How to clean pinch pleated drapes

1. Vacuum the drapes with the brush attachment of your vacuum. Start at the top and work your way across and down. You can remove the drapes to clean them, if necessary. You should use a step ladder if you can't reach the top. Vacuum between each pleat to remove any dust. 2. Fill a cup or container with 1 tbsp. of mild dish detergent and add 1 cup of hot water. 3. Dip a damp sponge into the suds only, and wipe any dirty spots on the drapes using gentle pressure. Use more suds if necessary. 4. Rinse the sponge thoroughly to remove any detergent residue, and wring it out. 5. Wipe the soapy areas of the drapes with the sponge to remove any residue. 6. Blot the wet areas of the drapes with a cloth to remove any excess moisture, and allow the drapes to air dry. Spring cleanin...

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How to Clean Outdoor Wicker Furniture

Identify your outdoor wicker furniture To know how to clean your wicker furniture, you first need to identify the material. Wicker refers to the weaving process used to make wicker furniture, but wicker can be made of different materials. The most common is wood wicker. Wood wicker furniture is most often made of rattan. But is also made of cane, bamboo and other wood or reed materials. More recently on the market is "all-weather" outdoor wicker furniture which is actually made of synthetic materials such as resin or plastics. These materials are woven into wicker furniture which looks much like the real wood wicker but is much more durable for outdoor uses. Finally, there is paper fiber wicker. This is actually made from paper tightly rolled and woven into a wicker pattern. If...

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