Article: Fixit; Toss shower curtain into washing machine.(VARIETY)

Q - Is there an easy way to wash plastic shower curtains?

A - Toss the shower curtain in the washer with a small load of bath towels. The rough surface of the towels helps to remove the hard-water stains and soap film. Remove the curtain before the spin cycle and hang it up to dry. When it's dry, put the curtain in the dryer on a heat cycle for a couple of minutes to remove the wrinkles.

If the curtain is badly stained, use a laundry prewash such as Spray & Wash.

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Q - Does indoor humidity affect candy-making, such as homemade peanut brittle? Why?

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