My girlfriend and experienced garment and quilt maker recommends limiting curtain washing to a long soak with a mild soap such as woolite or quit soap. Use very little action of the washer's agitator - a full normal cycle probably is not necessary. This helps preserve the fabric, which is usually quite old.

She can make new curtains for anyone who needs them, if interested.

DDF

Scott Semyan wrote:

> >>My other question is about the curtains. I really would like to > give > >>them a good cleaning but am concerned about unscrewing the fabric > from > >>the wall. Will it ruin the fabric? Does anyone have any other > >>suggestions? > > We just unscrewed ours and threw them and their little straps in the > wash. Do your self a favor and make a sketch so you remember which > curtains go where. I spent a good half hour figuring it out (rather > recreational actually, like a mind teaser). Also, the covers for the > pad > over the engine and the pads in the above bunk will come off as well. > Only trick is getting them back on the pads. With patience it will > happen. Washing all this stuff (and replacing the original carpet) > greatly improved the aroma of our van. Now I just need to replace the > rotting skylight. > > Scott > > '85 Westy