Removing Soot from Curtains

Baking soda Post by admin2 (369) | (12/01/2000) Contact Baking soda gets soot out of curtains and every thing else. Theresa It looks like it will be hard to get the soot out... Post by admin2 (369) | (12/01/2000) Contact It looks like it will be hard to get the soot out without either washing or dry cleaning the curtains. One thing you could try is sprinkle the curtains with baking soda or table salt (or a mixture) and let sit a while. Then vacuum them well. The salt or soda will absorb the soot and vacuuming will remove the surface soot. If this doesn't get them clean, launder washable garments using powdered laundry detergent and the hottest water suitable for the garments. Soak them first for 30 minutes. Continue laundering garments until soot and/or odor are removed. You may have to launder as many as five times. If you are afraid to launder the curtains, take them to a reputable dry cleaner. Susan