How to Clean Plastic Shower Curtain

By The Shower Drapes | Blog

Mar 03

Shower curtains crafted from plastic, specifically polystyrene, present several benefits when compared to other curtain materials and types. These plastic shower curtains are available in an array of styles and configurations, ensuring they can accommodate bathrooms and doorways of every dimension.

how to clean plastic shower curtain

A feature of plastic shower curtains is their ability to bend, which is essential if you have a small bathroom with a door and small windows. Because plastic can bend and fold when it is wet, and will not be damaged by water, it will last longer than curtains made from other materials.

With plastic shower curtains, there is no need to change your curtains regularly – as they can be replaced so often, you can simply change the shape of the curtain when they get dirty looking. You can also add small cushions to plastic shower curtains to make them comfortable and to help soften the sound of the flowing water. There are a number of styles available, but please keep in mind that the toilet-seat-shade style should be avoided at all costs.

It is possible to buy such curtains on line or even on a store-in-shopping-center type of shop, but these do not have a great selection and sometimes the prices are quite high. Shopping online will mean that you can find a wide range of different curtains to suit your style and budget, and at competitive prices too.

How to clean plastic shower curtains is very easy, but requires a little extra care. If you are able to remove the shower curtain before washing it, then all you need to do is gently blot the surface with a damp cloth or sponge, to remove any dirt or dust.

Some people like to put the shower curtain in the washing machine before putting it out to dry on a clothesline, so that it will be clean and dry in a few hours. This is a good option, but it is not advisable to use this method when the curtains are being washed.

If you are planning to wash the shower curtain in a bathtub or even a washing machine, then wash it in hot water, rather than warm water. The reason for this is that plastic tends to shrink slightly, so if it is washed in hot water, it will become uncomfortable to wear in a tight fitting room.

Once the shower curtain has been cleaned thoroughly, it is time to launder it in a delicate wash-machine. It is advisable to use a good quality detergent, as many inexpensive brands can cause damage to the fabric, which can later lead to more expense.

To ensure that the fabric is not damaged when you place the shower curtain into a washing machine, try to avoid using the large metal clothes-lines that most homes have. Such a large space can cause the curtain to be damaged, especially if it is placed in a larger capacity washing machine, which can easily catch on to loose threads.

It is easy to damage plastic shower curtains, but once it has been damaged, there is not much that you can do. It can be very difficult to repair any damage that has been done, as there are plenty of chemicals used in washing machines that can quickly harm the fabric.

If the leaky tap has caused the curtains to become damaged, it is possible to use a home bleach solution, mixed with a squirt bottle, to revive the color of the curtains. This method can also make the whole area smell much better too.

It is important to consider the way that you are going to keep your plastic shower curtains when you take them out of the packaging. If they are washed in a house washing machine, then any damage that might have been done during the production process, can be undone, but if they are washed in a laundry or bath-water, then the damage will be permanent.

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