How can I brighten and still keep the sizing in my sheer white curtains without ironing them and using spray starch?
By Pat from PA
Try tumbling the panels in the dryer with a couple of tennis balls. Use the air dry or lowest heat setting. By putting the dry panel in, you preserve the sizing. Any method that involves getting them wet will remove the sizing. I googled how to stiffen fabric, and found several methods involving sugar or white glue. You may want to check these out, to see if you want to nuse them to restore sizing to your curtains after laundering therm.
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How do I remove rust stains safely from nylon curtains?
Pour white vinegar on it, then blot with a clean rag.
Don't try bleaching the stain with chlorine bleach this will only spread the stain and can turn your curtain yellow. Here is the simplest way to remove your stain.
Nylon is a delicate fabric so try not to rub anymore than necessary. You can use lemon or white vinegar in the same way. Saturate a cotton ball or small cloth with either and dab the spot; cover with salt and let it rest for 30 minutes. Check to see progress and either leave longer or add more and wait. Some recommend putting it in the sunshine but be careful as this can fade some fabric. They also make a rust remover product that works well and can be found in most supermarkets in the cleaning isle (brown bottle).
Try diluted white vinegar with a soft sponge. Don't rub it in.
