Why You Should Be Washing Your Shower Curtain Regularly
Jess O'Shea • November 23, 2025
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If your bathroom has started smelling a bit musty or your shower curtain looks dull, streaky, or slightly discoloured, it’s probably due for a clean. Shower curtains and liners are one of the most overlooked items in a bathroom—but they really shouldn’t be.
🚿 Why It Matters
Your shower curtain cops a lot, every single day. It’s constantly exposed to:
- Warm moisture (prime real estate for mould and mildew)
- Soap scum and body oils
- Bacteria from damp bathroom conditions or toilet flush spray
When it’s not cleaned regularly, you may notice:
- Unpleasant odours
- Pink or grey stains
- Patchy discolouration
- Irritants that can affect asthma or allergies
🧽 How Often Should You Wash It?
Aim for once a month.
If your bathroom has poor ventilation or a lot of daily users, you may need to wash it a little more often.
🧺 How to Clean Your Shower Curtain
For Fabric Curtains
- Remove it from the hooks.
- Pop it in the washing machine with warm water and a gentle detergent.
- Add a towel to help scrub away grime as it washes.
- Hang it up to air dry—fabric curtains don’t love dryers.
For Plastic or Vinyl Liners
- Machine wash on cold with detergent and a sprinkle of baking soda.
- Skip the dryer entirely.
- Hang it straight back up to dry naturally.
For quick touch-ups: spray with a vinegar–water mix and wipe down.
🛁 Pro Tips for a Fresher, Cleaner Curtain
- Keep the curtain fully stretched out after each shower so it dries properly.
- Consider using a mildew-resistant liner.
- Run the exhaust fan or open a window during and after showers to reduce moisture build-up.
💡 The Bottom Line
Your shower curtain handles just as much grime as the shower itself. Give it regular care and you’ll enjoy a fresher, healthier bathroom—and one less hidden source of germs hanging around.
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