Other Shower Curtains

A shower is the act of spraying water on the body, or a device built for that purpose. When 'taken' for personal hygiene, soap or detergent are often used to aid washing of the skin, and shampoo to aid hair washing. Showering generally uses less water and energy than taking a bath. more...

Home
Bath
Bath Accessory Sets
Bath Mats, Rugs
Bath Pillows
Caddies, Cabinets
Children's Bath Items
Mirrors
Non-Slip Appliques, Mats
Other Bath Items
Plaques, Signs
Scales
Shelves
Shower Curtain Hooks
Shower Curtains
Fabric Shower Curtains
Other Shower Curtains
Vinyl Shower Curtains
Shower Heads
Shower Radios
Soap Dishes, Dispensers
Tissue Box Covers
Toilet Brushes & Holders
Toilet Seats
Toilet Tissue Holders
Towel Racks
Towels, Washcloths
Tumblers, Toothbrush Holders
Vanities
Wall Hooks, Hangers
Wastebaskets
Whirlpool, Spa
Bedding
Furniture
Gardening & Plants
Home Decor
Lamps, Lighting, Ceiling...
Patio & Grilling
Pools & Spas
Rugs & Carpets

A full bathroom may include a shower, but a half bathroom will not.

History

The hygiene regimen in the form of a shower goes back to the time of the Greeks, as evidenced by extant vases and murals. During the Scottish Enlightenment, Lord Monboddo showered every morning with cold water on his front porch to emulate the Greeks and profess his belief in the practice as healthful; his habit, while eccentric, was well publicized with the intelligentsia of that era. Another step toward the spread of showering was when the Prussian military installed showering rooms in their barracks in 1879.

Cultural significance

Showering in the Western World is mostly part of a daily routine, but is also practiced for wellness and relaxation.

Showering procedure

Showering results in a few phases, in which the skin, and usually the hair, are wet with water. Then the cleansing products are applied, allowed to work, and subsequently rinsed out. If necessary, soaping and rinsing is re-performed.

Elderly and disabled

Showering is easier and more secure than bathing, for elderly and disabled people as it requires less effort to step out of and also presents a lower risk of slipping and falling.

This is certainly true for the elderly and/ or disabled in their home setting. Companies such as Premier Bath, Inc. and others that have copied their design are selling walk-in tubs and showers for home-owners who would like to safely age-in-place at home. This is a great solution for anyone who is still relatively ambulatory, but as mobility decreases so does the effectiveness of this type product.

Institutional showering in Nursing Homes and Rehabilitation facilities was replaced for several years by whirlpool tubs. During the mid-1970's up until the late-1900's these tubs were how residents were mostly cleaned. For several reasons, whirlpool use has been greatly reduced and the trend is back to showering. Some of the reasons that whirlpool bathing has been abandoned are:

Time constraints: to fill a whirlpool with the 60+ gallons necessary to bath takes approximately 12 to 15 minutes (depending on water pressure and size of the water pipes of 1/2 or 3/4 inch), another 12 to 15 minutes to perform bathing and an additional 12 to 15 minutes to disinfect the tub for the next resident to go in. Staffing challenges and higher acuities of residents has made this very inefficient.

Read more at Wikipedia.org