4 tips on how to take care of your curtains and drapery

As important as purchasing the right product is, taking care of your curtains well provide a longer peace of mind for privacy, comfort, and personal preferences. Of course we must also take into considerations the construction and fabric of your window treatments

1. Protect your curtains from sunlight

Sun, as well as dust and grime, is destructive to fabrics. Light-colored fabrics generally reflect sunlight and resist fading. Dark colors absorb light and fade. To protect fabrics from the sun, use lined window treatments, blinds, or shades.

2. Don’t allow dust build up

Give them a gentle shaking as they are drawn closed at night. This will prevent dust and dirt from lodging in the fibers. Every month or so, vacuum with a handheld vacuum and soft brush attachment. Use the low-section setting if your vacuum has one. Always make sure that trims, buttons, and other embellishments are secure before vacuuming.

3. Wash with care

• Make sure when you want to wash your curtains you know the material and look at what the manufacturer recommends.
• Make sure to test a small area first and see the results before washing the whole, in case of sensitive material it is best to work with professionals.
• Make sure to remove hooks or other metal or plastic parts before washing to not damage your curtains
• Sometimes dry cleaning is best, especially with heavy and large curtains

4. Iron with care

If you are ironing your curtains or drapes at home, iron on the reverse side. To prevent any unwanted crease, iron the curtains before they dry completely.