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Here's how often you should actually replace your shower curtain, according to microbiologists

April 10, 2025 • 12:00 a.m.

Here's How Often You Should Actually Replace Your Shower Curtain, According to Microbiologists

Parade, April 10, 2025

Dr. Alfredo Torres spoke to Parade about keeping shower curtains free of mold and other microorganisms and when to change the shower curtain out. "When the plastic liner is pink and moldy, it is time to replace it," he says.

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