Deconovo 100% Blackout Curtains with Coating, Light Weight Eyelet Curt (2024)

FAQs

Can I put blackout curtains in the dryer? ›

Avoid using hot water or bleach, as these can damage the coating on the curtains. Once the wash cycle is complete, remove the curtains from the washing machine and hang them up to air dry. Do not put coated blackout curtains in the dryer, as the heat can damage the coating.

Blackout lining is a three-layer coated acrylic suede applied to the reverse side of this fabric, making it better at retaining more heat and blocking out more light than a thermal lining.

As the name would imply, blackout curtains block 100 percent of the sun's rays. This gives you total darkness and makes these curtains perfect for bedrooms, nurseries, dark rooms, and media/theater rooms.

Nonetheless, you don't have to deep clean it every day. You can set aside time for deep cleaning your blackout curtains in a week or even in a month. However, you need to do regular vacuum or spot cleanings to ensure that the blackout curtains remain clean and fresh.

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If you are very careful you can hand wash them or machine wash them in a large machine on a gentle cold cycle with very mild detergent (hardly any) and do not use fabric softener. Wash one panel at a time.

Blackout curtains have few health disadvantages. However, manufacturers may produce blackout curtains or roller blinds using polyvinyl chloride (PVC). This material has phthalates, chemicals that can enter and damage the human body through air particles, direct contact, and other methods.

Blackout curtains and drapes create adequate privacy and reduce the amount of light that enters your room. However, they do not block 100% of the light and UV rays. Because they are fabric, the curtains will fade over time from exposure to UV rays.

Typically, the back layer is the light filtering, lightweight sheer, bringing natural light into the space when the front set of blackout curtains are pulled back.

Blackout curtains and shades will reduce the amount of heat which is transferred via your windows by as much as 24 percent, keeping the rooms where they're installed cooler in summer and warmer in winter. This will allow you to use your heating and cooling system more efficiently and save energy.

But their benefits go beyond just helping you sleep – they can actually reduce energy costs by cutting down hot sunlight that may heat up your house. Additionally, they can protect furniture and flooring from exposure to excessive sunlight and UV rays.

Does it matter what color blackout curtains are? ›

For example, a MOONDREAM dim-out curtain or blackout curtain in light colors such as eggshell or white will block out 90% to 95% of the light. To block out 100% of the light you better choose either a blackout curtain in a dark color or a coated fabric curtain (in any color).

It's important to remember to allow curtains to dry naturally. Hang them outside but try to keep the curtains out of direct sunlight, as this can lead to fading.

Blackout curtains are a type of window display that not only obstructs light but also meets aesthetic preferences. They are those curtains that have good heat insulation in summer, heat preservation in winter, and UV protection.

Once you've run them through the washing machine, you can dry the curtains by hanging them on a clothesline or tumbling them in a dryer on the no-heat setting. "You can iron or steam curtains just prior to rehanging them," says Adams. To clean drapes, Adams suggests getting them professionally dry cleaned.

Don't put your rubber-backed curtains in your dryer, because dryer heat can damage or even melt the rubber.