Vinyl Shower Curtain Cleaning

Vinyl shower curtains are commonly used in households because of their many advantages. They are extremely durable and practical and hence, are even used daily. They are also available in different decorative designs, patterns and colors. They are comparatively cheaper than other shower curtains. This makes them a favorite and popular among all the people.

If you have already installed a vinyl shower curtain in your bathroom, there are certain methods for shower curtain cleaning that you need to follow to make your bathroom shower curtain last longer. Soap scum or films, dirt, molds or mildew are the elements that spoil the shower curtains. If you do not want to replace your shower curtain, here are a few tips to make your shower curtain look new and fresh.

Tips to Clean Vinyl Shower Curtain

Just because vinyl curtains are water-resistant and meant for daily use does not mean that you should not clean them regularly. Before beginning any cleaning methods, you must remove the shower curtain from the hook. Let us take a look at some tips on cleaning vinyl shower curtains.

• Cleaning the curtain with water is the best method of cleaning shower curtains. You should first spread the curtain flat on the surface and then clean it with water along with scrubbing with sponge.
• Mild soaps or detergents can be used for vinyl shower curtain cleaning. Remove the curtain and soak it in soap water for some time. After a few minutes, take it out, rinse with water and let it dry.
• When washing this shower curtain in a washing machine, you can add a cup of bleach or baking soda with your regular detergent.
• It is advisable to clean vinyl shower curtain in warm water rather than cold water, as cold water can lead to stiffening of the curtain.
• For cleaning dirt spots on shower curtain, you can use hydrogen peroxide. Put a few drops of hydrogen peroxide on cotton ball and rub in circular motion. The spots can be cleaned due to the bleaching properties of hydrogen peroxide.

Vinyl Shower Curtain Maintenance

Here are some tips you can follow in order to make your shower curtain last longer.

• You can make salt water mixture and soak vinyl shower curtains in it to protect them from mold and mildew. You can also soak these curtain in vinegar to prevent mold and mildew invasion.
• You can spray vinylcurtains with disinfectants to keep mold and mildew away.
• One should remember neither to put vinyl curtains in washing machine when it is switched to 'hot' mode nor to dry them in the dryer. Both the practices can result in burning these curtains.
• Also, while cleaning vinyl shower curtains in a washing machine, do not clean it individually, you can add a few towels or blankets along with it and then run the machine on a gentle cycle.
• If you notice that your vinyl shower curtain has torn near the hook, you can easily fix it at home with the repair kit.
• When the shower curtain is not in use, you should keep it tied at the side or top. This will help in making the curtain last long.
• In the worst case, if you find that your shower curtain is too much spoiled by mold or mildew, you will have to change it, as it is the only way out.

Vinyl shower curtains can be cleaned at home with the help of easy home remedies. It will definitely be helpful for you to retain your favorite shower curtain and also save a few dollars.