Guest guest Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 See what's free at AOL.com. Having trouble viewing this email? Read it online. We promptly honor all requests. To , please FORWARD TIP PRESS KIT ADVERTISE BLOG TIP LIBRARY SIGNUP Apr 05, 2007 BANG FOR THE BITE Greener shower curtains make for an all-around cleaner bathing experience... and a beautiful one to boot. COCKTAIL FACTOID After watching the shower scene in which her character was killed in Psycho, Janet Leigh only took showers when she had to, locking all doors and windows beforehand. LIKE THIS TIP? Then check out . . .The Shower Tip RATE THIS TIP How useful is this tip?(5 is the highest) 1 2 3 4 5 The mildew on your vinyl shower curtain making you psycho? The Bite Get a hemp or organic cotton one with a nylon liner (since nylon's healthier for your bod than standard PVC). They'll last forever and can be tossed in the washer for clean up so easy, it's scary. The Benefits Free of synthetic materials. Plastic curtains are often made from difficult-to-recycle PVC (aka vinyl).Healthier. Conventional PVC-coated curtains offgas plasticizers (potential hormone disruptors), so stay safer with nylon liners inside natural curtains.Beauty in the bathroom. Natural materials always trump plastic curtains in the looks department.Easy to clean. Just throw both curtain and nylon liner in the washer every few months to avoid mold. Personally Speaking Jen's hemp curtain (going on month 14) is totally mold-free and has even withstood kitten-climbing without snagging. Wanna Try Remember to spread the liner out after showering so it'll dry more quickly. In humid climates, use an eco-sealant to avoid mildew. Method Daily Shower Spray - spray on your liner (and tiles) to kill mildew ($4).Rawganique Shower Curtain - 7 colors, made using biodegradable dyes ($69-$89).Gaiam organic cotton Fluerette and Leaf Print curtains - pretty patterns ($68-$75).Lifekind Organic Cotton Shower Curtain - comes with brass or chrome grommets ($69).AFM Safecoat X-158 Defensive Sealer - apply to liners beforehand, and mildew won't be a problem for more than 100 days ($12). Join the Bite Club: give companies your 2¢ and get discounts or freebies. Sponsor UNSUBSCRIBE | PRINT THIS TIP CONTACT US | EDITORIAL POLICY | PRIVACY POLICY | DISCLAIMER | AFFILIATES © IDEAL BITE, INC. You are d as cyndikrall. If you would like to , go here. All above editorial suggestions are the result of testing and preference. No one can pay to be in a Daily Tip. Read more on our editorial policy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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