How to wash the shower curtain in the bathroom

When you put things in order in the bathroom, you may face a problem with a dirty shower curtain. How to wash the curtain in the bathroom from yellowness and fungus, so that it was like new, you will learn from our article. This work does not take much time, if done regularly and correctly.

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Than to wash the curtain in the bathroom?

Most of the tools that can come in handy, you'll find at home. For some, if necessary, you can go to the nearest store. Read and select the remedy that you want to use when removing mold and fungus from the curtain:

• soda;
• detergent;
• vinegar;
• laundry detergent;
• bleach containing chlorine;
• "Vanish" or "Ace";
• «Domestos»;
• citric acid.

You will also need these auxiliary tools:

• deep basin;
• toothbrush;Towels;
• ;
• cleaning sponge;
• washer;
• clean rags;
• sponge;
• rubber gloves.

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Types of curtains for the bathroom

The material for the curtains in the bathroom is different:

1. Polyethylene curtains are the shortest and cheapest, so they are easier to replace with new ones. The advantage of such curtains is that every 30 days you will have a new interior in the bathroom.
2. Curtains made of polyester or vinyl are more durable and tolerant to washing. To care for them, there are many ways and means. It is better to launder them, but to do it competently.

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How to wash the curtain in the bathroom?

First of all, keep in mind that you need to clean the curtains, wash or change them, at least once a month. How to do it right?

How do I clean the curtain in the bathroom in a washing machine?

First, use the detergent you have. For greater efficiency, follow these instructions:

1. Take a deep basin with warm water.
2. Add two handfuls of powder.
3. Soak the curtains.
4. Leave overnight.
5. In the morning, use a toothbrush to remove mold and dirt on the seams.
6. Place in a washing machine with two towels.
7. Wash without wringing and drying.
8. Hang dry, spreading over the bathroom.

Note: towels will serve as brushes, but before you put them together with curtains, read the instructions on the labels.

You also do not have a powder in hand, you can wash it in a typewriter with soda and vinegar. It's done like this:

1. Put the curtains and towels in the machine.
2. Add a glass of soda when washing.
3. For effective rinsing and removal of mold residues, pour a glass of vinegar.
4. Remove and hang to dry.

More serious and long-term pollution can be removed with the help of "Vanish" or "Ace".To do this:

1. Dispense the product as indicated in the instructions on the label. Soak the curtain for 12 hours.
2. Wash in the machine at a temperature of 40 degrees.

How to wash the blind in the bathroom by hand?

If your curtain is not suitable for machine washing, then wash it with your hands. Also, more resistant dirt is removed by hand. To begin with, you can use such tools as soda and citric acid.

For proper use, follow these instructions:

1. Make a thick slurry from soda and water.
2. Use a brush to thoroughly clean the curtain.
3. Pour 10 liters of warm water into the bathroom.
4. Add 3 sachets of citric acid.
5. Rinse the shutter.
6. Hang dry.

Any detergent is suitable for weekly care. Use it as follows:

1. Dilute a small amount of the agent in water.
2. Fill the solution with a spray gun.
3. Spray on hanging curtains.
4. Wipe with a sponge.
5. Remove product with damp cloth.

Extremely heavy dirt when hand washed can be removed with chlorine bleach. Do this with the following instructions:

1. Pour cold water into the basin.
2. Add the bleach cap. Soak for an hour curtain.
3. Rub brushes especially dirty places.
4. Rinse in running water.

Note: When handling chlorinated preparations, use rubber gloves.

Another effective option for cleaning bathroom curtains and removing fungal deposits from them is Domestos. Use it as follows:

1. Wear rubber gloves.
2. Drop the concentrate on your arm.
3. Spread it over the wet curtain surface.
4. Leave it for 15 minutes.
5. Wash hands.
6. Rinse thoroughly.

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Useful advices

• Never use machine wash modes for pressing and drying;
• Wash the curtains only at a temperature of not more than 40 degrees;
• Never dry the curtains with iron;
• Give preference to vinyl curtains - they are the most hardy and durable.

Take one of the described methods to your equipment and regularly wash the curtains to the bathroom. In this case, you will be provided with perfect cleanliness in the bathroom!