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Review: Jerdon Towel Spa Towel Warmer

jerdon-towel-spa-towel-warmerHave you ever been to a spa where after you finish your spa treatment and time in the hot tub, you are given the pleasure of being able to wrap up in a nice warm towel? Spas often use towel warmers as a way to give you an added level of luxury by having a nice warm, cozy towel to wrap up in as you get out of the water.

So, why should you only be able to get this treatment at a spa? Believe it or not, you can give yourself that same feel of luxury at home every day with the Jerdon Towel Spa Towel Warmer . This towel warmer is a great way to allow yourself that little bit of pampering that you deserve at the end of a long day’s work.

It just takes a few minutes for the towel warmer to work it’s magic. Open the lid of the compact machine and put your towel inside of it. Close the lid and hit the start button. Then just wait for the indicator light to turn green. That will tell you that your towel is warm, toasty and ready to use.

You can also use this for your bathrobe. Think of how nice it would be to have a warm robe right after your shower.

While the towel warmers that resorts use are large machines, the Jerdon Towel Spa Towel Warmer knows it’s place is to be in your home, so it’s a much smaller and more compact unit that can be moved from bathroom to bathroom so the whole family can enjoy warm towels.

What We Like:

  • It’s easy to use and you just need to watch for the green light to know they’re ready.
  • This is a small unit, and is portable or if you are leaving it out, doesn’t take up too much counter space.

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lineaaqua-jewel-freestanding-soaking-bathtub

Like to soak in luxury when bathing then you are going to love the LineaAqua Jewel Extra Large Freestanding Soaking Bathtub.

The ultimate of high end bathtubs this beautiful tub is an extra deep freestanding tub so that you can luxuriate surrounded by water.

lineaaqua-jewel-freestanding-bathtubThis bathtub is oval in shape which allows the water to stay hotter for a longer time than usual and because the bathtub is slightly arced it comfortably cradles your body.

The surface on the tub is high gloss and high impact non-porous, warm to the touch and chemical and stain resistant.

You are going to love the styling of this tub which will certainly give your bathroom a totally modern look.



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What to Look For When Buying a Bathtub

If you are considering a bathroom makeover or just have an old tub you need to replace, there are a lot of options out there today when it comes to getting a new tub.

Here’s a checklist of things to consider before you buy:

Style – One of the first things you are going to need to consider is the style of the tub you want. This will in part depend on the decor you have going on in your bathroom. If you are going for a more modern look you may want a tub with a sleek design. If you have an old country or Victorian feel, you may want a freestanding four-footed tub to suit that theme.

Location – Where are you going to put the tub. Whether you are going to want a traditional wall tub, one that fits in a corner or a different space will depend on how you are trying to make the best use of space in your bathroom.

Soak or Shower? – Do you use your bathtub as a tub regularly or is it just the container your shower is in? This will make a difference in deciding whether you want a bathtub with comfort features for a soaking bath or if you want something simple that acts as mainly a base for your shower.

Soaking Room
– If you know you will regularly take baths, you need to consider the size of the tub you are putting in your bathroom. A small, normal tub does not give you the space you need to stretch out and really soak. You may want to look for larger soaking tubs where you can remain comfortable as you kick back.

Whirlpool – Instead of just taking a typical bath, do you want to feel like you are at the spa? Perhaps you want to look into Whirlpool tubs that offer massaging jets to give you that spa feeling while you are getting clean.

All of these decisions will need to be made and once you know what you want, you will be able to pinpoint the perfect tub for your home.

Review:PRIMO EuroBath Just For Babies

primo-eurobathWhen you have a new addition to your household, there are a lot of things to take into account to ensure all your baby’s needs met. One of those things is making sure is making your baby has a safe place to take a bath.

Bath time should be fun for parent and baby alike, not stressful. But if you are forced to hold your baby up with one hand while trying to wash him with the other, you maPostsy go from happy parent to stressed bather in no time.

This is why the PRIMO EuroBath was invented. This bath has two different sloping sides that will be usable by your baby from birth up to 2 years of age.

Both sides of the bath have support to keep your baby from slipping below the water’s surface – and the anatomical shape that keeps baby’s bottom in place  and there are arm and leg supports to keep your baby in a seated position.

Once you fill the baby bath, you can take all the time you need to wash, shampoo and rinse, then pull the plug in the bottom and the water is gone. Once dry, hang it on the back of a door where it will be out of the way until the next bath time.

The bath has a built in drain and two places where you can pop the soap, shampoo and washer out of the way.

What We Like:

  • The non-toxic polypropylene plastic cleans up easily.
  • It’s easy to use, just fill with water and it’s ready to go.
  • It has a place to hold baby’s shampoo, soap and sponge.
  • It is large so it will last your child for a long time.

Other Things to Consider:

  • It’s big for a small baby and may not offer the support you need.
  • It’s very large measuring 36″ long x 21″ wide x 10″ deep, and bulky (maybe too big to put on most counters)
  • It can leak around the plug hole
  • The baby can slide down the infant side of the tub
  • If your baby tries to pull themselves up they may slip and fall as the surface is slippery.

The majority of reviews, 585 in fact, for this bath are absolutely positive and you can read the reviews HERE

How To Choose A Bathtub in 7 Steps

kohler-villager-5ft-bathtubThe bathtub can truly be the centerpiece of your bathroom. Its size almost guarantees it will be a focal point and it does provide a central function. It is after all, the “bath” room. If you’re choosing a new bathtub, how do you make sure you pick the right one?

Here are seven steps to choosing the perfect bathtub.

1. Set your budget. Bathtubs come in a huge variety of styles, colors and functions. If you go shopping without setting a maximum budget, there is virtually no limit to what you might spend. While there’s no doubt that you’re worth it, your home might not be. In other words, don’t install such a super-duper bathtub that you’ll never get your money back when you move. Of course if you never intend to move, then spend what you like. But it would still be better to decide ahead of time how much that is.

2. Check the output of your hot water heater. Unless you enjoy cold baths, you need to make sure that your hot water heater can handle whichever bathtub you choose to install. So find out how many gallons of hot water your heater can produce. And if you have other family members who might be needing hot water also, find out how long it takes your hot water heater to recover after being emptied. This will all have an impact on the size of bathtub you choose and may indicate whether you need to replace your water heater or not.

3. Check your location. Make sure you know how much room you have for your new bathtub. If the perfect bathtub won’t fit in your bathroom, or there’s no way to get it inside the house, then it’s not really the perfect bathtub, is it?

4. Choose the size of your new bathtub. Will you be taking baths alone or with a partner? Bathtubs come in one-person and two-person versions. You may find this hard to believe, but there is such a thing as a bathtub that is too large. Apply the Goldilocks principle and make sure you choose a bathtub that’s “just right.”

5. Choose the functions you want. Are you looking for whirlpool action or do you just prefer a simple bath? There’s no point in buying something you’ll never use.

6. Choose a bathtub that’s easy to maintain. Bathtubs are available in different materials and finishes. Find out how good it is at repelling dirt and soap scum, and how easy it is to clean. A relaxing bath might not be very relaxing if you have to clean the tub every time.

7. Finally, choose a bathtub that will last a long time. The materials used to make your bathtub will also have a big impact on durability. With the time, effort and money you’ve put into the installation of a new bathtub, you want it to last as long as possible.

Bathtubs

bathtub-whirlpool-jacuzziBathtubs are now available in a range of styles and colors so it is no longer necessary to only consider installing a bath in the traditional white finish.

Think about purchasing a bathtub in either a softly muted shade or, for the more adventurous, a bold striking color. Now that bathtubs are available in almost any color of the rainbow, there will definitely be a color to suit your bathroom décor.

Apart from the extensive range of colors available, there are a wide range of styles. You now have the choice of a spa, whirlpool, hot tub or still water bath in a modern built in design or you may prefer a clawfoot bathtub.

A built in tub will generally be surrounded by tiles so that only the top of the bath shows. Free-standing baths are becoming more and more popular, especially for older-style bathrooms where a clawfoot tub is more appropriate.

Older-style bath accessories such as faucets, sink plugs and soap holders are also available to match the claw foot bathtubs.

Bathtubs and matching accessories come in a variety of compositions including acrylic, fibre glass, glass, enamelled cast iron and steel.

Whirlpool tubs, also known as spa or Jacuzzi tubs are a popular favourite and a great way to relax and sooth tired stressed bodies. Whirlpool tubs are commonly known as Jacuzzi tubs; however, Jacuzzi is a brand of whirlpool bath which does not cover the whole range of whirlpool brands.