Washing net curtains

[Eve]

Gearing up or a bit of a clear out and spring clean and my nets could use a good wash. Can I put them in the washing machine on a delicates (30 degrees) cycle for a really good wash or is it safer to just handwash them?

Don't want them to disintergrate! Was going to put them in with normal powder and some stain remover powder.

I am thinking of replacing one set, are they easy to get and are they a standard size for windows or measured up? They are on a really annoying thing where there is a flat pole which expands to fit into two slidey bits on each end so there is a loop over the top of the curtain where the pole fits through. A beggar to get back up.

If anyone has any ideas where to get some from for good value that'd be great.

[nungate]

I always hand wash mine. First in a coolish soapy wash in the sink followed by a hotter wash (also by hand) then a really good rinse, to which I add a whitening stuff, the name of which escapes me at the moment but I'm sure it's made by Dylon, net whitener or some such it's called, ( I use Biotex for the first wash, then an ordinary handwash powder) I don't spin the nets either but I hang them out to drip on the line, they seldom take long to dry if the weather is good, and I just rehang them - no need to iron.

[tenrec]

Put them in a pillowcase in the washer to protect them. You can get netting off the market just measure the depth you need.

[jamesnan]

I always put mine in the washing machine folded up, after giving them a good rinse first in warm water. When they come out, shake them and either peg on line or put up damp, when the creases always fall out.

[Eve]

That's great, thanks all :) Sure I've seen Biotex in somewhere like Wilkos/Savers.

Will have to check with my neighbour as he's had a burner/bonfire on a lot recently doing garden renovations so need to check they will be ok out there on the line so they don't get smoked. Might be able to get them on a airer, not sure I risk the tumble drier.

[pastafreak]

I've put mine in the machine on the wool cycle.

[nungate]

If you can't peg them out, give them a gentle squeeze in a towel and pop them over a radiator for a wee while, and put the towel underneath to catch any drips