How to clean iron curtain rods?

Curtains and curtain rods are indispensable shading tools in the home as well as very good decorations. With daily use, the curtain rod can also get dirt and dirt. So, how should we clean a set of iron curtain rods? This article tells you the answer!

 

Iron Curtain rod cleaning steps

1. Remove curtains

Remove the curtain rod from the curtain rod holder by wearing non-slip shoes and using a stool or ladder.

Remove the decorative heads on both sides by hand or with a tool and remove the curtain from the pole.

If it is a telescopic rod, the two rods can be separated again and the buckle can be removed.


 

2. Initial cleaning

The hard to avoid meeting on the adornment head of curtain rod and two ends has dirt, right now should use clean and dry flannelette, wipe dust.

Also, don't forget the bracket that's still hanging on the wall. You can take it off and wipe it, or you can wipe it directly.

There will also be some dust on the curtain, you can use a vacuum cleaner to remove the dust.

 

3. Deep cleaning

Iron rods rust easily, so they can't be directly immersed in water.

A mixture of warm water and detergent should be used to wet the flannelette and carefully wipe the surface of the rod and head.

If there are greasy or hard-to-remove marks on the poles, add water and white vinegar to further remove the stain.

 

4. Dry curtain rods

In order to prevent rust of iron curtain rod and head shape, the drying step is essential.

You can use a clean, dry cloth to suck moisture off the surface of the pole and the head.

You can also place the pole indoors in a sunny spot and use the sun to dry it. However, it is necessary to avoid direct sunlight, so as not to fall off and damage the plating layer on the surface of the pole.

 

5. Reassemble

When the curtain rods are sufficiently dry, the neat curtain rods can be reassembled.

You can follow the instructions for this step, or if you can't find the instructions, follow these simple steps.


 

1. Assemble the pole

2. Install a curtain rod finial on one side

3. Pull the curtains in and try to focus them in the middle.

4. Hang the curtain rod on the bracket, and pay attention to the same length of the rod on both sides

5. Attach another finial

6. Pull back the curtains

 

According to the above steps, you can clean the iron curtain rod by yourself, is it very simple?

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