Bath or shower - which is better?

Bath or shower? What's better? Sometimes it seems that they have divided people into two camps with different needs and temperaments. How to make the right choice?

Is a bathtub better than a shower stall?

The bathtub is designed for relaxation; it’s nice to lie in it after a hard day, turning on your favorite music and placing candles, or arrange a romantic evening for your significant other - with champagne and a massage. It becomes a swimming pool for the kids, turning into an exciting play area. Numerous shelves and cabinets will help hide all kinds of shampoos and creams. Don't forget about washing! It is convenient to wash large items in large containers. It’s also very convenient to add a “strategic reserve” during a water outage to the bath.

Will the shower really lose that quickly? No! Modern manufacturers of shower stalls attract consumers with interesting offers with unique operating modes:

1. “Turkish bath” - due to the steam generator, a steam room effect is created, improving metabolism and cleansing pores.
2. Rain shower - a special nozzle sprays water with gentle sprays that imitate real rain.
3. Aromatherapy – there is a compartment for aromatic substances; mixing with hot steam, they create a delightful mood.
4. Vertical hydromassage - will help you massage your back, legs and collar area.
5. LED lighting will create original visual effects and lift your spirits.
6. Ultraviolet light will destroy all pathogenic microbes.
7. Shampoo dispenser - instead of thousands of bottles, manufacturers offer to use gels and balms through dispensers on the inner wall.

There is a concept of chromotherapy - light treatment, so showers with LEDs will have a beneficial effect on health.

Let's arrange everything dot the i's

Let's start with the bath. Its main advantages:

• water can be mixed with aromatic salts, foams, oils. Adding medicinal herbs will help carry out cosmetic procedures;
• Great for bathing children;
• it makes it easier to wash off all the dirt from the body and wash large items;
• it is more suitable for bathing pets;
• with a slight movement of the hand and a special nozzle, it turns into a shower;
• quick and easy installation.

For balance, let's add some cons:

• large sizes - that’s why they are removed;
• significant water consumption;
• ban on use for a number of diseases;
• in the absence of rubber mats, the risk of injury increases;
• inconvenient for older people; it is better for them to use seated models.

Advantages of a shower stall:

• compactness. They can be installed even in the smallest bathrooms;
• the pallets are made of special non-slip material, which reduces the risk of injury;
• modern models have a lot of additional functions, and even special benches for older people;
• germs are immediately washed down the drain;
• no need to wait for filling, you can immediately get up and wash;
• It is better to wash your hair in the shower.

Flaws:

• some options only work if there is sufficient water pressure;
• muscles do not relax;
• After each procedure, it is necessary to grind all surfaces, otherwise plaque will form;
• most often the price is higher;
• installation will require the skills of experienced installers;
• there is no opportunity to lie down;
• It is quite difficult to bathe children and pets.

After training you need to take a bath, not a shower! Only warming up in hot water will help wash away sweat and relax muscles.

How to choose if you want both a bath and a shower?

Installing a bathtub or shower stall is a labor-intensive procedure that you won’t want to repeat for many years, so it’s so important to make the right decision and not regret it in the future. As an alternative, you can consider buying a cabin with a deep tray; it is convenient to bathe children in it.

And perhaps the most economical option to reconcile the two opposing camps is to install a good bathtub made of durable material, hang a beautiful curtain and attach a special shower head.

Bottom line

Everyone determines for themselves what they need! Each of us has our own rhythm of life and preferences, so we should first of all focus on ourselves and our family.