We want to resurrect some curtains, last used in the UK 3–4 years ago. They aren’t soiled, just a bit tired looking. Not worth spending the best part of €100 on drycleaning, but washing might be a bit dodgy as they have sewn-in linings.
So I thought of Shake n Vac. A powder that you squirt on and then vacuum off. Friends used it successfully on a moquette sofa they inherited, so hoping it would freshen up the curtains.
But it seems to cost about €8 here in France, more than twice the price in the UK.
Any suggestions? Cheap source for SnV – or local alternatives?
If the curtain material is washable then I would put them through the machine on a delicate or cool wash. If the curtains are just a little ‘musty’ then Fabreeze or a white vinegar and water mix will work well.
Looking back it seems a bit bizarre that we put scented talc on the carpet before vacuuming. It just disguised horrible smells with false fragrant smells rather than actually cleaning the carpet to remove the cause of the smell!
