Water stained drapes
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I had the same trouble. Mine were sheers, not full drapery. Anyway, threw them in washer with 1/2 normal amount of tide, added 1/2 cup of oxyclean. Ran normal cycle, they came out perfect.
What is the fabric content of the drapes? Is there any label anywhere showing if they are washable or not?
Are they washable or dry clean only?
I was going to suggest soaking in Oxyclean. We had a fire and some of our belongings ended up with horrible smell and discoloration from smoke. I ultimately soaked my items in Oxyclean. Those that didn't come clean, I figured, what the heck, they were already ruined, so I got creative. I then soaked the items in hot water in which powdered dishwasher soap and ammonia were mixed, after which I washed normally. I lost very little clothing and furnishings using this method.
Good luck. I hope you will be on your feet very quickly.
Since this fabric was exposed to sewage in water, you need to disinfect it... If the fabric was washable I would use some Lysol and put 1/2c 20 Mule Team Laundry Borax in the water, and follow-up with 1c of vinegar in the rinse to prevent mold growth. You could also pretreat the stain line with some Oxyi-clean laundry spray..
Hydrogen peroxide
I have the same problem on large 45 to 60 inch window shades that cannot be removed to clean They would have to remain hanging while cleaning They are made of fabric. help