We asked handyman Bob Vila as well as Marla Mock, president of Molly Maid, to share their tips for cleaning a shower curtain and liner. It’s so easy, you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it sooner. Are you supposed to wash shower curtains?|How often to clean them|How to...
Sewing the sides of the curtain first makes it easier to handle. I used the polyester setting on my iron because I was working with polyester outdoor fabric. Hem the Sides:Fold the fabric over by half an inch and iron it flat. Fold it over again by another half inch and press. Sew ...
This includes anything like cotton, linen, silk, nylon, polyester, or hemp materials, and this might seem obvious, but it's best to wash your shower curtain based on the specific care called for by the material. Detailed instructions are usually found on the care label and should be followe...
Using ahand steameris the best way to get creases out of a polyester tablecloth. First turn the garment inside out and hang it on a shower curtain rod or a hook. Then fill the steamer with water and turn it on to heat it. Once the steamer is heated, slowly move it up and down th...
1. I bought two two polyester, extra-long shower curtains from Amazon.com (affiliate link). Mine are 96 inches long, since I wanted to raise make the shower curtain as high as possible for my tall ceilings. I chose this particular curtain because I wanted it to be waterproof yet not fe...
Delicate dryer setting:If the care labels on lingerie and other delicate items say they can go in the dryer, be sure to choose the "delicate" setting. Drying synthetic materials:If machine-dryable, garments made of Lycra, nylon, acrylic, polyester, viscose, or spandex should either be air-...
The best bathroom blinds, on the other hand, are hardy, easy to clean and, best of all, waterproof! Made from synthetic materials like aluminium, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyester, or acrylic-coated fabrics, waterproof bathroom blinds can resist humidity and water from your bathroom and stay...
To learn more about how to iron sheets made of percale, along with other care instructions for this delectable fabric, take a look at this guide: How to Wash, Dry and Properly Care for Percale Cotton Sheets Ironing Other Sheet Materials Man-made fabrics like polyester and blends are less pr...
How to Wash a Backpack in a Washing Machine Just like clothes, not all backpacks are created equal. Before seeking guidance on how to wash a backpack in the washing machine, first check if you can. Luckily, most backpacks are made of nylon, canvas and polyester—all materials that can wit...
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