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I have heard that iron in the water can cause this. It can usually be fixed with a home water filter or something. It's no big deal I think. As far as I know, even very small amounts of iron can cause this.
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How often should one change their shower curtain if it is the only shower for a family of four?
Shower curtains, with proper care, can last a year or more. But if you notice mold or stains on your curtain despite cleaning it then replace it to avoid harmful germs and bacteria.
How To Clean Your Shower Curtains To Make Them Look Great Once Again?
While many people believe that shower curtains should be one of the cleanest things in their home because they are always in direct contact with water, this is a false assumptions. In fact, shower curtains are one of the biggest carriers of mold, mildew and other hazardous viruses that you will find. Due to the moist, dark conditions that they are usually in, this is prime conditions for the growth of these microorganisms. People tend to throw their shower curtains away when they show signs of being dirty which can get quite costly. There are ways to clean and disinfect your shower curtain so that is clean, fresh and looks great once again without any major hassles or time consumption.Regularly Cleaning Your Shower CurtainsOne way to keep mold and mildew from ruining your shower curtains in your home is to make sure that you regularly wash them. This will help to clean off any microorganisms that can start to gather on your shower curtains, which mostly will start at the bottoms of the curtains. This will also help to keep the shower curtains free from soap scum or harsh water minerals that can discolor or damage your shower curtain. To wash your shower curtain, remove all hangers or clips that hold the shower curtain to the rod. Place the shower curtain in your washing machine on a gentle cycle setting with either a warm or hot water setting. Add one cup of bleach and a cup detergent to washing machine. If you are afraid of fading the color of your shower curtain, you can opt to add a cup of vinegar instead of the bleach and get the same results. When the spin cycle has completely run its course, remove the shower curtain from the washing machine and handle them back up in the shower to air dry. Make sure that you shake out all excess water.Removing Soap Scum from Your Shower CurtainShower curtains tend to collect soap scum and residue from bar soaps and shower gels used when showering and bathing. This can cause a less than desirable appearance on your shower curtains. To remove the soap scum stains from your shower curtain place it in the washing machine on a gentle cycle and hot water setting. Add one cup of detergent with a cup of vinegar, which will help to dissolve the soap scum stains. Hang the shower curtain back in the shower, allowing it to fully dry. Removing Mold or Mildew Stains from Shower CurtainsMold and mildew can cause dark stains to develop on your shower curtains. To remove these types of stains you will need to place your shower curtain in the washing machine or tub of hot water with one cup of bleach. Allow the shower curtain to soak in this solution for twenty minutes. Completely rinse the bleach solution from the shower curtain and fill the washing machine or tub back up with hot water once again. Add either a cup of vinegar or a half cup of salt to the water. Allow the shower curtain to set in this solution for another twenty to sixty minutes. This will help to prevent any mold or mildew stains from developing in between washings. Shake out any excess solution from the shower curtain and hang them back into place. Allow them to dry before gathering or pulling them aside. If you have the ability to hang the shower curtain in the sun instead of immediately back in the shower after washing them, this can help to kill any bacteria or viruses that may be on your shower curtains. Allow them to completely dry before hanging them back into the shower for the best results.
Why would a man have orange stains in his underwear?
If you think a man with orange stains in his underwear is cheating it's not true. Multi vitamins can cause orange stains and generally this means they are taking too many of the vitamins. When a man urinates no matter how much 'he shakes it' there is always a few drips and this causes discoloring in their underwear.
How do I remove stains from a fabric curtain?
Shout of tide for colors are both great sources of removing stains from fabric curtains.
How do you get permanent marker stains off an acrylic tub or shower wall?
I use baking soda to clean my acrylic tub/shower. It gets out a multitude of stains. Maybe it will work on this
How do you remove nicoteen stains from skin?
take a shower you filthey hippy
Is isabel celis still alive?
No one know weather or not she's still alive because police found blood stains in her room and some on a shower curtain (white) and they found the curtain in their car but no one was driving it. (Isabel Celis dissapered in her room at midnight on April 20th, her dad checked the room but she was not there so shes been gone for quite a while) :( :(
How do you remove blue or green stains from a shower curtain?
I use a product called Kaboom, some of my friends use CLR (calcium, lime, rust). Kaboom can't be used on all surfaces and the directions say to test it in smallinconspicuous areas first. Works well without the need to scrub.
How do you remove water stains from clear shower liner?
clorox..and a wirery bruch
What color are the stains from the leaching of iron in rocks?
orange...i think
Ihave yellow or orange stains on white fiberglass shower and plastic shower doors you even get an orange tint to your hair after you spend 80 dollars to color it What is causing this and what do you d?
sounds like rust in your water you can try a whole house water filter, most of them will remove rust from the water If you have a water softener, purchase a product called "Iron Out" to add to the brine tank according to directions.
How does caffeine affect your teeth?
It causes stains.
