Sometimes, its best to simply ditch the whole thing and start fresh.
So, how do you know when its a lost cause and officially time to replace your liner?
We tapped in a few cleaning pros to find out.
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How Do You Know It’s Time to Replace a Shower Liner?
Reducing moisture is key to preventing contamination issues like microbial growth, he says.
For this reason, curtain liners should be regularlyreplaced every six to 12 months.
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Here are five signs your liner needs replacing.
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Holes and frays allow water to escape, making the liner ineffective, she explains.
It might be time for a new one.
If it gets too hard to combat, your best bet is likely to replace the whole thing.
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If the liner feels brittle or sticky, the material has most likely deteriorated, she says.
Rubino agrees, noting that picking the right material for your replacement is also important.
