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Top 5 bathroom safety features

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Not many people take into consideration how dangerous the bathroom can be. Slippery tiles , hard objects and hot water can make a bathroom one of the most dangerous rooms in the home. Rubber-backed rugs and bath mats reduce the chances of slipping and also offer additional comfort . However, these need to be aired after bathing to prevent mildew or mould. So, when the time comes to renovate or improve your bathroom, consider adding features that make it safer and more accessible.    1. Install anti-slip flooring With most bathrooms being tiled from floor to ceiling, accidents are a common cause of bath injuries. When ceramic tiles get wet you can easily slip and lose your footing, especially when climbing out of a bath or shower. Rather than installing large glossy tiles in a bathroom, look for tiles that have a slightly textured surface - more grip than slip. If you have your heart set on gloss, opt for smaller tiles that have more grout lines, a...

Why I Stick With the Shower

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Breaking Bath: Why I Stick With the Shower If I were an actor, my name would not be Channing Bathum or Anne Bathaway. If I were a former US President, my name would not be Bathraham Lincoln. I am an adult woman, and I do not know how to take a bath. Before I go on and mislead you into thinking I am grimy… Let me quickly state that I am a very clean devotee of the shower. In fact, it was in the shower just moments ago where I thought up those dreadful name puns. I guess that alone supports the fact that I need an alternative means of cleaning my bod. "); } I don’t really make New Year’s Resolutions, but I do constantly make resolutions that I would like to stick to. A recurring goal is to learn to relax. In the spirit of relaxation, I wanted to try to take a bath before writing this and I stopped dead in my tracks: I don’t think I have taken a bath in over 15 years. Is this crazy? It could very well be longer than that. I was a varsity swimmer in high school, so I clearly wasn’t ...

Thermostatic Shower Mixer - InfoBarrel

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<?xml encoding="UTF-8"???><?xml encoding="UTF-8"???> Before, we often use the manual shower mixer which means it is up to us to adjust the volume of cold and hot water that will flow in our shower and with other people in the house who uses water faucet, toilets, dishwasher and washing machine at the same time that we are taking a shower, the level of hot and cold water will be interrupted and that will result to either freezing water or hot water that can scald our skin which is dangerous especially for younger children and elderly. With thermostatic shower mixer , these accidents can be prevented. Thermostatic shower mixer is a safety device that you install to prevent yourself and your family from scalding or freezing while in the shower. It provides a flow of a preset constant temperature even if the water pressure from cold or hot water drops , the thermostatic shower mixer will automa...

10 statement flooring ideas

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With advances in bathroom technology, there are many new features to choose from when replacing shower fittings . Use this guide to find the best options for your space. Pressure power Running off a cold water system to provide piping hot showers when needed, the Galena 9. 8kW electric shower from Mira combines modern design with the latest thermostatic technology . Featuring separate power and push-button on/off temperature controls , it has Sensi-flo technology to prevent scalding in the event of a loss of water pressure , or if the hose becomes blocked, by switching off the heat. Three new finishes include black flock -patterned glass (shown), and there are five spray settings . (H)37x (W)23x(D)10cm, it costs from £510. Swivel action A stylish multi-spoked design, this chrome Star showerhead from the Aqua Floe collection is supplied with a swivel to allow adjustment, and comes complete with a wall-mounting arm. Measuring (dia.)23x(D)32.5cm, it costs £77.95 from Better Bathroo...