Argos Value Shower Curtain

--Why I Buy This---

Well basically because I need a cheap shower curtain!
We have an over bath shower which gets used quite often as two youngsters are back and fore to university. It was out of action for a while but way too much hot water was getting used for baths so we bought a new set of mixer taps and shower fitting (expensive) - and then I bought the cheapest shower curtain I could find. As I was ordering the taps from Argos anyway I just added the shower curtain to my basket.
Unlike my sister, who buys expensive washable shower curtains, I have tended to go for the cheap plastic ones and then just replace them when they get to look a bit sad and sorry for themselves.
However as I am stuck at home I bought this online when I ordered other items from Argos - in days past when I was 'out and about' I would pick up colourful and cheap shower curtains from what are basically £1 shops or when I found them on sale.



---The Brand---

Argos Value Brand - basic items - but this is just as you would expect - cheap.



---The Product---

The basic shower curtain comes in a plastic bag.
Only available in white.
Has holes punched to accommodate curtain rings.
Comes with 12 white plastic hooks - about 2 inch ovals.
180 x 180 cms.
Can be hand washed at 30 degrees (as stated in packaging) - though the Argos website states it can be machine washed.
You are advised to soak it in warm water to remove creases.
No weighting to the base.



---Cost---

£1.99.
Other shower curtains at Argos range from £4.99 up to £14.99.



---My Opinion---

Well you get what you pay for.
I would prefer a colourful or patterned shower curtain (I have had lime green previously) but trying to watch the cash mean that I buy the most basic items I can.
The shower curtain I have just bought from Argos is to replace the one I bought last year. The first one is now getting a bit mouldy around the edges, and not being too well I would rather buy another curtain every year than have to scrub and wash the dirty one - sounds bad perhaps but it saves my energy - so for £1.99 I think it is worth it.
All shower curtains get mouldy and messy after a while - no matter how much they cost - so I see no reason to waste money on them.
This curtain is made from a sheet of thin, cheap white plastic - with no hem or weight. The top has pre-punched holes to take the 12 shower rings - these slip into their holes easily and I get my son to put up the curtain on our rail. The bad thing is hubby then takes the old one to use in the garden somewhere - what is it with men finding 'uses' for stuff that should be thrown away?
Anyhow this curtain does the job of keeping the water from going all over the floor - which is really all you need it for - it can be clingy when wet - so try and keep it away from you when showering.
I never bothered soaking either curtain before putting them up - any fold creases eventually fall out with the heat from the bath and shower anyway.
Perhaps if I was out shopping I would search for a better shower curtain - but it would not be high on my list of priorities.
If you have a fancy bathroom obviously this is not for you - but I have a lot more I would rather spend money on than a pretty shower curtain - through a Union Jack one would be nice!
These curtains do the job and when ordered with other items from Argos do not cost any more postage.
Great for:
* People on tight budgets
* Students
* Holiday lets
* rental accommodation
* Plastic dust sheets.



---Star Rating---

3 Stars.



---Would I Recommend?---

Its OK if you just need 'something' to use with your shower. Thin and cheap looking but works ok.



---Website---

www.argos.co.uk