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Have them tested first.

Once you know... if they are asbestos, don't even think about installing. I know many architects and contractors who have passed away from complications of being exposed to asbestos in buildings. It is incredibly dangerous and silly to toy with. Plus, as others have stated, you may not be able to legally sell the home with them installed depending on your local regulations and hiring anyone to abate them without proper removal certifications can be illegal, not to mention pretty ethically awful to endanger someone else's life.

Totally look at linoleum or recycled rubber which are durable, renewable materials that are naturally anti-bacterial and fairly cost effective. A few places to start: http://www.armstrong.com/flooring/products/linoleum or http://www.forbo-flooring.us/Residential-Flooring/

Avoid VCT. Vinyl is never a healthy thing either to introduce into a home.

If you must go vinyl, go with an EVA (PVC free) liner.

I throw mine in the wash a few times a year with towels (for scrubbing) and a 1/2 cup of vinegar. Spotless and effortless. My last curtain has lasted over 5 years.