Over time, sheers and white curtains turn yellow. We are going to reveal all our secrets to give them a youthful look. Whitewashing curtains has never been easier!

Ideal for dressing your windows, white curtains impose the charm of simplicity and naturalness. However, unlike wine, time is not good for everyone. It is true that as the days go by, dust and the action of the sun make your curtains dull and make them lose their shine.

To regain the dazzling whiteness of the first days, there is no need to buy overpriced products. There is nothing better than grandma’s tricks. Your kitchen is full of 100% natural miracle products that will allow you to whiten curtains that have turned yellow. By machine or by hand, we guarantee you a brilliant result!

  • WHITENING CURTAINS

  • The washing machine

Before using these tips, please check that your curtains can withstand machine washing and are resistant to high temperatures.

  • Baking powder

Yes, you read that right, the baking powder used to make cupcakes is also an excellent ally for whitening yellowed curtains.

First, fill your tub with hot water. In a glass, dilute a sachet of yeast then pour it into the hot water. Immerse your curtains in the bathtub and leave on for an hour.

Finally, put your curtains in the washing machine and run a regular machine on a 30° delicate program.

  • Lemon and baking soda

Wash your curtains in the washing machine according to your habits and add lemon juice to the detergent and a little baking soda to the fabric softener. Leave to run in the 40° program.

  • Azaé Tip: To avoid damaging your curtains while ironing them, remember to hang them directly when you take them out of the machine. Indeed, the curtains being still wet, the weight will make that the folds will disappear without problem.

  • Blanch by hand

Hand washing your curtains is recommended if they are fragile and delicate.

  • Lemon juice

In a mixture of boiling water and lemon juice (1 per litre), immerse your yellowed curtains and leave for an hour. Finally let it dry.

  • Milk

To make your curtains whiter, soak them in milk for at least an hour and then put them in the washing machine to avoid any smell.