggressive stain removers are not required. The main thing is not to “start” their condition and regularly wash at intervals of at least once every 3-4 months. If there are stubborn stains, residents are allergic to dust or the curtains become too dirty from kitchen grease or mains outside the window - it is enough to wash up to 3 times a week.

Which powder to apply?

One of the most important points is the choice of a suitable tool for washing tulle in the machine. The list of permitted compounds is quite wide. An overview of the most popular options will help determine:

Attention! It is recommended to choose the safest means of trusted brands.

  • Special equipment designed for thin and lace fabrics. Effective due to delicate whitening and light starching. Distributed through specialized "household" stores, but are notable for their high price and limited range. Therefore, they are purchased only for expensive curtains.we process the tulle with a steamer
  • Means for delicate linen. A semi-special product that is suitable for all delicate textures. It spares the fabric structure, is easy to rinse and is designed for washing in cold water.
  • Baby powders and gels. Another non-aggressive tool that will help remove yellowness from tulle and third-party pollution without harm and spoilage.
  • Universal compounds. If you want to wash inexpensive mesh curtains, then it is not necessary to purchase expensive gels and conditioners.

The main thing is to pay attention to the purpose of the powder: for colored, dark or white fabrics. It will not be superfluous to study the composition for the presence of aggressive surfactants, phosphates and zeolites. Do not forget about dosage control.

We make the tulle snow-white again

Even with the most gentle washing, the tulle eventually loses its whiteness, yellowing or silver. The problem is solved by bleaching, and this procedure can be carried out in a washing machine. To defeat the yellowness or grayness of the fabric, it is necessary to correctly select a bleaching agent. The main thing is not to use chlorine compounds - this element permanently spoil the thin material. Better pay attention to:the tulle will become snow-white again

  1. Oxygen bleaches. Their main “plus” is a strong and gentle whitening with long-term preservation of a snow-white result. Among the advantages are versatility, thanks to which both white and colored curtains are erased with it, as well as the ability to eliminate dullness in cold water. But there is a significant "minus" - high cost.
  2. Optical brighteners. These products brighten the tulle with the help of special particles that settle on the material and visually make it whiter. Suitable only for non-colored linen, as the strength of the washout color is quite strong. But you should not expect a lasting and lasting result - you will have to repeat the procedure at least once a month.

We select the appropriate version of the product and add it to the tray to the washing powder in the required dosage. The amount depends on the degree of contamination - for heavily yellowed or grayened tissues, it rises. If there is an old curtain, we act differently: so that it is snow-white, you will have to soak or use the prewash button.

For those who are afraid to use industrial bleaches, there is a safer alternative - home remedies.The simplest thing is to put two tablespoons of table salt in the washing powder receiver and turn on the prewash. To speed up the clarification process, it is recommended to add the same amount of powder or gel.

In order not to guess at what temperature to wash and what means to fall asleep, you need to navigate by the marking on the tulle and study the instructions for the washing machine. Then you can achieve a snow-white effect without risks and unpleasant consequences.

   

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