Shower Curtain Upkeep

Twins Mom · ‎04-03-2016

Since new washing machines prohibit washing water proof items and I don't want to run to the laundromat, I am attacking soap scum on liners differently. After cleaning tub and walls, I leave the liner hanging in tub and spray with Barkeepers Friend and then wipe down with microfiber cloth. Spray down with hand-held and let dry. Feels and looks clean. Hope someone finds helpful.

Mz iMac · ‎07-26-2014

"Since new washing machines prohibit washing water proof items"

WHAT???????

I have a new washing machine-front loader. I wash my water proof shower curtain removal liner.

Re-read the manual. Nothing in there about not washing water proof items. If it did, I would have returned it.

My water proof curtain itself never gets dirty or wet.

"Never argue with a fool. Onlookers may not be able to tell the difference."

Twins Mom · ‎04-03-2016

My Kenmore prohibits and so does son's. Perhaps it's not as common as I thought. Anyway, I find this easier than taking down.

shaggygirl · ‎11-24-2011

Barkeeper's Friend comes in a spray now? I have the scouring powder, never saw a spray but if so going to look for it.

Lilysmom · ‎03-09-2010

@Twins Mom, I never heard of not being able to wash a plastic liner. I gave up on those (plastic liners) a long time ago for the fabric liners which I like much more. They wash beautifully. LM

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

The reason behind not putting waterproof things in the washer is because the machine can become unbalanced. But I do it anyway and keep an eye on it while it goes into the spin cycle. Sometimes I have to move the items around inside the washer so they don't get out of balance.

SeaMaiden · ‎03-10-2010

I always turn on a standing fan to blow on my tub or shower after using for a couple of hours. I never have any mold or mildew form doing this year round. The shower curtain stays clean as well.

CANDLEQUEEN · ‎03-09-2010

@Lilysmom wrote:
@Twins Mom, I never heard of not being able to wash a plastic liner. I gave up on those (plastic liners) a long time ago for the fabric liners which I like much more. They wash beautifully. LM

Me too!

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

@Lilysmom wrote:
@Twins Mom, I never heard of not being able to wash a plastic liner. I gave up on those (plastic liners) a long time ago for the fabric liners which I like much more. They wash beautifully. LM

The plastic liners are usually washable. It's the washing machines that can't handle them because the plastic liners cause the machines to get out of balance.

Sweetbay magnolia · ‎04-14-2013

I wash mine (I use cheapie vinyl curtains) in my new washer.

I think there was a time when I was committed to wiping them down after each use, but I quickly bagged that. I try to open it up after use and leave the fan running awhile.

Your suggestion @Twins Mom, will be filed away, though. Thank you.

Cogito ergo sum