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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
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Thank you.
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Mold-Resistant Shower Curtains
I find that I have to replace my shower curtain once every 2-3 months because mold and mildew starts to develop. This seems excessive to me. Since we don't have windows in our bathroom, I usually turn on the fan after we shower to get rid of some of the moisture.
Am I buying the wrong type of shower curtain, or is this typical? I usually get clear shower curtains from Target for about $10-15.
Thanks!
Re: Mold-Resistant Shower Curtains
Turn on the fan before you get in the shower. That will start to get rid of the moisture as you are showering. Let it run for 15 minutes or so when you're finished.
Make sure you close the shower curtain when you are done with it (stretch it across the curtain rod). The curtain can't dry properly if you keep it all bunched up to one side when it's wet.
Some bathrooms are just prone to mildew and mold.
I use this shower curtain liner. I take it down once a month or so and throw it in the wash with the towels, then just hang it back up to dry. I just replaced the last one... but I had that one for 3 years. It was just time to replace it.
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I have this shower curtain and it does not need a liner. The fabric is nylon/polyester. Water does not go through it and it dries completely, quickly. NEVER any mold or mildew. But then again, we also use the floor towel and dry the walls and corners when finished with water. I throw it in the washer about once every 6 months. They last forever. This one is from BBB
Metallic Stripe 72" x 72" Shower Curtain - $24.99
Category: Bath > Shower Curtains/Access. > Fabric Shower Curtains
The fabric shower curtain is a miracle! I have the same shower curtain, and I can't recommend it strongly enough. I've spent what seems like most of my life trying to figure out the whole shower curtain/mold thing, and I'm telling you, this is the way to go. Purchase a fabric shower curtain (one like this that won't leak water while your showering) and throw it in the washer every now and then. If you do develop mold on the bottom, just soak it in the tub for a while with water and bleach until it's gone.
The plastic liners also through off toxic air, especially the new ones. Not something you want to be breathing a lot. We have glass doors now, but when we had an alcove tub, I used a cotton duck curtain as a liner and washed it once a month or so. I wasn't crazy about the polyester, hotel-type liners. I loved my cotton one and passed it on to my mom when we didn't need it anymore.