How to wash the curtain in the bathroom: tips and tips on care

Shutter in the bathroom is often in the water, so over time it may appear yellow spots and mold. Not everyone knows how to wash such a curtain. Housewives who try to do this often fail, so they decide to purchase a new product so as not to waste time cleaning the old one. However, this measure is extreme: often the curtain can be saved. Consider useful tips and advice for the care of such products.

Choosing a way to care for the curtain in the bathroom, pay attention to the material from which the curtain is created.

Among the most common options are several.

• Polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl chloride. Products made of vinyl and polyester are easy to clean, they are durable, durable.To care for such materials, it is recommended to use bleaching agents, powders.
• Fabrics with an impregnation that repels liquid. Such curtains are practical, comfortable. You can easily wash off the water from the curtains (thanks to impregnation). There will be no marks on it after that. Such materials are recommended to be washed weekly.

• Polyethylene blinds. They are short-lived, cheap. In the absence of the necessary care, they have to be changed monthly. Cleaning can be done using baking soda or special tools. If you carefully care for such a curtain, it can last for about six months (it is recommended to clean the polyethylene, and not to wash it).
• Glass products. To care for such surfaces is quite suitable ordinary household chemicals for cleaning glasses. Glass products can also be cleaned with a steam cleaner.

It is better to clean the curtain, based on the rules indicated on the label. Usually there is all the necessary information: whether it is possible to use household chemicals with chlorine, at what temperature to do the washing, can the bathroom curtain be washed at all.

Bath curtain can be washed in a washing machine or manually. To select the appropriate method, consider the information indicated on the label. Failure to comply with the rules of care can cause a reduction in the shelf life of the product.

In the machine to clean the curtain will turn out quickly. This method can be used as a preventive measure for the formation of ingrained dirt and yellow deposits. Vinyl materials should be cleaned monthly.

Carrying out washing, it is necessary to consider several nuances.

• Wash should be delicate. The maximum temperature can not exceed 40 degrees.
• It is necessary to add stain remover or standard washing powder. It is possible to use a small amount of bleach.
• It is necessary to disable the drying function and the spin mode. Otherwise, it is possible that the curtain is deformed.

In the case of rings on the curtain, you will need to wash it in a special bag. You can replace this product with a pillowcase that you no longer use. So you can prevent the occurrence of damage in the washing machine. In some cases, the rings fly off, they fall between the drum and the tank. Because of this, jamming occurs. A blockage may also occur (if the drain filter is clogged with foreign objects).

If the material is delicate, it is better to do the washing by hand.

This should be done as follows:

• mix ammonia and hydrogen peroxide (the recommended ratio is 3: 1);
• dip a brush or sponge into the product;
• wipe the curtain (brush should be moistened from time to time with a solution);
• when the dirt disappears, rinse the material with clean water.

To remove the pungent smell of ammonia, use a special conditioner that has a pleasant aroma. The shutter, on which there are heavy soils, can be pre-soaked. To do this, mix the water with baking soda or citric acid. Adding aggressive agents with chlorine is not recommended.

It is better to use protective gloves during the cleaning process. Otherwise, it can damage the skin of the hands. If the material is delicate, the water temperature should not exceed 20 degrees. In other cases, the water can be heated to 40 degrees.

It is easy to remove rust if it has appeared recently. For this reason, regular prevention is necessary. It is necessary from time to time to clean the material, without waiting for the appearance of strong contamination. To clean the yellow bottom of the curtain can be special and folk remedies. To remove rust, many use a mixture of ammonia and hydrogen peroxide.

If you prefer ready-made formulations, you can opt for Sanita or a similar tool. Clean the contaminated area with a cleaning agent and wait a few minutes (several minutes). Then remove the agent using a sponge. It must first be moistened with clean water.

Such pollution appear on the shower curtain quite often. They occur because the curtain is regularly exposed to hard water. After each visit to the bathroom, it is recommended to carefully wipe the curtains. Otherwise, unaesthetic spots will quickly appear on them.You can remove limescale using different methods.

Many people prefer to get rid of such contaminants with citric acid. It can help when the patina is fresh. It is also a good prevention method. When washing, add a small amount of citric acid to the tray, where detergents are usually found. If hand washing, place the curtain in citric acid and wait for a while (you can leave the product overnight). Then process the material in places where there are stains, using a brush with stiff bristles.

Such contaminants can also be cleaned with vinegar. To do this, mix table vinegar (2 large spoons) and 1 liter of water. Dip a brush or sponge into the product and remove the stains. Then you need to wash the curtain in clean water. Perhaps the use of special tools. Ace and Vanish will do. Add a little product, carrying washing.

You should not use aggressive substances that are usually used for cleaning plumbing. Otherwise, the bathroom curtain may be damaged. Aggressive agents are suitable only for removing dirt from a product made of glass.For cleaning such surfaces you can use, for example, "Sanoks".

Mold may appear on the bathroom curtain due to the high humidity in the room. Remove the fungus should be immediately after you notice it. It has a very negative effect on human health. Do not inhale the fumes of a spore. To remove the mold, you can use baking soda or vinegar. They have disinfectant properties, so that the spread of the fungus stops.

It is possible to prepare and use the tool according to the instructions.

• First you need to prepare the surface. Treat mold stains using a stiff bristled brush.
• Find a container in which the curtain can fit, pour warm water into it.
• Add 100 g of soda or vinegar to the container.
• Mix the product thoroughly and place a dirty curtain in the liquid.
• Leave this product for 15 minutes.
• Rinse the curtain with clean water.

After these procedures, you need to leave the curtain for a while (so that it becomes dry). It is recommended to hang it in a room that is thoroughly ventilated. It is better to soak the product in warm water. Curtains made of polyethylene with mold will have to be replaced.

On the intricacies of washing the curtains in the bathroom is described in detail in the video.