Yes, shower bath curtains can grow mold. If they are not washed with a bathroom cleaner or non-staining bleach, they will develop a soap scum and then mold. Aim to clean your bathroom once a week to prevent mold growth.
You should clean shower curtains at least once a week, and hotter showers produce steam which humidifies the area and builds up condensation on the shower curtains which leads to mildew if not dried off.
Lots of moisture.
Steam from your shower can indeed effect the bathroom walls. You should wash your bathroom walls on a regular basis. Mold can grow from excess water or even the steam from your shower.
You should wash shower curtains by taking them down and using the tub to scrub in. You should use a diluted bleach, in order to prevent mold.
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.
You will always have to change your curtain once in a while, but heavier vinyl shower curtains resist mildew more. Amazon sells these curtains for a fair price, and they're very nice. They will last you at least a year, if that. http://www.amazon.com/Mold-Mildew-Resistant-Shower-Curtain/dp/B0002U37GM
To effectively remove and prevent mold in your bathroom shower, regularly clean the shower with a mixture of water and white vinegar or a commercial mold remover. Ensure the shower is well-ventilated to reduce moisture buildup, and fix any leaks or water damage promptly. Consider using a mold-resistant shower curtain and regularly wash towels and bath mats.
Shower curtains, with proper care, can last a year or more. But if you notice mold or stains on your curtain despite cleaning it then replace it to avoid harmful germs and bacteria.
Yes but you have to give it a bath after or put it in the dryer and if you're giving it a bath you have to do it good or else it will start to stink and grow mold.
Bath towel racks help your bath towels dry after use. This can prevent mold from forming on your moist towels, as well as your floor. Towels that are left on the ground get dirty and cause mold to grow wherever moisture was trapped.
One recommended way to clean the tiles in showers is to use "Jomax Mold and Mildew Stain Remover." This specific brand is great for weekly use around the bath and shower.
It is not recommended as the curtains will become moist and may mold.