Removing Stains From Net Curtains
A curtain riddled with mildew, mold, or black mold would have tell tale stains all over it. While mildew stains are brownish spots of sprinkled stains, black mold is more greenish black in nature. Water stains on curtains are identifiable by the difference between clean and dirty areas where water has been soaked up or condensed for a long time.
Kitchen net curtains usually are the victims of water stains due to their proximity to taps and heat and it is advisable that you treat your net curtains as soon as you spot a water or smoke stain as those are hard to remove.
Start by soaking the curtain in cold water with detergent powder for about an hour. Then transfer them to a container with bleach and clean water and let them soak there for another hour or so. Vinegar works like magic against most household stains and a small spray bottle of vinegar with water would come in handy. An alternative to this would be baking soda with lemon juice in a solution of water which would remove any traces of the stain.
Brownish stain spots sprinkled over the curtain reeking of a musty odour could mean that your curtains are riddled with mold. All it takes to bring down mold would be a spray of vinegar and water and a bleach solution to disinfect the area. Greenish black stains on the curtains is a tell tale sign of black mold infestation. Black mold on curtains during winter is a common occurrence when there is condensation on the inside of the curtains, they can even grow over dry areas as the curtains could catch air dispersed spores. A bucket of water mixed with bleach also works against mold as it removes grease and grime which they feed on.
Most stain cleaning processes involve a tub of water and bleaching powder dissolved in it, which takes down most of the grime and leaves the curtain looking crispy white. Clean curtains mean clear and pure air in your house. You don’t want your kids’ allergies acting up again. In case of stains other than water caused, it is advisable to pre-treat the curtain for molds, black molds and mildew before the bleach cleaning process. Curtain washing can make it look crispy clean but only with a proper dousing in curtain whiteners can they come back to their basking white, glory self and be rid of them unwanted spores and mites.