How to wash the curtain for the bathroom?

Being in the water constantly, the shower curtain begins to become covered with yellow spots and even mold. When trying to wash the curtain in the usual way, many housewives come to the conclusion that these measures do not bring the desired result - it is easier to get a new curtain than to clean the old one.

In fact, this is an extreme measure, since in most cases different bleaches and folk remedies help to save the bath curtain. However, they must be used correctly so as not to spoil the product. In this article, we will talk about how to wash the curtain for the bathroom so that it again delights you with a beautiful view and cleanliness.

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Choosing a washing method

The choice of method of washing will depend on the characteristics of the material from which the curtain for the bathroom is made. Often they are made from polyester, polyethylene, and polyvinyl chloride.

Polyethylene blinds

This is the cheapest option. Compared to others, they look simpler, with regular care they can decorate the bathroom for up to six months. However, with too rusty water and the lack of constant care, such a product will have to be discarded after a month.

Important! Strictly speaking, such curtains do not even wash, but are cleaned with Pemolux or some other universal cleaning products.

Or you can show your imagination and experiment. Use our selection of ideas and workshops to make a curtain for the bathroom do-it-yourself.

Vinyl and polyester curtains

Most often, they are washed using powders and bleaches, but in each case it is necessary to see what the manufacturer recommends on this account. Information on this can be seen on the product label:

• If the manufacturer does not prohibit machine wash using chlorinated bleaches, you are in luck - in this case, all stains can be washed off without much difficulty.
• If machine wash is prohibited, you will have to wash it by hand.

Important! It is also possible to replace products containing chlorine, as the modern chemical industry offersoxygen bleacheswhich do not contain aggressive components, but give excellent results.

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Machine Wash

The easiest way to clean the curtain in the bathroom from dirt - washing with a washing machine:

• If you wash the curtains once a month, then just put it in the drum of the machine and select delicate wash at a water temperature of 40 degrees, without spin and drying. Your curtain will be clean again!

Important! Together with the curtain it is recommended to put a pair of terry towels in the drum - they will fulfill the role of brushes.

• If the dirt is too strong, normal washing may not be enough. If the curtain manufacturer does not prohibit the use of chlorine bleaches for cleaning, soak it a couple of hours before washing in a basin, dissolving a couple of caps of such a product in water.

Important! Effective means include Domestos, but more budgetary options such as "White".

• It is possible that the manufacturer does not advise, to put it mildly, to use chlorine-based detergents for washing your curtains. In this case, “Soak” or some other bleach can be used for soaking.In a separate article, we prepared a selection inexpensive but good analogues Vanisha. It is also recommended to add it when washing. If the washing machine has a washing mode to eliminate stains, it is better to choose it, but the spin and drying in this case should be excluded.

Important! After washing, soak the curtain for 30 minutes in saline solution - this will protect it from further pollution.

• After the wash is finished, the curtain should be hung wet, dropping its bottom into the bathtub so that the water glass into it. So the product will not look wrinkled, as ironing it is strictly prohibited.

Important! Restoring order in the bathroom, it would be wise to immediately pay attention to other elements of the situation. Find out:

• How to clean the bath of yellow plaque at home?
• How to clean the seams between the tiles?

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Machine wash activator type

To remove the curtain in the bathroom from yellowness in an old model washing machine, you can even act without the use of washing powder:

• Soak the curtain in warm water overnight.

Important! For best performance, a suitable bleach can be used. If you do not have one, then you can use the shavings of the usual laundry soap.

• Rub the most dirty areas (around the seams at the bottom of the product) with an old, unnecessary toothbrush.
• Fill the machine with water, pour a glass of soda into it.
• Put the curtain and a couple of waffle towels inside the drum, turn on the device.
• After washing, drain the water. Do not wring out the curtain.
• Collect new rinse water, pour one glass of vinegar into it, put the curtain, turn on the machine again.
• Drain the water. After pulling out the curtain, shake it well, and then hang it in the bathroom until it dries completely without push-ups.

Important! The rings on which the curtain is fixed should be removed before washing so that they do not come off and spoil the washing machine. The same applies to washing in automatic machines.

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Hand wash

Some models of bath curtains require gentle handling and can only be washed by hand. In this case, the product can be washed by pre-soaking it in a solution with a suitable bleach, ordinary soap or powder designed to remove stains. In the absence of powder or soap, you can resort to folk remedies.

Important! Hydrogen peroxide, soda, vinegar, ammonia - these are the means that can be effectively used if you need to remove the curtain from mold.

To wash the bath curtain manually:

1. Soak the curtain overnight in warm water with or without bleach.
2. Rub the most dirty places with a soft brush, paying special attention to the seams.
3. Mix a glass of soda with half a glass of water to make a slurry.
4. Using a sponge, rub all the dirt with soda.
5. Fill the bathtub with cool water, dissolve there three packs of citric acid.
6. Rinse the curtain out thoroughly.
7. If you did not achieve the desired result, do it all over again.
8. After you manage to wash the bath curtain, soak it in water by dissolving a glass of salt in 5 liters of water.
9. After 30 minutes, shake the curtain well and hang it in place. Water drains completely and the product will look clean and smoothed.

Important! If the dirt is too strong, washing by hand without using special stain removers can be ineffective. But if the curtain is not too dirty, you can not waste electricity, but wash it with your hands, even if the label indicates that machine wash is allowed.

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Regular care

Subject to regular care of the bath curtain, washing may not be necessary at all. So, to clean the curtain in the bathroom, do the following:

1. Dilute with water any detergent that you use to clean the bathroom or kitchen.
2. Pour the mixture into a spray bottle.
3. Spray this product evenly onto the curtain.
4. Rub it with a foam sponge.
5. Rinse off with a damp cloth and let the curtain dry.

Important! It is recommended to wash the bath curtain once a month, but it should be washed more often to avoid strong, difficult to remove pollution.

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Limescale and yellow spots formed on the curtain in the shower room can be removed. It will help to do modern household chemicals or folk remedies, how to use them correctly - you now know thoroughly.