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Curtains are some of the largest fabric surfaces in a home, and they quietly collect dust, pollution, pollen, kitchen smoke and pet hair. In Gurugram, where dust and winter smog are part of life, they get dirty faster than most people think. Here is how often to clean them, which ones you can wash at home and which ones need professional dry cleaning.
How often should you clean curtains?
| Task | How often |
|---|---|
| Shake out or vacuum with a brush attachment | Every 2 to 3 weeks |
| Deep clean living room and bedroom curtains | Every 6 months |
| Deep clean kitchen curtains | Every 3 months |
| Extra clean | Before Diwali, after renovation work and after the winter smog season |
If anyone at home has dust allergies or asthma, clean curtains more often. They hold on to the dust that sets off sneezing and coughing.
Signs your curtains need cleaning now
- Dust comes off when you draw them, or you can see a grey line along the folds.
- The room smells stale even after airing, especially near the windows.
- The bottom edge looks darker than the rest of the curtain.
- Kitchen curtains feel sticky to touch.
- Someone at home sneezes more in that room than in others.
Curtains you can usually wash at home
Light, unlined cotton or polyester curtains and simple sheers can often go in a washing machine on a gentle, cold cycle. Check the care label first. Hang them to dry and put them back up while very slightly damp so the creases drop out with their own weight.
Curtains that need dry cleaning
- Lined curtains. The lining and the main fabric often shrink differently, leaving puckered, uneven edges.
- Blackout curtains. The coating can crack or peel in a washing machine.
- Velvet, silk, linen and embroidered curtains. These lose their texture, sheen or shape in water.
- Pleated curtains and curtains with heading tape. Washing can distort the pleats.
- Long or heavy curtains. They overload home machines and are very hard to dry properly.
The real cost of washing the wrong curtains at home
The most common problem is shrinkage. A pair of curtains that comes out of the machine at two slightly different lengths cannot be fixed. Fading, a stiff or crackled blackout layer and a strained washing machine are close behind. For lined, heavy or expensive curtains, professional cleaning costs far less than replacing them.
How Dhulai cleans curtains
- Take-down at your home: our team takes the curtains down for you.
- Expert dry clean: each fabric gets the right cleaning cycle, from sheers to heavy blackout drapes.
- Steam press: curtains come back fresh, dust-free and wrinkle-free.
- Re-hanging: we bring them back and hang them up again.
Curtain dry cleaning rates in Gurugram
| Curtain (per panel, 42 inch) | Rate |
|---|---|
| Window curtain, under 5 ft | ₹139 |
| Window curtain, over 5 ft | ₹189 |
| Door curtain | ₹169 |
| Door curtain with lining | ₹239 |
| Heavy / blackout curtain | ₹329 |
Pickup and drop are free across Sector 43, 47, 52, 60, 69 and nearby areas. See current offers and book on our curtain dry cleaning page.
Tip: Clean curtains before Diwali rather than after. Freshly cleaned curtains make the whole room look and smell cleaner for the festivities.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does curtain dry cleaning cost in Gurugram?
At Dhulai, rates are per panel of 42-inch width: window curtains under 5 ft ₹139, window curtains over 5 ft ₹189, door curtains ₹169 (₹239 with lining) and heavy or blackout curtains ₹329.
Do you take the curtains down and hang them back?
Yes. Dhulai takes your curtains down at home, dry cleans and steam presses them, then brings them back and hangs them up again.
Can blackout curtains be washed in a washing machine?
It is not recommended. The blackout coating can crack or peel in a machine, and the curtain can shrink unevenly. Blackout curtains are best dry cleaned.
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