The Real Reason Your Shower Curtain Is So Gross, And What To Do About It

If putting your shower curtain and liner back on the hooks over and over again makes you irritated just thinking about it, you can do a lighter clean instead. Using a home-made spray of equal parts water and white vinegar offers a quicker option for your shower liner, Today suggests. Add a few drops of pure essential oil to offset the intense smell, then spritz the mixture on your curtain and liner as often as possible — like once a day. Don't rinse, just let it sit. To remove any mildew towards the bottom, you can apply the concoction and then "scrub with a brush" once a week, the outlet explains.

Furthermore, to avoid making more of a mess to clean up, ditch your bar soap and switch to body wash. According to Today, bar soap can leave scum around your tub that clings to your curtain and liner. 

But, even with the strongest of cleaning supplies, some curtains may be unsalvageable. Aaron tells Real Simple that if you wash your liner or curtain and still see signs of mold, mildew or grime, toss it. Look for a PVC-free liner that's mildew resistant and then promise yourself to take care of it! You'll be grateful for it when you aren't staring at a discolored liner every time you shower.