Shower liners are the items hanging on the inside of the curtain, which acts as a way to prevent the curtain from becoming soiled while keeping water in the tub and off the floor.
Unfortunately, due to the fact that the liner is used as a protective item, it can easily become a magnet for dirt, soap scum, mildew, and mold.
In addition, the material is often quite difficult to clean in contrast to flooring or porcelain.
But never fear!! In this article, we will outline instructions to help you keep that liner looking fresh and new.
Materials: • Microfiber Towel • Squeegee • Old Bath Towels • Baking Soda • White Vinegar • Chlorine Bleach • Unscented Laundry Detergent • Washing Machine Step 1 - Take the liner down by carefully removing it from the shower curtain rings.
Leave the curtain itself in place.
Roll it up in order to transport it without chance of catching a snag or tripping.
It's best to roll width-wise, however it's not important whether it's even or not.
Step 2 - Set the washing machine to the large-size load capacity, and start it in a gentle cycle.
Allow the washer to fill with water prior to placing the liner in.
Add 2 tsp.
of unscented detergent and two old bath towels to the load.
The towels serve as a buffer for and will actually help scrub the material.
Step 3 - When the cycle is roughly a third of the way through, pour ½ cup baking soda into the washer.
Add ½ cup chlorine bleach in order to address any mold or mildew you may have noticed.
(Take note that the bleach may discolor the towels) Step 4 - Around the time that the washers switches to the rinse cycle, pour 2 table spoons of white vinegar into the mix.
The vinegar will aid in ridding the liner of any left over residue from the soap, bleach, and baking soda.
Allow for the cycle to finish and drain.
Step 5 - Remove the material from the washer and using a squeegee, remove any water that is sitting on the surface.
Hang it back up in the shower, and use a microfiber towel to finish the drying process.
Tips: Never wash in warm or hot water, as excessive heat can easily melt or crack the material.
Check to see whether your unit has specific washing instructions and follow them so as not to void any warranties.
If this method fails to work, it may be time to look into purchasing a new liner.
Unfortunately, due to the fact that the liner is used as a protective item, it can easily become a magnet for dirt, soap scum, mildew, and mold.
In addition, the material is often quite difficult to clean in contrast to flooring or porcelain.
But never fear!! In this article, we will outline instructions to help you keep that liner looking fresh and new.
Materials: • Microfiber Towel • Squeegee • Old Bath Towels • Baking Soda • White Vinegar • Chlorine Bleach • Unscented Laundry Detergent • Washing Machine Step 1 - Take the liner down by carefully removing it from the shower curtain rings.
Leave the curtain itself in place.
Roll it up in order to transport it without chance of catching a snag or tripping.
It's best to roll width-wise, however it's not important whether it's even or not.
Step 2 - Set the washing machine to the large-size load capacity, and start it in a gentle cycle.
Allow the washer to fill with water prior to placing the liner in.
Add 2 tsp.
of unscented detergent and two old bath towels to the load.
The towels serve as a buffer for and will actually help scrub the material.
Step 3 - When the cycle is roughly a third of the way through, pour ½ cup baking soda into the washer.
Add ½ cup chlorine bleach in order to address any mold or mildew you may have noticed.
(Take note that the bleach may discolor the towels) Step 4 - Around the time that the washers switches to the rinse cycle, pour 2 table spoons of white vinegar into the mix.
The vinegar will aid in ridding the liner of any left over residue from the soap, bleach, and baking soda.
Allow for the cycle to finish and drain.
Step 5 - Remove the material from the washer and using a squeegee, remove any water that is sitting on the surface.
Hang it back up in the shower, and use a microfiber towel to finish the drying process.
Tips: Never wash in warm or hot water, as excessive heat can easily melt or crack the material.
Check to see whether your unit has specific washing instructions and follow them so as not to void any warranties.
If this method fails to work, it may be time to look into purchasing a new liner.