Shower Curtains and Bath Mats
Like tubs and
enclosures, shower curtains and bath mats are subject to mildew. Fortunately,
they're easy to clean. The following tips should help make this chore a
breeze:
•Keep a new shower curtain looking fresh by using
the old shower curtain as a liner. Hang the new curtain on the same hooks in
front of the old curtain. The old curtain will take the beating from water and
soap scum while the new one stays clean.
•To prevent shower curtains from
wrinkling, put them in the washing machine with 1/2 cup of detergent and 1/2 cup
of baking soda, along with two large bath towels. Add a cup of vinegar to the
rinse cycle; hang the curtains up immediately after washing, and let them
air-dry.
•When you clean a plastic shower curtain, keep it soft and flexible
by adding a few drops of mineral oil to the rinse water. Maintain its softness
by wiping it occasionally with a solution of warm water and mineral
oil.
•Eliminate mildew by spraying newly washed shower curtains with a
disinfectant.
Disinfectant will wipe out mildew on your shower
curtain.
•Clean a rubber or vinyl bath mat by tossing it into the washer with
bath towels. The terry cloth scrubs the mat, and everything comes out
clean.
Onward to the most dreaded task of all: cleaning your
toilet.