How To Clean A Shower Curtain Plastic

Shower curtains, often made of plastic, can gather mildew, soap scum, and other grime over time. To keep your shower curtain clean and fresh and free from dirt, you need to clean it regularly. You can clean your shower curtain by using either a washing machine or a bathtub. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to clean a plastic shower curtain using both methods.

Cleaning A Plastic Shower Curtain In The Washing Machine

Materials:

Washing machine
Mild detergent
White vinegar (optional)
Baking soda (optional)

Instructions:

Remove the shower curtain from the shower rod. Make sure to detach any hooks or rings.

Place the shower curtain in the washing machine. Add a mild detergent to the detergent dispenser.

If your shower curtain is particularly dirty or has a lot of mildew, you can add 1 cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle. This will help to remove any remaining soap scum or mildew.

You can also add 1/2 cup of baking soda to the wash cycle. This will help to deodorize the shower curtain and remove any unpleasant smells.

Run the washing machine on a gentle cycle in cold water. Avoid using hot water, as this can damage the plastic shower curtain.

Once the washing cycle is complete, remove the shower curtain from the washing machine and hang it up to dry. Do not put the shower curtain in the dryer, as this can damage the plastic.

Cleaning A Plastic Shower Curtain In The Bathtub

Materials:

Bathtub
Warm water
Mild detergent
Sponge or cloth
White vinegar (optional)
Baking soda (optional)

Instructions:

Fill the bathtub with warm water. Add a mild detergent to the water and stir until dissolved.

Place the shower curtain in the bathtub and submerge it in the water. Use a sponge or cloth to gently scrub the shower curtain, paying special attention to areas with mildew or soap scum.

If your shower curtain is particularly dirty, you can add 1 cup of white vinegar to the water. This will help to remove any remaining soap scum or mildew.

You can also add 1/2 cup of baking soda to the water. This will help to deodorize the shower curtain and remove any unpleasant smells.

Allow the shower curtain to soak in the solution for 30 minutes to an hour.

Once the soaking time is complete, drain the bathtub and rinse the shower curtain thoroughly with cold water.

Hang the shower curtain up to dry. Do not put the shower curtain in the dryer, as this can damage the plastic.