Drying tulle in a tumble dryer

As soon as you buy a brand new dryer, you're tempted to dry as many of your favorite items as possible. However, you should be careful with this urge, as not all clothes are suitable for drying in a dryer. For example, tulle shouldn't be dried in a dryer, although many housewives ignore this rule and dry items made from this material in the machine. Let's explore this issue and the risks that arise during this type of drying.

Will the dryer ruin your tulle?

Many users confidently dry even those items in the machine that are recommended not to be dried in it, due to the fact that modern household appliances are very gentle on any clothing. Therefore, you only need to select a working cycle with air heating up to 40 degrees Celsius and a gentle effect, and nothing will happen to the tulle product. The only question is, why is it necessary to dry tulle this way if, after being in the dryer drum, the large item will become crumpled and covered with strong creases that are very difficult to smooth out?

Therefore, housewives usually try to use the dryer so that the tulle is dried and smoothed after the cycle. This is a reasonable idea, as a dryer can create a smoothing effect on some items, such as those made of synthetics. Unfortunately, tulle cannot achieve this effect, so there's no point in drying it in a "home helper." Therefore, it's better to dry items made of this delicate material using the traditional drying method.

Wash and dry properly

Tulle is considered an extremely delicate and delicate material, so it's logical to consider not only tumble drying but also washing it. Machine cleaning of tulle is possible, but only if several important conditions are met:

• low water temperature, set depending on the type of fabric;
• low drum rotation speed;
• no spin or minimal number of drum revolutions per minute during spin.

To maintain their shape, it is best to place tulle items in special laundry bags, or simply in a pillowcase if they are small items.

Tulle items are usually very large, making them difficult to wash in automatic washing machines. That's why manufacturers have developed several washing modes suitable for tulle. This list includes the cycles “Delicate”, “Hand wash”, “Delicate fabrics”, “Wool” and some others.

To save energy and water, you can use the Eco mode, which is available on some washing machines. It's also ideal for washing tulle items, as it only heats the water to 40 degrees Celsius. Light curtains and other delicate items are recommended to be washed at a temperature of 30 to 40 degrees Celsius and at a low speed, say, up to 500 rpm. Once the cycle is complete, remove the tulle and let it dry naturally, or hang it directly in the window if the fabric is lightweight and appears almost dry.

An iron isn't necessary for tulle, as curtains usually flatten under their own weight after hanging. Furthermore, an iron can quickly damage delicate items, so it's best not to use it, or to use it at your own risk, using the lowest setting, and ironing only through cheesecloth or a cotton cloth.

Even better, use a steamer or a modern iron with a steam setting instead of a traditional iron. The hot steam will allow the garment to straighten more quickly under its own weight, leaving it looking as if it had been actively ironed with a regular iron. Therefore, a vertical steamer is not only safe but also effective.

Finally, it's worth listing a few basic rules that will help keep your tulle curtains and drapes in perfect condition for years to come. There aren't many, but each one is extremely important.

• Products must be washed at least once every three months.
• Be sure to shake out your curtains before washing to remove any dust that has accumulated on them over the months.
• Never use household chemicals with a bleaching effect that contain chlorine.
• Do not wring the tulle to avoid damaging the fabric.
• Finally, use the iron as little as possible to prevent yellow stains from appearing on your clothes.

Thus, tulle is extremely easy to wash and dry, but only if you follow a few simple rules. Machine wash one item at a time, don't overload the machine, use special covers, and then use a vertical steamer instead of a regular iron.

   

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