Alternative to Dry Cleaning?

Diane2

Have bought some vintage Damask Shabby Chic curtains.

I spent slightly more than I'd planned - but still cheaper than new and worth it (I hope!!).

I haven't received them yet, but am thinking dry cleaning will be expensive.

Even if they look ok it feels a bit icky not to clean them.

Is there any other option do you think?

Thanks

Di x

good_advice

Hello Diane. My washing machine has a steam clean programe.
I use it to steam fresh suits inbetween trips to the drycleaners. It refreshes the clothes and gets rid of office smells.

If you have not got the steam function you could hang the curtains on the line for a good air.

Fieldsofgold

If they look ok and smell ok, I wouldn't bother. Curtains aren't the same as something you wear.

Artytarty

I use my steam iron to blast Ohs suits. It will freshen the curtains up and get rid of creases they are bound to have, hang first if possible, then steam in situ.

AnnieO1234

You can also get a dry clean kit for use in a tumble dryer from Lakeland, scary at first to use but really does work well in my experience xxx

zippychick

we have a thread on dry clean only . Ill merge this later

Zip

pinkparrott

I've got some vvv expensive curtains which are damask type (bought before kids when I had some money !) And I asked the shop where we had them made about recommending a dry cleaners as I had some lilly stamen dust on the lining, and she told me not to bother as its a waste of time! , she advised vacuuming to remove dust the airing on a washing line on a dry fresh day

maman

pinkparrott wrote: »

I've got some vvv expensive curtains which are damask type (bought before kids when I had some money !) And I asked the shop where we had them made about recommending a dry cleaners as I had some lilly stamen dust on the lining, and she told me not to bother as its a waste of time! , she advised vacuuming to remove dust the airing on a washing line on a dry fresh day

I'd agree with that. I wouldn't like to admit how long my 'dry clean only' curtains in the sitting room have been there and that's all I've given them. You could spray with Febreze if you like too (test on a small corner first) but good blow in the fresh air works just as well IMO.

Diane2

Thank you everyone for replies.

Definitely won't dry clean now.

I LOVE this site and really appreciate you taking the time to respond.

Thank you again.

Di x.