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PeggieK
Claremore, OK
(Zone 6a)
June 24, 2006
1:47 PM Post #2428191
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Am I the only one who gets a moldy, yukky junk on the inside bottom of the shower curtain liner ?
I used to just take them down and throw them away when they got that way. But recently, I've learned to buy the really nice heavier ones and throw them into the washer with a cup of bleach. |
elsie
Lafayette, NJ
(Zone 6a)
June 24, 2006
1:54 PM Post #2428217
| I don't have a curtain liner. The shower curtain I have is fabric and it doesn't get moldy. I throw it in the washer with towels to scrub it with some bleach. |
Tir_Na_Nog
June 25, 2006
12:13 AM Post #2430449
| Hmmm...didn't think to throw it in the washer with some bleach! Good tip there! I usually have scrubbed them down but it is hard and time consuming. I haven't gotten the mold here but they do get scummy and the hard water spots. I will have to try the washer thing with bleach! THANKS! |
PeggieK
Claremore, OK
(Zone 6a)
June 25, 2006
12:33 AM Post #2430492
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Yeah, I used to try to scrub mine clean too. I usually ended up pulling it down and throwing it away...and off to Wal-Mart for another one.
I guess maybe what I have isn't exactly mold, it's not black, just dirty looking...scummy.
But lately, I've started throwing all kinds of things into the washer when they get dirty enough that I think, what have I got to lose. Today I washed a few pairs of my favorite flip-flops thongs that were looking a little tired. They came out looking like new. Now I feel like I have new shoes, yipee. |
Janiejoy
Silver Lake, OH
(Zone 5b)
June 28, 2006
11:36 PM Post #2445905
| That really is mildew. Not a good thing! I throw my plastic ones in the washer with my washing rags and some bleach. They come out wonderful.
never thought to use it on flipflops |
Tir_Na_Nog
June 29, 2006
6:45 PM Post #2448685
| I've washed Cabbage Patch dolls, minus the bleach of course. |
andidandi
June 29, 2006
9:16 PM Post #2449234
| Yes. It works. Same for tennis shoes and pillows, and you can put the keyboards with spilled drinks in the dishwasher upper rack without detergent.
This message was edited Jun 29, 2006 9:17 PM |
Tir_Na_Nog
July 1, 2006
6:20 PM Post #2455862
| Results Update::
You have saved me from having to scrub or toss any more shower curtain liners!!! I just washed it and it came out perfect! What a great tip. =) |
teateacher
Franklin Springs, GA
(Zone 7b)
July 3, 2006
2:00 PM Post #2462716
| If you wash in cold water (like I do) it probably will come out wrinkled and doesn't lay well. Just throw the plastic liner in the dryer for about 1 minute. It softens it right back up and it hangs like new. BUT... don't leave it in there too long because you'll have a real mess! sharon |
Tir_Na_Nog
July 4, 2006
6:42 PM Post #2467588
| good tip. i always wash in cold, does the job and saves money. my liner was wrinkling but i hung it assuming the steam from showers would straighten her out. sure looks great! |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
July 20, 2006
11:00 PM Post #2529433
| Sorry to keep harping on this product, but it's true. After I shower,
I spray the curtain liner down with Clorox Clean Up.
Sigh. I love my Clorox Clean Up! |
Tir_Na_Nog
July 20, 2006
11:01 PM Post #2529436
| I just can't use anything because I have 2 cats who think they need to drink from the tub!?!
Silly cats. |
ericalynne
Windham, NY
(Zone 4b)
July 26, 2006
12:03 PM Post #2550388
| i lived in louisiana years ago. mildew grew on everything. i mixed a little bleach with dish soap and water in a spray bottle, very diluted. i sprayed the shower curtain everyday and it stopped the mildew from growing. |
sarv48
south of Grand Rapid, MI
(Zone 5a)
August 1, 2006
3:01 AM Post #2573701
| go to bed, bath and beyond and buy their 'mildew proof' shower liner. Used to have a terrible problem in the summer with mildew on the liner, but with one of these, I haven't had any mildew for two summers! yahoo |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
November 8, 2006
10:59 AM Post #2894167
| I just have to toss in that after my mother mentioned throwing the
plastic shower curtain in the washing machine, I tried it.
I was shocked. The darned thing looked brand new again!
Forget that cleaning business. Toss that sucker in the washing machine!
I just put in a tad of laundry soap and bleach and set it on gentle.
Wow.
When removing the shower curtain from the washer, remember it
will likely have a lot of water in the nooks and crannies, so move it
around inside the washer before removing it, or you will get a bath.
LOL |
bluegrassmom
Lewisburg, KY
(Zone 6a)
November 12, 2006
6:25 AM Post #2906510
| I buy the heavy duty ones and also toss they into the washing machine before they are very bad. What products are you guys using on the bath walls to keep them clean? |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
November 17, 2006
2:55 PM Post #2922655
| Bath walls as inside the tub?
I just use a scrubber and any bath product. Every time I take a shower, I choose
a section and clean it. :-)
As of late, Kaboom is what I am using, just to try it.
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Kamikid
Thomasville, GA
(Zone 8b)
November 20, 2006
8:58 AM Post #2930394
| Soap scum comes off with a scrubber and dawn dish soap. I do it while I'm showering and rinse it off. Works like a charm. Elaine |
PeggieK
Claremore, OK
(Zone 6a)
January 30, 2007
12:03 AM Post #3137346
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I keep 2 of the shower curtain liners. I take one down and put up a fresh one, and wash, fold and put away the other. Nice to have a "fresh" one if company comes unexpectedly...no time to take down and wash if I only have one. They're pretty cheap, so having an extra isn't bad.
I use the Dow Scrubbing Bubbles foam on my fiberglass bathtub/shower walls. I love the way it works. I just spray it on all over, let it sit for about 3 minutes, take a hand towel, wipe it all away, and it's perfect. Then I just rinse and I'm done. Easiest way I ever found. I've always heard that if you ever use a gritty product like Comet, it will scratch surface making it hard to clean next time. I've never used anything but the foam on mine. |
CissyCat
Phoenix, AZ
February 8, 2007
12:33 AM Post #3168506
| Love my Tilex! I spray with Tilex 2 times a week and never have a mold/mildew problem. I just spray down the whole shower/tub area and pull the curtain straight to get in all the creases and walk away.
HTH,
Trudi |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
April 11, 2007
6:33 PM Post #3381477
| Couldn't help but to update. I just washed the shower
curtain again. I hung it in the shower, then turned on the
hot water to get the wrinkles out.
Confuscious say never walk off leaving shower running.
Don't ask me how I know.
|
forcingflowers
Grifton, NC
(Zone 7b)
May 14, 2007
9:22 AM Post #3495757
| this may sound strange but I shower puff and shampoo to wash the shower curtain liner and walls. Works great.Do it everytime I take a shower.For stubborn areas use a dryer sheet..
HD |
pamelanipper
Columbus, GA
June 29, 2007
1:45 PM Post #3675466
| The best money I have spent lately was for one of the scubbing bubbles shower cleaners to hang on the shower head. Close the curtain press the button and the entire shower and curtain gets a spray of cleaner and it is absolutely amazing. I have not cleaned showers in 3 months. I did change the shower curtain liner at the same time and the liner looks new. The Mr. Clean magic erasers wipe off everything else. |
PeggieK
Claremore, OK
(Zone 6a)
July 4, 2007
8:23 PM Post #3696268
| I've not tried the automatic shower cleaners yet. When they spray the shower, do they leave the floor of the tub slippery ?
I took my shower curtain liner and curtain, rings and all, down and threw the whole package into the washer yesterday. The part I hate the most is having to get the liner off the rings on the rod. But, I decided I would see what happens if I didn't undo all the rings and just slid it all off the rod and threw it all in. Worked great ! Didn't hurt the shower curtain, it needed a wash, and my rings are plastic... so I got a couple of birds with one stone. The only thing I was a little concerned about was maybe that the holes where the rings are would tear.
But they didn't. So, it's all good.
I can't decide... after being married 37 yrs. now, ... am I getting lazier and therefore finding easier ways to do things ? Or am I FINALLY getting the hang of it , and getting my act together ? LOL, LOL. Bless you all today and Happy 4th of July. |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
July 5, 2007
8:35 AM Post #3697692
| Hi Peggie,
Oh, no, I would not call it lazy at all. I tend to think that
after all these years, sometimes we think about the time we've
invested in a certain chore and decide we have better things to do.
LOL |
PeggieK
Claremore, OK
(Zone 6a)
July 5, 2007
1:59 PM Post #3698925
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Isn't that the truth ! And not that much time or energy left to do those better things in ...either. So we gotta make all our time and energy count now. lol.
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kchar60
Collegeville, PA
August 16, 2007
1:07 PM Post #3863803
| PeggyK: I wanted to thank you so much for that tip. I used to buy ~4 shower curtain liners a year - throwing away the stained ones. Not only the cost adds up, but spending the time to go out and buy it (I would much rather be in my garden than at the mall!). Just like you said, they clean up beautifully, and I always have the spare one under the sink when I need to change them out. Thanks for the time and money saver.
Regards, Kimberly |
toniwill
Natural Bridge, VA
August 22, 2007
10:17 AM Post #3885825
| Hi all, We have very hard water where I live and the scum/scale accumulation on the shower wall was awful. Then I started using Tilex-type spray, tho the brand at the dollar store. I've trained the family to spray the walls after every shower and I get no accumulation now. What that product does is make the water glide off the walls and leave nothing behind.
An even easier way would be to use that automatic cleaning product. Has anybody else tried it?
toni |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
August 22, 2007
10:20 AM Post #3885831
| Hi Toni,
Are you referring to the battery operated squirt thing?
:-) |
toniwill
Natural Bridge, VA
August 22, 2007
10:42 AM Post #3885946
| Yes, the one advertised on tv that pamelanipper mentioned. |
PeggieK
Claremore, OK
(Zone 6a)
August 24, 2007
8:46 AM Post #3894193
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Does that leave your shower or tub floor slippery ? Never tried it, but am curious. Don't want to fall on my bottom in my nice clean shower though. lol
|
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
August 24, 2007
9:12 AM Post #3894299
| I'd rather have the numerous maids standing by waiting to spray and
wipe down the walls. Okay, ladies, hit it!
Ha! Just kidding.
|
lesley01
Reston, VA
June 5, 2008
12:08 PM Post #5057794
| Does anyone get orangish pink lines in the cracks between the tub and the wall? I've scrubbed and scrubbed with bleach, that bubble cleaning stuff and other cleaning products and nothing works! The color is a bit lighter, but still there. Does anyone have any suggestions or know what the cause is? |
ecrane3
Dublin, CA
(Zone 9a)
June 5, 2008
12:15 PM Post #5057826
| If it's the stuff I'm thinking of, it's usually a type of yeast, if you hit it with something with bleach in it that ought to kill it. If the bubble stuff you're talking about is Scrubbing Bubbles I don't think it has bleach in it so that's probably why it hasn't worked. If you spray some stuff with bleach on there and let it sit for a few minutes you shouldn't even need to scrub real hard to get rid of it. |
flowerjen
central, NJ
(Zone 6b)
June 5, 2008
6:20 PM Post #5059392
| The automatic scrubbing bubbles unit does NOT work. Don't waste your $. It does not clean our shower at all we have tiles(they aren't the glossy kind) and a shower enclosure. |
nanbernier
St. Robert, MO
(Zone 5b)
June 7, 2008
3:31 PM Post #5068497
| The shower floor is not slippery after using the automatic cleaner. It cleans ok-ish. I never have to bleach the mold or scrub the whole thing weekly, but I have shiny walls and this leaves a soap film on them so that it never looks really clean. I still use it, tho. I Just spray and wipe the walls whenever I get annoyed with their look. |
missingrosie
Hillsborough, NC
June 8, 2008
11:52 AM Post #5071882
| Lesley
This came from a site from Milwaukee Water Works :
The pink growth or stain is the result of a mold or a bacterium, specifically, Serratia marcescens. The mold is present in the air. Mold and bacteria grow wherever there is a warm, moist or humid environment, like a tub or showerhead. The mold and bacteria feed on the small quantities of nutrients in water.
Regular cleaning with bleach or a cleaner that removes mildew will clear the mold. Wipe away standing water to reduce growth. Certain materials, like rubber, plastic gaskets, etc., contain nutrients that help these organisms grow.
I hope this helps and I hope it is OK to copy from another site - with mention of the origination. |
Shellsort
Orlando, FL
(Zone 9b)
June 8, 2008
11:56 AM Post #5071890
| if you rub baby oil on the liner after you wash it then it will take longer for the mold to show up.
And regarding the orange stuff... use baking soda and a scrubbie (or toothbrush). It takes a bit of effort but it works. |
missingrosie
Hillsborough, NC
June 8, 2008
12:14 PM Post #5071941
| Ok since Shell mentioned the baby oil...
I'm italian so...maybe you can understand this...
My family takes good old pure olive oil...rubs it thinly (thinly) on the shower door ---then wipes lightly. Soap scum never a problem ---won't adhere. Will work on the flat surface walls too - the cultured marble, plastics etc. I am sure it will work on tile too --but would be afraid to put it on the non-latex type grout. Not sure of the impact. |
alyrics
Beachwood, OH
June 13, 2008
3:00 PM Post #5099122
| I keep a spray bottle of Lysol spray diluted to about 25:1 and just spray it around and wipe down the shower with my washcloth when I'm done. I got the idea from another thread a long time ago where they talked about how the washing machine companies say the amount of laundry detergent recommended on the bottle is about 2 to 3 times as much as you need to clean clothes and it just accumulates in your fabrics and washing machine. I also keep a spray bottle of just vinegar and water in each bathroom because nothing cleans up a counter top, mirror, chrome faucets, sinks, toilets etc like vinegar - its an all in one product. It is a mild acid so its about the same as any other cleaner. And its biodegradable so I don't have to feel bad about what I'm sending down the drain. |
nanbernier
St. Robert, MO
(Zone 5b)
June 13, 2008
8:00 PM Post #5100421
| Vinegar is used in school lunch rooms and on respiratory equipment to sterilize without poisoning |
Heidillyho
Stanwood, IA
June 13, 2008
9:54 PM Post #5100938
| I do something similar to what alyrics does...I keep a spray bottle in the shower of 10 to 1 vinegar (cheap white stuff) and I add in a about 4 drops of regular chlorine bleach. Everyone spritzes down the shower after they are done and I get no mold, soap scum or hard water buildup. I haven't had to scrub my tub and shower for years, and it is sparkling in there. I used to buy the commercial stuff, but I figured, "why waste the money when I can make it myself?"
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ecrane3
Dublin, CA
(Zone 9a)
June 13, 2008
10:14 PM Post #5101026
| Mixing vinegar and bleach is not a very good idea--if you're only adding 4 drops of bleach you probably won't kill yourself, but when you mix bleach with anything acidic it releases toxic fumes, so you need to be really careful that you don't add too much. 4 drops of bleach is also probably not enough to do much for your shower, and it'll decompose very quickly so by the time people are spraying it a day later there's definitely no bleach left in there anymore. So in my opinion you might as well not bother with it in the first place, you'll have the same effect and won't be taking the risk of accidentally adding too much bleach to the vinegar and killing yourself with the fumes. |
Heidillyho
Stanwood, IA
June 13, 2008
10:24 PM Post #5101079
| You're probably right ecrane3 but it does give it a nice smell (if you like the smell of bleach..I do, but a lot of people don't). A person could probably throw in a few drops of essential oil for the smelly effect of their choice.
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ecrane3
Dublin, CA
(Zone 9a)
June 13, 2008
11:13 PM Post #5101281
| Well if you're just doing it for the smell and aren't expecting it to do anything, and you're always careful when you're adding it there's nothing wrong with that. Mainly I wanted to make sure people didn't get the idea that bleach and vinegar in general were OK things to mix together since if you try that with a higher amount of bleach you'll regret it! |
