Mold growing on a shower curtain is something that most people have dealt with. This is how to tackle it effectively and how to prevent it from coming back.

Bathrooms are naturally humid, warm, and often not well-ventilated — in other words, the perfect setup for mold. Mold can hide in your bathroom in all types of places, from moldy bath bottles to toothbrush holders, and of course, shower curtains. While some people advocate pre-treating a shower curtain with vinegar to help prevent mold, other methods are more effective, including reducing moisture and regularly machine-washing the curtain.

Moldy shower curtains are a common issue. "Mold grows where there is moisture," Michael Rubino, mold and air quality expert, environmental wellness advocate, founder of HomeCleanse, president of Change the Air Foundation, and host of the "Never Been Sicker" podcast, exclusively tells House Digest. "Shower curtains are frequently introduced to water from showers and baths, making them prime real estate for microbial growth." Humidity, as well as the porous structure of the shower curtain, can also contribute to flourishing mold.

Over time, inhaling mold can cause symptoms such as headaches, coughing, runny nose, mood swings, chronic fatigue, and more, Rubino says. Washing your shower curtain is one way to prevent mold buildup. But before you pre-treat with white vinegar, here's what you should know.

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