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Shower curtain
Shower curtains are curtains used in bathtubs with a shower or shower enclosures and are usually made out of vinyl, cloth or plastic. The shower curtain has two main purposes: to prevent water from flooding the bathroom and for privacy. Shower curtains usually surround the bath and are held up with railings on the celing. To accommodate the different types bath shapes, railings can come in different sizes and are flexible in their design. Shower curtains can get covered with soap scum , mold and other dirt and must be replaced every few years. Like ordinary curtains, shower curtains can be a plain colour or come in one of a huge amount of different designs, but most themed curtains are related to water, such as ducks, fish and penguins.
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