How to Remove Mold From Shower Curtains

Your shower area is a place where mold often thrives.

Mold and mildew thrive in damp, warm places and no place is more likely to create mold's favorite environment then your bathroom. When mold appears on your shower curtain it's very unsightly and leaves your shower feeling and looking dirty. Use supplies found in your home to remove mold from your shower curtain. It's simple to do, following a few procedures, and the results will be a clean, mold-free curtain to hang back in your shower.

Things You'll Need

• Laundry detergent
• Baking soda
• Measuring cups
• 2 towels
• White vinegar

Instructions

1. Remove your shower curtain from the shower.

2. 

   The washing machine is a convenient tool for cleaning your shower curtain.

   Fill your washing machine with warm water. Add a normal amount of laundry detergent, as indicated on the directions.

3. Pour 1/2 cup baking soda into the wash water with the laundry detergent.

4. Allow the washing machine to run for two minutes before adding the shower curtain. This allows the laundry detergent and baking soda to fully dissolve in the wash water.

5. 

   Towels thrown in with your shower curtain keep the machine balanced.

   Place your shower curtain in the washing machine, along with two towels.

6. Add 1/2 cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle.

7. Remove your shower curtain from the washing machine prior to the spin cycle. Hang your shower curtain in the shower and allow it to drip dry.

Tips & Warnings

• Spread your shower curtain to its full length after each shower so water can dry thoroughly. Doing this will help prevent the development of mold.

• Avoid placing your shower curtain in the dryer as this will cause the curtain to dry and crack over time.

References

• Readers Digest.com: Wipe Out Mildew