Buy Shower Curtains

One of the major advantages in buying vinyl and plastic shower curtains is their cost. They are very inexpensive. In fact, some of them are designed to be disposable.

They also come in an almost endless array of styles, colors and designs. Vinyl (a durable, waterproof plastic) shower curtain can be found in just about every color. They also have a great number of themes with water themes being especially popular.

Being naturally waterproof and flexible, vinyl does a great job of keeping water inside the washing enclosure. Furthermore, they are easy to clean maintain (see Shower Curtain Care). Plastic is more susceptible to staining and dirt.

For all their advantages, some people do not feel vinyl shower curtains are elegant enough. For people who feel this way, the more expensive cloth shower curtain is probably the better choice.

Many people prefer the look of a cotton or linen shower curtain. Since these will mildew if they are damp too often, it is a good idea to use them with a liner so that they can have the more elegant look outside with functionality of a very waterproof liner on the inside.

Another fabric option for a shower curtain is hemp. It is a heavy fabric made from plant fiber. Being naturally resistant to bacteria and fungus, they not so susceptible to mildew or soap stains and do not require a liner. Hemp is most often grown organically and colored with natural dyes. This makes it a natural choice for the environmentally conscience consumer.

Fabric shower curtains made with materials like cotton, terry cloth or nylon are often more like window curtains in the way they hang and can add a lot to the feel of the bathroom. They are sometimes designed to go with towels and bath mats. When choosing this type of curtain, make sure they have been treated to resist stains and have waterproof coatings.

Lace, suede, leather and silk are some other material choices available when purchasing a shower curtain.

In general, one should expect to perform more cleaning and maintenance (see Shower Curtain Care) when selecting a fabric shower curtain.