How to Steam Your Curtains After Washing | STEAMRS
Frustrated with washing curtains? You’re not alone. Taking down curtains is already a chore—let alone washing and ironing them. Luckily, you can remove wrinkles and odors in no time with a handheld steamer. Just plug it in, let it heat up for 20–25 seconds, fill the water tank, and you’re good to go!
How Often Should You Refresh Your Curtains? It’s recommended to refresh your curtains once a year. Since it’s only needed occasionally, it can help to pick a fixed moment—such as after the holidays or during spring cleaning—so it’s easier to remember.
How to Wash Curtains Without Excessive Wrinkles: 5 Tips
1. Read the Care Label
Curtains can be pricey, so don’t risk damaging them by using a regular cycle. Remove hooks and always check the label. No care label? Wash them at 30°C just to be safe.
2. Use Gentle Detergents
Fill the machine to only about one-third capacity to give the curtains more room to move, helping to reduce creases. Use a small amount of mild detergent and fabric softener.
3. Minimize Spinning
Spinning often causes most wrinkles. For wrinkle-free curtains, spin at max 600 RPM—or turn spinning off entirely for lightweight fabrics.
4. Hang Curtains While Wet
No spin? Your curtains will be soaking wet—and that’s actually ideal. Carefully hang them right back up while wet. Shape the pleats and place a bucket underneath to catch drips. The weight of the water pulls the fabric straight. Open a window or door to aid drying.
5. Use a Steamer to Remove Wrinkles
As a final step, we highly recommend using a handheld steamer to easily remove any remaining creases.
How to Steam Curtains
Do your curtains have stains or lingering odors? Steaming is a great option—especially for thick curtains or those made from natural fabrics. With a stylish and easy-to-use steamer, you can do this yourself at home.
The hot steam kills 99% of bacteria and removes odors, giving your curtains a fresh new feel while smoothing out the fabric.
Steps to Steam Your Curtains:
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Set up the Steamer
Fill the water tank, plug in the steamer, and let it heat up. Once ready, press the steam button several times to get the steam flow going. A few water droplets may come out initially—this is normal. -
Steam from Top to Bottom
Press the steamer plate gently against the curtain and hold the steam button. Move the device slowly from top to bottom. The steam relaxes the fibers, removes wrinkles, and refreshes the fabric with ease.
Using a STEAMRS handheld steamer makes curtain care faster, easier, and more effective—no more hours spent struggling with an iron and ironing board!
