Shower Curtains: How to clean and maintain

Cleaning and maintaining the bathroom’s waterproof shower curtain – is not one of the cleaning priorities. It is more important than expected. Read here which home remedies help with cleaning.

Everyone who owns a waterproof shower curtain knows the phenomenon: After only a short time, the lower edge of the curtain no longer looks so nice. In addition, the wet shower curtain offers an ideal breeding ground for bacteria, germs, and fungi. Regular cleaning and care are always worthwhile. In fact, it is advisable to wash the shower curtain every four weeks. After all, soap residue always sticks to the curtain. We’ll give you valuable tips on care and washing in the washing machine and by hand.

Clean the shower curtains – in the washing machine

Many models can simply be washed in the washing machine. You can see from the label whether your shower curtain is intended for this cleaning. Shower curtains that are machine-washable should be washed at 30 degrees in the Delicates program and without spinning. It is also advisable not to use too much detergent, otherwise, the structure will be damaged. Delicate detergents are therefore better suited for cleaning. To kill germs, fungi, and bacteria, you can add a little baking soda or 40 ml of vinegar to the fabric softener compartment of your washing machine. Then hang up the shower curtain again to let it dry.

Cleaning the shower curtain – by hand with these home remedies

If the shower curtain is not suitable for the washing machine, it must be cleaned by hand. You can use some home remedies to help you do this.

• Vinegar: For cleaning, mix about two cups of vinegar with four cups of water and pour the mixture over the shower curtain. Let it work for a moment before you rinse the curtain with clean water.
• Soda: Mix a creamy paste of water and baking soda and apply it to the curtain with a sponge. Feel free to use 55 grams of the powder. Let the paste work for about three-quarters of an hour before removing it with clear water.
• Citric acid: For the methods, the shower curtain is rubbed with a mix of water with citric acid. The mixing ratio should be about one cup of citric acid to two cups of water. Use lukewarm water to rinse off the mixture again.

Maintaining the bathroom waterproof shower curtains: what you should keep in mind

So that you hardly give the formation of germs, bacteria, and fungi a chance from the outset, it is advisable to open the shower curtain after showering and not leave it crumpled up. This allows it to dry better. In addition, it is worth the bathroom regularly to ventilate, thereby also the shower curtain gets fresh air. After showering, you can rinse the curtain with cold, clean water to remove any soap residue.