Scrubbing the shower curtain  

Thank you for the reply. I can see where some shower curtains have that cloth material and they can be washed easily in a washer machine.
I just have the shower liner. We are trying to save our money and it seems to work that I can just scrub the bottom of it when it comes to some soap scum that builds up with each use of the shower.
Your right about the shower stalls. It does seem that they look better but end up being harder to keep clean.
Take care.

Shower curtains can be a pain to put on because of the hooks, some hooks are easier then others and are appealing to the design of the bathroom, adding something to it. What kind of cleaner do you use to clean them? I think CLR cleans soap scum? Using that would work maybe. Or just getting a hanging shower cleaner, ofcourse if you have small ones around that can reach the cleaner it might be dangerous. In any case, happy cleaning!

You are right about the hooks being a pain to deal with when it comes to basic cleaning. I can sometimes use bleach or even a cleaning agent that works against soap scum.
I just scrubbed mine a couple of days ago and it should be fine for a little while.
It is just that that fungus seems to build up so fast especially if you take showers quite often. I have even heard at one time that it is a good idea to spray some kind of disinfectant on the shower curtain or liner after each use in the shower.
It seems to have a way of keeping it fresh and clean.
I can't say that I do that too regularly but the disinfectant could possible help things a little more.

I once learned something from an old friend's mom, I'm not sure how true it is but if you don't scrunch up the curtains I think it keeps it cleaner. That meaning to close them back after each use. Ofcourse I think she also said to take them out of the shower (hang them over the other way, towards the door) too. I think disinfectant would help a bit and possibly more air going in to the bathroom. I don't know how bacteria forms but I think with ventilation going through the bathroom it might be less likely to stick, or maybe more likely! Do you know? , lol!

You know, I actually do close the shower liner up after each use. I think that it could possibly offer more of a chance of less soap and scum build up on the bottom.
But never the less, there is not a way of always getting around the water and soap build up on the liner especially the bottom.
I think that I just might try putting the liner into my washer machine and see what happens.
I guess it can't hurt. Take care!

If you're feeling a bit nervous of putting it in the wash, try to find the website of the manufcaturer first just to see what they have to say. I would imagine they'd have some sort of instruction for wash, or someone might have tried it before with your brand of liner!

Thanks for the idea. However I did read on the liner just to wash with a wet cloth. Of course I scrubbed it with some spray cleaner and it seemed to work out well.
I still like the idea of throwing it into the washer to see how well it cleans.
Take care and thanks for checking back.

I think they say not to wash some things with harsh chemicals because of the fibers, soap and water do just fine, but I don't know how fine it'd do to clean soap scum! I'm always open to bits of chats, so no problem with responding back! I don't think we have much more to add here though, but it was nice chatting with you.

That seems to be the way to go. Just buy an inexpensive shower curtain or liner and then throw it into the wash with towels and the like. I actually was not sure if I could put something plastic like that into the washer machine.
It would probably save me some time then scrubbing for ten minutes!
That is good if you are able to conserve like that when it comes to your shower curtain.
Five years is a long time to have something like a shower curtain.
I am trying to watch my money too. Money can go a long way if you really try to budget it right.

I have washed this curtain may time in the washer. I don't like having to buy things like that very often

Cool tip. I had not thought to do that.
Usually, I put mine into a bucket of sudsy
water and leave over night and the grime
just wipes off.

It's backbreaking labor as you mentioned.

Your idea seems like it would be easier.

Thanks for the fantastic suggestion.

Yes, as it has been previously mentioned here some people pretty much go with the shower liners that are cheaper in price.
For instance, as you have mentioned the dollar store offers them for just a couple of dollars.
That is true. You can get those liners at the dollar store. That is what we end up doing from time to time.
Sometimes we buy liners in a department store and that is why I don't think we should throw it out just yet.
The idea of throwing a liner into the washer sounds like a good idea.
And then it is simple enough just to hang it up wet.
I am all in for wanting to save money and keep the budget stretching even further. Take care.

I have seen from some of the replies that I am receiving that a lot of people go with the less expensive shower liners or curtains.
We are in a time now where we need to stretch the finances further then we ever have.
If I can solve a problem with just cleaning a shower liner rather then tossing it out and buying a new one then that is what I will do.
I can see where you are coming from though. Sometimes you just have to break down and buy a new one once in a while.
After all, even those curtains can wear out after a while and then it gets to be a pain cleaning or scrubbing them all of the time.
I guess that there is just no getting around the fact that there is that soap scum build up on the bottoms of the liners which is hard to get around due to the fact of there being showers taken on a regular basis.
With all of that water combined with soap it can build up and look really ugly.
I just scrubbed the bottom of my liner the other day. It wasn't all that hard to scrub and all of those ugly black spots came off.

I think that is a good idea. I have gotten a couple of replies from members here that agree on just throwing the curtain or liner into the washer machine rather then scrubbing.
Like I have mentioned before I just used some cleaner and scrubbed the bottom of my liner and it seemed to rid it of the soap scum build up which consisted of that orange looking stuff and black spots.
And it looks so much better now until the next time it builds up.
It won't be long before it starts getting a little dirty again due to the idea of people taking showers often.
I like the idea of placing the liner into the delicate cycle. If you say it works then I just might try it and wind up saving money on buying another one.

that is alot easier & i really think it gets them cleaner than i could trying to scrub. i always put a litlle bleach in w/the soap. as soon as the cycle is done hang it back up & u have a clean liner. good luck.

hiya Antiquelady

yep, bleach is good too but they say too much can wear it away quicker I'm not familiar with liners though.. always just had a shower curtain, nothing fancy or frilly though so I used to put them in a boil wash. Although now conserving energy I very rarely go above 60degrees

Alice

i have to do everything i can to save money. i never did put that much bleach but felt as it help to clean all that yuvky stuff off. i have shower doors now because i had to take my tub out because i couldn't get down in it anymore. i had a walkin shower put in so don't have to worry w/a curtain or liner anymore. have a happy weekend.

oh I'd love any kind of shower again, but a walk-in one would be heaven! sigh*

it is very nice & i enjoy it. i got where i was afraid i was going to fall getting in the tub to take a shower. i have not been able to get in the tub in a long time & i miss it. when u have medical problems u do as u have to do. i hope u can have a shower soon. thanks for your response. have a happy sunday.

very true antiquelady

those that have showers whether for medical reasons or not find they miss the bath to relax in, it's good for everyone to have both. You have a nice Sunday too

hiya bamakelly hon.. sorry I mispelt your name.. thank you very much for the BR! greatly appreciated I thought I was going to have a little chat with you about it.. certainly didn't expect that

You're very welcome for the best response. I think the mistype of babakelly was kind of funny! This discussion that I posted several days ago got a few good responses and interest.
I am kind of surprised about that however I am happy for some of the ideas and great pieces of advice where cleaning shower liners or curtains are concerned.
I just figure if I can clean my liner by hand or even in the washer machine then I am at least saving some money on buying a new one all of the time.
Take care and once again thanks for joining the discussion.

maybe I should call you baba from now on then
My pleasure hon, I'm still not sure of the difference between a shower curtain and a shower liner though