How to iron curtains

At first glance, ironing curtains is a simple and quick process. However, in practice, when trying to smooth them, you may encounter some difficulties.

To avoid mistakes and quickly tidy up the curtains, it is enough to know a few simple tricks.

Step-by-step instruction

  • It is better to start ironing with a slightly damp cloth - this will make it easier to eliminate wrinkles, especially on heavy materials. If the sheets have time to dry, use the steaming mode to remove creases and creases.
  • Organza and other delicate materials should be ironed through an additional pad of cotton fabric, placed under the curtain.

Important! It is imperative to use a white cotton fabric for the lining - colored materials may fade under the influence of temperature.

  • Ironing temperature is selected strictly in accordance with the temperature regime specified for this type of fabric.
  • To iron the seams, use a lining of one or two layers of gauze. In the process of ironing seams and stitching places, turn off the steam function on the iron - the steam may not damage the dense fabric, but delicate materials will go “waves” under the influence of steam.

The sizes of modern ironing boards are not designed for overall and long things. To prevent the canvas from falling onto the floor during the process of ironing:

  • Place the ironing board as close to the window as possible. Start the process from the top of the curtain, gradually lowering it down. When the fabric begins to touch the floor, hang the curtain on the ledge - so you can smooth its lower part without any problems.
  • Any round object of 1-1.5 meter height can be used. Start ironing from the bottom of the curtain, gradually wrapping the ironed fabric on a stick - so the canvas does not remember and does not get dirty.

The better to iron

The most common technique for ironing curtains is a regular iron. An iron with a steaming function will be optimal - it will help to cope with creases on heavy materials.

You can also use manual or floor steamers - they do an excellent job of smoothing on weight.

How quickly can I iron the curtains?

  • Let the sheets dry after washing. Start ironing when the fabric is slightly damp.
  • Fold out the ironing board, prepare wet gauze and a lining for delicate materials.
  • Select the temperature mode according to the type of product.

How to smooth curtains without iron

You can smooth the curtains without an iron using a steam generator or steamer. Directional exposure to steam will help smooth the canvas without using a conventional iron. Also, the use of steamers eliminates the need to use a bulky ironing board.

Important! It is necessary to start steaming from top to bottom, pulling the fabric slightly by hand.

How to smooth curtains on weight

Large curtains are not always easy to iron on the board. For ironing on weight, a hand or floor steamer is suitable.

  • With a manual steamer, it is easy to smooth straight or classic curtains. The only drawback of the manual steamer is the need to use an extension cord when working with long products.
  • The floor steamer is ideal for models with a large number of folds. High power will quickly smooth the product without damaging the material, and the possibility of heating the steam iron will prevent the excess water from settling on the canvas.

How to iron organza curtains

Organza and chiffon do not like moisturizing and steaming; they react poorly to high temperatures. Therefore, to work with organza or chiffon, use the minimum temperature regime, otherwise your curtains may go "waves".

Common Ironing Errors

  • Wrong temperature selection. To avoid this, carefully study the labels on the products - there, as a rule, the optimum temperature for this type of fabric is indicated.
  • Trying to steam delicate fabrics. Silk, organza, taffeta or velvet - these materials are easily deformed under the influence of steam.
  • Ironing without backing. In this case, there is a risk of getting ugly marks on the front of the curtain.
  • Common mistakes include smoothing embroidery or rhinestones on the curtains on the front side. In the best case, such “jewelry” simply deforms, and in the worst, it “sticks” to the sole of the iron, spoiling both the iron and the curtains.

Additional tips for ironing curtains

  • Silk and taffeta. Ironing of these fabrics is carried out only from the inside when setting the minimum temperature. Be sure to iron the silk and taffeta in a dry state, without wetting them with water.
  • Curtains with embroidery. Ironing is carried out on the wrong side of the product, the fabric must first be slightly moistened with water.
  • Velvet. This is a very moody material, so it is necessary to iron it in a dry state and only on the wrong side. Do not use the steaming mode for velvet - under the influence of steam, such a fabric may be deformed.
  • Lined curtains. This type of curtain needs two-sided ironing - from the front and from the wrong side. The temperature regime must be selected for each side separately.

Conclusion

All of the above tricks will help you quickly iron the curtains, while maintaining their aesthetic appearance. The main thing is to carefully select the temperature regime and use cloth linings under the front side of the curtain.