Hint: It’s 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? The experts at the American Cleaning ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Have you noticed the dust that has collected on your curtains in recent months? First things first: Read the care ...

Curtains are often forgotten in cleaning routines, but they shouldn't be. The right curtains can complement a room’s design, ...

The floors are vacuumed, the clothes are laundered and the toilets are scrubbed. A clean house feels like a deep breath of fresh air, but there might be some places that have gone overlooked for too ...

The terms curtains and drapes (sometimes called draperies) are often used interchangeably, and both refer to textile panels that hang from rods and cover windows. But what sets drapes apart is that ...

Luckily, curtains don't need as much upkeep as other textiles in the house — and I say luckily, as if you've ever had to take ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Dorie Chevlen Dorie Chevlen is a writer covering home design. Her subjects ...

Feeling paranoid about your drapes recently? A laundry pro gives step-by-step tips on how to clean curtains at home and what to consider first. Unless you’re a full-blown, Monica Geller-level neat ...

Gently vacuuming and spot treating curtains is best if you want to avoid taking them down. Weekly vacuuming and rotating your curtains monthly keeps them cleaner for longer. Be sure to clean your HVAC ...