Hint: Its more often than you might think!
Curtains and drapes can be major dust traps; here’s how to clean them.
But how often do you actually need to wash them?
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The experts at theAmerican Cleaning Instituteshare their top tips.
Do You Actually Need to Wash Curtains?
Curtains are not just for aesthetics and privacythey also filter dust particles and smells out of the air.
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Smokers or vape users who light up indoors should wash their curtains monthly, too.
The ACI recommends following this general cleaning schedule to keep your curtains free of dust and other allergens.
You may need to take them down and dry clean them to remove spots.
