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Washing a plastic shower curtain requires you to add either a half cup of color-safe bleach, detergent, vinegar or baking soda to your washing cycle along with a few towels on a cool setting. Make sure not to mix any of these cleaning items, as they could cause a reaction to each other.
How do you clean a plastic shower curtain without a washing machine?
How to clean a plastic shower curtain without a washing machine Dampen a microfiber cloth or rag towel with water and baking soda. Scrub the shower liner with the microfiber cloth to remove surface grime. Rinse the shower curtain by wiping it with another cloth dampened with warm water.
How do you get pink mold off a plastic shower curtain?
Fill a spray bottle with a 1:1 ratio of bleach and water, then spray any pink spots on your shower curtain and liner (if it’s a colorful curtain, use a color-safe cleaner like OxiClean). Let sit for 10 minutes. Then remove both the curtain and the liner and run it through a cycle in the washing machine.
How do I get mildew off my shower curtain?
Spray a solution of two parts hydrogen peroxide and one part water onto the shower curtain. Let the hydrogen peroxide sit for five to ten minutes. Rinse thoroughly. Use a baking soda paste and scrub the mold until it’s gone.
Can you use bleach on a plastic shower curtain?
Clean a Shower Curtain Liner With Bleach Get mold and mildew off your shower curtains. Wash them—along with a couple of bath towels to prevent the plastic curtains from crinkling—in warm water with 1/2 cup chlorine bleach and 1/4 cup laundry detergent. Let the washer run for a couple of minutes before loading.
How do you clean a vinyl shower curtain liner?
As the machine fills, add 1/2 cup of bleach, and 1/4 cup laundry detergent. Toss in the shower curtain liner and several white towels that can withstand bleaching. Run the washer on a delicate cycle with warm or hot water, then remove the liner after the rinse cycle and hang it back up on the shower curtain rod.
How do I get pink out of my shower curtain?
With the curtain still attached to the rod, spray any areas of the curtain that have visible mildew spots or pink mold, using a 1:1 solution of bleach and water. Let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Wearing gloves, sprinkle an abrasive sponge with 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and then drizzle lightly with liquid dish soap.
What is the pink stuff on the bottom of my shower curtain?
This pink mold you’ve found growing on your shower curtain, or in your toilet is not actually mold at all; in fact, it’s a Gram-negative bacteria that is scientifically known as Serratia marcescens. The pink colour is from a pigment (prodigiosin) produced by Serratia marcescens under the right growing conditions.
Why does my shower liner turn orange?
Your household water supply might contain high levels of iron, which combine with leftover soap scum to form a rusty orange deposit on plumbing fixtures, tubs and sinks. Even if the water is clear when it first comes out of your faucet, it may turn orange upon exposure to air (oxidation).
How do you clean a shower curtain with vinegar and baking soda?
Add the regular amount of detergent and ½ to 1 cup of baking soda. Wash in warm or hot water at the highest level. At the rinse cycle, add ½ to 1 cup of distilled white vinegar. Allow fabric curtains to run through the spin cycle, then hang to dry.
Will vinegar remove mold from shower curtain?
A cup of white vinegar added to the rinse cycle will help remove black mold too. After washing, hang the curtain outside to dry in the sunshine.
How do you dry a plastic shower curtain?
It won’t take much to get the grime off of your shower curtain, so no need for heavier cycles. Don’t put it in the dryer. As soon as your shower curtain is finished washing, hang it back on the rod and let it air dry. Your dryer can melt or distort certain fabrics.
Why is my shower curtain yellow?
Most discoloration on shower curtains, whether plastic or fabric, comes from soap scum and mildew. Even if the curtain is very discolored, stains that come from soap and water can usually be removed with soap and water.
Can I wash my vinyl shower curtain?
2. Toss Your Shower Curtain Into the Washing Machine. Plastic and vinyl shower curtains can actually be cleaned in your washer, according to Merry Maids. If your shower curtain is heavily stained, treat the stains before throwing it in to wash (see our in-depth stain removal tips below).
How often should you wash your shower curtain liner?
After all, you come face to face with your shower curtain or plastic liner on an almost daily basis. Ideally, you should be washing it once a month. At the very least, however, you should aim to clean your plastic shower curtain once every three months.
How do I stop my shower curtain liner from mildewing?
Pour white distilled vinegar in a spray bottle, keep it in the bathroom, and lightly spray your shower curtain liner after everyone is done taking a shower that day. If you are using hydrogen peroxide, you must use an opaque spray bottle.
