Stop Touching Me! I Hate Shower Curtains

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the discomfort and annoyance caused by shower curtains during use, exploring various solutions and personal experiences related to shower curtain designs, materials, and alternatives. The scope includes practical advice, product recommendations, and anecdotal evidence regarding shower setups.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express frustration with shower curtains touching them while showering.
  • One participant notes that some hotel chains have introduced shower curtains with transparent windows, questioning the design choice.
  • Another suggests using heavy-duty shower curtains made of thicker vinyl to prevent them from being sucked into the shower.
  • A participant mentions using a clear plastic curtain without issues, indicating personal preference.
  • There are recommendations for bowing shower curtain rods that provide more space, with one participant sharing a specific product link.
  • Some participants share experiences with solid glass shower enclosures, discussing their advantages and a past incident involving a glass door breaking.
  • Concerns are raised about rounded shower rods leaking water, with suggestions for proper installation to mitigate this issue.
  • One participant expresses a more accepting attitude towards shower setups, stating they can adapt as long as the water is clean.
  • There is confusion regarding the need for longer or wider rods to prevent water leakage, with participants discussing their experiences with different rod types.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of views on shower curtains and rods, with no clear consensus on the best solution. Some prefer heavy-duty curtains, while others are satisfied with clear plastic options. The effectiveness of rounded rods is contested, with mixed experiences shared.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention various shower setups and personal experiences, indicating that preferences may depend on individual circumstances and specific product designs. There are unresolved issues regarding the effectiveness of different rod types and the potential for water leakage.

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They're always touching me. STOP TOUCHING ME!
 
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I noticed shower curtains in a couple of hotel chains now have a transparent window at eye level - was there a rerun of Psycho recently?
 
Get a heavy duty shower curtain...really. The slightly more expensive ones are made of thicker, heavier vinyl (I assume you really mean shower curtain liner if it's on the inside). They stay in place much better. The cheap, lightweight ones are the ones that get sucked into the shower easily.
 
I just have a plastic curtain that's clear from top to bottom. It's never been a problem.
 
They make shower curtain rods that bow out, it gives you several inches of more space by your upper body.
The one I saw at Home Depot was around 40 bucks.

http://www.atrendyhome.com/noname2.html
 
My shower has a solid glass side, with a door...
 
I've usually had the solid glass ones too. I'd rather squeegee the glass than have the curtain attack me. The worst part is when you squirm away from the curtain and accidently touch the COLD wall.
 
hypatia said:
They make shower curtain rods that bow out, it gives you several inches of more space by your upper body.
The one I saw at Home Depot was around 40 bucks.

http://www.atrendyhome.com/noname2.html

Don't buy a rounded rod, they suck. We had one and they made the water leak out and onto the floor. Just stick with a nice heavy duty curtain :biggrin: Clear ones=bad...
 
Pfff... I learned to live with whatever shower I get. As long as the water is clean, I'm ok.
 
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binzing said:
My shower has a solid glass side, with a door...

We used to have one of those too...until someone fell through it and showered the entire room in glass.

Now we have a curtain.
 
  • #11
mcknia07 said:
Don't buy a rounded rod, they suck. We had one and they made the water leak out and onto the floor. Just stick with a nice heavy duty curtain :biggrin: Clear ones=bad...

The rounded rods need to be mounted a bit lower than a regular rod so that there is enough curtain on the bottom sticking inside of the tub or shower to keep it in place.
 
  • #12
edward said:
The rounded rods need to be mounted a bit lower than a regular rod so that there is enough curtain on the bottom sticking inside of the tub or shower to keep it in place.

We did that, it was the fact that on the edges the water leaked out around the sides, I think we needed to have a longer one and one that attacked to the side of the tub/walls, but I'm not sure they have any like that.
 
  • #13
mcknia07 said:
We did that, it was the fact that on the edges the water leaked out around the sides, I think we needed to have a longer one and one that attacked to the side of the tub/walls, but I'm not sure they have any like that.

we needed a longer one, we needed a longer one. god I'm so sick of hearing that
 
  • #14
I meant a wider one, but anyways...
 

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