Treatment Protocol
- 1Home Remedy2 hours
Soak the curtains in warm water mixed with half a pack of table salt for 2 hours.
- 2Home Remedy
Replace salt with soda ash if you prefer a gentler alternative to heavy-duty cleaners; increase the soaking time accordingly.
- 3Product1 hour
Soak the curtains in warm water with a small amount of oven cleaner spray (such as Amway, Unicum, Azelit, Fakir, or Adriel) for 1 hour by pouring a small amount directly into the water.
- 4Product
Wash the curtains in the washing machine using the Synthetic cycle at 40°C.
- 5Product
Use specialized detergents like Kashemir for tulle and curtains to remove greasy or nicotine films, or use dedicated curtain powders like Selena, Dr.Beckmann, or Heitmann.
- 6Pro Tip
- Avoid washing white synthetic curtains at temperatures of 60°C or higher, as this causes the fabric to turn grey permanently. - Note that oven cleaners are alkaline, similar to many laundry detergents, making them effective for removing greasy soot.
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