Hemp and bamboo curtains are the best natural materials that resist mold and mildew for a long time. PVC and other plastics will also resist mold for a long time.
The best shower curtains are made from waterproof material or fabric. They can be made from vinyl or polyester and have to be treated before use to stop germs forming.
Best overall: Maytex Metal Double Roller Glide Shower Curtain Ring. Best rolling shower curtain hooks: Amazer Rust-Resistant Stainless Steel Shower Curtain Rings. Best decorative shower curtain hooks: InterDesign Axis Shower Curtain Hooks.
A shower curtain liner made of vinyl or nylon and that is machine washable and bleach tolerant is the best choice. Ecopreme is a new chlorine free, environmentally friendly shower curtain. The best selection I have seen is at www.shower-curtains.com
The best way to clean a bathroom shower curtain is to wash it in a washing machine with several towel in a cold water setting. You should then hang it outside to dry.
Any shower curtain is prone to occasional mildew, due to the fact that they hang in the most moisture filled room in anyone’s home. While you’ve got your steamy shower to blame for the unpleasant appearance of mildew on your shower curtain and your occasional hot water running from the sink in your lavatory, most people don’t realize that even flushing your toilet releases a mist of moisture in the air which can also contribute to the damp conditions that cause mildew to grow on shower curtains. The best way to prevent mildew on your shower curtain, of course, is to dry the curtain after a shower, however, this method just isn’t at all that practical and can be very tedious and time consuming. Seriously…who does that? A method that works extremely well and only takes a few seconds of your time is to use a solution made of bleach and water on your shower curtain after each shower. You can use any old spray bottle. Fill it two-thirds of the way with water and one-third with bleach. Once you are out of the shower, pull your shower curtain away from any surface it may rest against and lightly spray it with the solution, especially in any area where the shower curtain may rest against another surface such as the tub or shower walls. This will keep your shower curtain free of most of the bacteria that cause mildew to grow and keep it looking almost like new without putting enough bleach on it to deteriorate the fabric. If your shower curtain is made of a fabric that can not handle bleach or would be discolored by bleach there are color safe bleaches which will not discolor your shower curtain when you use them. If you are sensitive to bleach yourself or have an allergic reaction to bleach, you can also find bleach alternatives, which are far easier on those who cannot necessarily deal with the straight bleach solution to keep the mildew off of their shower curtain. You will want to dilute these with water as well and use them in the same fashion to prevent mildew on your shower curtain.
You can find an extra long shower curtain at many local retailers such as Walmart, Home Depot and Target. These retailers usually have the best deals on items like shower curtains.
They make double cresent shower rods. These have two rods.
There are several ways to get soap scum off a shower curtain. One of the easiest ways I have found is to put the shower curtain in the washing machine with a couple of bath towels and wash it on gentle after spraying it with a commercial cleaner. Then during the rinse cycle I also add about a 1/2 cup of vinegar. I find my shower curtain fresh and like new.
Plastic is the best shower curtain material because it is impervious to the water and cleans really easily. However you need to make sure to clean it or else it can go moldy.
Material such as plastic works well as a shower curtain because it keeps all the water in the shower without soaking anything up. You also want to make sure it is plenty long to keep the water in.
If you have a regular plastic shower curtain you can keep it cleaner by making sure after each use it is spread out and left to dry. If mold has built up at at the bottom it's best to simply buy another one.
Small weights at the bottom of the curtain works.
You can wash a shower curtain in the washing machine. Just pitch in a towel , add detergent, and wash it as you would any other load of laundry. Hang it back up in the bathroom and let it air dry.