How to clean the bathroom curtain?

The curtain in the bathroom needs regular cleaning and maintenance, because over time particles of soapy water settle on it, mold, plaque and yellowness appear. This may be due to poor ventilation in the room.

You can wash the curtain in two ways, using an automatic machine or manually. The washing method must be chosen depending on the material of the bathroom curtain. Many manufacturers offer stylish models in vinyl, polyester or polyethylene.

The vinyl and polyester versions can be hand washed or machine washed. A variety of powders and bleaches can be used.

The ideal choice is machine washable curtains, using chlorine bleaches... This will allow you to easily remove any kind of stain.

Polyethylene curtains are characterized by a simple appearance, an affordable price and a short service life. Such a curtain can last a year and a half with proper and regular maintenance.

If the curtain cannot be washed, then it must be cleaned and washed with universal products, and then dried thoroughly. If the use of machine washing is prohibited, you can wash the product by hand.

Hand washing will allow you to perfectly wash the curtain in the bathroom from yellowness or limescale. It is important that the curtain is not sewn from fabric.If it is made of vinyl, polyester, or polyethylene, then washing must be carried out as follows:

• You should take a bowl of the right size, fill it with warm water and add 1 teaspoon of baking soda and half the amount of citric acid for three liters of water.
• The curtain must be soaked in the resulting solution and left for 60 minutes.
• After soaking, polyester curtains should be wrinkled by hand, as this action will better remove even stubborn dirt.
• Next, you need to pour clean water and rinse the curtain thoroughly in it.

Experts recommend adding a little whiteness to the soaking water to clean the curtain from yellow plaque or mold. A small amount of bleach will not spoil the fabric of the curtain, and will also help to cope with fungal spores.

Washing in an automatic machine is very convenient and high quality. With its help, the product can be returned to its original appearance. It is important to select only a delicate wash cycle, and turn off spinning and drying, as these actions can damage the curtain.

To give your polyester or vinyl curtains an attractive appearance, machine wash just once a month. A heavily soiled curtain stands in front of a wash in an automatic machine must first be soaked in water with the addition of bleach.

Pour up to 5 liters of warm water into a bowl, add two caps of bleach. The product should be soaked for about two or three hours.

If the curtain cannot be washed with chlorine, then you can use a little bleach made for baby clothes. This bleach is used for soaking and is added during washing. To make washing in the machine more efficient, experts recommend loading a few more towels into the machine along with the curtain.

After washing, the bathroom curtain should be soaked for another 30 minutes in slightly salted water.

After washing, dry the bathroom curtain thoroughly. Experts categorically prohibit wringing out the product, regardless of its material. After wringing out, the material will remain wrinkled and lose its attractive appearance.

Correct drying involves several basic steps:

• After washing, the curtain must be laid out in the bathroom so that water flows from it.
• Further, the product must be hung vertically on a rope, and wrinkles must be avoided.
• If there is a lace on the bathroom, then after washing the curtain can be immediately hung on it. This option is very convenient and practical.
• You can dry the curtains for the bathroom outdoors or on the balcony. The only thing is to avoid direct sunlight on the product.
• It is strictly forbidden to hang the curtain near heating appliances. This can lead to the formation of yellow spots.
• Curtains must not be ironed. They wrinkle when exposed to high temperatures.

It is quite difficult to remove rusty spots on the curtain, especially if they are already old. There are several easy ways to deal with new rust stains:

• It is necessary to make a solution of ammonia and hydrogen peroxide in a ratio of 3: 1. The solution should be applied to the stains with a sponge and rubbed a little. If the rust does not come off, then you can take a damp cloth, soak it in the solution and put it on the stain for 20 minutes. After that, the curtain can be washed in the usual way.
• You can use products that are offered by well-known manufacturers for removing rust, such as "Adrilan" or "Sanita". Apply the product to the stain, hold for a few minutes and remove from the fabric with a damp sponge.

In high humidity, mold and mildew may develop on the curtain. If you decide to clean the curtains from this problem, and not just throw it away, then you definitely need to put on a mask to protect your body from harmful mold spores.

The process of cleaning a bathroom curtain should be carried out in several stages:

• With a sponge or brush, you need to remove all dirt from the product.
• Pour water into a bowl and add about 100 grams of baking soda and vinegar to it.
• Soak the curtain in the solution and leave for a short time (up to 10 minutes).
• After soaking, the curtain should be rinsed thoroughly in cold water.
• The curtain can be placed in the dryer or hung in the room until it dries completely.

Many housewives use the popular Domestos remedy to remove mold and mildew. It should be poured over the stains and left for a few minutes, then rinsed thoroughly. Use warm water for soaking. Boiling water is excellent at destroying mold spores, but it can damage the curtain material.

The aesthetic appearance of the product is spoiled by dried drops of water, the so-called limescale. Citric acid is an excellent solution to eliminate it. It can be used for soaking or added when washing in an automatic machine.

The product should be added in a small amount to the water to soak the curtain.

Regular washing will help prevent limescale build-up. You need to use a delicate mode, good powder. For curtains made of delicate materials, adding softener during the wash is ideal.

Regularly it is recommended to ventilate the bathroom, after taking a shower, wipe the folds of the curtain until it dries completely.

For tips on how to properly wash your bathroom curtain, see the following video.