Shower Curtains that go unwashed can cause health problems to you and your household. Moisture-loving bacteria and mold, which can trigger allergies and infections, breed like wildfire inside those damp plastic or fabric folds. In fact, a surprising study at the University of Colorado found millions of microbes on every square inch -- and 80 percent were potentially harmful bugs that can form an aerosol and rise into the air, where they’re easily inhaled! To eliminate bad bugs, toss your shower curtain (whether it’s made of plastic or fabric) into the washing machine once a week or at least twice a month with lots of warm, soapy water, then hang it to dry back in the tub. I wash my shower curtain and liner every other week.
Also always pull your curtain completely closed after showering, so there are fewer damp nooks for germs to find a home in.
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