A common occurrence in bathrooms, shower mold is typically a difficult problem for home owners. This mold is usually caused by excess moisture in the bathtub or shower.
Lots of moisture.
Yes, shower bath curtains can grow mold. If they are not washed with a bathroom cleaner or non-staining bleach, they will develop a soap scum and then mold. Aim to clean your bathroom once a week to prevent mold growth.
You should clean shower curtains at least once a week, and hotter showers produce steam which humidifies the area and builds up condensation on the shower curtains which leads to mildew if not dried off.
I would use a white mildew resistant shower curtain liner behing the Ruffles shower curtain.
Wet shower is useful for cleaning mold and scum off of shower stalls. It does not release harmful chemicals. Wet shower cleans without having to scrub.
It releases spores. That's why they can be apart, like on a shower curtain.
Mold - use javex
White vinegar will get rid of mold in your shower. Pour it into a spray bottle and spray wherever you see mold. The best thing about vinegar is that it is natural and doesn't have bad chemicals.
Hemp and bamboo curtains are the best natural materials that resist mold and mildew for a long time. PVC and other plastics will also resist mold for a long time.
You can definitely use it but you have to make sure that you seal it regularly or you could have problems with soap scum and mold. Also I would recommend that you go with a honed finish for the shower wall as it will make it easier to clean. Don't use natural stone if the room is already prone to mold.
Steam from your shower can indeed effect the bathroom walls. You should wash your bathroom walls on a regular basis. Mold can grow from excess water or even the steam from your shower.