Shower

Shower is a place in which a person bathes under a spray of typically warm or hot water. Indoors, there is a drain in the floor. Most showers have temperature, spray pressure and adjustable showerhead nozzle settings.

History

The original showers were neither indoor structures nor man-made but were common natural formations: waterfalls. The falling water rinsed the bathers completely clean and was more efficient than bathing in a traditional basin, which required manual transport of both fresh and waste water. Ancient people began to reproduce these natural phenomena by pouring jugs of water, often very cold, over themselves after washing. There has been evidence of early upper class Egyptian and Mesopotamians having indoor shower rooms where servants would bathe them in the privacy of their own homes. However, these were rudimentary by modern standards, having rudimentary drainage systems and water was carried, not pumped, into the room.

Types of Showers

Domestic Showers

A domestic shower is most commonly a stall which is typically self-contained with the purpose of minimal water spillage onto the bathroom floor.

Public Showers

Public showers are available in some public places such as beaches and public swimming pools.

Shower Usage

In addition to the obvious use of cleaning oneself, showers are also used for other purposes. Showers are a common place for personal hygiene and personal care rituals such as shaving.

Environmental Considerations

Showers can also be in a wet room, in which there is no contained shower area, or in a dedicated shower room, which does not require containment of water spray. Showers have a wide range of environmental impact.

Health and Medicine

Showers can also be a therapeutic part of the day, often taking place in a shower or bath.

See Also

• Bathroom
• Bathtub
• Plumbing

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