How To Wash Shower Curtains In The Washing Machine

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How To Wash Shower Curtains In The Washing Machine

If you want to do your own laundry and also clean up a mess, the answer is yes, you can wash shower curtains in the washing machine. It may seem like a complicated process, but it’s not at all that hard if you understand the basic mechanics of your machine.

Most shower doors and curtains are made of special plastic ones that can be very difficult to remove from the walls of the shower stall when they are washed in the washer. It’s important to know where these parts are located so that you can give them the proper care they deserve.

The basic parts that are difficult to remove from the walls of the shower stall are the drain trap and the grate. These two parts go under the bottom of the tub and hold the water in place until it’s time to unload it.

There are a few ways to remove the drain trap from the wall. First, you can use a chamois to cut the drain trap at its base. A chamois is a piece of fabric similar to a towel, usually made of cotton or wool.

Another way to remove the drain trap from the wall is to use a very hot dryer and some Teflon tape. Start by setting the dryer on a high heat setting and then attach the Teflon tape. In just a short amount of time, the drain trap will come off and you’ll be able to easily remove it from the wall.

Once you have the drain trap removed from the wall, the next step is to wash the shower curtains in the washing machine. The procedure is pretty much the same as when you were washing them in the dryer, except you use a laundry detergent instead of dryer sheets. The moisture from the soap and shampoo will loosen the drain trap parts and allow them to be easily removed from the walls of the shower stall.

Next, take the shower curtains out of the can and place them on a cutting board. You can use a knife or scissors to cut the corners of the shower curtain rod and then begin to gently work your way down the curtain rod. Be careful to not disturb any springs in the door of the bath.

After the curtain rod has been cut, you can now wrap the remaining curtain rod with extra trash bags and let it dry. Once the curtain is completely dry, you can now put the rest of the curtain rod back in the can and close the drain trap. Leave the shower curtains in the washing machine for about an hour, until you see them look clean and complete.

After the can is empty, gently lift the curtain rods out of the can. Use a pair of heavy pliers to pull them apart, then put them back into the can. Carefully open the door of the can, and place the curtain rods back into the shower stall, aligning the gap between the rod and the top edge of the curtain on the bottom side.

Now that you know how to wash shower curtains in the washing machine, the process should be a lot simpler. You can finish washing the curtain rods once they’re completely dry. Be sure to turn off the power to the dryer while they’re still wet.

As long as you follow the steps above, you should have no trouble washing shower curtains in the washing machine. Just be sure to turn the power off, so that you don’t risk overheating your delicate curtain rods. If you find that you have a stubborn stain, it’s best to simply wash them right after the stain and have them dry cleaned at home.

Washing shower curtains in the washing machine is easy to do, especially if you know the right places to place the curtains in the drying. If you have any trouble in understanding how to do this, you can always refer to a good book that offers tips and helpful suggestions on caring for the curtains inside the shower.

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