Do you need a shower curtain and liner?

A shower curtain liner helps prevent mildew and keeps water contained within the tub and off your floors. If you have a decorative shower curtain that isn’t made from a water-resistant material, you’ll need a liner to protect it from the water. You can also use a liner as your sole shower curtain.

What is shower liner?

A bathtub or shower liner is a solid piece of acrylic or PVC plastic designed to precisely fit into the contours of your tub or shower unit.

How often should shower liner be replaced?

every six months
There’s a simple answer to both questions. If your bathroom is stuffy and/or you live in a humid state, you need to replace your shower curtain liner every six months. Now, between replacing those curtains, you’re going to want to wash that liner monthly.

Does the shower liner go inside tub?

A shower curtain liner is designed to go inside your tub, and the curtain goes outside your tub. However, if your bathroom curtain has no built-in shower liner, then you may need to put your shower curtain inside your tub.

What can you use instead of a shower curtain?

Shower curtain alternatives include hemp, cotton, shower blinds, sliding doors, pivot doors, bamboo panels, half screens, and open showers. Each alternative has it’s own benefits and drawbacks and the one you choose depends on your personal situation.

What type of shower curtain is best?

While they can be more expensive, cotton is generally a good choice for your shower curtain. Cotton curtains can be the most durable and are also the easiest to wash, but must be done each month. Due to their fabric and look, cotton shower curtains can a more luxurious feel to your bathroom.

Are all shower liners the same?

There are 3 standard shower curtain sizes, and they are 70 x 70 inches, 70 x 72 inches, and 72 x 72 inches. One of these 3 sizes will work for the showers found in most homes. However, there are exceptions, and you may need a different size if you have an oversized shower, stall shower, or a curved curtain rod.

Can you use a shower curtain as a shower liner?

A shower curtain that is 100\% polyester usually offers a high enough performance that you won’t miss having a shower liner. If your polyester shower curtain is not drying quickly enough, or you feel that there is too much water coming outside of the curtain, include a liner.

How often should you change your towels?

The best way to prevent germs from growing on your bath towel is to let it dry completely between each use, and wash it frequently. The Cleaning Institute recommends washing bath towels after three uses. If you shower every day, that means laundry almost twice a week.

How often should you change your washcloth?

As a general rule, launder your bath towel (or swap in a clean one) at least once a week and your washcloth a couple times a week. Wash towels more frequently if you’re sick to avoid reinfection.

Where does the shower curtain liner go?

The rough side of the liner should face the backside of the shower curtain. The smooth (good) side of the liner should be visible when you are standing in the tub.

Does the shower curtain goes inside or outside the tub?

A shower curtain must always be inside the tub, regardless of what it’s made of. If you leave the curtain hanging outside the tube, water from the shower will leak out between the tub and the shower curtain and puddle on the floor.