Shower curtains are often the focal point of a bathroom. A wide
variety of fabric, pattern and styles are available to
compliment the design of your bathroom or home. These range
from simple, elegant designs to unique and unusual colors and
patterns. Replacing the curtain is the easiest and cheapest way
to redecorate your bathroom. Choose your material and then
select matching accessories to match the bathroom and
furniture.
Selecting Shower Curtains
The choices in a curtain for the shower are abundant.You can
find prints from traditional or contemporary styles and
everything in between. Once you have chosen the fabric, you can
select the rod and curtain rings. These help determine the
overall look of the room and are inexpensive.
The most common materials used are waterproof surfaces. These
include nylon, vinyl or PVC coated materials. These are best
because they are waterproof, which is important in the shower.
If you find a great curtain that isn’t waterproof, you could
use a vinyl liner with your fancy outer curtain. This will give
you the look you want with the waterproof protection you need.
Making Your Own Shower Curtains
If you have trouble finding the style you want, you could make
your own. This is an easy job for anyone with even rudimentary
sewing skills. Your local sewing store has a wide selection of
materials. If you find a great fabric that isn’t waterproof,
you can always purchase a liner. These are very inexpensive and
are available in most stores that sell bathroom accessories.
Cleaning Shower Curtains
Mold is a problem all over the bathroom, and the shower curtain
is no exception. Mold thrives in warm, damp environments, such
as your shower. The mold can trigger allergy and asthma
symptoms. In addition, bacteria can grow on a dirty shower
curtain. This can be dangerous for people with respiratory
problems, young children or the elderly. Keeping your curtain
clean is the best way to prevent illness.
Clean your shower curtain with a cleaning solution that is made
to kill mold. Most materials used in curtains can’t be put in
the washing machine. Check the cleaning instructions that came
with your curtain. If it can be machine washed, use hot water
and a little bleach to kill mold and germs. Another option is
to wash the curtain and apply lemon juice. Set the curtain
outside in the sun. The sun reacts with the lemon juice to kill
mold.
Once you have removed the mold, it’s important to prevent it
from coming back. Here are some things you can do to keep the
mold away.
Make sure your bathroom is well ventilated. Use the vent when
you shower. If you don’t have a vent, consider having one
installed.
If you don’t have a vent, open the bathroom window. This isn’t
as effective as a vent, but will help.
After washing your curtain, soak it in salt water before
drying. The salt water will help prevent future mold growth.
About the Author:
Charles Mohaney writes frequently for
curtains-drapes-coverings.com an online guide. Charles is working on other topics such as this one and home improvement.
