Shower Curtains can be an expensive necessity these days. They range in price from $10.00 to hundreds of dollars. Many times the entire bathroom decor is built around a Shower Curtain, so it makes sense to care for them in a way that will prolong their good looks and life.

Water is a Shower Curtains worst enemy. The best way to care for them is to keep them dry and clean. I recommend a vinyl liner even if the curtain is vinyl.

The best way to clean your curtain is to keep soap scum and mildew at bay by regular cleaning with a spray cleaner done once a week. Spray the vinyl and wipe clean. Spray the curtain to remove the cleaner. This should take no more than 5 minutes if done regularly. Many people like the daily sprays and these are good if you are consistent.

To keep water from forming mildew, which ruins your curtains and causes health problems for you, let your curtain dry thoroughly each day. Do this by leaving it open after you get out of the shower. Tap it a few times to let water run off. This lets the shower area dry as well. After you have dressed and before you leave for your day close the curtain. Tap it a few more times to remove any remaining water. Besides, you want your curtain extended so you can see it. You bought it for the look so you need to be able to see the pattern.

If you are using a fabric curtain, you need to dust it about every 3 months. You can do this by putting it in the dryer on low for 5 minutes. If it appears dirty wash it on a gentle cycle and dry gently on low. Hang it before it has a chance to dry completely so no wrinkles set.

I recommend to everyone who decorates a bath around the shower curtain to buy two curtains when purchasing. The curtain is usually the first thing to be damaged or look worn in a bath - way before the ceramic toothbrush holder. If you have one in reserve you are not stuck with having to replace the entire bath decor if it becomes mildewed, the rings pull through, or a teenager gets green hair color on it.

Most of all enjoy. Take plenty of steamy hot showers (with a friend or loved one if possible). A cared for Shower Curtain will take care of you for a long time.

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