It is possible to look after your shower curtain so that it lasts longer for you. There are some ideas and methods that have been developed to keep your bathroom clean and tidy.

The biggest problem with shower curtains is the resultant moulds that tend to form on it because of always being in a damp environment. You could hang the curtain out to dry in the sun when you finish bathing. It will get a chance to dry out completely and the sun will get rid of the germs and bacteria.

Another option is to wash your curtain whenever you do your laundry or more regularly if need be. The thing is in addition to your normal laundry detergent you can add a cup of vinegar and a cup of any bleaching agent. Throw in some white towels and load the machine to its usually capacity, if it still does not fill to capacity.

Do not use hot water to wash the curtain as it might melt or possibly shrink in size. When you are drying do not throw it in the drier instead hang it out in the sun to dry.

Another idea that you can try is soaking the curtain in salt water or a mixture of salt water and vinegar after washing it and then put it back on the rod to dry from there. The function of the salt water and vinegar is to counter the formation of fungi and moulds.

You can use some of the sprays that are now available for use on shower curtains. The sprays are also designed to prevent the formation of moulds and mildew. Remember to always wash down any soap foams that fall on the shower curtain; they are the ones that usually become moldy.

Looking after your shower curtains well means that they will last you longer You will also find some great shower curtain ideas from any of the following:

1. extra long shower curtains,
2. purple fabric,
3. hookless shower curtain with liner