## 10.4 Net curtains 

If washing curtains made from mixed or man-made fibres: 

• Ask the retailer whether the curtains are machine washable and, if so, at what water temperature. 

• Fill the washing drum only a quarter full. 

• Tie up metal rollers and plastic sliders using an open weave fabric. 

• Use a mild detergent (use sparingly due to foaming). 

• With older, faded curtains, the material is weaker and may be easily damaged if machine washed. 

