Saturday, August 11, 2012

Nontoxic Eco-friendly Shower curtains will replace Vinyl PVC toxic shower curtains, why?


Sometimes we purchase and use stuff unaware of its disadvantages to our health and environment. Yesterday, i went shopping at the family dollar store and i found some thing Eco-friendly that caught my interest and it may intrigue you as you read below.
What i found was a PEVA Eco-friendly shower curtain that is safe--(natural,Eco-friendly, nontoxic), light enough for a feng shui home seeking a more natural feel and plus it is affordable. 

PEVA shower curtains is one great alternative to vinyl plastics or PVC toxic shower curtains. PEVA shower curtain are Eco-friendly, nontoxic, non-vinyl (PVC-free), chlorine-free, biodegradable and affordable.  PEVA shower curtains come with a variety of cute chic designs like butterfly, blue dolphins, blue and white seashells, umbrella rainbow colors that will give your bathroom a fresh feel. This shower curtain is light weight---it is not heavy or stinky like vinyl;  when it touches your skin while bathing you would appreciate the feel and its quality. PEVA Eco-friendly shower curtain is easy to clean, and do not require liner to use.
While on the other-hand, vinyl shower curtains aren't PVC free. Vinyl shower materials are made with volatile compounds that are known to off-gas toxic chemical fumes into our environment which we may end up having to breathing in.
Non-washable, mildewed vinyl needs replacing every year or two and will end up in our land fill which then may contribute more problems to our environment and land water systems.


when it comes time to replace your shower curtains---consider these options below.

Locally, PEVA shower curtains are available at the family dollar store, walmart, Amazon, Target,  IKEA, solay wellness online and many other places.
  • PEVA shower curtains from family dollar store for $5 in-store
  • Hemp Shower Curtain--- $99 and Natural Shower Curtain---- $36 By Solay Wellness online.
  • Chlorine-free & PVC-free $24.99 @ rockcandylife.com
  • PEVA shower curtain liner at Target for $5.99 online
  • Hemp/organic cotton/cotton @ pristineplanet
  • IKEA for only $1.79-9.99
  • Flax-based linen ($59) @ Gaiam online
  • Wide selection at Amazon.com between $6-$20

Other nontoxic Alternatives:
  • Bath outdoors if you live in a warm region.
  • Use recycled polyester liner or plain old conventional cotton as shower curtains.
  • Install sliding glass doors in your bath and do away with curtains or liners altogether.

Advantage: These alternative shower curtains or natural fabrics are durable and can be washed and reused for as long as you like. 

Hint: If you have a young child who loves bathing a lot---you ought to realize that the organs in a growing child is more susceptible and even worse as the warm water from the tap steams the bathroom so it does to your vinyl PVC shower curtains.  You will be doing their health great good by considering an alternative nontoxic shower curtain and liner. Remember to change your shower filters.

Tip:To wash your PEVA Eco-friendly shower curtains, simply place it in a bucket of water with baking soda and seventh generation soap, brush it gently and then rinse it off using tea tree oil in hot/warm water.

written by
 Onyinye A freelance writer who specializes in nontoxic self improvement, green & Eco-friendly living, nontoxic lifestyle (preventing cancer, illness and toxicity) and everything related to organic living. Her work has been published by nontoxiclifestyle.org, Ezine.com, and other online and print publications.

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