Experts Say Shower Curtains Could Be Causing Serious Harm To Our Health

If your shower curtain smelled like plastic when you bought it, it may be a danger to your health.

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You hop into the shower, pull the curtain across the tub and turn the water on. All of this seems normal, but there could be danger lurking. You might have selected a shower curtain that comprises polyvinyl chloride plastic, or PVC – and research has shown that this material can have adverse effects on your health.

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