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Update: my old trick for keeping a shower curtain liner clean
Three years back, I got tired of the pink mold on my plastic liner and threw it in the washing machine with two old towels and a cup of vinegar. It came out looking new and I've done it every few months since. Anyone else have a better way to handle those things without buying a new one all the time?
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tyler4923mo ago
My 2010 apartment taught me bleach spray works in a pinch, but your washing machine trick is smarter.
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irisg573mo ago
Bleach spray can ruin so many fabrics though, it's a risky move. The washing machine method is way more controlled and less likely to cause damage. I've seen bleach eat through colors and leave weird splotchy marks. Give me the appliance hack any day, it's just safer for your stuff.
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aaron7081mo agoMost Upvoted
irisg57 I feel you on that bleach spray risk. I've seen it go wrong too, like when my buddy tried to spot clean a dark blue couch and it left these weird orange blotches that looked like a bad tie dye project. Your point about the washing machine being more controlled is spot on because bleach spray is basically a gamble every time. If you're doing whites or stuff that can take it, sure, but for anything with color or delicate fabric, the machine method is way smarter. I'd rather run an extra cycle than deal with splotchy mess.
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