Now that you have a brand new acrylic shower, the next question you should be…
If you are in a hurry to get the bathroom clean and done with, there is a lot that can get missed. Even when you are not in a rush, it’s easy to forget about certain areas and items that need a thorough cleaning.
The shower curtain and liner are bathroom elements that are easy to overlook. As long as they are doing a good job at keeping water in the bathtub or shower and protecting the privacy of anyone who bathes and gets clean there, it’s easy to take them for granted.
Just like the base of the toilet or the door handle and light switches, though, the shower curtain and liner need a good cleaning on a regular basis. It’s easy and convenient to assume that the water from the shower will get the curtain and/or liner clean, but the truth is that the shower water is actually adding to the problem.
What you’ll need:
What to do:
What you’ll need:
What to do:
If you’re worried about what washing your shower curtain and/or liner in your washing machine might do, don’t worry. You won’t have to live with a mildew curtain or you do not need to buy a new one every few weeks.
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Although very fine, the grit of the baking soda will help loosen any soap scum and remove any mold or mildew spores.
To protect your shower curtain and liner against mold and mildew, be sure that they thoroughly dry after every shower or bath. If possible, expose them to direct sunlight to dry them through and help kill any spores.
When it’s not in use, keep the bath or shower curtain closed around the tub so that there are no folds or creases for moisture to stay trapped in.
Shower curtains and liners should be cleaned once a month to prevent mold and mildew growth. If mold and mildew grows, it can result not only in discoloration of the curtain and liner, but could potentially cause health issues.
Although it may not seem like cleaning the shower curtain will make that big of a difference, you’ll be surprised at how much better your bathroom feels having it be fresh and clean.