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Hospital Curtain Cost Calculator

Stop wasting money on disposable curtains.

Use our free calculator to see exactly how much your facility could save by switching to washable hospital cubicle curtains. Real numbers. Real savings.

$274,500
Average disposable spend
over 10 years (75 cubicles)
$67,950+
Typical savings with
A&B washable curtains
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Established 2009 · Modesto, CA · (209) 702-1377
Authorized Dealer
MechoShade® Systems
Healthcare
Approved Hospital Vendor
Modesto, California
Business Lic. #1313925
I.

A practiced hand in every detail.

01

Window Treatments

Roller shades, vertical and horizontal blinds, draperies, and roman shades — including solar and motorized shade systems from MechoShade®, for which we are an authorized dealer. Available with antibacterial and antifungal fabric treatments for healthcare and clinical environments.

MechoShade Dealer
02

Cubicle & Privacy Curtains

Custom-fabricated cubicle curtains for hospitals, clinics, and patient rooms, built to meet healthcare safety and durability standards. Select fabrics offer antimicrobial, antibacterial, and antifungal protection for sensitive clinical environments.

03

Laundering & Repair

Scheduled curtain laundering, mending, and rehanging — a quiet, recurring service that extends the life of every curtain in your facility. New netting can refresh an aged curtain to look like new without full replacement.

04

On-Site Service

Curtain placement, rehang, and on-site service across the Central Valley. Available on a per-project basis to keep operations running smoothly.

05

Healthcare Solutions

Trusted by hospitals across the Central Valley and Sacramento region for the materials, methods, and discretion their environments require.

06

Custom Fabrication

When the standard catalogue doesn't fit, we measure, source, and fabricate to your exact opening, fabric, and finish requirements.

II.

A library of fabrics, made in the USA.

Solids, patterns, and antimicrobial options for cubicle and privacy curtains — organized by grade tier, all meeting flame-retardant standards.

Browse the full fabric library

Patterns across seven grade tiers. Antimicrobial and reversible options noted where applicable. Physical samples available on request.

III.

Plan your project, at a glance.

Compare washable curtains against disposables. Pricing and lead times quoted on request.

What the calculator doesn't show

Dollar comparisons are only the start. Curtain choice affects EVS labor, storage, sizing flexibility, and inventory burden.

Disposable curtains

Hidden costs you'll absorb

  • EVS labor every cycleHousekeeping staff remove, dispose, and install replacements — quarterly at minimum, more often after isolation patients or visible soiling.
  • Storage spaceInventory of replacement curtains has to live somewhere on-site. Larger facilities dedicate full closets.
  • Disposal costsMany disposables end up in clinical or general waste streams — not recycled — with attendant haul-away costs.
  • Fixed sizes onlyMost disposables come in standard 72″ wide panels and ceiling-height drops. Non-standard openings mean awkward gaps, overlaps, or custom-order delays.
  • Manual trackingCounting inventory, monitoring change-out schedules, and reordering — all on your team.
Washable curtains with A&B

Handled, end to end

  • Removal & rehang serviceWe take curtains down for laundering and reinstall them. Your EVS team focuses on what only they can do.
  • Rotation inventory you ownWashables need spares on hand too — a one-time par stock of about 10–15% so no cubicle sits bare during the laundering window. The difference: you buy that stock once and reuse it, rather than reordering replacements every cycle.
  • Laundered and reusedCurtains come back clean and go back up — no panels sent to clinical or general waste, no recurring haul-away cost.
  • Almost any sizeWe fabricate to your actual openings — standard, oversized, irregular ceiling heights. Disposables can't match this flexibility.
  • Barcode tracking systemEvery curtain is tagged. Our system logs which curtain is in which room, when it was last laundered, and when it's due. Nothing goes missing; rotations stay on schedule — you don't count or reorder anything.
  • 25+ year lifespanQuality fabric maintained with regular service, hole repair, and re-netting outlasts dozens of disposable replacement rounds. With proper care, some cubicle curtains stay in service for 40 years or more. Replacement is by choice — for a fresh look, new pattern, or when a curtain is truly worn beyond repair. New netting alone can make an old curtain look brand new.
  • Aesthetic continuityReal fabric, real patterns, real hand-feel. Patient rooms look and feel like rooms, not staging areas.
IV.

A Modesto institution, continuing on.

Since 2009, A&B Interiors has been a Central Valley fixture, serving hospitals, commercial buildings, and property managers who count on us for window treatments, curtains, and the attentive, recurring service that comes with them.

Under new management as of March 2026, the business keeps the same standards and customer relationships, with updated tools and capacity to keep up with demand.

We are based in Modesto and proudly serve healthcare and commercial clients throughout Stanislaus, San Joaquin, Sacramento, and surrounding counties.

Central Valley
Service Area
Healthcare-Grade
Standards
Modesto Business
Lic. #1313925 · Insured
MechoShade Dealer
Authorized
V.

Get in touch about your project.

By Telephone
Service Area
Central Valley & Sacramento Region
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Fabric Library

The full fabric library, by grade.

Solids, patterns, and antimicrobial options for cubicle and privacy curtains. Made in the USA. All meet flame-retardant standards. Antimicrobial and reversible options marked where available. Physical samples are sent on request — and recommended, since on-screen color rendering varies.

A–E

Grade tiers

Grades go from A (durable basics) to E (premium and antimicrobial). Higher grade = heavier weave, more finish work.

AM

Antimicrobial

Treated against bacteria and fungi. Use in patient rooms and clinical areas.

R

Reversible

Both faces are finished and patterned — useful where curtains are visible from multiple sides.

Free Tool

Washable vs. Disposable Cubicle Curtain Cost Calculator

Find out how much your facility could save by switching from disposable to washable cubicle curtains. Adjust the numbers below to model your facility's needs.

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Assumes: disposable panels at $25 each (industry range is $14 budget to $45+ premium depending on supplier, size, and brand), 2 panels per curtain, $10 hospital labor per change-out, plus ~$0.50 per panel for biohazard/clinical waste disposal. Washable curtains $654 each (sample mid-range Grade C 72″), with $35 A&B full service per cycle (removal, wash, rehang, tracking). 25+ year curtain lifespan with proper maintenance — quality cubicle curtains in hospitals back East have been in continuous service for 40 years. Actual pricing quoted on request. Need a custom analysis? Email us.

Beyond cost

What the math leaves out

A few things the calculator doesn't capture.

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HCAHPS & Reimbursement

Satisfaction scores tie to Medicare payments

HCAHPS survey scores feed directly into CMS Value-Based Purchasing. Two specific questions — "how often was the area around your room kept quiet at night" and "how often were your room and bathroom kept clean" — weigh heavily, and curtain choice influences both perceptions.

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Acoustics

Heavy fabric absorbs noise

Hospital noise routinely exceeds WHO guidelines of 35dB at night. Heavy woven fabric absorbs sound; thin polypropylene disposables reflect it. Better sleep means faster recovery — and higher scores on the noise question hospitals are measured against.

03
Healing Environment

Quality fabric reads better to patients

Plastic disposables read as industrial and impermanent. Coordinated patterns in quality fabric signal a facility that invests in patient dignity. Patients notice — and that perception flows into satisfaction scores, online reviews, and reputation.

Most facilities end up using a mix. Antimicrobial Grade E in higher-risk areas, lighter grades for general use. Talk to us and we can walk through what makes sense for your spaces.

Grade A Essential
Oxford 2 fabric pattern

Oxford 2

100% flame-retardant polyester solid, 20 colorways

Ideal fabric pattern

Ideal

Reversible

Reversible woven square jacquard, 10 colorways

Twill 2 fabric pattern

Twill 2

100% Polyester herringbone weave, 12 colorways

Grade C Refined
Allegro fabric pattern

Allegro

Antimicrobial

Jacquard with stain-release finish, antimicrobial, 13 colorways

Chateau fabric pattern

Chateau

100% Polyester FR woven texture, 16 colorways

Inspire fabric pattern

Inspire

Honeycomb jacquard weave, 14 colorways

Bloom fabric pattern

Bloom

Leaf-motif woven jacquard, 12 colorways

Sundance fabric pattern

Sundance

Basket-weave texture jacquard, 17 colorways

Windsor fabric pattern

Windsor

Diamond jacquard, inherently flame-resistant polyester blend, 30 colorways

Quad fabric pattern

Quad

Antimicrobial

Cube jacquard, antimicrobial, 32 colorways

Grade D Select

Additional patterns available in Grade D — contact us to request samples or a full catalog.

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Grade E Signature — Antimicrobial
Cosmo fabric pattern

Cosmo

Antimicrobial

Bold loop jacquard, antimicrobial, 4 colorways

Branchwork fabric pattern

Branchwork

Antimicrobial

Birch-silhouette print, antimicrobial, 5 colorways

Tracery fabric pattern

Tracery

Antimicrobial

Linear crosshatch print, antimicrobial, 5 colorways

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers from practiced hands.

What hospital facilities, EVS directors, and procurement teams ask us most often.

Cost & Value
Are washable cubicle curtains really cheaper than disposables?

Over time, yes — usually significantly cheaper, even when you factor in the higher upfront cost. A disposable panel costs $20–$45 and gets replaced every cleaning cycle (often 4–12 times per year per cubicle). A washable curtain costs more upfront but lasts 25+ years with proper care, with some hospitals back East still using curtains 40 years old.

Use our cost calculator to model your specific facility. For a typical 75-cubicle department over 10 years, the savings can range from $50,000 to $200,000+ depending on cleaning frequency.

What if we already own washable curtains?

Your savings are even greater — you skip the upfront purchase entirely and pay only for our service. Toggle the calculator to "Already own washable" to see the math. For most facilities, eliminating disposable replacement costs alone produces dramatic savings.

We can take over service of existing washable curtains regardless of who originally supplied them.

How do you price your curtains and service?

Curtain pricing depends on size (narrow vs. wide), fabric grade (A through E), and any custom fabrication needs. Service pricing is per-curtain per-cycle, all-inclusive: removal, laundering, rehang, and inventory tracking.

We provide pricing on request because every facility is different. Email us with your facility size and we'll send a same-week quote.

Service & Logistics
How long do curtains actually last?

With proper laundering, repair, and re-netting, 25+ years is realistic. Some Ohio hospitals have curtains in continuous service for 40 years.

Replacement comes when a curtain is truly worn beyond economical repair, when a facility wants a fresh look or new pattern, or when fabric standards change. New netting alone can refresh an old curtain to look like new without full replacement.

What happens during the laundering window when curtains are off-site?

Most facilities keep a small rotation inventory of extras (typically 10–15% of total curtains) so cubicles are never left without privacy. When we pick up soiled curtains, we install the spares from your reserve at the same time.

For facilities without rotation inventory, we can schedule service bay-by-bay or work with you to build appropriate inventory before regular service begins.

What's your service area?

We serve hospitals and healthcare facilities across the Central Valley of California — Modesto, Stockton, Tracy, Manteca, Turlock, Merced, and the surrounding region. We've worked with facilities ranging from small ambulatory surgery centers to multi-floor hospitals.

For facilities outside our standard service area, we can sometimes accommodate larger projects on a quoted basis. Email us to discuss.

How often should cubicle curtains be cleaned?

The CDC and most state health departments recommend cubicle curtain changes/cleaning at least every 60 days in patient-contact areas, with curtains changed upon patient discharge in isolation rooms. That generally translates to 6–12 cleaning cycles per year.

Facilities with higher infection-control protocols or specialty units (oncology, NICU, trauma) often clean more frequently. We help build a service schedule that matches your infection-control standards.

Fabrics & Infection Control
What fabrics do you offer?

We work with healthcare-grade fabrics across five price grades (A through E). Grade A is solid colors with classic textures. Grade C adds patterns and weaves. Grade E offers our antimicrobial line with inherent antibacterial and antifungal properties.

Browse our fabric library to see all available patterns and color options.

Are your fabrics flame retardant?

Yes. All fabrics we use for healthcare cubicle curtains meet NFPA 701 flame-resistance standards, which is the standard required for healthcare facilities. Many of our fabrics are inherently flame-resistant rather than treated, meaning the flame resistance doesn't wash out over time.

What antimicrobial options are available?

Our Grade E (antimicrobial) line offers fabrics with built-in antibacterial and antifungal properties. These are particularly suited to ICU, NICU, oncology, and isolation areas where pathogen control matters most.

For lower-acuity areas, standard healthcare fabrics still hold up well to commercial laundering with appropriate detergents and disinfectants.

How do washables compare to disposables on infection control?

Both can meet infection-control standards when used as designed. Disposables are designed for single-use and discarded with each change. Washables undergo commercial laundering with healthcare-grade disinfectants between uses.

Many infection-control studies show no meaningful difference in contamination rates between properly-laundered washables and disposables. The deciding factors are usually cost, sustainability, and aesthetics — not infection control.

About A&B
How long has A&B been in business?

A&B Interiors was established in 2009 by Brenda Perry. After her passing in November 2025, the business was acquired by current owner Matthias Helmuth in March 2026. The same hands-on service philosophy continues — smaller, family-run, focused on long-term hospital relationships rather than volume.

What's your typical lead time on a new order?

Lead times vary by scope, and the clock starts once we're set up as an approved vendor with your facility. We can't begin work — service or fabrication — until vendor onboarding is complete and we have an approved PO or agreement in hand.

Once we're approved: service-only work (laundering, repair) can typically begin within a week or two. New fabricated curtains depend on fabric availability and order size — typically two to four weeks from approval. We'll give you a real timeline once we understand your scope.

Still have a question? Info@aandbinteriors.company

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