Though most of us do not put much thought into it, when you use any type of shower curtain that is not created from plastic or vinyl, you will need a shower curtain liner. Shower curtain liners can protect your shower curtain from water damage, mold, and stains as well as prevent any leaking from your fabric shower curtain onto your flooring.
Most shower curtain liners are created from vinyl or plastic and usually are clear in nature. Though you can find shower liners that are colorful, they can clash with your shower curtain. Along with the material, you can also find that there are a few options that come with your liners. You can get a liner that has magnet liner so that your shower curtain stays in place as well as a liner that is hookless if you do not plan on using shower curtain rings to support your shower curtains. Some shower liners are also created from material that has been treated to be mildew-resistant, while others have not been treated. Shower curtain liners come in a variety of sizes; therefore you will want to measure your current shower curtain to ensure that you get a proper sized curtain liner for your shower.
Most shower curtain liners can range anywhere from $2.00 to over $18.00. Of course, you can find some liners for way more than that, but if that’s the case, you’re probably paying too much. You want to go with functionality over style with your liners. Shower liners that are treated to be mildew-resistant or hookless will typically cost more than a liner that is not treated. You can still find a quality shower liner for under $10.00, but they will typically not last as long as a curtain liner that costs closer to $20.00. Though a liner claims to be mildew-resistant, it can still breakdown over time, especially if you use hard water. Therefore it may be more beneficial to use a cheaper liner so that you are not replacing a more expensive liner every few months.
You can find shower curtain liners just about anywhere home goods are sold. If you are looking to shop online, you can visit retailers such as Amazon, Overstock, eBay, Walgreens, OneKingShower, and Homz. In reality, you can purchase a quality liner from a local retailer such as Kmart, Target, Wal-Mart, Kohl’s, Walgreens, etc. With such a cheap price, you will find that it is more beneficial to purchase them locally rather than online. When you purchase a standard shower curtain online for $4.00, you can pay a similar amount in shipping, when you can actually find a quality shower curtain liner for $4.00 locally without the added shipping charge.
Shower curtain liners are essential for just about any shower. With your fabric shower curtain you will typically spend over $30.00 for a quality curtain. Therefore you do not want to ruin your curtain with water stains, mildew or even shower accessories that you use to bathe. With such a cheap price, a liner is a quality purchase for just about any shower owner to make.