Day 3: Wash Curtains

Updated on June 5, 2024

Day 3: Wash Curtains. In just 31 days, you can get your home in tip-top shape. Today, wash all the curtains in your home and get your windows sparkling!

Welcome to day 3 of the 31 Days of Deep Cleaning Your Home series!

Wash Curtains

Today’s task is to wash your curtains.

We will work on cleaning our windows for the next few days so they sparkle. These cobwebs were hiding behind the bathroom curtain.

How to Wash Curtains

Remove your curtains from the windows and remove any hardware.

Wash them in your washing machine according to the care instructions on each drapery. Typically, this will be a gentle cycle with cold water and a low-temperature dry cycle.

I was sheer and lace curtains in a load by themselves so they don’t get harmed by heavier fabrics. You can also use a mesh laundry bag to keep them separate.

** Important! ** Set your timer once you start your dryer. Sometimes, if you pull the curtains out of the dryer right when they finish, you can avoid ironing. (Yeah!)

If they are too wrinkled, you will want to iron them before hanging them back up. If you hate ironing like I do, you can steam your curtains once they are hung back up. I purchased an inexpensive steamer from Amazon, which works great for jobs like this.

If your curtains are dry clean only, send them off to the dry cleaners.

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While Curtains are Washing

While your curtains are down, wipe off the top of the window molding and any curtain rod hardware on the wall. These can get very dusty and are not often seen.

We will be working on our windows for the next four days! You can do each task on a specific day. I write about it like we have been doing, or you can clean an entire window all at once.

I prefer to clean my windows this way – one at a time. To help you get a head start, I am sharing what we will be doing for the next few days ahead of time. I will continue posting the details of these tasks on their respective days.

Day 4: Clean Blinds
Day 5: Wash the Windows and Windowsills Inside
Day 6: Wash the Windows and Screens Outside

I find it is easiest to take the curtains down first. While they are washing and drying, I clean the blinds, wash the window inside, and then clean it outside in one room before moving on to the next room.

Remember, if you feel overwhelmed or don’t have much time to devote to this task today, just focus on your home’s dirtiest or most used rooms.

This post is part of the 31 Days of Deep Cleaning Your Home series. In just 31 days, you can get your home in tip-top shape.

This series includes deep cleaning lists, tips and tricks, ideas, and how-tos.

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