| Bathtubs have evolved from luxury items to basic | | | | standard models. These tubs allow the bather to |
| utility items and nearly every home will have at | | | | fully submerge in the water and it is very relaxing |
| least one bathtub. Unfortunately, the least amount | | | | especially if someone is having back pain. Many |
| of thought is given to bathtubs, perhaps because | | | | tubs come with built-in lumbar back support. |
| they are the least seen by visitors and are added | | | | Soaking in a tub of hot water relaxes the muscles |
| casually without giving consideration to the | | | | and eases the minor aches and pains of joints and |
| homeowner's needs. This is a pity because | | | | other parts of the body. |
| bathtubs are available in a wide variety and a little | | | | The ofuro bathtubs are typical Japanese tubs |
| thought can make a big difference to the bathing | | | | which are deeper than the regular ones and are |
| experience. | | | | usually made of wood. A treated wood system is |
| The most important factor while selecting | | | | used to protect the wooden tub from the |
| bathtubs is the comfort level. Tubs are being | | | | wet-dry cycle which otherwise can be quite |
| designed in every conceivable style like soaking | | | | damaging. The modern ofuro bathtub now uses a |
| tubs, cast iron bathtubs, jetted bathtubs and one | | | | system where the ofuro is filled for each use to |
| can always pick and choose. One need not despair | | | | prevent infections. Plastic and fiberglass ofuro tubs |
| if living in a tiny apartment as now small bathtubs | | | | have now replaced wooden ones even in Japan. |
| can be readily got which maximize the floor space | | | | The idea of relaxing in jetted bathtubs and letting |
| and can fit into any corner or niche. | | | | the jets massage the body is very appealing and |
| Tubs can be different sizes and one can choose a | | | | they have become very popular. Water jetted |
| tub based on one's needs. A petite individual may | | | | bathtubs force out water through jets placed |
| find a deep tub uncomfortable and may prefer a | | | | strategically in the tubs while air jetted ones force |
| shallower tub with armrests. A large individual may | | | | out bubbles of air through holes in the tubs. Both |
| want something which has extra width while a | | | | are ideal for a good massage though the water |
| very tall person may like a deeper model so that | | | | massage is of greater intensity and may be |
| he does not have to contort his body to immerse | | | | unsuitable for people with certain ailments. |
| himself. | | | | Bathtubs come in a bewildering array of shapes |
| Soaking tubs are typically wider and deeper than | | | | and styles and it is better to do your homework |
| normal tubs and can be longer or shorter than the | | | | first before making a purchase. |