Prevent Mildew From Growing On Shower Curtains With...Salt?

Before You Hang A Shower Curtain, Read This
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For 20 years, Bruce Lubin and his wife Jeanne have been collecting tips and hints to save time, money, and make everyday tasks easier. Their book "Who Knew?"by TeleBrands includes thousands of money-saving secrets for cooking, cleaning and other tasks around your home.

As you move from room to room, you'll discover how to affordably clean your home using all-natural, homemade cleaners; get rid of any kind of stain on the planet; organize like a whiz; keep your car at its best; and perform simple household repairs. We are republishing a fabulous tip from the book on an easy way to prevent mildew from growing on your shower curtain.

Our family used to go through shower curtains like toilet paper, until we learned how to prevent the nasty culprit: mildew. Simply soak a new shower curtain in salt water for a few hours before hanging it up.

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