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How to clean bedroom curtains

Tried to have bedroom curtains dry cleaned, they said because curtains had a "plastic like" lining they refused the job. Has anyone had their curtains cleaned and would you share how. Pretty sure they'll shrink if washed.
Larry & Jeannie Falen
2000 GV 320
ISM 450 Cumin
Alision 6 s/w retarder
Build # 5652

Re: How to clean bedroom curtains

Reply #1 –
I think I have the same curtains with the inner liner, kind of a blackout curtain. These are original in my coach, I took them off and threw them in the washer and dryer without any issues. If they did shrink, it's not noticeable.
J.R.
99 U320 40' WTFE
Build # 5388

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Reply #2 –
i inquired to foretravel back in the 90's about washing the bedroom curtains on my
93 280, they said washing will negate the fire retardant on the curtains.

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I have to believe that worry about the curtains losing there fire retardant would be the least of your worries if anything cought fire in a coach
Just saying.
Andy & Eileen
MONTROSE COLORADO
1992 U300  40' 6V92 TA
2016 4 Runner
1998 Jeep Grand cherokee

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee) Build # 4135 Skp# 122921

Re: How to clean bedroom curtains

Reply #4 –
Thank you, good info all, that's what I'll do then.
Larry & Jeannie Falen
2000 GV 320
ISM 450 Cumin
Alision 6 s/w retarder
Build # 5652

Re: How to clean bedroom curtains

Reply #5 –
Quote from: RedApple –
Thank you, good info all, that's what I'll do then.
Thank you for being the guinea pig.  ^.^d  I was just thinking yesterday about cleaning our curtains, and then you posted last night.  I have been watching the responses with interest, and would love for you to document this cleaning of them.  Maybe take pictures of them before, and then after.  I would love to see how they are compared to what we have, (material, condition pre-cleaning) and the condition of them afterwards.  It might seem like such a mundane topic to most, but I would really appreciate your feedback through the cleaning process. 
The selected media item is not currently available.Amanda and Douglas
Lily *meow* (RIP 7/19/23) and B.T. *meow* (RIP 9/12/18)
1997 U320 40' - "Brawley"
Motorcade #17266
Escapee #113692

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Reply #6 –
I had forgotten about the fire retardant drapes,  the velvet I think is more flammable than smooth fabric. 
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

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I was actually hoping NOT to be the 🐹, lol, but sure I'd be 😊 to document with pics. Thought I'd check the forum one more time for reassurance on washing, before diving in head first. Now that they're down, I couldn't possibly put them back up without cleaning them some how.
Larry & Jeannie Falen
2000 GV 320
ISM 450 Cumin
Alision 6 s/w retarder
Build # 5652

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Red apple---BE BRAVE!!  nothing like first hand experience
Chris
1999 U 320 DGFE
Build Number 5523
Chris & Elka Lang
In the field, Lonoke AR

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Reply #9 –
Finally got around to washing the curtains this past weekend. They came out beautifully! Measured the curtains before washing and after they were dry and they did not shrink-at all. I'm not seeing where I can attach pics...curtains were in extremely good shape, no fraying, some fuzz around the Velcro areas and 18 years of soil. I used Shout on all the dirt areas front and back and worked in lightly with thumb. I did have one spot on the lining that didn't come out, should have worked the area better. And one small ink stain on a corner edge that lightened up but didn't come out. Neither spots can be seen, so it's all good. I did buy starch thinking I was going to have to put some oomph back into them, but honestly they don't even need ironing and feel the same sturdy quality as when they went in the washer. I did not dry them, just line dried.  Well there you go, the guinea pig has reported, your turn,

PS- curtains are an ivory color with a wavy illusion pattern to them, guessing a cotton/polyester blend, no velvet. Valances match.


Larry & Jeannie Falen
2000 GV 320
ISM 450 Cumin
Alision 6 s/w retarder
Build # 5652

Re: How to clean bedroom curtains

Reply #10 –
Did you wash in cold water? Hot water? Dry them in a dryer or air dry?  Wife wants to know.

Thanks.

jk
Jack and Cathy
1992 U280 Unihome 36' Build #4034
Cummins 8.3 /  Allison MT647/ PacBrake
Apopka, FL / Barre Center, NY
 

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Permanent press cycle on washer, basically warm wash, cold rinse. NO dryer. Line dried.

The reason I didn't go with cold water, which is the obvious choice, is because the stain remover wanted warmest possible setting. Permanent press cycle was as "warm" as I was willing to try.
Larry & Jeannie Falen
2000 GV 320
ISM 450 Cumin
Alision 6 s/w retarder
Build # 5652