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Choosing the Best Fabric Shower Curtain

You can choose shower curtains from a variety of fabrics:
  • Vinyl shower curtains - These are different from fabric shower curtains and can stain and tear easier than fabric curtains. Vinyl curtains need to be kept clean and should be dried off preferably after every shower. If water residue is left on these curtains after showering, the bottom edges of these curtains will show nasty water stains after time.
  • Polyester curtains - Polyester curtains are usually somewhat stronger than vinyl shower curtains and are therefore easier to clean. These curtains are also prone to staining so keeping them clean is necessary. Polyester curtains will generally last longer than vinyl curtains. Of course this depends on the use and care they get. Most luxury shower curtains are made from this material.
  • Fabric shower curtains - Fabric shower curtains are often somewhat less effective unless they have been properly waterproofed. The benefit of fabric shower curtains is the fact that they can be washed easily.
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How to select shower curtains?

Selecting the right shower curtain for you and your family mostly depends on your personal preferences and other factors such as:
  • Do you have children
  • Is it imperative that the curtain will keep the rest f your bathroom dry or do you want a curtain for decorational purposes and privacy?
  • Depending on the color scheme of your bathroom you can add colourful striking shower curtains to your bathroom, so keep your colors in mind when selecting a curtain.

How to install shower curtains?

Shower curtains can be installed using shower curtain rods and shower curtain rings. The first thing to do is to install a shower curtain rod. These can come with suction hooks or the rod has to be attached to the wall with screws or nails.

After the rod has been installed you will need to attach the curtain rings to the curtain after which the rings can be attached to the shower curtain rod. Check the packaging of your own shower curtain set to check if there are different ways to install your curtain.

How to clean and maintain shower curtains?

Always check the label on your shower curtains if you want to wash yours, but here are some tips on how to keep your curtain clean:
  • Wash the curtain in a complete cycle in the washing machine, with warm water.
  • Put the shower curtain in a bucket of lukewarm water with a dash of cleaning vinegar to remove water stains and to make its colors look fresh and new again.
  • Use a special shower curtain and bathroom spray to keep your curtain clean after a shower.
The benefits of shower curtains
The benefits of shower curtains are:
  • A shower curtain ensures your privacy when taking a shower.
  • A shower curtain can make your bathroom look even better.
  • Shower curtains help to divide a bathroom into different areas.

Can you make your own shower curtains?

You can make your own fabric shower curtains as long as you treat the fabric with a spray to make it waterproof. It can be tricky to sew vinyl or polyester shower curtains but if you really know what you're doing it can be done and you could make multiple curtains to be bale to change the look of your bathroom as often as you like! That way you will have inexpensive designer shower curtains designed by you.

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