Clean Up Curtain Rods

The shower curtain rods is usually the focal point of a bathroom. With the wide selection of curtain colors, patterns and styles available, you’re sure to find one to fit any bathroom décoration.

When it comes to updating or decorating your bathroom, a simple and relatively inexpensive fix is to replace the shower curtain rods. Many are part of a line of themed bathroom items, so purchasing the additional accessories such as soap dispenser, tissue box, toothbrush holder can really breathe new life into your bathroom. And it’s cheaper than bathroom remodeling!

Choosing a Curtain rods
They’re generally hung on shower curtain rods with rings for a more contemporary look, the actual curtain is threaded on the rod through large grommets built into the vinyl.
If you have a particular fabric or style in mind, and you have basic sewing skills, you could even make your own. This would then be hung with a vinyl liner.

Cleaning the Curtains rods
Usually, your shower curtain rods will need to be cleaned. Your shower curtain rods is prime real estate for mold to grow, as it multiplies in moist, damp environments. Mold can contribute to health issues such as asthma and allergies. Keeping the curtain clean and free of mold and bacteria can help prevent illness. If disposing of it and buying a new one isn’t feasible.

You have 2 options:
First, If possible put your shower curtain rods in the washing machine. Some curtains can be washed in a machine, others can’t. Check your label. If it can, wash it in hot water with detergent and bleach to kill the bacteria. Remove it from the washing machine, soak it in a salt water rinse (to impede future mold growth) and hang it back on the shower curtain.
Second, Just sweep with towell.

Once your shower curtain rods is sparkling clean, keep it that way. Check the ventilation in your bathroom. Poor ventilation can encourage mold growth. If your bathroom doesn’t have a vent, keep a window open while showering to promote air circulation.

Shower curtains rods come in all colors, textures and prints. Add your own personal touch to your bathroom by finding the one that’s right for you.

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