How to bleach tulle without special household chemicals

How to bleach nylon tulle

Nylon tulle is durable, durable and unpretentious. It does not wrinkle or get dirty, but, alas, it turns yellow and fades in the sun.

To return whiteness to nylon curtains, we need:

200-250 g table salt;
30-50 g of any washing powder;
5 liters of hot water.

First, soak the tulle in warm water. This will soften the fabric and remove dirt more effectively. After half an hour, rinse the curtains in cool water.

Pour hot water into the basin. Add salt and washing powder, mix thoroughly so that no undissolved grains remain. Soak the tulle in the solution for 10-12 hours, and then rinse it again in cool water to completely rinse off the remaining detergent.

The tulle does not need to be ironed. It is enough to gently squeeze it out after rinsing, leaving no creases, and hang it on the window. The curtain will straighten out under its own weight.

How to bleach organza tulle

Organza is a beautiful translucent stiff fabric that makes great embroidery or beaded patterns. It is unpretentious and transmits light well. But organza attracts dust just as well, wrinkles and loses its shape after washing.

So, to bleach the tulle, we need:

250 g potato starch;
5 liters of water.

Pour warm water into a bowl and add starch. Stir well to avoid lumps.

Soak the tulle in the solution for 2-4 hours, and then, without wringing, hang to dry. Place a pallet under the curtains to avoid dripping the floor.

This method will not only refresh the color of the organza, but also smooth out any creases in the fabric.

How to bleach veil tulle

The veil is softer and more airy than nylon and organza. It is often made from natural threads and therefore requires special care.

For whitening we need:

2 tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide;
1 tablespoon of ammonia;
10 liters of warm water.

Pour water into a basin and dissolve peroxide and ammonia in it. Submerge the veil in the solution. Make sure that the fabric does not rise above the surface of the water (yellow streaks will remain in this place). For security, press the tulle with a weight.

Turn the fabric in the container several times within half an hour, and then rinse it in cool water.

How to make tulle snow white

For true perfectionists, we will reveal a little secret: bright pigments will help us finally neutralize the yellowness of tulle curtains.

Zelenka. Stir 10-15 drops of this proven remedy for broken knees in a glass of water and let sit for a couple of minutes. During this time, the green stuff should dissolve without sediment. Dilute the solution in 5 liters of water for the final rinse of the tulle. Leave the curtains in the solution basin for 2-5 minutes, turning the fabric over from time to time.
Blue. Add a cap of this product to a basin of 5 liters of cool water and dip the tulle into it. Here it is better not to soak the fabric, but simply rinse it for a minute.

And remember: if you overdo it with the specified components, your curtains will become colored.

If you decide to wash the tulle in the washing machine

For proponents of progress and lovers of household chemicals, folk methods may seem too extreme. Fortunately, the shops are full of bleach and the washing machine is always at your service.

In order not to spoil the weightless tulle when machine washed, remember these precautions:

Check the drum carefully before putting curtains in it: a forgotten colored sock can give the tulle an interesting shade.
Choose a temperature no higher than 40 ° C.
Do not use harsh bleaches: they can damage the structure of the fabric.