When the shower’s not in use, should the curtain or door stay open or closed?

Question

Whether you have a shower curtain or door, the question is...

When the shower is not in use, what do you do?

Do you keep it fully closed, partially open or fully open? Or something else?

Some contend it should be kept at least partly open to allow the shower to dry out, while others contend it should be kept closed for aesthetic reasons.

What do you think?

Please vote in the poll.

molonski2 · Accepted Answer

My bathrooms here are extremely basic , unlike my more European bathrooms in Australia.

So here it's just your " small combo " if you like , toilet and shower x 2 of them ( same same ) I ultimate between upstairs / downstairs, there are no shower curtains , I just leave the doors open , for obvious reasons of ventilation.

In Australia, there are shower screens , not seen a curtain for years , and again just leave the door open , but toilets are separate.

I actually really like the little Thai bathrooms , but where they fall down is they didn't think about hot water , which leaves more condensation , and hence another reason to keep the door open , Thais only use cold ( which is also understandable ) ..

Not sure there is a selection for me there Tom?

Chazmatazz269 · Accepted Answer

Curtains need to be drawn closed, or the moisture between the folds causes mildew. I don’t think it matters as much with doors, except that an open shower stall door can impose on what is often an already limited space. Out of habit, i keep them mostly closed too.

Masie · Accepted Answer

I leave it open. There are a couple reasons. One is that I share the a jack and jill bathroom with my younger brother. For people that don't know, that's the type between our bedrooms where we each have an entrance.

He always knocks first and I keep the inside doors locked, but if I forget for some reason then if it is closed we know to turn around.

Other reason is it just dries quicker. The shower, tub and the curtain if you leave it open a bit.

midnightmoon05 · Accepted Answer

We have a sliding glass door. The top part of the glass door is open so there is air flow. We also keep the glass door open after showering.
since we have central air and our bathroom has a window. We open the window and let the fan run for 15 -30 m. Them close the window and the shower door.

OlderAndWiser · Answer

Whether it is a shower door or curtain, it should remained fully closed so that the interior surface of the door or curtain can dry completely. More important when it is a curtain, as they are prone to mildew.

browsingthroughthe · Answer

It's hard to say 😕 because the bathroom I have mould has already appeared here and there - ventilation is already existing with a fan and a natural ceiling Vent.

Look 👀 I just figure - leave the door open in the day, then at night I shut the door 🚪 drafts cold

TsundereMatrix · Answer

It’s usually wide open but when I have people over and know they might use that bathroom, I close it because I have several brands of shampoo and conditioner bottles that I rotate through in the shower and it can look like a disorganized mess.

matchrestore · Answer

Fully closed, which allows it to no be bunched up so it can dry properly and not mildew.

lilBigPotato · Answer

I have a door and leave it open. I like to avoid mold.

MrOracle · Answer

At least partially open so it can dry. For how long will depend on location and weather. Mold is not good.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

Closed. If you leave the curtain (at least) open, the water on it can form mold while the folds are bunched together.

Nikki1989 · Answer

We have no door or curtain. It is just a large open area.

Ill_made_Knight · Answer

closed when not in use with the exception of the few hours after a shower... leave it open to let iy dry

Tarifa · Answer

Open. So you know there's no Hitchcock character behind the curtain holding a knife. Although I'm giving the plot a little twist.

ohsheeT · Answer

I keep mine open because I wanted to breathe LOL not getting musky

NathanDavis · Answer

doors have to remain closed... otherwise, it bothers me... same with curtains

BadInfluence05 · Answer

Current open and their easier to clean. Tub easier to clean.

HighValue · Answer

If it isn't see through, it should be open so you can check if Jason Voorhees is in there.

Micheal6918 · Answer

It should be closed except your partner wants to have a view of you while you are bathing

andreasderjuengere · Answer

In a well designed bathroom - there is no shower curtain required :D

Kingofkings1992 · Answer

@aviatortom your mind goes to some of the strangest places lol

exitseven · Answer

my wife makes me close the curtain. I think because when it stays bunched up , mold can grow on it.

Likes2drive · Answer

I try to keep it mostly close so the curtain doesn’t trap mold by staying damp in the folds, which seems to work

Massageman · Answer

Downstairs shower- open. Upstairs tub- Closed.

mrkdvsn · Answer

Shower curtain fully closed after a shower until water and condensation have evaporated, and then fully opeded

LC75LC71 · Answer

I physically cannot take showers anymore. fucking sucks.

Sunday2001 · Answer

Open It shows it’s clean.

Just_Ken · Answer

Depending on available space open.

_Jenny_ · Answer

@aviatortom I keep it open

Brandi555 · Answer

I just leave it open. 🤷🏻‍♀️

AngryCarl3 · Answer

Open, for ventilation

RareBreedOfMan · Answer

Fully closed I would think so.

KostasKouvalis · Answer

Open. In hotels it's always open

Teriyaki70 · Answer

I always leave it open

Anonymous · Answer

I always left it open, even while using.

sage2021 · Answer

Closed

Agape93 · Answer

I keep it open

DonaldDarko · Answer

Open so it drys out.

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

Closed.

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