Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. John Keeble / Getty Images Curtains should be washed every three months in high-traffic areas and six months in low-traffic areas.

How often should you actually wash your curtains—and does the answer change depending on the fabric, the room, or whether you ...

Curtains attract airborne particles of dust, grease, and bacteria and should be washed regularly to prevent stains and improve air quality.

The curtains are usually not given much attention in regular cleaning, but they are one of the most important factors in keeping the overall ambience of a room. From controlling the amount of sunlight ...

Curtains should be washed every three months in high-traffic areas and six months in low-traffic areas. Always check your curtain's care label to be sure it's machine washable. Vacuum or dust between ...