How To Remove Yellow From Old Polyester Curtains

Written By
Sharon Sweeny
Sharon Sweeny
Published: Jul 8, 2009
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Things You Will Need

  • Laundry tub or other large container
  • Electric dish washing detergent
  • Empty bucket
  • Laundry soap
  • Bleach
  1. Fill a laundry tub or other container with about 4 to 5 gallons of hot water.

  2. Dissolve ½ cup of electric dish washing detergent into the hot water. Stir well until dissolved.

  3. Place curtains into the mixture, pushing down so that they are completely submerged. Allow them to soak for 8 to 24 hours, depending on how yellow they are.

  4. Remove the curtains to an empty bucket. It is not necessary to wring them out. Bring the bucket to the laundry room.

  5. Fill your washing machine with hot water, adding laundry detergent and chlorine bleach according to the manufacturer's recommendations. Add the curtains to the machine and launder as usual.

Resources

Warnings

Do not use products containing ammonia with chlorine bleach; the combination produces a toxic gas that can cause permanent lung damage.

Sharon Sweeny

Sharon Sweeny has a college degree in general studies and worked as an administrative and legal assistant for 20 years before becoming a professional writer in 2008. She specializes in writing about home improvement, self-sufficient…

Sponsored
HomeSteady Logo

HomeSteady is the ultimate guide for all your household needs, from cleaning and HVAC to electrical, DIY and maintenance.

Property of TechnologyAdvice. © 2026 TechnologyAdvice. All Rights Reserved

Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the products that appear on this site are from companies from which TechnologyAdvice receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site including, for example, the order in which they appear. TechnologyAdvice does not include all companies or all types of products available in the marketplace.