How to Bleach Polyester Sheer Curtains
Sheer curtains provide a bit of privacy while also allowing sunlight to enter the home. Many sheers are made of polyester, which require cleaning on occasion when they become dull and dingy looking.
Bleach works well to whiten and brighten your polyester sheers, and when used properly will keep the curtains looking like new for many years.
Things You Will Need
- Washing machine
- Laundry detergent
- Bleach
Tip
Read care instructions on the sheers to ensure they're safe for machine washing with no warnings about using bleach.
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Select a gentle, cool water cycle on your washing machine and turn it on.
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Pour in a capful of laundry detergent along with 1/2 cup of bleach. This amount of bleach safely whitens without deteriorating the sheers.
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Let the wash cycle complete, then dry the polyester sheers according to the label. Typically the instructions direct you to hang or tumble dry on low heat.
The Drip Cap
- Sheer curtains provide a bit of privacy while also allowing sunlight to enter the home.
- Bleach works well to whiten and brighten your polyester sheers, and when used properly will keep the curtains looking like new for many years.
Writer Bio
Mel Frank is a professional freelance writer with over 15 years of writing experience. She has completed a wide variety of writing assignments for a number of publications that include CNN and various websites. Frank received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from a prestigious university in Pennsylvania.
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