Wow. Who knew that a short, two sentence post about switching from a plastic/vinyl shower curtain to cloth would generate so many questions? Melanie said: Boy, in theory I agree with you, but I always seem to go with plastic because they’re so much easier to keep mildew-free in my house. As someone who lives in a very humid climate that breeds mildew faster than my teenage boys can inhale a pizza, I can tell you that I have no problem with my fabric shower curtains. They mildew, yes. But it’s a simple matter of taking them down and running them through the washing machine to combat the problem – something I find easier to do than to continually wipe down a plastic shower curtain. Commenter JenJenn agrees. She lives in humid Florida and has found cloth to be a better choice than vinyl. Kira wondered if I have any recommendations for a cloth shower curtain, while Becky asked about the cost. Although I’ve eyeballed organic options like this hemp shower curtain, in truth, I’m a tightwad and I have to balance my desire for a more sustainable household with my limited budget. The shower curtains I have are...




