Remove Fold Marks from Vinyl Shower Curtains

Getting those fold and pinch marks out of a new vinyl shower curtain can be easy, and can also remove the "new" vinyl smell in the process. There are many different methods for removing the fold marks that are quick and easy to do.

Steps

 * 1) Method One:
 * 2) *Place the shower curtain in a clothes dryer on low heat along with a wet towel.
 * 3) Method Two:
 * 4) *Unfold the curtain and place in a bathtub filled with very hot water and let rest for ten minutes.
 * 5) Method Three:
 * 6) *Hang the curtain out in the warm sun (summertime) on a clothesline (or another object that would suspend it off the ground) for a few hours. You will be able to see when the wrinkles are gone.
 * 7) Method Four:
 * 8) *Unfold and place it on the hood of a warm car (dark car in the sun) for a few minutes.
 * 9) Method Five:
 * 10) *Hang the curtain on the shower bar and go over it with a hair dryer on a warm setting until the fold marks are gone. You can also use a heat gun (usually used to remove paint). This is much hotter and requires you keep it moving at all times but it works in 1/4 of the time and does a much better job.

Tips

 * When using any of the methods where heat is applied, promptly hang the curtain while it is warm to avoid creating new creases.
 * Adding a tablespoon of white vinegar to the hot bath water or wet towel (in the dryer) will help to remove the new smell, as will allowing the curtain to sit in the sun.

Warnings

 * When using the hair dryer method, be careful to stay away from water as you could be electrocuted and death could result.
 * If the curtain has metal eyelets where the rings attach, they will be very hot when being removed from the dryer. The metal rings also need to be given attention when placing on any painted surface (car hood) as to not cause any damage from scratching.
 * If hanging the vinyl curtain in the sun, do not leave it for an extended amount of time (days). The UV rays from the sunlight will degrade and discolor the vinyl over time.
 * Be cautious of burn hazard when using the "hot water in bathtub" method. Also be aware of where small children are when leaving a tub of water for any amount of time as it does pose a drowning hazard.
 * Be cautious of burns from hot surfaces such as car hoods.

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