When taking a shower, should the shower curtain be placed inside or outside the bathtub? Well-known chain hotels teach you the correct usage! Clean the moldy shower curtain with "these"

When we go to hotels outside, the bathroom shower area usually has a glass partition. If there is a bathtub, there is usually a shower curtain to prevent bath water from splashing and making the entire bathroom floor wet. But when taking a bath, have you ever wondered whether you should put the shower curtain inside or outside the bathtub?

In this regard, the Japanese lifestyle and home affairs website "grape" visited the well-known Japanese hotel chain "Tōyoko INN" (Tōyoko Business Inn) to explain the correct use of shower curtains.

When taking a bath, should the shower curtain be placed inside or outside the bathtub?

"Toyoko INN" points out that when you take a bath in the bathtub, you should put the shower curtain inside the bathtub. This can prevent bath water from splashing outside the bathroom and prevent the entire bathroom floor from getting wet.

On the contrary, if you want to take a bath in the bathtub, it is recommended to place the shower curtain outside the bathtub so that the lower edge of the shower curtain will not be immersed in the water or stick to the body, which will affect the comfort of the bath.

In other words, when using the shower head, the shower curtain should be placed inside, and when taking a bath, the shower curtain should be placed outside.

The places with the most bacteria in the bathroom are the shower curtain and the floor.

According to a previous experiment by the non-profit organization SafeHome, the two places with the most bacteria in the bathroom are the shower curtain and the shower floor. This is because these places are exposed to moisture and moisture for a long time. If they are not kept dry and ventilated, mold is likely to grow. Sometimes you will smell the musty smell produced by the moldy shower curtain during the shower, which may cause respiratory allergies.

How to deal with mold on the shower curtain?

To reduce the chance of mold on the shower curtain, remember to unfold the shower curtain after each use. This will allow the shower curtain to dry faster and reduce the chance of mold growth.

A well-managed hotel will replace the shower curtain if it becomes moldy. And if you have a shower curtain in your bathroom, don’t forget to clean it frequently. Shower curtains are waterproof and mostly made of plastic synthetic materials. You can use neutral soap or diluted vinegar as a cleaning agent, wipe with a damp cloth or sponge, or clean with diluted bleach. Some cleaning professionals in Hong Kong also suggest that granular salt can be used for deep cleaning and baking soda can be used to remove mildew stains.