How to Turn Your Shower Into a Spa Oasis (on the Cheap)
Your bathroom should be an oasis of relaxation, right? At least that’s what we’ve been led to believe. It’s hard to think of optimal relaxation when you’re primarily using yours to bathe small children who leave tablespoons of toothpaste in the sink and try to “paint” the walls every night with soapy water and bath crayons. But if your situation is less chaotic and you’re craving small improvements to make your shower more luxurious without breaking the bank, here are some easy ways to spice things up.
Eucalyptus Branch : The steam helps activate and release Eucalyptus Branch Oil, which can have a variety of healing effects, from enhancing relaxation and relieving stress to reducing airway inflammation and nasal congestion . Here’s how to make a do-it -yourself eucalyptus shower stall .
Foot Massager : Give your barking dogs a rest and rinse thoroughly between the toes with a shower foot massager. This non-slip massager cleanses, smoothes, exfoliates and massages tired feet without even bending over. When you’re done, you can hang it up to dry.
Spa shower head: The spa and rain shower heads are designed to cascade your entire body in a cascade of drops, as if you were standing under the warmest rain shower. Choose something simple , or add mist nozzles, temperature indicators, and a handheld jig . Just do a little research as rain shower heads can reduce water pressure.
Shaving stool : Anyone who has spent years shaving their legs in the standing shower knows this is a risky proposition. Take the hassle out of balancing with this lightweight, foldable bamboo shower stool . The compact size and curved seat provide you with a comfortable seating position and maximum smoothness.
Shower bench . If you have room for an entire shower bench , it offers a place to rest tired bones and store essential shower supplies such as exfoliating soaps and pumice stones .
Waterproof Bluetooth speakers . The right music will help set you up for the day, or at least for the moment. Whether you want to pump to AC/DC before work or clear your mind with meditative tunes or ASMR before bed, you’ll need a waterproof Bluetooth speaker .
A new shower curtain (or squeegee) : Admit it, you could use a new shower curtain. Even if you’ve kept up with the cleaning, mold always wins over time. Try an ombre , shimmery floral or, if you have a glass door, a shower scraper to wash away daily drops before they form a nasty film.
Bath Cushion : If you like to get a good lie down from time to time, you need a bath pillow. Whether you need neck support, lower back relief, or an extra full body pillow, the comfortable, washable pillow will make your next bath more luxurious.
New washcloths : If you are anything like me, then you have been using washcloths for too long. Natural loofahs should be changed every 3-4 weeks, while synthetic ones can be used for two months . Buy yourself some new Luffa aegyptiaca , or better yet, grow your own for a dose of home chic, because heck, those are plants .