How to Bleach Polyester Sheer Curtains

How to Bleach Polyester Sheer Curtains
Written By
Mel Frank
Mel Frank
Published: Sep 8, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

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
  1. Select a gentle, cool water cycle on your washing machine and turn it on.

  2. Pour in a capful of laundry detergent along with 1/2 cup of bleach. This amount of bleach safely whitens without deteriorating the sheers.

  3. 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.

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Mel Frank

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…

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