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Cleaning Lace Curtains

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Date: 05/29/2006 Topics: Cleaning > Linens and Blankets | Readers Request > Cleaning  
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I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on the best way to get my lace curtains white again! Can they be put through the washing machine or is hand washing recommended?

miz_macoo from Albany, Western Australia
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By syd (Guest Post)
Add bluing to the rinse water, it really makes a big difference. It can be found in the laundry section of Safeway. Some stores seemed to have discontinued carrying it ... it use to be a staple!

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By miz_macoo (Guest Post)
I have another question. Do you put them through the spin cycle on the machine, or just gently remove any excess water by hand??

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By imaqt1962 (837) Profile Blog! Contact
i agree,i always hang mine back up wet and let them dry au naturel. it puts the scent of my fabric softener into the house

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By susanmajp (944) Profile Contact
Soak in warm water in you washer with detergent and some Oxyclean. Later, run through and put epsom salt in the rinse water. Hang immediately. The epsom salts will give them some body/stiffness, like when they were new. And jmz2005 is right, they make your room smell so nice and clean.

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By jmz2005 (Guest Post)
It not only saves your curtains to hang wet, i have hung my sheers up wet and it made my house smell wonderful.

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By miz_macoo (11) Profile Contact
Thanks guys! I will try these suggestions and see what happens. Hubby and I are trying to sell our house and want it to look it's best!!

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By michellejones3 (25) Contact
Always wash on the delicate cycle and to help whiten them add a cup of white vinegar to the wash. My Mom used to use this methd with tablecloths as well.
Always hang your curtains up wet, saves on the delicate material and also helps in preventing wrinkles.

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By luv2craft (65) Profile Blog! Contact
I have read that you can wash lace curtains on the delicate cycle with 1/4 cup of epsom salts. When the're done washing, remove them immediately and hang them up wet.

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