Often, when we buy a curtain for our bathroom, we don’t even think about how we’ll have to care for it. We are mainly interested in size, color and, of course, price. As a rule, we don’t pay attention to the care information, and then questions arise: what to do, what to do and how to wash it?
Ways to wash bathroom curtains
The methods of washing and the products to be used are, of course, different. This may be a preventive treatment of the curtain. Partial washing, for example, only the bottom. Or a complete wash. And, depending on the types of contamination and the manufacturer’s recommendations, products are selected. Can be washed by hand with or without soaking, as well as machine washed.
Bathroom curtains do not tolerate aggressive drugs, although the contamination is often serious, for example, fungus or mucus. Rust and limescale stains are not so terrible, but the curtain looks, you see, unpleasant.
To choose a method and detergent for washing, you need to know what your curtain is made of.Polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride or fabric?
IMPORTANT! For fabric curtains, care instructions must be followed. The fabric may be impregnated with a special water-repellent agent, so you need to wash it with an appropriate liquid preparation.
Prevention is an effective way to keep the bathroom clean: ventilate the bathroom, rinse off any remaining foam and soap from the shower curtain, remove it from the bathtub to prevent it from coming into contact with a wet surface, and even dry it with a rag.
But if such prevention does not bring significant results, then wash and wash.
How to wash a bathroom curtain yourself
Partial wash possible. If only the bottom of the curtain is dirty, then you should not remove it because of this. Place the bottom of the curtain on the edge of the bathtub, wet it, soap it, wipe it with a rag or sponge and rinse. That's the whole procedure. By the way, this is the best way to wash a plastic curtain - hanging and along its entire length, without removing it, because... It “will not survive the squashing” in the basin; it will lose its appearance after the first wash.
Curtains made from other materials can be easily washed by hand, if necessary - even with soaking.
NOTE TO THE HOSTESS
Detergents:
– yellow and white limescale deposits – vinegar and lemon juice;
– rust – the same, plus citric acid;
– fungus and mold – alkali and antiseptic, for example, tar soap and baking soda. Also Pemolux and special mold removal products.
The main thing when washing by hand is to rinse the product well, without twisting or wringing. Allow the water to drain and then carefully hang to dry.
Another important point: it is better to soak and wash curtains in a large volume of water, not in a basin, but directly in the bathtub, in order to avoid creases and abrasions and preserve their appearance, because the material is not natural after all.
ATTENTION! When working with acid, use protective equipment.
A little tip: to wash less often, you can rinse the curtain in salt water after washing.
How to wash a curtain in a washing machine
If you are lucky and the curtain is machine washable, then lucky you. A few simple rules, and no need to hunch over the bathtub, scrub and soap.
REMINDER! Under no circumstances should a plastic curtain be washed in a machine: it will certainly be clean, but it will lose its appearance forever.
Of course, if the dirt is too dirty, then it is better to soak the curtain, at least in the dirtiest areas. You can make a paste of soda and lemon and rub the rusty areas. Wait a few minutes and get into the machine. And don't forget to remove the rings, otherwise the drum will be seriously damaged. Choose an extremely delicate mode. Everyone has their own on their cars, but if we generalize, it’s 30-40 degrees, 400 revolutions and 30-40 minutes. An exception is only if the manufacturer declares other parameters.
Can be washed with regular powder. “Vanish” is suitable for whitening as a more delicate product.
REFERENCE. Be sure to wash the curtain with terry towels, which is good both for its protection and for creating the effect of a soft brush.
It is best not to wring out the product and, especially, not to dry it in a machine. Again, to avoid creases and deterioration in appearance. As in the case of hand washing, after machine washing, let the water drain and dry the curtain in a convenient way.
ATTENTION! It is not advisable to iron bathroom curtains unless permitted by the manufacturer.
Practical advice: buy two curtains. While one is in the wash, the other is “working.” Then the appearance will last longer and will be more pleasing to the eye.
Most importantly, remember: a bathroom curtain is just an accessory. If you again face the choice of which curtain to buy, then focus not only on the price and color, but also on the care instructions. Let your home shine with cleanliness and freshness!
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