How do I Clean Polyester Shower Curtains?
Shower curtains come in a variety of materials, a common one being polyester. Since shower curtains are regularly in contact with water, they become susceptible to stains, whether by a result of mineral deposits from hard water or even by mold growth.
Polyester requires special care, as it's made from petroleum-based fibers that can melt under high temperatures. While it takes special care to clean polyester, it doesn't necessarily mean it takes a lot of work.
Things You Will Need
- Washer
- Laundry detergent
- Dryer
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Take the polyester shower curtain off the curtain rack.
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Put the shower curtain in the washer. Wash the curtain with cold water on the delicate setting. You can use normal washer detergent as the cleaning agent.
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Dry the curtain at low heat on your dryer's "tumble dry" setting. If you have a clothesline, you can also let the shower curtain air dry outdoors.
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Iron the curtain on low heat if you need to remove wrinkles. Be extremely cautious when ironing polyester, as it's easy to burn.
The Drip Cap
- Shower curtains come in a variety of materials, a common one being polyester.
- Polyester requires special care, as it's made from petroleum-based fibers that can melt under high temperatures.
- Iron the curtain on low heat if you need to remove wrinkles.
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Writer Bio
Kenneth Coppens began his freelance writing career in 2008. His passions in life consist of extensive personal research on food, gardening and finding natural and eco-friendly alternatives to nearly all aspects of life.
Photo Credits
- Curtain. image by Victor Samoilovich from Fotolia.com
- Curtain. image by Victor Samoilovich from Fotolia.com
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