how do you clean a shower curtain?

I buy disposable shower curtains so when it gets to dirty I just through it away and buy another one, and there made of thick plastic so if your in to recycling you can recycle them there nice they look pretty too, they have really nice designs and patterns on them you can buy any style you want.

I would try putting it in the washer. If that doesn't work. Chuck it and buy a new one. That's what I'd do.

You can put it in the washing machine and to make sure that all the grot is cleaned off, out some "roughage" in at the same time. You can use towels or some similar type of material, i.e. something that is not light and flimsy as neither of these will do the job. Ordinary Laundry detergent will do the trick. Just make sure that you put the towels (or whatever) through a second wash tio make sure the moiuld spores are not on them. Another option is you are feeling really energetic is to put some vinegar in a spray bottle and use that to clean the shower curtain. You can either leave the shower curtain hanging up or else take it down and do it in the tub, whichever you prefer. You just spray the vinegar directly onto the shower curtain and then wait a few minutes and wipe it off. As I said though, you do need to be energetic if you use this method but on the positive side of things, there are no nasty fumes for you to inhale. Once the shower curtain has been washed and rinsed, so al the mould has gone, you simply hang it back up to dry. Just make sure that you spread it out across the rail so it doesn't cling as it dries because it will not dry properly and you wisk the mould returning. Good luck and there is no need to throw out a perfectly good shower curtain if you can remove the mould without any ill effects.

Try using vinegar then. They are pretty good at getting rid of mold. But if the mould is too stubborn, then you may not have a choice but to use bleach to get the job done. Of course, changing it will be the easiest of all. Look at your shower curtain and ask yourself this. Am I going to spend more than an hour to clean this mould out? If the answer is yes, change the darn thing out! Then use the vinegar to maintain the curtain so that it will not grow mold. Most important, ensure you rinse the scum you scrub out from your body that splattered all over the curtain at the end of each shower. This will go towards reducing the growth of mold. Saves you a bunch of time and effort to have to clean it only when the mould grows.

The use of chemicals and sprays will cost you more than a new curtain. so it is better to buy new ones, pls it will give your bathroom a new look I like to every once ina while get new looks in my bathroom.

scrub it with backing soda!

My shower curtains like that I always washed in the washing machine and they came clean. You know what helped, we bought the scrubbing bubble auto shower cleaner thing for our shower. It is environmentally friendly, no toxic fumes or anything liek that. That stuff works wonders. Even if you just bought that and run it every day your curtain would clean itself.

My shower curtian also gets some mold on it and I just toss it in the washer and wash along with the towels. I just use reagular laundry soap too and all the mold washes right off. I try to wash it on a regular basis. I have read that to keep it from getting moldy to put some baby oil on it I haven't tried that yet because I can't find my baby oil and keep forgetting to get some.

What causes it to get mold is if you don't extend the curtain back after taking a shower.

Don't put it in the washer because it's going to rip and shread and before you know it, you will be not only paying for a water bill but having to spend more on a new one. I would try using vinagar and lemom juice. If you don't have a lemon on hand or juice for that matter then I would just stick with vinagar. It is one of the best cleaning solutions out there and it's not a chemical that would bother you. The most that it may do is get your tastebuds going lol because of the tangy smell it gives. Otherwise I would just head to my nearest dollar store (if you have those) and buy one for $1.00. Have a great day

Anytime i've cleaned mine I've taken it to the car wash and hung it on those clips to hang the car mats then used the pressure washer and the soaps they have there...then i wash my car at the same time. Otherwise i just buy the cheap 1 dollar curtains from the dollar store and replace them more often than if i bought a freakishly expensive one.

Usually you can just throw these in the regular washing machine with detergent. It works wonders and leaves them clear and looking new. I know this because our family has had the same shower curtain for years and repeated cycles through the machine still keeps it looking like the day it was bought. I don't know about the dryer though, as my mother has always done this. Good luck getting it clean!

for me i wash my curtain by dropping it into washer, or liek my friend, she wash it by placing it on her deck, then use a thick hard brush and with water to clean it. it works for her so you can try that with soup. hm but i think you tried a lot of ways, maybe you can go to a wash store and ask for advice? but best just to get a new nice cheap one that you can drop into machine

Like they say, put it in the washing machine, plastic or cloth it does not matter. Trying to wipe it down by hand with vinegar or bleach is too tedious. If you are worried about it tearing put it on a gentle cycle. Do not put in the dryer, just hang it up wet and let it dry naturally. I buy my plastic shower curtains at the dollar store too. You can usually get different colours but I prefer the clear one, it goes with everything and it lets light into the shower too so it is not as dark in there. When you are finished your shower pull the curtain drawn so it is not bunched up and the curtain will dry. If you have folds near the bottom that is where the mold will form.

you definately shoud replace your vinal shower curtains every few months. They are so cheap and they get gross after awhile... if it's not mold then its water stains that make it look spotty.

Having worked in hotels I've dealt with shower curtains. As someone else said, they work fine in a washing machine and hang to dry. After showers leave them closed to dry. Also check periodically to see if it is dirty by rubbing it against itself. You'll be able to tell.

Hi, If it is a good one you could put in the washer or something . or if it is a cheap one like i have you could just buy another one and when you do just wipe it down with a scrubbing wipe as often as you think about it . they have those in most $ stores . i always wanted a real nice set ya know , but my bathroom needs so much work so i go cheap now LOL.

I always buy fabric shower curtains because you can put them in the washing machine. They cost a little more but it's worth it.

I really don't bother nowadays! They are so cheap to replace that I just buy a new one after so many months. They really are hard to clean and so I don't waste the energy. When you buy a new shower curtain it looks so nice and it's so regrettable that it ends up being all grimy and dirty! Andrew

Wash it in the washing machine. That is how I always washed mine and it works really good. It is to big of a pain to take it down and do it by hand. Mine is not vinal, it is cloth. But I have washed vinal ones in the machine before and it works real good. Put in a little bleach (not much) and it will get rid of mildew and germs and stuff.