Most people who Buy Net Curtains purchase them to give their room extra natural light and lots of our customers choose white net curtains as this gives their room a fresh, bright look. It is inevitable though, especially due to their colour, that over time they are going to accumulate dust due to daily living which over time will make them look dirty and of need of a clean. As they are very delicate, unlike heavier curtains, some people are unsure how is best to wash their nets so here are a few suggestions of ways to keep them looking their best. When you Buy Net Curtains at Calico Laine you may also want to buy our dylon net curtain whitener for when your curtains need freshening up. This special formula is suitable for hand washing and machine washing nets with each sachet cleaning up to 6 medium sized curtains. This product is more effective than regular whiteners and leaves your curtains feeling crisp and smelling clean. It is also useful for preventing growth of mould and mildew. If you think that your net curtains have a slight odour to them when they are due to be cleaned you can use baking soda to get rid of this if you do not have any of our dylon product. Place the net curtains in a large sink or bath and fill it with warm water so that they nets are fully submerged. Add washing powder and 1/2 cup of baking soda to fight the smell. Move the nets around to loosen any dirt and mix the detergent and leave to soak for half an hour. Rub the curtains together to loosen more dirt and then drain the water. Next, rinse the curtains fully with cool water from the tap to remove any detergent. Wring to remove any excess water and hand to dry. Another tip, if you choose to wash your net curtains in the washing machine instead of by hand is to put a clean, white towel in the drum to bulk up the load and provide better agitation in the wash cycle. So next time when you Buy Net Curtains, you will know how you can keep them looking new and fresh for years.