Our homes have been our safe haven ever since we were kids. As we grew up, our homes have been our refuge after a long day at school or work. This is where we relieve our stress from life’s daily hustle and bustle. When the pandemic happened, we do everything in our homes - may it be work, play, or rest. 

Staying at home has never been more important and with all the stresses we receive every day, we need an even safer stress-free space. Spas exist for the reason of inducing relaxation, and how about having your own right at your home? This is where steam showers enter and imagine having unlimited access to a relaxing space whenever you like it, 24/7.

Get to know everything about steam showers, how they work, the benefits they offer, and to answer the question: Is owning one worth it? 

What is a Steam Shower? 

A steam shower is just like the typical shower except it produces water vapor or steam dispersed around the body. It’s like taking a shower but with warm steam and moisture-enclosed to carefully prevent the steam from leaking. Steam showers can deliver warm vapor before, during, or after the shower. 

How do Steam Showers Work?

How steam sowers may sound difficult to understand, but it is quite easy to do so. Simply put, cold water is then piped into the so-called “steam generator” and then brought to a boil. The boiling process emits warm air, sent and then released to the shower holes. 

You may be asking, isn’t steam too hot to touch the skin? Good question and good news, you can adjust the temperature based on how warm and how long you’ll like it. You can also add scent or aroma into the steam showers for a more relaxing, steamy boost. 

 

Features You Need To Find In a Steam Shower

Steam showers exist to help us relax more in the comforts of our homes, and it is important to know the features to look for. These features are what make the experience more relaxing and even hassle-free. 

 

• Easy or Remote Control 

  To fully relax, you don’t want to deal with difficult and hard to get steam shower controls. Find something with easier control you can do remotely without actually getting up. Adjusting the time or temperature is something you’ll do and the easiest way to do it is to press buttons in a digital control or a simple remote control. 

• Faster Steam Delivery Speed 

  One of the features to look for is the steam shower’s speed to produce steam. Some models would take a minute or more to for the heating element to produce steam. It’s better to get the faster ones if you would like to experience a relaxing steam shower right away. 

• Auto-Flush System 

  When dealing with steam, calcium deposits would surely show. Just take a look at the white substance in the water heater, the same happens with steam showers. Find steam systems that can auto flush the deposits save you time and effort instead of manually removing them. 

What are the Benefits of a Steam Shower?

A relaxing steam bath in a steam shower or steam room offers a surprising number of health benefits. Get to know how steam showers can make a difference in a person’s health. 

A Steam Shower Can Ease Stress

With all the things happening in the world today, stress is inevitable, but we can control our response. One way to ease stress is through a steam shower. The heat triggers the body to release endorphins or “feel good” hormones. This process helps reduce the stress we feel in the body. 

Steam showers can also help decrease cortisol levels, the hormone released when we are stressed. When this drops, people feel in control, relaxed, and refreshed.

A Steam Shower Can Help Improve Blood Circulation

You may only be sitting in a steam room, but it has positive effects on the cardiovascular system, especially in older people. A 2012 research found out that moist heat can improve blood circulation by dilating the small blood vessels or capillaries. This means that blood can flow more freely and can transport more oxygen around the body. 

A Steam Shower Helps Promote Healthier Skin

The good news is, sweating from steam rooms opens up the pores and helps cleanse the outer part of the skin. This process called “warm condensation” will help rinse away dirt and dead skin cells and can potentially treat acne. 

The Steam Opens Up Sinuses

The heat generated from the steam shower opens up and unclogging mucous membranes around the body. This process helps someone breathe easier and deeper. It also breaks up the congestion in the sinuses and lungs and can help treat colds, unblock them and help in breathing properly.

A Steam Shower Can Help Burn Calories

Eating is good, not until you count the calories. When people are inside steam showers, the heart rate increases. Using it after an exercise can help prolong elevated heart rates. 

In a research done by the University of Wisconsin, the heat and sweating in the steam room can stimulate the body and increase wellness alongside a healthy exercise program. However, no scientific evidence supports that steam rooms can help people lose weight. The weight loss after a steam room session is just water weight. 

Regular steam shower sessions, alongside a healthy diet and exercise, can help burn calories. 

Is Buying a Steam Shower Worth It?

Steam showers are not only relaxing, but they offer a number of health benefits. As mentioned, regular steam shower sessions can improve blood circulation, promote healthier skin, open up sinuses, and can help burn calories alongside diet and exercise. 

Compared with the cost of hospitalization and other medical bills, buying a steam shower is definitely worth it. When you are constantly stressed, there are certain diseases that can stem from it. A relaxing stay-at-home spa such as a steam shower is definitely an escape that can ease the stress from life. 

 

Shop for the Best Steam Showers in 2021

Mesa 701A Steam Shower Jetted Tub Combo 66" x 66" | 4kW Steam Generation 12 & 6-Jets WS-701

The Mesa 701A Steam Shower (WS-701) combination steam shower with jetted tub is our largest steam shower combination measuring 66" x 66". This fully loaded combination steam shower features our exclusive upgraded 4KW high output steam engine, 12 acupuncture jets, and 6 whirlpool jets giving you an unmatched therapeutic sauna experience. You and a partner can indulge yourself in a state of complete relaxation and tranquility in the expansive jetted tub. 

Mesa Yukon Steam Shower Jetted Tub Combo 59" x 33" | 3KW High Output Steam, 6 Acupuncture Body Jets and 6 Whirlpool Jets WS-501

 The Mesa Yukon WS-501 Steam  Shower with jetted tub provides a spacious free-standing design. This fully loaded 59" x 33" combination steam shower features an upgraded 3KW high output steam engine, 6 acupuncture body jets, and 6 whirlpool jets giving you an unmatched therapeutic sauna experience. Includes a deluxe rainfall ceiling shower, adjustable wall-mounted shower wand, and a built-in seating area. The sleek curves and tinted blue glass of the Yukon 501 make it a customer favorite.

 

 

MESA 905 - R STEAM SHOWER

 

The Mesa 905 - R Steam Shower with jetted tub is a popular shower for replacing a standard tub and shower. This fully loaded combination steam shower is 60" x 33" and features a 3KW high output steam engine, 6 acupuncture jets, and 6 whirlpool jets giving you an unmatched therapeutic sauna experience. You and a partner can indulge yourself in a state of complete relaxation and tranquility in the expansive jetted tub.

Mesa 807A Steam Shower Jetted Tub Combo 67" x 35" | 3KW High Output Steam Engine, 6 body massage jets, and 6 adjustable tub jets; ETL Certified (220V)

The Mesa 807A Steam Shower with jetted tub is our longest steam shower combination measuring a full 67" x 35". This fully loaded combination steam shower features a 3KW high output steam engine, and 6 body massage jets, and 6 adjustable tub jets giving you an unmatched therapeutic sauna experience. You and a partner can indulge yourself in a state of complete relaxation and tranquility in the expansive jetted tub. 

Mesa 702A Steam Shower Jetted Tub Combo 60.5" x 60.5" | 3.5KW high output steam engine, 6 acupuncture jets, and 6 whirlpool jets

 The Mesa 702A Steam Shower with jetted tub is made to  replace a standard garden-style corner tub. Measuring 60.5" x 60.5", this combination steam shower with jetted tub features sliding glass doors, a 3.5KW high output steam engine, 6 acupuncture jets, and 6 whirlpool jets giving you an unmatched therapeutic sauna experience. You and a partner can indulge yourself in a state of complete relaxation and tranquility in this expansive jetted tub.

Mesa WS-600P-Blue Glass Jetted Tub Combo 55" x 55" | 3KW High Output Steam Engine Blue-tinted Glass and 6 Acupuncture Jets, 6 Whirlpool Jets

 

 The Mesa WS-600P-Blue Glass combination steam shower with jetted tub is a 55" x 55" feature-packed combination steam shower. Similar to our popular 600A model, the Mesa 600P offers blue-tinted glass and features 6 acupuncture jets, 6 whirlpool jets, and a high-efficiency steam engine. The spacious design is roomy enough for two.  Indulge yourself in a state of complete relaxation and tranquility with the many features the Mesa 600P has to offer.

 

 

Mesa WS-600A-Clear Glass Jetted Tub Combo 55" x 55" | 3KW High Output Steam Engine 6 Acupuncture Jets, 6 Whirlpool Jets; ETL Certified (220V)

  The Mesa WS-600A-Clear Glass with jetted tub is a 55" x 55" feature-packed combination steam shower. Featuring 6 acupuncture jets, 6 whirlpool jets, and a high-efficiency steam engine, the 600A is designed to greatly increase your steam bath experience. The spacious design is roomy enough for two.  Indulge yourself in a state of complete relaxation and tranquility with the many features the Mesa 600A has to offer.

Mesa 609P Steam Shower - Blue Glass Jetted Tub Combo 48" x 48" | 3KW High Output Steam Engine; 4 Acupuncture Jets, 6 Whirlpool Jets

 The Mesa 609P Steam Shower - Blue Glass combination steam shower with jetted tub is a 48" x 48" fully loaded combination steam shower. Featuring 4 acupuncture jets, 6 whirlpool jets, and a high-efficiency steam engine, the 609P is perfect for a relaxing therapeutic spa experience. Indulge yourself in a state of complete relaxation and tranquility with the many features the Mesa 609P steam shower has to offer.

Mesa 608P Steam Shower Jetted Tub Combo | 3KW High Output Steam Engine; 10 Acupuncture Jets, 10 Whirlpool Jets

  The Mesa 608P Steam Shower combination steam shower with jetted tub is our most popular fully loaded combination steam shower. The Mesa 608P is similar to our popular 608A model but adds blue-tinted glass and heavy-duty hinged doors. Featuring 10 acupuncture jets, 10 whirlpool jets, and a high-efficiency steam engine, the 608P steam bath is designed to greatly increase your spa experience. Indulge yourself in a state of complete relaxation and tranquility with the many features the Mesa 608P has to offer.

Platinum DZ934F3 Steam Shower | 3KW High-Efficiency Steam Generator, 10 Acupressure Massage Jets, Chromatherapy Lighting, ETL Certified (220V)

 The Platinum DZ934F3 Steam Shower is a spacious one per unit featuring a 3KW high-efficiency steam generator, 6 acupressure body jets, and LED chromatherapy lighting. The DZ934F8 steam shower invites you to indulge yourself in a state of complete relaxation and tranquility with its multiple sensory therapies. The clear glass with chrome trim adds immediate distinction to any bathroom. 

 

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