Two Important Steam Shower Facts From My House Plumbing and Hardware

Thinking about a home steam shower? The two most important facts you need to know are:

1. Big Benefits, yes

2. Big Bucks, no

That’s how steam expert Eddie Glenn boils it all down. And he should know. Eddie has been helping homeowners, contractors and decorators select Mr. Steam steam showers for the past 15 years at My House Plumbing and Hardware in Tarzana, CA.

As the co-owner of My House Plumbing and Hardware is quick to remind them, “Steam is not just a way to relax. There are so many different uses. And no, it’s not expensive.”

Steam Showers Offer Big Benefits

“Anyone considering steam should look at the 40+ benefits so they can understand all it can do,” Eddie advises. For example, “If you catch a cold, there's nothing better than a quick steam with the aromatherapy which is amazing.”

Not only that, steam will ease the symptoms of flu, sinusitis, bronchitis, and throat irritation, all annoyingly prevalent this time of year. WebMD reports that inhaling moist steam can help to open airways, and along with eucalyptus, may open up bronchial tubes and ease congestion. It can do the same for symptoms of allergies.

Aches and pains from arthritis, or simply from tired, overused muscles, can be relieved with steam, in part because steam helps remove lactic acid in the muscles. It can also increase blood circulation and muscular flexibility, which makes a steam shower a great place to stretch.

There are a host of other respiratory and holistic health benefits too.

Steam is a natural detox that removes harmful impurities from the body, including metabolic and other waste products.

Importantly, steam can help rid the body of excess sodium. According to the American Heart Association, excess levels of sodium/salt may put you at risk for:

High blood pressure
Stroke
Heart failure
Osteoporosis
Stomach cancer
Kidney disease
Kidney stones
Enlarged heart
Headaches

Furthermore, excess levels of sodium may cause increased water retention leading to puffiness, bloating and weight gain. All worth combating, for sure.

My House Mr. Steam display

Need more reasons to consider steam? It not only benefits the body, but also the skin. For example, it

cleanses the skin
may relieve acne
opens up pores
lubricates the skin
hydrates dry skin
helps rejuvenates skin
leaves skin with a healthy glow
makes shaving easier
prepares skin follicles for easier waxing

For all these reasons, Eddie finds steam is becoming more popular.

“People are becoming more aware of what a steam shower has to offer, from just relaxing to all the medical benefits.”

Steam Showers: Not Too Expensive!

Even with all these benefits, however, people may shy away from steam because they are under the misconception that it’s too expensive. “Mr. Steam makes all types of sizes and we can fit any budget, “ Eddie says. For example, Mr. Steam’s Steam@Home costs less than $1500 and is ideal for smaller spaces.

Not only does a steam shower add value to your life, it may also add value to your home. In his California market Eddie has noticed, “We have had a large group of ‘flippers’ that are starting to realize steam helps sell a house as well.”

Design a Steam Shower Online. Experience One in Person.

For help with pricing and designing steam showers of all types and sizes, Eddie recommends the Mr. Steam Virtual Spa system online. “Designing a steam shower is easy since it can be ordered in any way you choose. We use the Virtual Spa System to see all the options,” he adds.

But if you’re serious about a home steam shower, there’s nothing like seeing it in real life. Eddie recommends visiting a showroom like My House Plumbing and Harware. “If you can see it, touch it, and feel it, you’ll feel more comfortable purchasing it.”

“We were one of the first showrooms to have a full functioning iSteam on display,” the owner points out. “People love it. They play with it and sync their devices to it and really enjoy all the bells and whistles” iSteam is the revolutionary touch screen display from Mr. Steam that brings swipe-touch simplicity to controlling temperature, duration, aromatherapy, chromatherapy and music—customizing the entire steam spa experience.

With or without all the bells and whistles, a home spa shower is an experience that can be summed up this way: Big Benefits minus Big Bucks = Big Value.