Over the last decade technology has evolved dramatically,
and not just in industrial environments and computing but more importantly in
our homes. More amazingly technology has made an impact in our bathrooms, from
LED power point mirrors to state of the art steam shower cabins; the standard
bathroom is a thing of the past.
When it came to interior décor for the home the bathroom was
almost forgotten about and manufacturers recognised the gap in the market and
excelled with some fantastic products that hugely benefit the bathroom. Steam
shower cabins have quickly become a sought after domestic item that is readily
available, from space saving quadrant enclosures to huge steam shower baths
they are all packed with wonderful features that excel in terms of performance.
As well as all the additional features that a steam shower incorporates they
These newly introduced showers are actually an old fashioned
method of bathing and showering. Roman kings and queens were renowned for their
use of steam baths, but it was to benefit the health too. The health benefits
related to the use of steam has been a non-medicinal remedy commonly used for hundreds
of years. It has been linked with helping conditions such as asthma,
bronchitis, congestion issues and even very painful conditions like rheumatoid
arthritis. And these are not all, circulation of the blood is aided and also it
is better than any creams for the skin. Many people use saunas and steam baths
to open the pores and cleanse the body; it is a complete detox for the
body.
The health benefits alone should be more than enough for
any-one to want a steam shower cabin in their bathroom however there are considerations
that have to be taken into account before you make your purchase. Firstly take
into account the size of enclosure your bathroom can accommodate, steam showers
are available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, some suppliers can even
custom make cabins at an additional cost. Your plumbing connection have to be
able to allow the shower to function, in most cases this is not an issue
however sometimes a water pressure pump may be required. These two factors are
the most important things to be considered, it is always advisable to seek the
professional help of a plumber and once you have been given the go-ahead it's a
case of choosing cabin that suits your needs.