Comments on: PVC-free Shower Curtain Liner

By: Rachael

Rachael — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:21:09 +0000

Thank you for all the comments. I purchased an all cotton shower curtain a few months ago. It was expensive (~$100) and we have significant problems with mold. Even with machine washing, it’s difficult to remove stains and odor. I will now try an EVA or recycled polyester liner. Thanks!

By: Brynn

Brynn — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:16:01 +0000

I bought a hemp shower curtain about 5 months ago because I was sick of throwing out moldy/mildewy liners. Although the hemp curtain looks awesome, we already have problems with it getting mildewed and have to wash it every two weeks or so. After washing, it’s mostly nice and fresh, but the black mold stains where the water blasts it are still there and I think they’re actually eating through the fabric because we have a little hole starting. So…unfortunately, I think I’ll have to get a liner again. Ugh. We’ve been doing all we’re supposed to do to keep it aired out and dried, used mildew sealant, etc. but no luck. I guess it’s too humid here.

Anyway, I think I’ll try the polyester liner Appookta mentioned so I can machine wash it. Anyone else have problems with a hemp curtain?

By: Heidi

Heidi — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:03:33 +0000

Hi, I also found my way here from Google and wanted to comment on 100% polyester shower curtains. After using one for about six months and a few washings, I’ve found that it is no longer water-resistant. We have a small, narrow tub, so the part of the curtain next to where you’re standing gets soaked with water, and it goes right through the decorative outer curtain and onto the floor. I’m going to look at the EVA type of liner to see if that does any better. Thanks for all the tips in this thread!

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Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0000

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By: Appookta

Appookta — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:18:13 +0000

Has anyone found that washing their EVA curtain in the washing machine gets rid of lime stain? I tried it and it didn’t work at all, and I’m wondering what will work on it, besides Soft Scrub and a brush. Meanwhile, would someone please publish the email address these posts come to them from? I accidentally marked my last incoming message as Spam and can’t find it in my Blocked Messages to reinstate it. I’m afraid I’ll never receive these again unless I enter it in my Address Book, but I don’t know what it is. I even tried to contact the list owner, but I haven’t received anything back. Thanks, whoever can do this for me.

By: Becky

Becky — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 03:00:15 +0000

Being a two time cancer suvivor, I’m trying really hard to live as chemicle free as possible. I love my Cotton Curtain, But I definatly need a liner. I removed our old liner, but wasn’t sure where to go from there. I happened to be in Wal Mart and decided to check out my opptions. I found the MainStays EVA Liner. Wanted to Google it before hanging. Here I am. Amazed at all the comments. I don’t really notice an odor at all. I believe I paid 6.97. Hope it works out. Will let you know.

By: Peggy

Peggy — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:27:31 +0000

Appookta, good luck with all the kitties. My cat also likes to eat carpet edges. I’ve had to cover some areas with throw rugs that look dumb, but oh well.

Remember to keep dental floss away too! : )

By: Appookta

Appookta — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:05:25 +0000

Hi, Peggy. I have a whitish one with blue and green vertical stripes. He just wants to bite along the edge. He also likes packing peanuts, which I understand are made from amino acids so they’re bio-degrade, and maybe he also likes the non-bio-degradable ones, come to think of it. I got him and two other boys from a no-kill animal shelter and don’t know them well enough yet. I’m hoping that, with my getting them on good food, his pica will disappear. The others aren’t interested in the shower curtain. This particular cat also likes to bite off strings on the edges of the carpet. I had a past cat who did that, so I’m used to going around cutting off any strings I see. I think it’s the ingrained desire to eat grass that makes them do this.

By: Peggy

Peggy — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:15:39 +0000

Appookta, does your cat have a plastic fetish too?? My cat tried to eat the clear shower liner, but not the beige one!

By: Appookta

Appookta — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:57:40 +0000

I got mine over a year ago at Target. I liked that I’d be able to wash it in the washing machine easier than the stiffer ones. However, it still smells (not filling the room, as it did when new, but when my nose is near it, I smell it), but I find it a pleasant, clean smell. My cat also likes the smell, and tries to eat it. So I’m looking for some other product now.