I can't think of a more fitting first SincerelyMaxine project/entry than cleaning and reusing a shower liner that would otherwise be discarded and replaced.
Maxine’s bathroom’s had plastic shower doors that slid on tracks and had built-in towel bars. A little heater built into the wall could be turned on after you were done, making lots of noise and giving off that toaster/electricity smell. Toilet paper and kleenex had crochetted cozies that matched the wallpaper. I wish I had a picture.
My showers have always worked on a curtain-rod, shower liner method. And for years now we’d periodically spring for the $3 curtain liner at Target. Last time I insisted that we spring for the $7 deluxe liner that included metal grommets (the budget liner inevitably tore at the top), but this time we’d clean the shower liner once the inevitable grime accumulated.
Don’t get grossed out – either you confront this same problem, or you’re throwing a lot of money away.So here’s how you do it:
1. Remove the shower curtain
2. Set washer to ‘hot’ and regular cycle
3. Add regular amount of detergent and half that amount of bleach
4. Rehang the shower liner (don't put in the dryer)
While it dries, treat yourself to a martini with the $7 that you saved.
2 comments:
Dear Maxine,
If I had a shower liner I'd be laundering it this second! Votre 'je ne sais quois' me tuer!
I don't know how much branching out in DIY you want to do, but Neil and I are thinking about trying to replace leaky shower fixtures. On the condition that you would not publish photos if it's a rip-roaring failure, how would you like to document that for a possible future article?
That sounds awesome! DIY is very much in line with the goals - and guest bloggers are on the agenda too!
Let me know when and I'll be there...
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