Tips to Make Your Curtains Look New!

Curtains in the home are a timeless accessory to any home. With so many different styles, colours and textures to choose from, it’s no wonder that many homeowners opt to use them as they are a versatile option. Curtains remain a popular choice amongst homeowners who are looking to add a personal touch throughout her home. From bedrooms, to kitchens and dining areas, curtains Ballina can be custom designed to fit and suit virtually any room. There are a few advantages of opting to use curtains, such as;

• They block out direct sunlight
• Helps to keep your home cool or warm, they regulate the temperature in a room
• They provide you with privacy
• They enhance your decor
• They transform your living space, they can either make a room appear larger or smaller depending on how they are hung and designed

Utilizing curtains in your living space can be a lot of fun as they can be customized to suit either your bedding, your throw cushions or the colour of your walls. The maintenance of keeping your curtains clean and looking like new involves a few simple easy steps, these are;

Garment fabric Curtains

• Remove hardware from curtain such as hooks or clips
• Shake the curtain out thoroughly
• Wash as per as per instructions
• Dry curtains on a low heat
• Remove from dryer immediately to prevent wrinkles and rehang

Lace or sheer fabric curtains

• Remove hardware from curtain such as hooks or clips
• Shake curtains out thoroughly to dislodge dirt.
• Wash in soapy water for 10 min to loosen debris
• Rinse in clean water and hang out to dry

A tip for restoring crispness to lace or sheer curtains is to dissolve 1 cup of epsom salts in a bathtub of water, soak clean curtains for 10 min, drain water, do not re-rinse the curtains and hang out to dry.

Velvet curtains

• These curtains are better dry cleaned as colour may run and the material may spoil

These are but a few tips on how to maintain but a few different textured materials. Here at Creative Blinds in Ballina and Byron Bay we cater to all your curtaining needs. We have a wide variety available to suit your needs, visit us online or come in and chat to one of our professional consultants about how curtains can enhance your home today!