Can you clean curtains with a steam cleaner? Experts reveal the curtain materials you can use this time-saving cleaning hack on

Blue living room with green sofa, a patterned footstool coffee table, and bright curtains in the background.

Curtains are often overlooked in our cleaning routines, meaning they wind up carrying more dust and stains than we'd like. But knowing whether or not you can clean curtains with a steam cleaner could be the nudge we need to give our window dressings some TLC.

The good news is that can clean curtains with one of the best steam cleaners, if the label specifies that it is safe to do so. Most curtains are steam clean safe, but it's always worth checking the care label before you start.