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Title: Filthy Curtains
Post by: JoseInLA on Jun 04, 2022, 04:23 PM
Not sure if this is the right place for this, but I have a 2007 Fleetwood Sequoia I don't think these curtains have ever been cleaned. After years of use, they are filthy. Any ideas how we can clean them without ruining them. Do you dry clean?

Thanks,
Jose
Title: Re: Filthy Curtains
Post by: JakeAndPaulsMom on Jun 05, 2022, 03:12 PM
We just tossed them in the washer in cold water on the gentle cycle and a little Oxy-Clean, then you can let them air dry they should be fine the fabric dries pretty quickly.
Title: Re: Filthy Curtains
Post by: conncamper on Jun 06, 2022, 11:30 AM
The wife said to hand wash with Woolite in cold water. Don't put in dryer, hang to dry.
Title: Re: Filthy Curtains
Post by: badkitty on Jun 06, 2022, 01:26 PM
Quote from: conncamper on Jun 06, 2022, 11:30 AMThe wife said to hand wash with Woolite in cold water. Don't put in dryer, hang to dry.

This should work.
Title: Re: Filthy Curtains
Post by: JakeAndPaulsMom on Jun 07, 2022, 11:09 AM
I agree, Woolite should work too.
Title: Re: Filthy Curtains
Post by: 4Campers on Jun 08, 2022, 09:56 AM
If you haven't washed them yet be careful because some curtains have a rubber backing. That stuff tends to dry rot and may flake off during a wash job.
Title: Re: Filthy Curtains
Post by: JoseInLA on Jun 09, 2022, 12:24 PM
Thanks, I will see about popping the camper up this weekend, I suspect the back is okay but it's been several months since we had it opened up.
Title: Re: Filthy Curtains
Post by: JoseInLA on Jun 11, 2022, 06:19 PM
Got the curtains out, the backs look fine the wife will try and wash them tomorrow.
Title: Re: Filthy Curtains
Post by: 4Campers on Jun 13, 2022, 07:18 AM
Quote from: JoseInLA on Jun 11, 2022, 06:19 PMGot the curtains out, the backs look fine the wife will try and wash them tomorrow.

How did the curtains come out? Any shrinkage? Issues with the backing?
Title: Re: Filthy Curtains
Post by: JoseInLA on Jun 13, 2022, 11:27 AM
They came out mostly good, no issues with the backing but there are some stubborn stains on a couple of the curtains that will need to be taken care of if possible. They do look much better to me, but the wife is still not happy.
Title: Re: Filthy Curtains
Post by: 4Campers on Jun 13, 2022, 02:03 PM
Good to hear. Maybe a stain stick on those stubborn spots?
Title: Re: Filthy Curtains
Post by: JoseInLA on Jun 18, 2022, 05:03 PM
The wife washed a couple more times, she did use one of those stain sticks. The stains are not quite as noticeable but do look better. She had me put them back this morning so I guess she is done or tired of working on it.