{"id":425425,"date":"2022-04-01T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-01T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-clean-your-shower-curtain\/"},"modified":"2022-04-01T16:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-04-01T13:00:00","slug":"how-to-clean-your-shower-curtain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-clean-your-shower-curtain\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Clean Your Shower Curtain"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a27835cafbc4\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a27835cafbc4\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-clean-your-shower-curtain\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Clean_Your_Shower_Curtain%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Clean Your Shower Curtain&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-clean-your-shower-curtain\/#What_You_Need\" >What You Need<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-clean-your-shower-curtain\/#How_to_Launder_Your_Shower_Curtain_Liner_and_Bath_Mats\" >How to Launder Your Shower Curtain, Liner, and Bath Mats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-clean-your-shower-curtain\/#Replace_the_Curtain_Liner_or_Mats_as_Needed\" >Replace the Curtain, Liner, or Mats as Needed<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-clean-your-shower-curtain\/#Amazer_Clear_Shower_Liner\" >Amazer Clear Shower Liner<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Clean_Your_Shower_Curtain%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Clean Your Shower Curtain&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-66200 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/04\/eb600a6a.jpg?width=400 400w, https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/04\/eb600a6a.jpg?width=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/04\/eb600a6a.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"A sunny bathroom with a fresh clean shower curtain and new bath mat.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/chattanooga-tn-usa-0504-mountain-city-1023396886\" data-credittext=\"Karen Culp\/Shutterstock\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/chattanooga-tn-usa-0504-mountain-city-1023396886\">Karen Culp\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We\u2019re wr<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ing up the bathroom segment of our Spring Cleaning Challenge and the last stop is laundering the shower curtain, shower liner, and bath mats.<\/p>\n<p>Freshening up your curtain and bath mats at the end of the cleaning cycle gives the bathroom an extra fresh feel\u2014and you don\u2019t have to double back and reclean them at the end.<\/p>\n<p>Most people know you can toss your bath mats into the laundry, but you can also toss your shower curtain (and liner. too!) without any issues.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_You_Need\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">What You Need<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you launder your shower curtain, liner, and bath mats you\u2019ll want the following things on hand:<\/p>\n<p>In addition to having those items on hand, you\u2019ll also want a willingness to give up on old or soiled curtains and mats\u2014we\u2019ll show you how to launder them but sometimes it\u2019s worth letting them go and starting fresh.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Launder_Your_Shower_Curtain_Liner_and_Bath_Mats\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">How to Launder Your Shower Curtain, Liner, and Bath Mats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s about as simple as tossing them all in the washing machine, but there are a few finer points to make sure things come out clean and not mangled or melted.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Load your washing machine with the shower curtain, liner, and bath mats.<\/li>\n<li>Add your laundry detergent (using less than you normally would for a full load of clothing).<\/li>\n<li>Either fill your fabric softener dispenser with white vinegar or, for top-loading washers, add a cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle.<\/li>\n<li>For curtains and liners with significant mildewing, consider laundering separately with bleach or color-safe bleach, as appropriate, to kill the mildew.<\/li>\n<li>Liners and curtains should not be put in the dryer\u2014especially plastic liners as they will melt and pose a significant fire hazard. Simply hang the curtain and liner back up and it will dry in place.<\/li>\n<li>Bath mats can be run through the dryer but doing so typically significantly shortens the life of their non-slip rubber backing so hanging them to dry is preferred.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Replace_the_Curtain_Liner_or_Mats_as_Needed\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Replace the Curtain, Liner, or Mats as Needed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your shower curtain or liner is looking gnarly despite laundering (or so gnarly you don\u2019t even want to attempt to revive it via laundering) there\u2019s no reason to sweat it. Replacements are dirt cheap and it\u2019s fine to throw in the proverbial towel and simply replace a rust-stained or mildew-riddled liner and\/or curtain.<\/p>\n<p>For around $10, you can replace the liner with either <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Amazer-Resistant-Bathroom-Curtains-Rustproof\/dp\/B07236M4HC\/r?tag=lifesavvysite-20\">a clear plastic one<\/a> or a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/HOME-Repellent-Resistant-Washable-Odorless\/dp\/B078YNC9G9\/?tag=lifesavvysite-20\">fabric one<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07236M4HC?tag=lifesavvysite-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41Jc6jLgCTL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Amazer Clear Shower Liner\" aria-label=\"Shop for Amazer Clear Shower Liner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07236M4HC?tag=lifesavvysite-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Amazer_Clear_Shower_Liner\"><\/span>Amazer Clear Shower Liner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">This heavy-gauge plastic liner is so inexpensive it doesn&#8217;t make a lot of sense struggling to save your older liner. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>While lots of people have a fondness for patterned shower curtains, we say, hey, if you want to rock a simple solid color shower \u201cliner\u201d as your only curtain without a fancy outer layer, that\u2019s fine. Go for the classic hotel look with a single pure white and machine-washable curtain.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B078YNC9G9?tag=lifesavvysite-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41OFIAVA3fL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>On the bath mat side of things, there are a million and one options to choose from, but we\u2019re partial to the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Gorilla-Grip-Original-Chenille-Absorbent\/dp\/B06ZYTPJBP\/?tag=lifesavvysite-20\">Gorilla Grip chenille bath mats<\/a>. The backing is TP rubber instead of PVC, and it will never crumble apart into hard rubbery dust after washing like cheaper bath mat backing will. We\u2019ve had several of these bath mats for years and while, eventually, mechanical wear in the washing machine will cause small tears in the backing, the rubber is still as soft and flexible as it was the day we bought them.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B06ZYTPJBP?tag=lifesavvysite-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/61jSw3qquFL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>We\u2019ve never been bothered by it, but some people don\u2019t like that the Gorilla Grip chenille mats aren\u2019t padded. The thick little chenille fingers do offer a little padding but, in fairness, it does feel like walking on a carpet that has no padding underlayment. If you want a little more warm and smoosh beneath your feet, Gorilla Grip has <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Gorilla-Grip-Cushioned-Absorbent-Comfortable\/dp\/B07PZF8T75\/?tag=lifesavvysite-20\">a plush memory foam option,<\/a> too.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07PZF8T75?tag=lifesavvysite-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51KCAkWY6hL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<p>That\u2019s it! We\u2019re done with the bathroom and ready to relax for the weekend. 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