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by Raphael Knecht
How to avoid mould on the shower curtain
15.1.2020
Translation: machine translated
I recently bought a new shower curtain that no longer sticks to my bum all the time. Great, if it weren't for the well-known mould problem. How do I get rid of it and how can I avoid it afterwards?
I get up, my eyes are still at half-mast. I can't stand the light yet, but I can definitely stand a shower. It gives me the kick I need for the day. The water drips onto my head and revitalises it immediately. Since I replaced my lightweight plastic shower curtain with a heavy textile one, the "curtain sticks to my bum" problem has been solved. This has improved the quality of my morning cleaning. But one problem remains: mould.
Because where there's a shower, it's damp. And where it's damp, mould feels at home. The curtain usually sticks to the bottom of the bath or shower, making it difficult for it to dry. The same effect is caused by the many creases. After a while, nasty dark or yellowish stains form, also known as mould stains. To be precise, we are only talking about mould when mycelia, i.e. small threads, have formed. Nonetheless, the dirt should be removed or, ideally, not allowed to form in the first place.
Clean regularly
Logically, regular cleaning has a preventative effect. Clean both sides of your curtain with commercially available bathroom cleaner to prevent mould and limescale from getting a chance in the first place.
Accelerate drying
Don't give mould a chance by wiping the water off the curtain after every shower. At the same time, you shouldn't leave it hanging wrinkled, but pull it apart so that the folds dry properly
Short process
In order for tips one and two to be fully effective, I use a pair of scissors. My curtain is too wide and long and therefore creases a lot more. It also sticks to the bottom of the shower floor/edge. This is the case in many households, as the curtains come in a few standard sizes. So make sure that the curtain and the edge of the shower or bath do not overlap too much, but only enough so that your bathroom is not flooded.
Getting rid of mould
Most people don't think about a problem until it's already there. So if mould has already spread to the bottom of your shower curtain, try alcohol. You shouldn't drink it, but use it to clean the affected areas. An anti-mould agent can also help, but as they are often chemical, I would advise against using them in the shower. In the case of minor mould stains, just a run in the washing machine or a bath in vinegar water can help. The easiest and safest thing to do is to replace the shower curtain. Mine was just so much too long that I cut off all traces of mould and can now start regular prophylaxis.
I'm sure this list is not exhaustive and you have more tricks up your sleeve. If so, please share them with me and the rest of the Community. <p
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