How to Remove Mold from a Nylon Fabric Shower Curtain (Clove Oil Method)
Wear gloves when handling clove oil., Mix 1/4 teaspoon of clove oil in the one liter/33 fl oz of water. , Pour the mixture into a clean spray bottle., Spray the mixture over the moldy nylon shower curtain., Wash the shower curtain in the washing...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Wear gloves when handling clove oil.
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Step 2: Mix 1/4 teaspoon of clove oil in the one liter/33 fl oz of water.
, Label the bottle so that you know what the contents are, especially if you intend on storing it for reuse. , Leave it overnight.
It needs this time for the clove oil to react with the mold spores. , Allow to air dry, such as on the clothes line; a bit of sunshine will also do it some good. , After washing, simply rehang it.
It should now be clean and mold-free again. -
Step 3: Pour the mixture into a clean spray bottle.
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Step 4: Spray the mixture over the moldy nylon shower curtain.
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Step 5: Wash the shower curtain in the washing machine the following day.
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Step 6: Hang up again.
Detailed Guide
See Warnings below.
, Label the bottle so that you know what the contents are, especially if you intend on storing it for reuse. , Leave it overnight.
It needs this time for the clove oil to react with the mold spores. , Allow to air dry, such as on the clothes line; a bit of sunshine will also do it some good. , After washing, simply rehang it.
It should now be clean and mold-free again.
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