Preventing Mildew On a Shower Curtain

RE: Preventing Mildew On a Shower Curtain Post by susanmajp (295) | (12/06/2006) Contact How well your bath is ventilated to remove moisture after one showers makes a big difference in keeping mildew at bay. After each person showers, make sure they wipe down the stall to help it dry quicker. You'll be surprised at how much water is left on the walls. The excess moisture is what causes the mildew. I also keep a small fan in our bathroom that blows air into the end of our tub/shower stall. The moving airstream dries out the stall and curtain quicker, disabling the mildew from forming in the first place. In the summer when it's really hot and humid (we live in the South), I have a fan that blows cool air into the bathroom to help clear out the moist steam, and use it with the small fan that moves the air around the bathroom. I also have two shower curtains that I alternate. While I wash soak and wash one, the other gets hung so anyone can shower. This allows me to thoroughly clean each before reusing. I like the idea of filling a spray bottle with a water-vinegar solution and spraying the curtain after each use. I think we'll incorporate it into our routine too. I know this seems like a lot, but like I said, in the South where it's always humid and the summers are very hot, we need to take extra precautions against mold and mildew. RE: Preventing Mildew On a Shower Curtain Post by maryc (25) | (12/05/2006) Profile | Contact When your purchase your new vinyl curtain, before u hang it, soak it in SALT water. This really does prevent mildew. I also towel dry my curtains after showering. It only takes a couple seconds & no mildew can grow. Request: Preventing Mildew On a Shower Curtain Post by moderator (763) | (12/04/2006) Profile | Blog! | Contact When you get out of the shower, always close the curtain so that the it is not bunched up. This allows the curtain to dry more quickly and helps prevent mildew. Feedback: RE: Preventing Mildew On a Shower Curtain If you already have mildew on your shower curtain, take a spray bottle and add a bit of bleach and fill the rest with water. Spray at the first sign of mildew. (06/01/2005) By sewingmamma RE: Preventing Mildew On a Shower Curtain To allow your shower curtain to dry thoroughly, clip the bottom corner of it using a spring clothespin. I pin our shower curtain to a shower bag with pockets that hangs from our shower wall. This pulls the curtain away from the sides of the tub so it will dry. You could probably use a suction hook inside the shower to pin it to. Also, use a plastic hanger with clips, the ones you get when you purchase pants or a skirt, and keep it attached to a bath mat. When you are done using the mat, hang it up on the rod or inside your shower on a hook. You just have to be careful that you don't step on the attached hanger while using the bath mat. (06/01/2005) By mkymlp RE: Preventing Mildew On a Shower Curtain i wash my shower curtain a least once a month and rinse with vinegar. There are 5 of us showering daily. Closing the shower curtain also helps. (06/02/2005) By Diane RE: Preventing Mildew On a Shower Curtain I keep a spritz bottle of equal parts white vinegar and water with a few drops of lemon essential oil. As I am usually the last to shower in the morning, I spritz the shower curtain well and leave the curtain fully extended. (06/04/2005) By Lori RE: Preventing Mildew On a Shower Curtain I too believe in shutting the curtain.. Now if I could just get the boys to do it on a regular basis! (09/28/2006) By ~Wendola~