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June 14, 2008

BEWARE THE VINYL SHOWER CURTAIN (OR NOT)

     The website of Seattle TV station KREM (channel 2) reports on a controversy over vinyl shower curtains (is nothing sacred?):

It may the last thing on your mind when you get ready for a shower, but that new shower curtain may bring some unwanted friends into your home.

A study found that more than 100 chemicals are released by some curtains, and some are at levels that violate indoor air safety standards.

"I think what's most surprising was the amount of chemicals that were released into the air when you bring a new shower curtain home," said Ivy Sager-Rosenthal of Washington Toxics Coalition.

     On the proverbial other hand, there is this quote from the KREM report:

          "This report is simple scare-mongering. It is a blatant attempt by a well-known pressure group to manipulate consumers and retailers into thinking that shower curtains pose a danger, when they don't. It offers no evidence of actual harm," said Greg Bocchi, Pres., The Vinyl Institute.

     What's next on the chopping block-- new car smell?

Posted by on June 14, 2008 |

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Posted by: ianojt | August 12, 2013 at 05:10 PM

Deepak

Use hot water, so it will clean it well kill the bacteria, but don't use bcaelh. Despite what you may think or what others may tell you, yes, you can put your shower curtain in the dryer. Using the lowest heat setting (delicate) put the curtain in for about five minutes. Take it out of the dryer, hang it back up immediately. That little bit of time in the dryer, will allow you to rehang the curtain without being so stiff getting all wet. Once you have the curtain back up, spray both sides with Lysol. It keeps the mold from building back up on it as quickly.

Posted by: Deepak | June 13, 2012 at 01:24 AM

Shutters Perth

Vinyl shower curtains eliminate chemicals that are bad for lungs and can cause asthma. That is why I go for those made from cotton. You wash them often, but they are safe.

Posted by: Shutters Perth | February 16, 2011 at 05:30 AM

Organic Cleaning Product

Another potential contributor to indoor air pollution are chemical household cleaners. There are a number of organic cleaners that do just as an effective job without polluting the air in your home. http://www.airmd.com/products/pure-airmd

Posted by: Organic Cleaning Product | January 28, 2011 at 05:51 AM

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