| Soaking in a luxurious bath is one of the best ways | | | | exit from the tub. Some models may require a small |
| to wash away stress and fatigue. Unfortunately, | | | | step, 5 inches at the most. |
| since a standard tub is 19 inches high, this is luxury | | | | It's easy to see why walk in bathtubs are becoming |
| that is not possible for some with handicaps, | | | | popular for accessible reasons, but there are other |
| disabilities, and limited mobility. But now, thanks to the | | | | benefits with them as well. Walk in bathtubs have |
| invention of walk in bathtubs, the barrier of stepping | | | | therapeutic advantages for both the body and mind. |
| up and over is eliminated, and everyone has the | | | | Many models come equipped with luxury features |
| chance to enjoy a relaxing bath. | | | | including whirlpool jets, heaters, contoured backs, |
| Walk in bathtubs allow you do exactly what the | | | | neck rests, and custom seats. Many different colors, |
| name implies: you can walk right into the tub, similar | | | | styles, and sizes are also available from different |
| to a walk-in shower. You may be wondering, how | | | | manufacturers. |
| can a fixture that holds water be made so that you | | | | Walk in bathtubs are actually becoming labeled as a |
| walk into it? While this does seem contradictory, the | | | | premier luxury bathroom item. Various resort hotels |
| answer is actually quite simple. Walk in bathtubs have | | | | have even started creating handicap accessible |
| a water tight sealing door on the side of them that | | | | rooms with walk in bathtubs for added luxury and |
| opens almost to the floor to allow for entry into and | | | | accessibility. |