You’ve signed the contract to install a steam shower in your bathroom and now it’s just a matter of waiting for the contractors to do the actual work. Your head is filled with images of decadently enjoying your private steam room in the near future — and for years to come. now is the best time to give some thought to what safety guidelines you and your family will need to exercise when using the steam room. By planning ahead, no one will be surprised when it’s time to use the shower for the first time.

Like any other bathroom fixture, steam showers mix water with slippery surfaces. This means that everyone will need to be careful. Because steam does not pool like water, it is easy to forget that the floor, walls, and bench will get slippery.

The heat generated by steam is equally dangerous. If handled properly, there is little to no risk. However, pregnant women, anyone with open wounds, and both small children and the elderly should avoid using a steam shower, just as they should avoid a steam room. Likewise, anyone who has a raised temperature due to exercise should wait until their body cools down before stepping into the steam.

Another important rule you should institute is related to hydration. It is very easy to get dehydrated in a steam shower. Family members need to drink plenty of water before and after their steam and they should make sure they stick to the twenty minute limit no matter how relaxed they feel.

Following these simple guidelines should keep your new steam shower enjoyable and prevent any accidents or injuries.