steamer for curtains

[scallywag]

Is there anywhere in Stafford that hires those steaming appliances that get the creases out of curtains as they are hanging up?

 

[That-Crazy-Rat-Lady]

Homebase hire out rug doctors, there about £20 for 24 hours, they are suitable for carpets and fabrics, it would clean them and take the creases out.

 

[scallywag]

Thanks for that, they don't need cleaning, they are new ones that have just been hung. They are full of packaging creases and because of the large size I was hoping to find something that would get the creases out whilst hung up and not have to take them down to iron.

 

[Rikki]

I've got a wallpaper steamer.

 

[scallywag]

Thank you but I don't think that would be suitable. I have seen them loads of times on the tele but just don't seem to be able to track one down.

 

[grumpystaffordguy]

Don't the creases drop out anyway in due course? I think one of the proper steam irons might help and if you dont have one I'm sure someone you know will have.

 

[age'd parent]

When I worked at Newco "soft furnishing, curtains and upholstery" in 1960 we used the steam from a ordinary
kettle to drop the creases out in the work shop and put tissue paper in them when transporting them to the customer.
It worked marvelously on velvet curtains.

edit: spelling

 

[scallywag]

I didn't think it would be this hard to find one. I have pressed out the smaller pair with an ordinary steam iron with no trouble at all. but this pair is a 90' drop and 4ft width in each which is a lot of material. I just thought one of those steamers would make life easier - they aren't even mine, I'm doing it as a favour!!! Thanks for all your suggestions.

 

[magda_xxx]

steam cleaner do job perfectly i did test on our curtains and was quick and they look perfect!
if you like to try you can borrow mine,

 

[scallywag]

That would be such a help, thanks

 

[magda_xxx]

That would be such a help, thanks

no problem i just pm my detalist

 

[Gramaisc]

Lidl currently have these Tefal steam generator irons at eighty quid.

 

[scallywag]

Thank you all for your help. As a result of my pleas a very nice lady has offered to lend me hers. How kind is that of a complete stranger.