Steam shower

In addition to acting as a normal shower, a steam

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shower produces water vapor using a humidifying

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steam generator. These types of showers provide a

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pleasant bathing experience that is becoming more and

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more popular around the United States and abroad.

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Steam showers are generally found in self-contained

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enclosures that don't allow the water vapor into the

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main part of the bathroom, thus avoiding damage to

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drywall, paint, or wallpaper.

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Most steam shower rooms are sold as stand alone shower

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units with between 12 and 30 jets, while many have

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additional features such as foot massagers, ceiling

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rain showers, radios, telephones, and CD players.

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Steam showers have become a more common bathroom

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fixture in recent years, primarily due to technical

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innovations resulting in lower costs, along with an

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overall increase in the appearance of luxury spa

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products in the bathrooms of middle and high income

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families.

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The water vapor produced by these shower units is

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often referred to as "steam," but this is a misnomer.

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Actual steam, or super-heated water, is invisible and

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would result in intense burns if applied in the

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shower.

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