Customer Reviews

Maytex No More Mildew Shower Curtain Liner, Clear

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I never thought I would be writing a review about a shower liner but this one deserves much credit. I had a flimsy shower liner I picked up from the bulls eye major store for over $10. That shower liner was so thin that when you turned on the water it flew into you and you could not get it to stay away (the thin liner). It (old shower liner) had the suction cups even but if it is too light it does not matter, it is going to blow all around. I was on the search for a clear one that would actually stay in place. I ordered the clear one a few months back and immediately upon receiving it noticed the weight of the liner. It is heavy but not too heavy. Heavy enough to stay in place! I noticed it did not have the suction cups at the bottom and usually prefer those. However in this case the liner is heavy enough the suction cups are not needed. The liner stays in place the whole time! After buying it at regular price I noticed it was a lightening deal special a few weeks later and picked another one up when it is time to change it. It does hold true to its word, no mildew! Mine has a little soap built up on it but I still use bar soap. I rinse it with a detachable shower head when done showering but there is still some soap scum on it but not too bad. I have bought clear shower liners for years and have to say this is the best one. I am glad I have a back up even though I don't anticipate having to replace the one I am using right now. For the same price you can go to a local well known store and get a liner that is really flimsy or spend the same amount for a well constructed and heavy weight one that actually works! Buying two of these I will never buy another cheap brand again. This is the brand for me.

We have a bathroom with a small window, facing North, that is constantly being used for a shower or bath (2 adults and 2 young kids), so we are always fighting mold and mildew issues, not only around the tub and shower caulking, but up until now, also the shower curtain liners. We have usually either bought ones that you can clean (end up getting torn up after washing), or guiltily buying ones that are throw-away.

I decided to try this one out, not expecting much, but after 6 months of continuous use, not ONE indication of mildew! Amazing! Finally a product that delivers on it's promise. This is one of those things you expect to see touted on late night infomercials by a sleazy, loud huckster, but this thing actually does what it promises.

Highly HIGHLY recommended.

UPDATE after a year and half of use...STILL going strong and only a few tiny spots of mildew, which is easily wiped off. I feel kind of crazy harping on about a shower curtain like this, but as I said before, something in this day and age that actually does/is what it says in the marketing, is worthy of praise. I'm starting to wonder if I will ever need to buy another shower curtain, and I bet the manufacturer is questioning whether or not they should have made something SO good given the lack of replacement buying!

The vinyl is nice and thick and the grommets are good quality. A very nice liner. There are no weights in this curtain, but that hasn't been a problem. It works great. I would buy it again.

Very thick and resistant shower curtain, only complaint is that it does not have little suction cups on the ends to attach to shower to keep even more water out, had that on my last one but it was not as mildew resistant as this one. Other than that its better then most.

This is a scam. What is not stated in the informational portion of the listing is how the liner becomes mildew free. On the packaging it states "100% Guaranteed Not To Mildew." Then on the back it states, in much smaller print, that the warranty is only good if the proper care instructions are followed. The proper care instructions state you must "wipe clean with sponge or cloth with a warm soapy mixture of anti-bacterial soap . . . this process should be repeated once a month" Gee whiz, IF I CLEAN THE ENTIRE SURFACE OF THE SHOWER CURTAIN ONCE A MONTH WITH ANTI-BACTERIAL SOAP, IT'S GUARANTEED NOT TO MILDEW. No kidding, but why would I need to spend twice as much for this liner if I'm doing all that work? Since the same care instructions would work on ANY plastic liner, this "guarantee" is worthless. Also, the warranty is only good for 15 months. My advice: buy something less expensive, spray with a mixture of three parts bleach to one part water when needed (a lot easier then sponging down), and replace the liner every 15 months.

This is a really heavy vinyl shower curtain. We got the frosted curtain liner and it is opaque enough that you could use it on it's own if you wished. I love that it doesn't cling to your body with static while you're in the shower, and is 100% waterproof. We use it behind out waffle weave cotton shower curtain and the curtain doesn't get wet at all. If you're opting for a fabric shower curtain I think this liner would really extend the curtain's lifespan. Yes - it smells when you first open the package - the way any vinyl product will smell when you first open it. I hung it in our shower with the bathroom windows open and the smell dissipated after a day or so.

I quickly returned this shower curtain because of its strong industrial chemical smell. I cleaned it with soap & water then hung it up and left the window wide open all day but it continued to emit it's strong odor.
And so I neatly packed it up and returned it.

If you are so inclined, look-up: "the dangers of vinyl shower curtains" and "Chemical-Emitting Plastic" online.

I've had this liner for about a month now and I'm pleased with it so far. It wasn't quite as 'heavy' as I expected, having purchased another product a few years ago that was white and much heavier. However, it is remaining mildew free (in Texas mildew is very common...ugh). I am using this liner with one of the new curved shower rods to make the shower roomier so it would be nice if it were a bit longer but it is industry standard right now so it's not really a complaint. It's still plenty long enough to do the job. The grommets are nice and strong for the holes so I don't anticipate tearing.

My 82-year-old mother asked me to write this review for her. She loves her new shower liner. It's heavy, so hangs well without any stuff on the bottom. It stays without curling or buching-up at the botton. Yes, there was a smell, but it only lasted for a few days. "It's just wonderful. This is the only shower liner you will probably ever need."

This shower liner fits well and is nice and clear so light can get thru when I pull back the decorative curtain. It is also a nice length it doesn't drag on the shower base. It does smell a bit strong when you first put it up, but most vinyl liners have that chemical smell at first.