When a fabric shower curtains become dirty, nobody wants to be taking a shower or a bath. In fact, because they are exposed to constant moisture, they can also develop mold and mildew. Being in such damp conditions and with such soap scum build up - well, you're going to have a dirty fabric shower curtain on your hands.
However, if your curtain does not have a tag or you purchased it from an estate or yard sale and have no idea of the brand, we wanted to provide you with some basic cleaning options.
Usually, fabric shower curtains are made from polyester, cotton, or a blend. Because of this, the material is machine washable. We recommend you start with cold water. Then, to add softness to the fabric, helping it hang beautifully, you might also consider using liquid fabric softener. Although a dryer on low heat would probably not hurt, it would be best to allow the shower curtain to air dry, inside the shower or outside on the clothesline.
To prevent the buildup of mold and mildew on your fabric shower curtains, you can actually soak them in salt water. For this, all you have to do is hang the wet shower curtain up after being soaked, without rinsing. Additionally, you want to keep your bathroom well ventilated, which can be done with windows, keeping the door cracked slightly while bathing or showering, and a bathroom fan.
Then, if your fabric shower curtain is clean with the exception of a spot or two, you can always use spot cleaners such as Shout. Usually, spraying the spot and then using a soft-bristle brush will do the trick. If not, you may need to soak the fabric shower curtain overnight to help remove the stain. Of course, a plastic or vinyl shower liner is essential, which will protect the fabric to help keep it clean.
