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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2020 16:23:08 GMT
Would you risk washing them yourself at home? I have 4 panels. They feel "fuzzy" like velvety or suede maybe, but the tag says 100% polyester, dry clean only. I normally take them down once a year and just hand vacuum them, but I found a few spots that a vacuum won't take out (greasy - apparently my dd was too lazy to get up to get a napkin and decided to wipe her hands on the curtain). If I can't wash them, she'll be paying to have them dry cleaned she was 12 when she did this she knows better. If I can wash them, she'll be helping with the whole process.
So have you? Would you? What were your results?? Thanks!!!
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Post by 950nancy on Jul 2, 2020 16:27:49 GMT
There used to be kits for dry cleaning at home. I used them and liked them. Maybe see if they are still available.
ETA: And laughing at why they are dirty. Kids are worse than pets most days!
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Post by ntsf on Jul 2, 2020 17:06:02 GMT
you could spot wash and test in corner.. I would think cool water in bath tub with mild soap.. lay flat to dry (maybe a driveway or lawn
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Post by greendragonlady on Jul 2, 2020 17:09:49 GMT
If they are polyester I wouldn't be too worried. Unless they have a foam lining or similar that might break apart.
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Post by scrapsotime on Jul 2, 2020 17:12:40 GMT
I have washed many polyester dry clean only items. None of them have been ruin. One was a wedding dress. I do not put them in the dryer, though.
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Post by femalebusiness on Jul 2, 2020 20:26:37 GMT
Wash them and just hang them back up damp. They dry fast.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Jul 2, 2020 20:55:09 GMT
The polyester is probably safe to wash. The only caveat would be if it had any type of lining or trim that might draw up. Short of that, I'd give it a whirl. Do like femalebusiness said and hang them back up on their rods to dry. I'd shake them out hard (what my mama called "snapping them out" for the sound it makes when you do that!) to get the major creases and wrinkles out first. Sometimes with things like that, if needed, I'll come along periodically as they dry and run my flat palms down the fabric to hand press a little. |
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Post by belgravia on Jul 2, 2020 21:09:23 GMT
I’d be worried about the greasy stains not coming out if you wash them, especially in cool water. For that reason, I’d take them to the dry cleaner. I’d hate to go to all the trouble of washing them and have the stains not come out.
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Post by seaexplore on Jul 2, 2020 21:11:33 GMT
I’d be worried about the greasy stains not coming out if you wash them, especially in cool water. For that reason, I’d take them to the dry cleaner. I’d hate to go to all the trouble of washing them and have the stains not come out. You read my mind. No stain? I'd try washing myself. Greasy stain? Dry Cleaner- make sure you point out the stains! |
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Post by belgravia on Jul 2, 2020 21:18:01 GMT
I’d be worried about the greasy stains not coming out if you wash them, especially in cool water. For that reason, I’d take them to the dry cleaner. I’d hate to go to all the trouble of washing them and have the stains not come out. You read my mind. No stain? I'd try washing myself. Greasy stain? Dry Cleaner- make sure you point out the stains! Those dry cleaning solvents are great at removing greasy stains, even ones that have been around for a while 👍🏻 |
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