It's easier than you think, especially when you have our DIY cleaning solution.
Plastic shower curtains and liners can be affordable and easy to replace when they get dirty, but the cost increases over time. Instead, throw them away when they start to look a little less weather resistant. wear and tear, try cleaning your shower curtains and liners. It's actually quite simple and will save you time and money in the long run."Cleaning your shower curtain can be a very quick and easy task, so it's a much more cost-effective choice than cleaning your shower curtain. 'buy a new one every time a stain appears," says Lauren Bowen, Franchise Operations Manager at Two Maids and a Mop. "Instead of spending money to replace the curtain every month, you can simply spending a little more time in your bathroom cleaning routine and, therefore, extending the life of your curtain for months or even years."
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How to Clean a Fabric Shower Curtain
Since your fabric shower curtain doesn't hang directly next to water, says Bowen, it doesn't need weekly cleaning. "Washing your curtain once every three months is usually enough. to keep it in good condition."The easiest way to wash your shower curtain is in the washing machine, but check the label first to make sure this method is safe.Remove the shower curtain from the rings or hooks - this will be the longest part of the job - and set your washer on a gentle cycle, using hot water, the highest water setting and, "a few drops of detergent and a cup of white vinegar,” says Vera Peterson, president of Molly Maid. “After the cycle is complete, hang your curtain on the rod to air dry.”
How to Clean a Shower Curtain or Plastic Liner
A plastic curtain or liner, which receives the bulk of the spray during your shower, should be cleaned more often: "The ideal frequency for your liner [to be cleaned] is once a month to prevent mold growth, because closest to all the moisture," says Bowen. "If your curtain is plastic, you can still use your washer, but change the settings to cold water and add a bath towel or two to the load to avoid that the curtains do not wrinkle too much."
As an extra step in fighting mold and mildew, you can add a stronger detergent or cleaner: Bowen recommends adding half a cup of baking soda and a quarter cup of vinegar in the rinse cycle, while that Paterson usually adds bleach. "Make sure you don't mix any of these cleaners as they may react with each other," says Paterson. "If you're specifically looking to kill the spores mildew or mildew removal, we highly recommend bleach as a washing product.This method helps remove any buildup of mildew or mildew, which is very common on plastic shower curtains that are constantly exposed to humidity and heat." After washing, remember to let your plastic curtain dry, as it will melt in the dryer.
How to Make a DIY Cleaning Solution for Non-Machine Washable Shower Curtains and Liners
If you don't have access to a washing machine large enough for your curtain or liner, or if the material doesn't allow for machine washing, Bowen suggests a DIY option."For a quick and easy solution, mix a part vinegar to four parts water in a spray bottle," she says. "On the side that hangs in the tub, which will be particularly prone to mold growth, spray the solution and completely saturate the curtain. will help break down mildew and soap scum that has accumulated on the curtain."Do the same for any other parts of the curtain that appear dirty, then rinse with warm water."For a more thorough and thorough cleaning , you can wash the curtain by hand in the tub," Bowen explains. "Remove it from the rod and fill your tub or a large sink with water. detergent in the water, then the see your curtain by hand. Air dry it by hanging it off the stem."
