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grammagoose
Farmgirl in Training
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sandy
exeter
rhode island
USA
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 Posted - Jul 07 2008 : 07:09:15 AM
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I probably missed this chat, but what do "farmgirls" do for nontoxic shower curtains? also what will take mildew out of cotton?
Thanks,
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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Prairie Princess
True Blue Farmgirl
1075 Posts
Jodi
Washington
USA
1075 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2008 : 11:46:09 AM
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I just bought a new vinyl shower curtain...  Evidently I have been missing info on vinyl... What is there to use besides that, though??
~Jodi
"Women are like teabags...you never know how strong they are until they get into hot water." Eleanor Roosevelt |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2008 : 3:43:12 PM
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We just use fabric shower curtains. Yes they get wet but the finely woven fabric keeps the water on the inside and they dry through the day just fine. I ordered my "micro suede" shower curtain through www.overstock.com and we have been pleased. No Plastic! :D
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
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LindaMAlbert
Farmgirl in Training
38 Posts
Linda
Belgrade
Montana
USA
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Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 4:28:05 PM
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I sewed my shower curtain out of heavy duck, purchased from local fabric store and took it to a cobbler to install 12 heavy duty grommets. Very cheap. The trick to avoiding mildew is to spray the curtain daily with a vinegar solution mixed with essential of grapefruit or lemon and to spread the curtain open during the day to dry. White vinegar mixed with the hottest water setting in your washer and hung to dry in direct sunlight should take care of any existing mildew.
Linda
There is no faith which has never yet been broken except that of a truly faithful dog.
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Woodswoman
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Jennifer
Altamont
NY
USA
512 Posts |
Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 4:29:10 PM
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I also use a cotton shower curtain. The fabric "wicks" the water down into the bottom of the shower-no leaks at all. I got it about a year ago-when it gets grungy I just throw it in the wash and hang it on the line.
I can't remember where I got it-somewhere on line, though. I think I just did a search for cotton shower curtains and checked out some different sites.
Jennifer
Farmgirl Sister #104
"Nature brings to every time and season some beauties of its own".
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Suzan
True Blue Farmgirl
659 Posts
suzanne
duncannon
pa
USA
659 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2008 : 12:19:53 PM
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| I use fabric, check them out at Vermont Country Store. I was buying new vinyl ones constantly because of ripping at holes, since I got a fabric one at VCS I haven't had to replace it, just wash now and then. It's great! |
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vintagetag
Farmgirl in Training
22 Posts
Linda
Cheyenne
WY
USA
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Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 6:15:16 PM
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Here's another idea for you -
Canvas painters drop cloths - cut to size if needed and put grommets in the top. We have a "over-stock" store here in town and you can find the drop cloths for under $5.
Linda
Cheyenne, WY
USA |
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kissmekate
True Blue Farmgirl
890 Posts
Kate
Delano
Minnesota
890 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 10:24:28 PM
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Originally posted by mikesgirl
The articles I read said to use polyester liners isntead of vinyl. They said they are available at Target.
Farmgirl Sister #98
Check out my new online store
http://www.shopthefrontier.com/VFstore/index.php?manufacturers_id=79&osCsid=6be4b25bf9555031c6e2e86bbde23dba
I got mine at Target too.
I just wash it in the hottest water I can and let it soak for a while.
I have very hard water, so it stil has some stains, but it is on the inside of the shower, so no one sees it anyways.
The vinyl lets off a stinky vapor, so that is why I switched.
Don't miss out on a blessing, just because it isn't packaged the way you expected. ~MaryJo Copeland |
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nampafarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
494 Posts
Kim
Nampa
ID
USA
494 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2008 : 09:30:58 AM
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I am lost. Whats wrong with Vinyl shower curtains?
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Suzan
True Blue Farmgirl
659 Posts
suzanne
duncannon
pa
USA
659 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2008 : 10:01:25 AM
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| Kim, I was constantly replacing them, whether I bought the regular or heavy duty vinyl... |
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LivingWell4You
True Blue Farmgirl
1411 Posts
Karen
Hillsboro
MO
USA
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Posted - Aug 11 2008 : 10:07:48 AM
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Girls, correct me if I'm wrong because I'm doing this from memory.....
Vinyl shower curtains are made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and gives off toxic fumes. The smell when you open the package - that's the PVC. And because it's flexible every time it moves it gives off more fumes until it has outgassed (no longer smells - at all). Breathing in the fumes makes some people sick and the toxins build up in your body over time. This is especially critical if you have young children because their bodies are smaller and more susceptible. You can google "plastic shower curtains fumes" for more info.
If you already have purchased a vinyl shower curtain you can lay it in the sun and turn it every hour or two. You may need to do this for a couple of days. Then you can use it in your bathroom if you want. Or I'm doing this to the few that I have left from my uninformed days and then using them for dropcloths, tarps, etc. I still have my old old old plastic one up until I get my fabric curtain made. Hopefully that will be this week because I found fabric AND grommets when exploring in my basement.
God bless -
Karen
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mima
True Blue Farmgirl
1573 Posts
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Posted - Aug 11 2008 : 11:07:35 AM
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I have a hemp one....can't remember where I got it..maybe Amazon... but its awesome..no liner needed and it feels like it will last 4 ever and it washes well!! good luck!
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Montrose Girl
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm
1360 Posts
Laurie
Montrose
CO
1360 Posts |
Posted - Aug 14 2008 : 2:05:10 PM
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Hemp! wow, good for you. That is a crop that we sorely underuse. Most folks don't realize there are different varieties and the one used for paper cloth, etc, isn't the smoking kind. Guess it's too hard to regulate the safe from the not safe one.
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misstilliewillie
True Blue Farmgirl
136 Posts
glory
Tennessee
USA
136 Posts |
Posted - Aug 14 2008 : 6:52:40 PM
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In the August issue of Coastal Living, there is an article on a woman that sews shower curtains (and other things) out of recycled SAILS. They are awesome! Non-toxic...Egyptian cotton and dacron..
waterproof and absolutely beautiful! Her website for further info is listed in the article.
I would love a TRENCH COAT made of one... |
Edited by - misstilliewillie on Sep 02 2008 8:50:58 PM |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9329 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9329 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2008 : 04:23:18 AM
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Thanks for all the info. I had not heard about the vinyl either but it's plastic so makes sense.
Thanks for the website too! That is always helpful to know where to get one.
Denise
farmgirl sister #43
"Take a lesson from the teakettle, though up to its
neck in hot water...it sings!"
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9329 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9329 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2008 : 05:05:09 AM
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has anyone used the nylon shower curtains? I went to the vermont country store website and I noticed they have nylon ones too.
thanks,
Denise
farmgirl sister #43
"Take a lesson from the teakettle, though up to its
neck in hot water...it sings!"
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Edited by - levisgrammy on Aug 30 2008 05:05:43 AM |
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Suzan
True Blue Farmgirl
659 Posts
suzanne
duncannon
pa
USA
659 Posts |
Posted - Sep 03 2008 : 05:39:25 AM
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| Denise, That's what I use, got it at Vermont country Store. I love it. I can't tell you how long I've had it...It is so easy to throw in the washer occasionally and put it back up. |
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