2006-06-23 04:38:34 · 17 answers · asked by aktblondie03 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
It is mildew. Wash the shower curtain with bleach.
2006-06-23 04:42:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I no longer have a shower curtin
but when i did i used bleach in a spray bottle to clean mold off of the shower curtain,
I had to take it down take it outside rinse with hose
both sides spray with bleach let sit for 10-15 minutes
rinse again
turn over do likewise on other side
if it is a hot day hang up to dry in sun as sun will kill mold which likes darkness
and spray with light watered down bleach solution or buy a product from Clorox made for this type of issue
2006-06-23 11:43:16 · answer #2 · answered by Linnie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, it's mold! Comes from not letting the shower curtain air dry out, and not opening it completely for drying.
Solution would be to scrub the whole curtain with a bleach solution, especially concentrating on the mold/meldew areas. And putting it out in the sun to dry.
Prevention would be to leave the curtain open as far as possible to dry,.
2006-06-23 11:41:58 · answer #3 · answered by rb_cubed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been cleaning vinyl shower curtains for years in the washing machine with 1/2 the usual amount of laundry detergent used for a full load and 1/2 cup of bleach. They come out like brand new. Take out of the machine, rehang in the shower and your good to go.
2006-06-23 14:22:56 · answer #4 · answered by Dee N 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I buy the heavy duty vinyl ones, cost a little bit more but they have the metal holes instead of plastic. These liners can be put in the washer with just a little soap, and then about 1 1/2 cups of bleach. Wash in hot water, don't bother with the rinse cycle. Looks good as new and lasts forever.
2006-06-23 11:44:03 · answer #5 · answered by uhohwhoopsbroken63 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, most assuradly.
Wash it in hot water with bleach. It will be organizm free, although there may be some mildew satins remaining. Another thing you can do is spray it with Clorox Clean up while it is hanging and spray the interior of your shower as well.
Either way, take it down, bleach it and the shower.
2006-06-23 11:44:05 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah it is mold - I spray mine with 409 mold and mildew remover once a week and have never had a problem with it since.
Another thing is if you have a bathroom fan, make sure you run it because it is the moisture that is causing the mold
2006-06-23 11:42:13 · answer #7 · answered by emilysmoma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
throw it away and get a new one. shower liners run about 1-2 dollars. use that underneath your regular shower curtain. that way you aren't throwing away a 20 dollar shower cutain.
2006-06-23 11:42:37 · answer #8 · answered by Roz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mildew. Bleach it if you can. If it's vinyl, wash with Lime Away. They aren't expensive. I'd just buy a new one and get a "no mildew" vinyl liner.
2006-06-23 11:42:17 · answer #9 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it's mildew, if it's plastic you should be able to throw it in the washing mashine and then get the rest off by hand
2006-06-23 11:42:50 · answer #10 · answered by jillhourihan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋