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This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum.  Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in Nest.

In this Badge Bit, you will clean a set of curtains.

To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
   - must use a nontoxic and natural cleaner
   - steam is ok in conjunction with suction

To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide proof of the following with pictures (or a video < 2 mins long):
   - before, during, and after of cleaning a set of curtains
   - show and describe what you cleaned the curtains with
   - demonstrate it meets the above stated requirements
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I washed the curtain with Natural Washing Soda then line dried before reinstalling. Here are the steps I took.
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Washed my dirty curtains with white vinegar. Definitely needed it. They had tons of dust and dog hair (my dog is shedding very badly lol)
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Here were my curtains before. They were pretty dirty and needed a wash
Here were my curtains before. They were pretty dirty and needed a wash
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Using some white vinegar to clean them up
Using some white vinegar to clean them up
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Into the wash 1
Into the wash 1
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Into the wash 2
Into the wash 2
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Pouring in White Vinegar
Pouring in White Vinegar
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Curtains are in the wash
Curtains are in the wash
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Drying on line 1
Drying on line 1
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Drying on line 2
Drying on line 2
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All clean!!!
All clean!!!
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To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
  - must use a nontoxic and natural cleaner
  - steam is ok in conjunction with suction

To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide proof of the following with pictures (or a video < 2 mins long):
  - before, during, and after of cleaning a set of curtains
  - show and describe what you cleaned the curtains with
  - demonstrate it meets the above stated requirements

The curtains in Nona's room (the beautiful tabby cat) were a little furry. I took them down and washed them in diluted vinegar then dried them on low heat for 10 mins and then laid them our on a chair to continue drying.
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Note: I certify this BB complete. Well done

 
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Used a homemade mix of oxygen bleach, curd soap and soda. Vinegar in the last phase. So happy with how clean they are now
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Before (reeaally dirty)
Before (reeaally dirty)
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Before
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Cleaners
Cleaners
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In this Badge Bit, you will clean a set of curtains.

To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
  - must use a nontoxic and natural cleaner
  - steam is ok in conjunction with suction

To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide proof of the following with pictures (or a video < 2 mins long):
  - before, during, and after of cleaning a set of curtains
  - show and describe what you cleaned the curtains with
  - demonstrate it meets the above stated requirements

I cleaned a pair of curtains that were super dusty and furry (cats love the window).  The cleaner used is Vinegar.  
The result is much brighter clean curtains.  It really brightens up the room!



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They look like different curtains!
They look like different curtains!
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The room is much brighter with the clean curtains.
The room is much brighter with the clean curtains.
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I cleaned a set of curtains and the curtain rod.

First, I put them on tumble only (no heat) in the dryer for 10 minutes to loosen any cat hair. Then I shook them out before putting them in the washer. Washed on cold gentle, tumble dry low. I used Molly's Suds Detergent. Wiped curtain rod with microfiber cloth.
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before cleaning
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putting in the washer
putting in the washer
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detergent used
detergent used
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cycle starting
cycle starting
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after cleaning
after cleaning
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