shower curtain
Shower Curtains add decor to the bathroom and that extra bit of color that
makes taking a shower worthwhile. They are an inexpensive option that
lighten your mood and put a spring in your step. Like other things however,
they have to be cared for. Since they are near water, wetness is a factor
that we have to deal with. They need to be constantly dried and cleaned so
that they remain durable. Let us look at some of the things that we can do
to keep them looking new.
Fabric curtains need to be handled with kid gloves. They must be subject to
delicate washes regularly and remember do not squeeze the water out. DRIP
DRY them. While drying them ensure that they are stretched well. This
prevents mildew from building up. Every spot should be thoroughly dry
otherwise the curtains could be in danger of making an exit from the
bathroom.
The curtains once washed look bright and colorful as they were when
purchased and the temptation to use a hot iron is great. This is absolutely
taboo. The heat can destroy the waterproof coating and if the shower curtain
is made of plastic, it will be reduced to nothing in seconds. It will simply
melt even as you look at it. Use a cool iron and they will look as good as
new. So if the curtains are made of vinyl or plastic, just rub it dry once
a week and spray it to prevent the build of mildew.
So the secret is to keep them absolutely dry and rub off any dirt or mildew
that collects or better still ensure that no mildew collects. Expose the
curtains to light and natural air so that they are thoroughly dry. Dry dust
has a way of getting entangled in the folds; so if the curtain is a fabric
one, ensure that that the dust is not allowed to collect. Another way to
prevent mildew is to soak the shower curtains in a solution of common salt.
If mildew stains prove to be recalcitrant, take the juice of lemon and rub
over affected spots. Dry the curtains and mildew does a disappearing act.
Use fabric softeners to keep the curtains new and good-looking. When you do
buy these shower curtains buy in a pair, so that if one gets damaged, you
are not left high and dry.
~ Author M Swami. copyright data 2004 Indianchild.com
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