How to Use Rit Dye on My Shower Curtain
Matthew Perez
Updated on March 12, 2026
In just a few simple steps, you can turn your boring white shower curtain into a home accent that gives your bathroom a pop of color. Using Rit Dye makes it easy to match your shower curtain to your decor. This project can give you a long-lasting update while saving money.
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Empty both boxes of powdered Rit Dye into 4 cups of very hot water. Stir until dissolved. If using bottled Rit Dye, proceed to the next step.
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Add dye mixture into 6 gallons of hot water. Stir until mixed evenly.
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Add shower curtain to the dye vat. Completely submerge the cloth in the dye.
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Agitate the cloth frequently (every few minutes) in the dye bath with the stick until color has taken (up to one hour).
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Remove shower curtain from dye bath and rinse with cold water until water runs clear.
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Wash in cold water with mild detergent. Tumble or line dry.
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Press and hang on curtain rod.