5 types of people who’ll Love a walk-in bath
When you consider of a walk-in bath, what’s the first thing that you think of? Improved quality of life? Independence? Luxury?
Walk-in baths mean different things to different people and you may be surprised at just how many different types of people end up investing. At JT Spas, we’re leading specialists in luxury bathroom furniture and sell walk in baths to benefit endless types of people all across the UK. Here are just five of those types of people.
Children
Children may not be the first types of people who spring to mind when you think of walk in baths, but you may be surprised. As children start growing up, whether they’re taking their first steps, or they’re simply going through their early years, most of them crave independence.
They could be fighting to feed themselves or desperate to be allowed to the park on their own; either way, the added element of any type of freedom is usually extremely sought after.
Walk in baths mean that rather than being carefully assisted into the bath by parents that fear they may slip and fall, they can confidently let themselves in, as proud Mum and Dad look on.
Plus, with lots of luxury features such as coloured underwater lights, there is an added element of fun (and encouragement!) to bathtime.
Teenagers
Again, probably not one of the first types of people to spring to mind on this topic. But when you think about it, teenagers who are going through school/university are probably very much in need of some relaxation time.
A 2016 YouGov survey found that over a quarter of young people have baths that last 30 minutes or more. Young people tend to have a lot of stress they need to soak away (between school and hormones), and when you can do it in a walk in bath that has lots of added luxury features to aid their experience (such as lights and jets)… well that’s even better!
Adults
There are all sorts of reasons that adults love walk-in baths. A recent report from the NHS showed that 66% of UK men and 58% of UK women were exceeding aerobic activity guidelines. This report also emphasised the types of exercise that was recommended by the NHS including aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities.
With so many active adults in the UK, there is a high chance of them experiencing DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness). And when this happens, it can hurt to... well… do anything. Lots of healthcare providers actually recommend a bath for recovering from DOMS, and it’ll be even easier for them if they don’t need to over-exert themselves by getting into a walk in bath.
Also, lots of adults deal with mental health problems, plus stress at work/home. Bathing can be a big part of people’s personal wellness plans and a huge excuse to take some time for themselves to be mindful. Added bonuses of some walk-in baths include luxury features like relaxing underwater lights and jet air spas to assist people in their wellness journeys.
Elderly
As people get older, they generally become less active and are less able to do the things that they used to do. Equally, elderly people sometimes start to suffer health issues such as neck or back problems. The same YouGov survey that we talked about in point two also shows that two thirds of people aged 50 or over have a bath that only lasts 10-20 minutes, and that they’re twice as likely as young people to say that they never take a bath (presumably because of decreased physical ability).
Also, as people get older and they become less able and more reliant on others for help, the lack of independence can sometimes cause a big drop in mood/self-confidence.
Having a walk in bath that allows easy entrance and exit will also aid people’s independence and help them keep some form of normality in their life. Why should you have to stop doing the things you love just because you’re getting older?
Disabled people
Similar to the above, those who live with disabilities may find it difficult to maintain levels of independence and experience the luxury of having a bath as often as others.
Having a walk-in bath will help disabled people not only have a pleasant bathing experience, but could also allow their carers to promote some form of indepence by allowing them to do as much as possible themselves.
When considering a walk-in bath, a common concern amongst disbaled people is that their family members will have to put up with something unattractive, or will be forced to use something that isn’t fit for their purpose. But as we’ve established throughout this article, there are no limits on the types of people who can use and benefit from walk in baths.
This, combined with the fact walk-in baths come in extremely attractive packages with luxury features these days, should encourage individuals all across the UK to make the investment if at least one person in their household will truly benefit from it.