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Shower Curtain Cleaning Tips
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 Nobody
wants to be taking a shower or a bath, cleaning themselves up, only
to look up and see a dirty, scummy shower curtain. Unfortunately,
your shower curtain is going to get dirty. Being in such damp conditions
and with such soap scum build up – well, you’re going
to have a dirty shower curtain on your hands. Luckily, there are
some things that you can do to clean up your shower curtain.
You can wash your shower curtain in your basic everyday clothes
waster. Just use about 1 cup of vinegar and 1 cup of bleach. Then
add white towels and a regular amount of your normal laundry detergent
and run. Also use some liquid fabric softener. Do not run your machine
on hot – plastic shower curtains could melt.
When you’re done washing your shower curtain, do not place
it in the dryer (again, it could melt). Instead, simply hang it
up in its regular place on the shower rod and let it drip dry.
No matter what your shower curtain is made out of, fabric, vinyl,
or plastic, you can stick it in the washing machine with a cup of
baking soda instead of bleach and vinegar. It is also a good idea
to read the label on your shower curtain to check for any warnings
or suggestions.
If you soak your shower curtain in salt water, it will prevent
mildew (although, it could leave small crystals on your curtain
if you use too much salt). Before hanging shower curtains, soak
in vinegar or salt water solutions to prevent mold and mildew. To
remove mold and mildew, wash in hot soapy water with a little bit
of bleach. For plastic curtains, clean with laundry pre-wash spray.
Spray along the top, letting it run down to cover the curtain. Allow
it to sit for a few minutes, then rinse it off.
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