Tulle is considered to be a popular element of decor on the window . It protects the room from the sun's rays and decorates the interior. But even high-quality tulle, as a rule, with the time suffers from greyness, yellowness, but it can be washed at home to extend the life of the product.
Cleaning tulle
Tulle can be bleached in several ways - traditional and unconventional. The first include household chemicals, primarily whiteness, but it can destroy the structure of the tissue.
A perfect result can be achieved by digestion. To do this, the product is immersed in a deep container with water, added powder, plastered soap and cooked on low heat with constant stirring for an hour.
To bleach the tulle, use salt. To do this, you need 5 liters of hot water, 2-3 tablespoons of salt, the product is immersed in a solution and soaked overnight.
A white veil can be obtained with the help of hydrogen peroxide and ammonia. In a bucket of hot water is added 1 tbsp. ammonia and 2 tbsp. hydrogen peroxide. The fabric descends into the solution for half an hour, then it is washed and becomes clean. Another means that can help is manganese. In the warm water, a laundry soap is rubbed and a small amount of potassium permanganate is dissolved. The solution should have a slightly pinkish color, tulle should be held in it for half an hour and washed in the usual way.
To wash the rust off the tulle, as an option, you can use acetic or oxalic acid, heated to a temperature of 90 degrees. The solution can not be brought to a boil, it is necessary to hold in it a contaminated area of 10 minutes.
Classic white tulle remains a favorite for housewives. Such simple methods will allow to preserve the whiteness of the product and give the room freshness, airiness and comfort.