Brilio.net - Curtains often get dirty because dust is easily trapped in the fabric, especially if it is white, so that dirt is more visible. Many people are reluctant to wash curtains because of their large size, whereas if they are rarely washed, stains can build up and be difficult to clean.
Usually, citric acid or bleach is used to wash curtains. However, if you don't have these ingredients, there are other tricks you can try. A netizen on the YouTube account EK TV Channel shared how to whiten dirty curtains without brushing, using only three kitchen ingredients.
The man on the YouTube account EK TV Channel is known to have a laundry business, so he is very familiar with the techniques of washing clothes, curtains, and other items. Well, to whiten the curtains, he admitted that he often uses detergent and two of his favorite kitchen ingredients, namely hot water and baking soda.
The presence of hot water and baking soda is said to be able to replace the role of bleach, you know. After the three ingredients are mixed in a basin, then put the curtains in, stir, and let the curtains soak for 15 to 30 minutes.
photo: YouTube/EK TV Channel
Next, drain and rinse the curtains to remove any remaining foam. The owner of the YouTube account EK TV Channel said that to make the rinsing process easier, he prefers to grind them with a washing machine. In addition, to make the rinsing process faster, he also often adds a little vinegar (the third kitchen ingredient).
"If you give it vinegar, it will immediately feel dry," said YouTube EK TV, as reported by brilio.net on Monday (3/2).
On the other hand, adding vinegar can also help remove musty odors from curtains. After rinsing, curtains can also be soaked using a mixture of water and fabric softener to make them smell better when hung back on the window later.
photo: YouTube/EK TV Channel
Finally, dry the curtains either manually by wringing them out by hand or by using a dryer. Then, if the curtains are still a little wet, they can be dried briefly in the sun. Then, the curtains are ready to be reused or stored in a storage cabinet. Look, the curtains washed by the owner of the YouTube account EK TV Channel are really shiny, huh?
photo: YouTube/EK TV Channel
The owner of the YouTube account EK TV Channel also explained that this trick can also be practiced for other types of colored curtains or fabrics.
"Even if there are clothes or materials that are dirty, they can still be used even if they are colored," he said.
So, are you interested in trying this trick to wash curtains at home? Peeking at the comments column on the EK TV Channel YouTube upload that has been watched 99 thousand times, there are quite a few netizens who are enthusiastic.
(brl/lut)
