How to wash curtains with eyelets in a washing machine

curtains with eyelets Grommet curtains are a fashionable and beautiful window treatment, an essential element of a stylishly decorated room. They're not just decorative but also a functional element, protecting your room from prying eyes and scorching sunlight. However, it's important to remember that grommet curtains are a real dust collector and must be washed periodically. Learn how in our article.

Getting ready to wash

When figuring out how to wash curtains with eyelets, it's important to decide how to prepare them for washing. One of the main questions that worries housewives is whether metal eyelets will rust after washing. Generally speaking, modern eyelets are made of coated metal or even stainless alloys, so there's no need to worry about them. If you're really worried about them, try removing them. In most cases, they come off easily.

To remove eyelets from curtains more easily without breaking or tearing anything, ask your spouse for help.

Before preparing curtains for washing, they need to be removed from the rod. Curtains with eyelets are removed in one go, unlike any other curtains. Remove the plug located at the end of the rod and slide the curtains over it. That's it. Next, remove the eyelets themselves, but we still believe this is unnecessary. Carefully roll the curtains and set them aside for now.

Now we need to prepare a suitable detergent; there is no point in even thinking about washing curtains with eyelets with regular washing powder. It is best to use gel or shampoo for washing, since liquid detergents are better washed out of the fabric, do not leave marks, and are generally gentler. Of course, liquid detergents aren't as economical and are quite expensive, but it's worth the extra expense for such an occasion. You'll also need to buy a special laundry net, as there's simply no other way to wash curtains with eyelets.

And finally, the most important thing. To complete the preparation for washing curtains with eyelets, you need to understand the characteristics of the fabric they are made from. Perhaps they can only be washed with extreme caution or should not be washed at all? But we'll discuss this in the next section.

Hand or machine wash?

How should we wash our curtains—in a washing machine or by hand? It all depends on the fabric they're made of. Velvet and silk curtains with eyelets, as well as brocade and moiré curtains, should never be washed; they should be professionally cleaned. While these fabrics are certainly impractical, velvet and silk curtains look simply stunning. Now, about curtains made of other fabrics.

Curtains with flock eyelets are also not washable; they can only be wiped and vacuumed.
Organza curtains can be washed, but they must first be soaked in cold water and then washed in a washing machine at a temperature no higher than 30 degrees.
Cotton and synthetic curtains with eyelets can be washed both by hand and in the washing machine with almost no restrictions, but do not set the temperature too high: 60 degrees and spin at 800 rpm are ideal.
Blackout curtains should be washed in the washing machine, with the spin cycle turned off. Spinning will cause a lot of creasing, and it's unnecessary, as this fabric dries very quickly.
Finished linen curtains with eyelets are best hand washed, but machine washing is also acceptable. Just keep in mind that the water temperature should not exceed 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) and that you can spin the curtains without restrictions.
Dyed linen curtains can be washed at 60 degrees, but it is also preferable to do this by hand.
Curtains made of acrylic and viscose can be washed in a machine at 40 degrees on a delicate cycle.

If you have chintz curtains with eyelets, remember that it's best to hand wash them in slightly salted water with vinegar. This solution will make the pattern on the curtains brighter and more vibrant.

Washing Description

washing curtains in a machine So, how do you wash curtains? Place the curtains with eyelets in a special laundry bag and toss them into the washing machine. Make sure your machine's drum is large enough. Machines with a 3, 3.5, or even 4 kg capacity won't work. It's best to start loading at 5.5 kg or more. Then, proceed as follows.

Pour the gel into the powder tray according to the instructions for the product.
We choose washing modes and programs, based on the characteristics of the curtain fabric that we discussed above.
We set the double rinse, but whether or not to set the spin cycle is again a decision based on the characteristics of the fabric from which the curtains are made.
When the program is finished, the curtains need to be dried.

How to dry such curtains?

There are two ways to dry curtains: you can hang them up straight away, but this can cause them to stretch, or you can dry them flat until damp and then hang them on the curtain rod. Before laying the curtains flat, such as on a folding drying rack, line the surface with terry towels. They will quickly absorb excess moisture, and the curtains will dry faster.

Remember! Do not dry curtains with eyelets near heat sources such as radiators, heaters, fireplaces, etc., as this may cause the fabric to shrink.

So, how do you wash curtains with such a wonderful embellishment as eyelets? It's very simple if you know the exact characteristics of the fabric they're made from. If you have any doubts, consult the specialist who made them for you; they're sure to know how to care for them. Just don't take any risks, and everything will be fine!