Shower Curtain Upkeep - Page 2

kaydee50 · ‎02-07-2011

Just curious--why does a very lightweight shower curtain liner cause a washing machine to become unbalanced? I've always had top loadersand in almost 40 years of doing laundry I have never had a washing machine become unbalanced.

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

@castlenv wrote:
Just curious--why does a very lightweight shower curtain liner cause a washing machine to become unbalanced? I've always had top loadersand in almost 40 years of doing laundry I have never had a washing machine become unbalanced.

Because the waterproof plastic prevents the water from draining. The water gets trapped in pockets within the curtain causing it to get unevenly distributed and can become heavy on one side or the other. @kaydee50

feline groovy · ‎07-29-2014

You can also wash and rinse your shower curtain in the bathtub.

I have a PEVA shower curtain that is also a liner, and this has worked well.

I've lived in apartments without a W & D for many years, and don't always need to use the laundry rooms

deeva · ‎03-09-2010

I have a newer washing machine without an agitator. I wash my shower curtain liner with a few bath towels and never had a problem with the washer becoming unbalanced.

pattypeep · ‎06-06-2011

@Twins Mom I guess I'm really lazy. I throw them away and get a new one at Wallys World for $2 and change.

Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea-Robert A. Heinlein

ID2 · ‎06-25-2012

Oh I wash just about everything in my newer HE front loading washer! If anything I need clean....I throw it in my washer! A little shower curtain? Easy, throw it in! Been doing this all my life and have never had a fail!

"Pure Michigan"

CelticCrafter · ‎03-09-2010

@pattypeep wrote:
I guess I'm really lazy. I throw them away and get a new one at Wallys World for $2 and change.

Me too @pattypeep!

beckyb1012 · ‎03-09-2010

@CelticCrafter wrote:
@pattypeep wrote:
I guess I'm really lazy. I throw them away and get a new one at Wallys World for $2 and change.
Me too @pattypeep!

Me three, and in between purchases just spray it down every Sat. morning with bleach cleaner from the dollar store. Plastic is just plastic and not worth any effort to save, but my fabric shower curtain on the outside of the shower is another matter.

"Live frugally, but love extravagantly."

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

I have always washed the shower curtain in my washing machine - used a little bleach on it. Now I buy the hookless ones from QVC and they are fabric and work very well.

proudlyfromNJ · ‎05-01-2010

@CelticCrafter wrote:
@pattypeep wrote:
I guess I'm really lazy. I throw them away and get a new one at Wallys World for $2 and change.
Me too @pattypeep!

Me three!