Have any of you ever used Epson Salts to stiffen your lace curtains? I have done it a couple of times, but have forgotten how much to use. The last time I did it, they were way to stiff and I had to re-rinse them. First you wash them, then rinse them regularly. Then did them in the Epson Salts mixture and hang dripping wet on the clothes line to dry. It makes them nice and crisp and will last a long-long time (that's why I have forgotten how much I used--it has been so loooong!!!) Thanks for any help.
Epsom Salt Uses - Use it for Cleaning Curtains - Reader's Tips
Hi Christina,
Here's what I use Epsom Salts for......
I have beautiful lace curtains in my home (some are full length panels). When I take them off of the windows to clean them, I put them in my washer on the delicate cycle. When finished, I take them out of the washer and place them in a large dishpan in my kitchen sink that I have filled with water and about 1/2 cup of epsom salt. I soak the curtains and valances in the mixture for about 5 minutes. I wring the curtains out gently and place them in my dryer. I spin them in the dryer on the Air cycle for only about 10 minutes - just long enough to get the excess water out of them. I then rehang them on the windows. I shape the curtains (arrange the folds, etc) and I'm done! The curtains dry on their own and they have a beautiful crisp finish that lasts until the next wash. Note* I have been using the same lace curtains for 10 years! They look as fresh as when I first bought them. Can't do without Epsom Salt. Thanks for letting me share my favorite Epsom idea. Renee
Thanks Alee for the info. That sounds like what I do, except I hang them on the line to dry. I do think it makes them last longer. Thanks again. Ada Mae
Lace Stiffener
Posted - Sep 20 2008 : 05:34:20 AM
