Curtains are one of the most neglected things in a home. They hang in the same position for months or years, collecting dust, cooking smells, pet hair, and pollution from open windows — and because they do not look obviously dirty, they get left.
By the time most curtains come off the rail, they have been up for longer than anyone cares to admit. We clean curtains at Angelz on Arlington Way, a short walk from Angel tube. Pricing starts from £1 per curtain depending on size and fabric. No appointment needed.
We handle curtains in most fabrics and sizes. Standard cotton and poly-cotton curtains, heavier wool and wool-blend panels, velvet curtains, silk curtains, and linen curtains all come through the shop regularly. Each fabric is assessed before cleaning — the cycle, solvent, and temperature used for a lightweight cotton curtain is different from what is needed for a heavy interlined wool panel.
We price curtains per curtain, not per pair. If you only need one panel cleaned — one that has faded, stained, or pulled differently from its pair — you only pay for that one.
Lined curtains are a more involved job than unlined ones. The lining and the face fabric behave differently during cleaning. If the two layers are not handled correctly, one can shrink or shift relative to the other, causing the curtain to pull, bunch, or hang unevenly.
We clean the curtain and lining as a single piece, assessing how they have been constructed before choosing the cleaning method. Standard linings and blackout linings are both handled. If a lining has deteriorated or is pulling away from the face fabric at the heading tape, we flag it before cleaning — that is a repair rather than a cleaning issue, and it is worth knowing about before the curtain goes back up.
Interlined curtains — those with an additional layer of heavy interlining between the face fabric and the lining — are among the most demanding soft furnishing jobs to clean properly. The interlining adds significant weight and bulk, which means the cleaning and drying process needs to account for the full thickness of the panel rather than just the face fabric.
The Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnishers — the UK trade body for upholstery and soft furnishing professionals — notes that interlined curtains in particular benefit from professional cleaning rather than home washing, where the bulk of the panel makes even water distribution and thorough drying extremely difficult. We handle interlined curtains regularly and allow additional time for the drying and finishing process on these pieces.
Turnaround on heavy interlined curtains is slightly longer than standard curtains. We give you an accurate collection date at drop-off.
Net curtains and voile panels are the opposite end of the spectrum — extremely lightweight, fragile, and prone to snagging, tearing, or distorting if put through a cycle with too much agitation or at the wrong temperature.
We clean net curtains and voile panels with a low-temperature, gentle cycle. The panels are checked for any pulls or weak points before cleaning. After cleaning, they are finished carefully to maintain their shape — stretched slightly during drying if needed to prevent the panel from setting in a distorted form.
Net curtains that have yellowed over time — a common issue in rooms with strong natural light or in homes where the panels have not been cleaned for several years — often come back considerably whiter after a professional clean. The degree of improvement depends on how long the yellowing has been developing.
Shower curtains take on soap scum, mildew, and hard water deposits over weeks of regular use. Most are made from water-resistant synthetic fabrics — polyester or vinyl — that need a specific approach to clean properly without degrading the material.
We clean shower curtains for £3.00. We treat mildew and soap residue before the main clean. Hard water staining — the chalky white deposits common in Angel and the surrounding EC1 area, which sits in a hard water zone — responds well to professional treatment. The curtain comes back clean and free of the grey or pink mildew patches that most people associate with shower curtains that have been in use for a few months.
For most rooms, once a year is reasonable. Curtains in a kitchen — where grease and cooking smells accumulate faster — benefit from cleaning more often. Curtains in a bedroom used by someone with allergies may also benefit from more regular cleaning, as curtains collect dust mite material in the same way that bedding does.
Living rooms with working fireplaces, rooms in buildings near busy roads, or properties in areas with higher urban pollution levels — all of which apply to parts of Angel and Islington — tend to accumulate surface grime faster than homes in less exposed locations.
Take the curtains off the rail and remove any hooks or curtain rings before bringing them in. Rings and hooks left on during cleaning can damage the heading tape or the face fabric. If the curtain has a specific heading style — pencil pleat, eyelet, tab top — let us know so we can dress it correctly after cleaning.
For very large curtains or a full house worth of panels, it is worth calling ahead so we can confirm turnaround time. Most standard curtains are ready within three to four working days. Heavy lined or interlined panels may take five to six.
We handle all types of dry cleaning and specialist fabric care. Our suit dry cleaning service in Angel covers tailored garments from £17.99. For coats and outerwear, our coat dry cleaning service in Angel handles everything from wool coats to premium branded pieces. A full overview is on our dry cleaning page for Angel.
We are at 18 Arlington Way, Angel, EC1R 1UY — two minutes from Angel tube on the Northern Line. Customers come in from across Islington, Clerkenwell, Pentonville, Finsbury, and King’s Cross.
Walk in and drop off. We check the curtains with you, give you a price and a collection date, and contact you when they are ready.
Do you clean curtains in all sizes?
Yes. We handle standard window-length curtains and full floor-to-ceiling panels. Larger panels take longer to dry and are priced accordingly. Bring them in and we will quote at drop-off.
My curtains have a blackout lining. Does that affect the price?
Blackout-lined curtains are priced in the same way as other lined curtains — by size and fabric. The blackout coating itself does not typically affect the cleaning process, though we check the coating before starting to make sure it is in good condition.
Can you get cigarette smoke smell out of curtains?
Yes. Odour removal is part of what the cleaning process does. Curtains that have absorbed cigarette smoke over a long period may need a stronger pre-treatment cycle, but in most cases the smell clears completely.
Can I bring in just one curtain from a pair?
Yes. We price per curtain, so bringing in a single panel is no problem. If you want both panels to match in finish and brightness after cleaning, bringing them in together gives the most consistent result.
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