How To Clean A Shower Curtain
Thursday, December 31st, 2009It is possible to look after your shower curtain so that it lasts longer for you. There are some ideas and methods that have been developed to keep your bathroom clean and tidy.
Because the shower curtain is always exposed to water moulds usually form on it. You could hang the curtain out to dry in the sun when you finish bathing. It will get a chance to dry out completely and the sun will get rid of the germs and bacteria.
Another option is to wash your curtain whenever you do your laundry or more regularly if need be. The trick is adding a cup of vinegar and bleaching agent to your normal detergent. Throw in some white towels and load the machine to its usually capacity, you can even add some of your clothes as well.
Hot water will damage the curtain as it might either melt or shrink in size. When you are done washing hang it out in the sun to dry, do not throw it in the dryer as it might get damaged.
After you are done washing soak it in salt water and vinegar and then hang it on the rod and leave it to dry from there. The salt water and the vinegar will prevent the formation of mildew and moulds.
You can use some of the sprays that are now available for use on shower curtains. The sprays are also designed to prevent the formation of moulds and mildew. The soap foam that tends to stick on the shower curtain should be washed down too.
Showers curtains are not that difficult to look after and they can last you a long time You will also find some great shower curtain ideas from any of the following: