Quick answer
Buy the Avenue Home Fashion Palace curtain for its 70-by-72-inch polyester body, then add a separate waterproof liner and rust-resistant rings rather than hanging the decorative curtain alone. Hang the rod so the curtain hem clears the floor by about half an inch, and machine wash the curtain on its own when it needs refreshing.
Why a separate liner matters more than the curtain itself
The Palace curtain is 100% polyester fabric, which is machine washable but not described as waterproof. In daily use, water that passes through a decorative fabric curtain reaches the floor and stays there, so a separate liner does the wet work while the patterned curtain stays dry and clean.
Choose a liner that is easy to remove and wipe or wash. A liner that hangs inside the tub keeps splash on the liner, not on the quatrefoil print. This also means you wash the decorative curtain far less often, which protects the white ground from repeated laundering.
Rings, rod height and the 72-inch drop
The curtain measures 70 inches wide by 72 inches long. Standard tub openings are usually narrower than 70 inches, so expect some gathering rather than a flat panel; that gathering is what gives the quatrefoil pattern its soft folds.
Length is the decision that most often goes wrong. A 72-inch curtain hung from a standard rod height typically finishes near the floor. If your rod sits higher, the hem rises; if it sits lower, the curtain can pool. Measure from the rod to the floor before you commit to a hanging height, and remember that rings add a small amount of drop.
White fabric and real bathrooms
A white curtain shows soap scum, hard-water spots and mildew staining faster than a dark one. That is a fair trade for the crisp look, but it means the liner should take the abuse and the curtain should be washed before stains set.
Keep the bathroom ventilated after showers. The catalog lists the curtain as machine washable but does not specify a water temperature or drying method, so check the care label on the item you receive before washing. When in doubt, use a cool, gentle cycle and hang to dry.
Decision rules for liner, rings and length
- Choose a liner: Pick a removable, water-resistant liner that hangs inside the tub and is easy to wipe or wash. Do not rely on the decorative polyester curtain alone for splash protection. Replace or clean the liner when it shows pink or black spots; the curtain itself should not be the first line of defense.
- Choose rings: Use rust-resistant rings or hooks that slide easily on your rod. Metal rings that rust will leave orange marks on white fabric, which are hard to remove. Count the grommets on the curtain before buying rings so you have one ring per grommet.
- Set the hanging height: Measure from the rod to the floor. With a 72-inch curtain, aim for the hem to sit about half an inch above the floor; if your rod is higher, the curtain will hang shorter, and if lower, it may pool. Hang the curtain and liner first with temporary hooks to check the hem before final placement.
- Plan the wash: Remove the liner and rings, then machine wash the curtain according to its care label. The catalog does not specify temperature or drying, so treat the label as the authority. Wash before stains set, and never wash the curtain with a rusty liner attached.
Product facts
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Avenue Home Fashion Palace Shower Curtain (White): 70-inch by 72-inch 100% polyester fabric, machine washable. The width fits most tub openings with gentle gathering, and the polyester body can be washed at home instead of dry-cleaned.
Avenue Home Fashion Palace Shower Curtain (White)
Who this curtain suits
Best for
- Shoppers who want a white quatrefoil pattern and are willing to use a separate liner
- Bathrooms with a standard-height rod where a 72-inch drop lands near the floor
- Households that prefer a machine-washable polyester curtain over dry-clean-only fabric
Not for
- Anyone who wants a single waterproof curtain with no liner
- Bathrooms with very high rods where a 72-inch curtain would end well above the floor
- Shoppers who want a dark, stain-hiding color
