How to Keep the Shower Curtain from Blowing in

There is almost everything wrong with a shower curtain blowing and sticking to your body while you take a bath. First, it’s frustrating, it makes bathing less relaxing, and to some extent, it damages the shower curtain as well.

When I first encountered such a situation, I thought the draft from the bathroom’s air conditioning was the cause as it was directed towards the showing area. So, I closed the air vent, but the issue of the shower curtain blowing in was still the same.

That’s when I decided to learn the main cause of the problem. I came across a phenomenon called the shower curtain effect that has everything to do with bathroom curtains blowing in.

Keep reading to know the cause and solution to fix it.
How to keep the shower curtain from blowing into the shower!

What Causes Shower Curtain Effect

 Shower curtain blowing in? It happens due to three reasons. Scroll down to learn about them:

Air Density Difference

Warm water running through the showerhead and faucet causes warm air. When it rises to the top of the shower, it spills over the shower curtain rod, eventually decreasing air pressure inside the shower area.

As the air outside the shower curtain is at high pressure, it pushes the curtain with it. This effect usually happens when the water is warm, but sometimes, cold water can cause it.

Bernoulli’s Principle

Bernoulli’s principle says that an increase in velocity results in decreasing pressure. In the case of a shower, air and running water move in the same direction.

As air flows parallel to the shower curtain, the air pressure inside the curtain decreases. The difference in pressure inside and outside makes the curtain move forward.

Horizontal Vortex

Shower spray results in a horizontal vortex because a fluid mass revolves around the center axis.

The axis of the vortex runs perpendicular to the curtain. The low pressure of the vortex draws the shower curtain in.

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Six Ways to Keep Shower Curtain From Blowing In

Try these six methods if your curved shower curtain keeps blowing in and sticking to your body. With these methods, fixing the shower curtain takes only a few minutes and is super easy.

#1 Get a Weighted Curtain

An easy fix to shower curtain blowing in is getting a weighted curtain. You can find many heavy-duty shower liners or curtains at stores and online.

For example, you can get a heavy-duty vinyl shower curtain liner. These curtains circulate air and steam while keeping the air pressure low.

Shower curtains and liners come in varying thicknesses. Most of them are measured in gauges. For instance, getting a three-gauge liner is better than an eight-gauge liner because it weighs more. Thus, it is less likely to blow in.

#2 Use Shower Curtain Clips

Use a shower curtain clip if you have a long shower curtain or clear shower curtain. It’s a simple and effective method to keep the curtain in place the entire time.

Put the curtain clips when you are in the shower to enjoy a relaxing bath. The clips will reduce unwanted splashing while keeping the shower curtains in place.

Remember to space out the shower curtain clips along the height of the bottom of the curtain and shower wall. If not, the curtain will just bunch up.

#3 Wet the Shower Curtain

Do you have a low budget to fix the shower curtains? Don’t worry because this is the cheapest method of all. Simply wet the bottom portion of the shower curtain so the water weighs it down, stopping it from blowing in.

While it’s an affordable method, it is not foolproof. Why? Because the middle part of the shower curtain is not wet. It can scrunch up and allow the air in it, foiling your efforts.

This method works well for short showers or when you don’t want to splurge on suction cups and clips.

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#4 Use Suction Cups

Some bathroom shower curtains or liners include suction cups. But if your shower bath curtain does not include suction cups, you can purchase them and put them at the bottom of the curtain.

To put suction cups on the shower curtain, strongly press them against the side of the bathtub. For better results, put the suction cups along the entire width of the curtain.

Suction cups are worth the price because they stop the shower curtain that blows into the shower. But if you fail to install the suction cups securely or don’t use enough cups, your shower curtain will keep blowing in while you bathe. 

#5 Attach Weight to the Curtain

Attaching a homemade weight to the curtain is an easy DIY fix to stop the shower curtain from blowing in. You can also purchase shower curtain weights from the market if you can’t make them at your home.

Shower weights are attached to the bottom of the curtain. It makes the curtain resistant to moving air. Weights come in various sizes, from magnets to simple ornaments with clips.

Depending on the bathroom aesthetic or shower curtain material, you can purchase weights for your shower liner.

#6 Hang Something on the Curtain Rod

The last option is hanging something on the round shower curtain rod so it weighs down the curtain and stops it from blowing in. Ideal options include plastic or wire shower organizers because they provide extra storage space and stop the shower.

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Don’t have an organizer to hang on a curved shower curtain rod? No worries, because you can get creative and use a wet towel or something similar, as the goal is to stop the curtain from blowing in. 

Conclusion

Enjoying a relaxing bath becomes difficult when your shower curtain keeps blowing in and sticking to your skin.

To stop it, try one of the methods mentioned in this post. Either wet the shower curtain, use a shower curtain holder, or put an organizer on a black curved shower rod to find your perfect solution.

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  1. Thanks for the sensible explanation. Once you know what’s going on, it’s a straightforward fix.

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