The seat bath is one of the most common types of small baths that can rightfully be considered a "magic stick" for small area bathrooms. And if in ancient times wooden barrels were used as bathing containers, now people use metal or acrylic attributes of the bathroom.
Advantages and disadvantages of
The main advantage of a sedentary bath is its compactness - it is easily placed even in the smallest bathrooms.
Among its other advantages, it is advisable to distinguish the following:
- it is ideal for disabled people and elderly people - if equipped with special handrails, a person with health problems will easily enter it;
- is very convenient for pregnant women, as it is known that it is difficult enough to bend and raise their legs, and also to avoid loads on the abdominal muscles;
- is a find for those who can not take a bath lying( for example, people with a weak heart).
However, this piece of sanitaryware has a significant drawback - it's small size for a normal person - not everyone will be comfortable sitting in the bathroom.
Dimensions
Seated baths are classified according to various parameters - shape and size, material and functionality.
Standard Sitting Bath Sizes:
- are small( usually 100x70 cm);
- baths of standard size( 120x70 and 150x70 cm);
- the most comfortable( 120х110 cm).
Forms
Sitting bathtub forms:
- rectangular;
- square
- are oval;
- angled.
Additional features of the
Additional features include a side door serving for comfortable entry into the bath. In addition, many products are equipped with hydromassage devices for recreational water procedures.
After making walls or hanging a special curtain, you can equip the shower.
Which bath to choose
? For the material from which the baths are made, the sessile baths are divided into:
- steel;
- acrylic;
- cast iron.
Steel
The main advantage of the steel seated bath is its availability - it is very inexpensive, especially in a rectangular shape. Also it should be noted its light weight and high hygiene.
Its disadvantages are much greater:
- in a steel bath is poorly stored heat, so it is desirable to insulate it with a mounting foam;
- it is not longevity - one small scratch can cause corrosion, which will be impossible to stop;
- it can deliver discomfort associated with loud noise when it is filled with water;
- the need for grounding a steel bath when installing
- for cleaning such baths you can not use cleaning powders - they damage the enamel.
Acrylic
Currently, the best of all kinds of sedentary baths are acrylic.
Because acrylic is a material that is plastic enough, the baths made from it are characterized by a wide variety of shapes. Also, acrylic perfectly retains heat, does not make noise when water is being collected, and is easily restored in case of various damages( even through holes).Acrylic bathtubs are very easy to process - they can easily cut into any equipment.
The drawbacks of of similar products can be attributed only to the price( compared to other types of bathtubs, they are the most expensive), as well as the fact that their installation requires a rigid metal frame.
In addition, you should know that imported acrylic sanitary ware does not always withstand the chemical composition of our water, so it is desirable to choose domestic baths that are adapted to much more stringent operating conditions.
Cast-iron
Many cast-iron baths are considered a relic of the past, and they are much less common in stores. However, similar models are still successfully used in some "Khrushchev", and for that there are valid reasons.
Preference for such baths is given mainly due to their ability to store heat well. They cost significantly less than shower cabins. They are durable, durable and resistant to mechanical stress. In addition, some modern models of cast-iron baths are equipped with a door, which certainly will appeal to people who need help in order to take a bath.
However, cast-iron products also have disadvantages of - they are very heavy, which can not but affect their installation, and the lack of variety of shapes( usually just straight baths).Of course, it is quite possible to make a bath of a complex configuration of cast iron, only to cost such an item of sanitaryware will be an order of magnitude higher.
Read more about what kind of bathroom to choose: acrylic, steel or cast iron in another article.
The benefits of
Seated baths are characterized by a very wide range of effects, which include both prevention and treatment of existing diseases. They can be accepted by people regardless of their age. Pour water is necessary to such a level that under the water was the lower abdomen and upper parts of the thighs.
It should be remembered that the total time of such a procedure should not be more than half an hour.
The procedure for taking water procedures in a sedentary bath is shown in the following figure.
To enhance the healing effect of taking a bath, you can add floral and herbal infusions and decoctions or aroma oils to the water.
However, even if you decide to try the most seemingly popular remedy, consult a doctor! The organism of each person is individual, therefore it is better not to risk - that which is useful to one can go to the detriment of another.
The use of aromatic oils should also be cautious and thoughtful - as should the use of medicines. One bath usually requires 5-10 drops of oil( no more because of its high concentration).To aroma mist is more easily mixed with water, it should be added to salt( cooked or sea), bath foam or dissolved in a small amount of milk.
Essential oils should be chosen based on the purpose. If you constantly experience stress and do not sleep well, lavender and chamomile oils will help you. To relieve pain in the hands and feet, a rosemary oil will do. If you want to lose weight, use the oils of lemon, juniper and black pepper. To fight cellulite oil bergamot, orange and grapefruit.
We wish you pleasant and useful water treatments!
