Deconovo 100% Blackout Curtains with Coating, Light Weight Eyelet Curt (2024)

FAQs

Can I put blackout curtains in the dryer? ›

Avoid using hot water or bleach, as these can damage the coating on the curtains. Once the wash cycle is complete, remove the curtains from the washing machine and hang them up to air dry. Do not put coated blackout curtains in the dryer, as the heat can damage the coating.

Flocking/silicone finishings refer to the layer of coating used on top of the fabric to give the curtains its effect. For conventional Blackout curtains, small fibre particles are applied as a surface finishing to give the fabric its light-blocking properties. This process is known as flocking.

Whether you need them for sleep, privacy, or something else, here's a guide to each one. Blackout Curtains. As the name would imply, blackout curtains block 100 percent of the sun's rays. This gives you total darkness and makes these curtains perfect for bedrooms, nurseries, dark rooms, and media/theater rooms.

Nonetheless, you don't have to deep clean it every day. You can set aside time for deep cleaning your blackout curtains in a week or even in a month. However, you need to do regular vacuum or spot cleanings to ensure that the blackout curtains remain clean and fresh.

Blockout Curtains

If you are very careful you can hand wash them or machine wash them in a large machine on a gentle cold cycle with very mild detergent (hardly any) and do not use fabric softener. Wash one panel at a time.

Blackout curtains and shades will reduce the amount of heat which is transferred via your windows by as much as 24 percent, keeping the rooms where they're installed cooler in summer and warmer in winter. This will allow you to use your heating and cooling system more efficiently and save energy.

While both blackout curtains and window films are effective, there are distinct advantages to choosing window film. Blackout curtains and drapes create adequate privacy and reduce the amount of light that enters your room. However, they do not block 100% of the light and UV rays.

By improving the duration and quality of your sleep, blackout curtains can also enhance your overall health. Sleep affects every system in your body, including your cardiovascular, digestive, and nervous systems.

Black out linings can be sewn into a curtain like any other lining. You just need to remember to face the fabric side to the window and the coated side to the fabric.

Do eyelet curtains let light in? All of our made-to-measure curtains are available with a blackout lining, which will reduce the amount of light coming into your room. However, the way eyelet curtains are made and fitted means light can seep through the eyelets and around the edges.

How to attach blackout lining to curtains without sewing? ›

One of the easiest ways to join your blackout lining to your curtains is with the help of something called fusible hemming web. This can be used for joining two fabrics together. Simply place the hemming web tape between the two fabrics and then using a standard iron press together until they are bonded.

It's important to remember to allow curtains to dry naturally. Hang them outside but try to keep the curtains out of direct sunlight, as this can lead to fading.

Blackout curtains are also known as "thermal drapes" for a reason. They're ideal for blocking light and heat from windows that get strong sun. And the best part is that contrary to popular belief, blackout curtains do not have to be black. They don't even have to be curtains!

Once you've run them through the washing machine, you can dry the curtains by hanging them on a clothesline or tumbling them in a dryer on the no-heat setting. "You can iron or steam curtains just prior to rehanging them," says Adams. To clean drapes, Adams suggests getting them professionally dry cleaned.

Don't put your rubber-backed curtains in your dryer, because dryer heat can damage or even melt the rubber.