How to De-Wrinkle Curtains
We often feel like we have to spend money to make our home look good, when all we have to do is pay attention to the details. Ironing curtains is a free and easy way to make your room look fantastic without spending a dime. It always feel good to spend a little time tending to the details that collectively make a huge difference. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Take down your wrinkled curtains. Read the fabric information on the tag of the curtains. Use the setting on your iron that corresponds to the highest percentage of the type of fabric from which your curtains are made. For example: if your curtains are 75 percent cotton and 25 percent polyester, use the "cotton" setting on the iron.
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Lay your curtain out flat on top of your ironing board. Spray a light mist of starch. Hold the can at least three to four inches away from the fabric. Wait a few seconds for the debris to settle.
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Gently place the iron onto your curtain and move it slowly back and forth until the wrinkle is gone. Move the iron head down and repeat until all the wrinkles are out. Shift the new section of wrinkled fabric that was hanging over the edge onto the ironing board. Smooth and flatten it out. Spray the new area, and repeat the ironing motion until the entire curtain is finished.
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Hang the freshly ironed curtains back up immediately to prevent new wrinkles from forming. Repeat steps two and three for any other panels you may still have.
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Use a steamer if you want to touch up any wrinkles while the curtains are still hanging. Be sure to hold the steamer wand about two to three inches from the fabric. Start at the top of the curtain and work your way down, moving the wand slowly.
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Tips & Warnings
Use a step stool to take down your curtains if you have a large high window.
Never let your iron or steamer stay in one place. This will cause your fabric to burn. Do not touch your iron to see if it's ready; instead, put a little water on your hand and toss it at the metal part of the iron. If you hear a "hissing" noise, it is ready to go.
