How do I Clean Polyester Shower Curtains?

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Published: Sep 11, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

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
  1. Take the polyester shower curtain off the curtain rack.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

Photo Credits

Curtain. image by Victor Samoilovich from Fotolia.com

Curtain. image by Victor Samoilovich from Fotolia.com

Kenneth Coppens

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.

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