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Washing/whitening net curtains
Posted by Sue
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Re: Washing/whitening net curtains October 21, 2004 04:03AM |
When we moved into our house in Melbourne, the white (?) nets were grey. The best hint I was given, and have used many times since, is pop all into the washing machine, put in your normal washing liquid/powder, then I just pour vinegar over the curtains and also put it in the final rinse conditioner holder. I have used brown or white vinegars, dependant upon what's in the pantry. Wash as normal, I never ironed and hung back up wet - and hey presto - they look like brand new !!! No creases when you hang them back up straightaway. Works perfectly - do the same with my shower curtains as well - vinegar is a natural wonder 
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Re: Washing/whitening net curtains October 21, 2004 07:59AM |
Thanks Irene and Carolyn.
My Mum used to roll her nets in a clean bathtowel before hanging back up. I don't worry, just put them on a slow spin in the washing machine and hang straight up.
Will certainly try the vinegar Irene on the nets and shower curtain. Thanks so much!
Raewyn
My Mum used to roll her nets in a clean bathtowel before hanging back up. I don't worry, just put them on a slow spin in the washing machine and hang straight up.
Will certainly try the vinegar Irene on the nets and shower curtain. Thanks so much!
Raewyn
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Re: Washing/whitening net curtains October 21, 2004 10:29PM |
I swear by the vinegar, and have told several people who say they can't get over how white the nets come up. Happy Vinegaring
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Re: Washing/whitening net curtains October 21, 2004 11:11PM |
I put this website up yonks ago - it really is terrific, especially for ecologically minded people who prefer not to use chemicals around the home:
[frugalliving.about.com]
On the menu on the left click on "The Vinegar Page" - it's uses are unbelievable. I found the site when searching for hints about cleaning silver - I used the paste of vinegar and bicarb and voila - my silverware gleams!!
A very comprehensive and useful site I think
[frugalliving.about.com]
On the menu on the left click on "The Vinegar Page" - it's uses are unbelievable. I found the site when searching for hints about cleaning silver - I used the paste of vinegar and bicarb and voila - my silverware gleams!!
A very comprehensive and useful site I think
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Re: Washing/whitening net curtains October 22, 2004 12:00AM |
Renee, What a fabuulous site you suggested......Darn........another one to keep in touch with !!
Cheers
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Re: Washing/whitening net curtains October 22, 2004 05:34AM |
It IS a fascinating site Lynne - and if you type 'recipes' into search there are well over 200 pages of them - no way have I looked at all aspects of the site - like you I have to be choosy about what I put in my 'favourites' but that site is one of them!!
I'm not naturally frugal - just have to be these days
I'm not naturally frugal - just have to be these days
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Re: Washing/whitening net curtains October 23, 2004 02:38AM |
THANKS IRENE, THE VINEGAR WORKED ON OUR SHOWER CURTAIN!!!!!!
Yet to do the nets, they will have to wait until another day, just too much on my list for today.
Our shower curtain was installed with our new wet floor shower and spends alot of its life pushed back behind a wee tiled wall. Its a lead weighted one and has come up sooooooo........ clean!
Will check out the frugle site at another time!
Thanks girls.
Raewyn G
Yet to do the nets, they will have to wait until another day, just too much on my list for today.
Our shower curtain was installed with our new wet floor shower and spends alot of its life pushed back behind a wee tiled wall. Its a lead weighted one and has come up sooooooo........ clean!
Will check out the frugle site at another time!
Thanks girls.
Raewyn G
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