I'm worried about mildew and bacteria. Does it have a string to hang it by, or some other recommended method?
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All the previous answers are correct. Also, we recommend to sanitize the sponge once every two weeks. To sanitize the sponge, place the sponge in a bowl of water and microwave it in a normal setting for 1:30 minute.
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yes it does, the sponge comes with a string. If you use it only for the recommended time, like 6 months or so and keep it in a clean and fresh place, it won't get bacteria anyway. Hope it helps!
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My dermatologist recommended sanitizing every 2 weeks and replacing every 6 weeks. At $10 it's still a steal for great skin! Make sure to hang by the string so it dries out.
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You could wipe it with towel after use and place it on the solid soap holder, and microwave it once a week.
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It does have a string, the mildew or bacteria problem would also depend on the environment it is kept in and how it is maintained!
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Yes it has a sting to hang it by but I also think whatever it's made of doesn't produce bacteria, still recommended to get a new 1 every 3-6 months. Hope this helped.
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There are small holes (like fo a finishing nail). I would put it on a small board and then hang that.
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I just unplug it and clean it out with a diluted bleach solution. I've not had any issues with mildew, but there is yellowing that usually occurs on the last wipe or two - almost like it has been cooked. The inside of the bottom of the container has a slight stain from it. But this should not deter you from purchasing. It is an excellent product if used as directed.
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damp cloth is always the safe bet.. just don't get it too wet. Mine's never gotten dirty though so I haven't needed to clean it
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There are holes at the top for shower curtain rings so you need to have them to hang the curtain. You then need a rod to thread the shower curtain rings through to hang the curtain up in your shower. I suggestion a cheap plastic white shower curtain to hang in your shower behind this shower curtain to reflect the water off your shower head which you can get at the Dollar Tree or WalMart so this curtain doesn't get all wet & perhaps might mildew.
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I have never had mold or mildew on mine, probably because we always hang it on the towel bar after each use. However, I think that it could easily be removed with a clorine solution.
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Yes, actually it's better to. Ring it out so just damp, roll it back up, put it back in original container. I have had one of mine for 15+ yrs still good! Does not mildew.
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You may need to backwash. There may also be something (leaf, etc.) caught somewhere in the hose. Good luck!
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I'm sure there's a better way, than I do it, however I take spray & wash ,to it . Then a scrub brush and the garden hose to wash it off, let dry. Roll it up and put it away until next time I want to use it.
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You dont. Hopefully it isnt that badly soiled. I would suggest some anti-microbial frebreeze
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I just spray it with some bleach solution or antibacterial cleaner like 409, let it sit a few minutes then rinse it with a hose.
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I remove it immediately after every use and hang it over a towel rack with the suction cup side out so it'll dry faster and not get moldy. So far nothing has pulled off. As I continue to use it, I like it better than my old one, which was much thicker and heavier. I just wish it weren't such a gray version of white.
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Ours is on a covered porch outside. So it gets direct evening sun and wind blown rain. It is meant for outside use, but if you have it in a completely unprotected area where it is always exposed to the elements it would deteriorate faster. Think of hanging natural fiber string outside. If its a wet climate, mold and fungus could grow on it and weaken it. I would keep it a bit protected. I have never washed mine, they seem to always look nice as they age.
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Any clear silicone for use in bathroom applications will work. I used the 3M removeable strips to hang mine and haven't had any problems.
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We haven't had a problem with it smelling like mildew. We let it air dry between uses.
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It is coated & doesn't seem to mildew. It has no liner, but inexpensive ones are available from Amazon & the one I got doubles as a laundry bag.
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I had mine for a year with no mildew. For the price and quality I highly recommend it!