How to wash a shower curtain liner in the washing machine...

How to wash a shower curtain liner in the washing machine

By Damarious Page

Decorative shower curtains usually consist of two parts: the liner and the fabric curtain. The liner material is usually vinyl or another synthetic material that holds water inside the tub or shower. stall. The liner also comes into contact with dirt and grime when you lather up with soap and rinse under the shower head. This damp, dirty environment is conducive to mildew buildup on the shower liner, which can affect respiratory health or at least cause an odor. American households have traditionally placed a dull liner in a conventional top-loading washing machine for thorough cleaning. If you own a more modern washer, however, you may want to consider additional details about the liner cleaning process.

Remove the synthetic covering from the rod. Leave the decorative curtain attached, if possible.

Place the liner, alone, in the drum or tub of the washer. Untwist and untangle the liner, if necessary. Close the door or lid.

Add your usual amount of regular or high-efficiency bleach to the washer. Conventional top loaders typically use 1 cup of regular bleach. Front loaders and high-efficiency top loaders typically use pre-measured dispensing cups that release high-efficiency bleach into the washer drum.

Select the hottest cycle on the washer, sometimes labeled "Cottons" or "Whites." These extreme temperatures will help release and remove mildew from the upholstery. Use the cycle modifier controls, commonly found on high-efficiency washers, if you want to increase the water temperature or cycle time.

Start the washer. Let the cycle go through all phases, including wash, rinse, and spin.

Remove the cleaned liner from the washer after the cycle is complete. Hang the wet liner on the shower rod in the bathroom. Turn on the bathroom fan to wick the moisture out of the liner or allow water in to evaporate naturally.