Is there a trick to getting all the soap scum and mildew and grossness off the bottom of my plastic shower curtain liner? I once heard that you could put it in the dishwasher, but that didn’t make a lot of intuitive sense to me. I hope your answer isn’t “lay it out and scrub it by hand,” but I fear that it might be!Lay it out and scrub it by hand.OH HA HA JUST KIDDING! (You asked for that.)The easiest way to clean a murky, moldy shower curtain liner is to toss it in the washing machine with laundry detergent and a half cup of bleach. If you’ve got a top-loading machine, you’ll also want to throw in a towel or two as buffers so that the curtain doesn’t end up in tatters from the agitator. (This is a good time to clean your rags and such, actually! The bleach will help get rid of all the filth you’ve removed from your home and who cares if they get bleached out — they’re rags.) Once it’s clean, re-hang it to let it drip dry; don’t put it in the dryer, it will melt.

The dishwasher suggestion actually does compute for me and is a good option in that there’s no agitator part that might potentially rip your liner to shreds. If you opt for this method use a dishwashing powder that has a bleach or oxygen element to it. Heat + bleach will help get rid of that nasty mold.Preventative tip: Close your curtain fully after every shower. This will allow the water to drip off, rather than collecting in the folds and giving mold a happy home in which to thrive.Would you like to discuss what is the orange mold that can build up on shower curtains and in the toilet bowl? I’m pretty sure it’s mold, anyway. Regular bathroom cleaner seems to get rid of it (or a bleach bar in the toilet), but perhaps you’d like to educate me further.I most certainly would! The good news is that orange stuff is not mold! The bad news is that it’s bacteria. It’s called serratia marcescens and it can be cleaned up with a bleach solution (3/4 cup bleach to 1 gallon water) or a bleach-based cleaning product like Clorox Clean-Up.Important information about bleach: Never ever (ever ever) mix bleach with ammonia or vinegar, or with products that contain either of them!

Literally, you’ll kill yourself. So please don’t do that. I’d be sad to lose your pageviews.Is there a good way of getting red hair dye out of various bathroom surfaces? No matter how vigilant I am, I will always find a missed splotch somewhere the next day, by which point it has had oodles of time to stain and won’t come off. Freestanding Baths Perth WaAfter a few rounds of this, I start to worry about looking axe-murdery and gross. Vizsla Puppies For Sale WvIs there a trick or will I just have to start dying my hair on the roof/covered in newspapers?Teddy Bear Puppies Cleveland OhOh lady, have you ever come to the right Clean Person! I’ve been dyeing my hair red for 20 years. TEN YEARS, I MEAN TEN YEARS.I know your question is specifically about the one spot that you manage to miss every single time but first let me say: I do a ton of prep before coloring my hair.

I have Soft Scrub and a damp sponge on hand, I line the countertop with a layer of paper towels on which to set my coloring utensils, and as soon as the headful of dye is applied I eyeball every surface for splotches of red goo.That said, there is always that one damn splat of dye that gets missed, giving it plenty of time to become one with your bathroom. If the stain is on the wall or another non-tile/porcelain surface use our beloved Magic Erasers to get it out. For porcelain, a couple of applications of Soft Scrub should take the stain out. (Splurt a blurb out directly onto the spot and let it sit for 10 or so minutes before wiping down.) For tile, spray with bleach solution or bleach-based cleaning product, get at the soiled area with a short-handled scrub brush, and then let the cleaning solution sit for 10–15 minutes before rinsing with warm water and your scrub brush.Previously: Stinky Bedding, Tiny Vacuums, and More Vomity ThingsJolie Kerr is not paid to endorse any of the products mentioned in this column, but she sure would be very happy to accept any free samples the manufacturers care to send her way!

Is anything you own dirty?It’s important to know how to wash shower curtains. There are several different kinds of shower curtains and each may need separate types of care to ensure that they are cleaned properly. Cleaning your shower curtain will ensure that your bath tub area is kept clean and healthy. Below are some hints and tips on how to properly clean the various kinds of shower curtains. Before you begin to wash your plastic shower curtain you should first turn on your shower and allow the hot water to hit the curtain for a few minutes to loosen up all the soap scum and mold. Allow the excess water to drip out into the tub before unhooking your shower curtain. Once you have done this you will need to take it to your washer. Be sure that the dirty side is facing out. Place your shower curtain in the bottom of your dryer and add your dirty linens in with it. Adding linens will prevent your shower curtain from becoming damaged. Wash your shower curtain in hot water and on the largest load possible.

Do this until it is clean. Keep in mind that you will only be able to wash your plastic shower curtain in the washer no more than five times. Hang your shower curtain back up to dry. For a cheap shower curtain you will want to make sure to wash it in cold water, while a vinyl shower curtain should be washed in warm. Follow the same steps above for the plastic shower curtain, with the exception of the water temperature. Never place a shower curtain in the dryer, as it will melt it. If you do not wish to put your shower curtains in the shower then you can simply get bleach spray, a scrubber, and go to work on it by hand. This may take a little longer and require more effort, but can be just as effective. There are a few steps to take to keep the shower curtain cleaner. Whenever you get out of the shower, be sure to close your shower curtain. This way your shower curtain will not be folded upon itself and mold will have less chance to grow. You can also spot clean your shower curtains.