3 DIY Tips To Enjoy Your New Bathtub!

Let’s face it, we love the idea of having a tub, we dream about the day we’re going to get from work and prepare ourselves a nice, hot and relaxing bath where we can soak for hours to light of our favorite scented candles and relaxing music but the idea, as appealing as it sounds, it’s quite far from the truth.

When was the last time you enjoyed a relaxing bath in your bathtub?

Let’s face it, we love the idea of having a tub, we dream about the day we’re going to get from work and prepare ourselves a nice, hot and relaxing bath where we can soak for hours to light of our favorite scented candles and relaxing music but the idea, as appealing as it sounds, it’s quite far from the truth.

Job, house, kids, friends, pets, family and a bunch of other things that keep us busy always seem to get in the way of enjoying a time for ourselves.

Health is not only taking your pills or going to the doctor, health is taking care of yourself physically, mentally and emotionally, and what better way to take care of you than with a relaxing bath!?

Here, you’ll find some DIY recipes that will help you enjoy your “me” time!

Ready to start? OK, here we go!

Lavender Soak

Lavender is widely known for its calming properties, it’s antidepressant, antiseptic, wound healing and analgesic. It’s commonly used to cure insomnia, migraines, anxiety and relieves muscle stiffness.

What you need:

3 TBS of dried lavender flowers
1 ½ cups of whole milk
⅓ cup of honey

Blend the flowers until they become a powder, whisk all ingredients together and pour the mixture in a container. Shake well and pour half the mixture into the tub.

Rosemary Bath Salts

Rosemary is a very fragrant evergreen herb that’s usually used as a culinary condiment, but it also has many health benefits, it improves digestion, enhances concentration, improves blood circulation and recent studies show that it has antiproliferative effects on cancer cells.

What you need:

2 tbs baking soda
2 cups epsom salt
2 drops of green food coloring
4 drops of essential Rosemary oil

Mix salt and baking soda in a bowl. Add the essential oils and the food coloring until the color is even and store them in a jar. When you’re ready to take your bath just pour a couple of tablespoons in your tub while it fills and enjoy the fresh and relaxing scent of rosemary!

Vanilla Sugar Scrub

Vanilla is one of the most popular flavoring and aromatic plants. Its health benefits go from preventing dental caries to treat dysmenorrhea and fevers, and if that were not enough, vanilla is known for its aphrodisiac effects!

What you need:

2 cups turbinado sugar
1 cup of coconut oil
8 drops of lemon essential oil
8 drops of vanilla essential oil

Mix sugar and coconut oil in a bowl until you get an even and smooth texture. Add the essential oils, stir and add more drops of essential oils until you get the smell you like.

Enjoying a bath in a bathtub has lots of health benefits. If you don’t have a bathtub but you would like to have one, give us a call! We’d love to help you relax!

7 Signs That Tell You Need A Bathroom Remodel

Over time bathtubs show wear and tears, mildew spots get harder to clean, and they make your bathroom look outdated.

Over time bathtubs show wear and tears, mildew spots get harder to clean, and they make your bathroom look outdated.

Allow us to ask you a question: Do you love your bathroom?, If you do, then  you might as well stop reading this article, but if you doubted or answered with a definitive “no”, then you need to keep on reading.

If you are considering, but you’re still not sure if you need a bathroom remodel, read the following questions.  These questions may help you move forward on a remodeling project:

1. Your bathroom is outdated and lacks personality:
We know antiques have a certain charm, but if your bathroom looks a lot older than your grandma, then you have a problem. Your grandma may look cute but that’s just because elders are awesome. But having a bathroom from two centuries ago is a completely different story.

2. You rather ask your guests to water the plants:
If you’re ashamed when your guests ask to use the bathroom, you definitely need to consider a bathroom remodel. Bathrooms are one of the most important areas in a house and whether we like it or not, they represent a big part of our personality.

3. The water faucets of your tub are more than rusted:
Rusted faucets are a good indication it’s time to do a bathroom upgrade.  Faucets may be small but they sure are an important accessory to bathrooms. They give life, elegance and if kept in good condition they can have a long life.

4. Your toilet leaks, or is overall inefficient:
Old toilets can give the impression of being dirty even if you just spent an hour cleaning it. Besides old toilets are not very eco-friendly and some of them waste too much water unnecessarily. If your toilet is old consider changing it, if not for the looks, for the planet.

5. The tile in your shower is chipped:
We know tiles tend to chip over time due to temperatures and humidity. This can cause your bathroom to look deteriorated. The best thing to do is call San Diego Bath Wraps for a Free consultation.

At San Diego Bath Wraps we are used to seeing these type of problems in our clients bathrooms but there is a solution and we know we can save you from this kind of mess!

Give us a call or contact us through our website, we’d be more than happy to help you!

A Beginner’s Guide On Bathroom Remodeling (Tips And Ideas)

Imagine yourself in your ideal bathroom… Seems impossible? Not with this amazing beginner’s guide on bathroom remodeling!

Imagine yourself in your ideal bathroom… Seems impossible? Not with this amazing beginner’s guide on bathroom remodeling!

If just the idea of remodeling your bathroom brings you lots of headaches, you need to stop worrying so much and just enjoy the great process of making changes at home. This guide will help you with things you need to have in mind when making a bathroom remodeling. Here, you can find tips and ideas that will help you make that dreamy bathroom a very real one.

  1. Think big!: If you’re already in this boat then you have to stop thinking small and start thinking big! No one’s charging you for having imagination (at least not yet) so feel free to think big and add everything you want to have, even if it’s not very realistic, you can handle those details later.

  1. Determine what kind of remodeling you want: Decide whether you want your shower to go away and have a bathtub instead or vice versa, shower to shower, tub to tub, etc. Just make sure you have it clear so you can have a starting point.

  1. Choose the colors, patterns and materials for your decor. If it’s easier for you, you can go to our Colors & Patterns gallery, we have many options to choose from and we assure you they will all look amazing in your bathroom. At the end this is just a matter of taste.

  1. Design your bathroom: think about how you want every element to be, what colors you want, where you want them, etc. This will help you have a clearer idea on how you want your bathroom to look like and explain every single detail to an expert later on.

  1. Get an estimate: Use what you have designed to get an estimate. Contact us to learn more about the process of remodeling your bathroom and to schedule a free in-home consultation!

  1. Et voilà! Now you’re ready to start your remodeling process! At San Diego Bath Wraps we know your time is important, that’s why we guarantee to have your bathroom remodel within a day on most cases!

  1. Enjoy: Your work is almost done, but before you end the project make sure you buy new towels, you don’t want to mess up the decoration!

At San Diego Bath Wraps, we provide high-quality bathroom remodeling solutions. We provide the best products and accessories, along with the best installation and workmanship. We’ve helped many people transform and beautify their bathrooms and we look forward to doing the same for you.

Call us today and ask for a free estimate!

Beware! Having Mold On Your Bathroom Can Be Dangerous!

There is nothing more delightful than taking a bath or shower in a space where you feel comfortable. Having the right shower or bathtub fitted to your style and taste is just one of the features a bathroom should have to enjoying a good and relaxing bath, but there are other aspects you have to consider too.

There is nothing more delightful than taking a bath or shower in a space where you feel comfortable. Having the right shower or bathtub fitted to your style and taste is just one of the features a bathroom should have to enjoying a good and relaxing bath, but there are other aspects you have to consider too. Sometimes the most common daily activities can become dangerous.

Taking a bath is one of the activities we do on a daily basis and maybe this is why we don’t stop and think that doing such a simple thing can turn into a big problem.

As you might already know, bathtubs and showers are one of the places with more humidity around the house. This is caused by the frequent use of water and the amount of water vapor in the air. Nowadays, houses are specially designed to protect its residents from extreme weather conditions, but in the attempt to protect, constructors forget about proper ventilation causing the growth of mold and bacteria in those places where humidity is specially high, like bathrooms.

Some of us might think those green, yellow and black spots on our bathroom wall are inoffensive and that’s nothing a good brush and bleach can’t remove. But the truth is we are a bit far from the truth.

Mold is one of the major sources of respiratory and other kind of health problems so this is the main reason why we should not overlook this problem.

Having mold problems in your house can be really dangerous, especially because the health problems it can cause on people are very similar to many other common illnesses. Some symptoms that may indicate you are suffering from problems due to mold at your home are:

  • Runny eyes and nose
  • Muscular aches
  • Chills
  • Depression
  • Irritability
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Skin rashes

Loss of appetite and more.

Now, the question is, do you want to expose your family to these problems? At San Diego Bath Wraps we care about you and your family’s health. If you are experiencing mold problems at your bathroom the solution is really simple and we can take care of it. We not only remodel bathrooms, we will also take care your family’s health.

Silver Shield is an anti-microbial coating we use on areas where bacterial growth is an issue. Bacteria can live on surfaces where we least expect it and this product can help to not only eliminate the problem but it also gives long lasting protection. Silver Shield coating reduces the chances of bacteria to survive on your bathroom surfaces.

At San Diego Bath Wraps we want to help you have an enjoyable bathroom free of health hazards.

Contact us through our online form or give us a call, we’d be happy to hear from you!

 

 

Shower Doors Vs. Shower Curtains – Which One Is Better?

One of the most important areas of your bathroom is the shower which is one of the most used around the house and a place where everyone can enjoy a little relaxation.

One of the most important areas of your bathroom is the shower which is one of the most used around the house and a place where everyone can enjoy a little relaxation.

If you are thinking of remodeling your bathroom, and specially the shower, we suggest you take a look at this article to learn the pros and cons between shower doors and shower curtains.

Shower Doors and Shower Curtains are bathroom components that help to keep the water inside the shower when in use. They are constructed with different types of materials and different styles as well. San Diego Bath Wraps experts highly recommend the use of shower doors in your bathroom, but why? Yes, they both have the same purpose which is to keep the water in, but is there a difference between using shower doors or shower curtains? Allow us to explain…

Shower Doors are functional: Because of their design, Shower Doors are much more functional when it comes to keeping water inside because they are a solid barrier between your shower and the rest of your bathroom.

Shower Curtains are not efficient: Shower curtains are bathroom elements that appear simple and easy to use but they actually take a lot of your time just trying to figure out how to fix them or stick them to the walls to avoid having water all over your bathroom.

Shower Doors are easy to use: This is as simple as breathing, you won’t even notice how you get in the shower. This is because Shower Doors are very easy to use, in most cases you only need to slide or pull the door, which can be done by any member of the family as it requires minimum strength.

Shower Curtains are not easy to use: As simple and practical they might look, shower curtains can be a hassle. Whenever you get into a shower that has curtains instead of doors you feel like you’re fighting against the curtains to get in, they always get in your way and for this reason they can be dangerous.

Shower Doors are easy to clean: Who doesn’t love a clean shower? Installing a Shower Door will allow you to maintain your shower clean at all times with the minimum effort.

Shower Curtains are hard to clean: After a while, you will notice your shower curtains will start to look stained, this is because water and soap make a coating that stays in shower curtains making this spots very difficult to remove from them and also they tend to accumulate mold which can be really bad for your health.

These are the main reasons why we highly recommend the use of Shower Doors in your bathroom. If you’re planning to update your shower give us a call. At San Diego Bath Wraps we are experts in the field and want to help you give your bathroom the best look it can have!

Call us today!

Your Dream Bathroom: An Achievable Dream!

A bathroom is one of the most important areas in a house and one of the most used. If you come to think about it, a bathroom is used daily and many times a day, and specially showers or tubs are the ones that get more use. If only they could speak! And of course, after all that constant use day after day the color begins to faint or change, and that makes your bathroom look old. And frankly, that takes a toll on our showering or bathing experience.

There is nothing like taking a shower at a place you really like and feel comfortable in, for example, many people love the fact that their showers make them feel very secure. Others love the fact that they don’t have to spend a lot of time cleaning their tubs, and many others like their showers and tubs to look as if they were the ones from an embellished hotel!

If you are starting to think your shower needs a little attention, you’ve come to the right place.

Sometimes we think making any change at our house will take a lot of money and consume a lot of our time, but that’s not the case. Making your shower feel brand new takes just a few steps. It’s simple and easy, all you need to do is call the experts!

At San Diego Bath Wraps we provide the best quality service in everything related to bathroom remodeling solutions and we’re experts in giving your bathroom a new look and feel! One of the many excellent services we offer is the shower and tub liners installation.

A shower liner is an item that can help you get the ideal shower you’ve always dreamed on because it can be designed to fit your own style and specific needs. Also a shower liner can give you a more secure bathing experience so you don’t have to worry about the trouble of getting in or out of the shower safely.

If you have a tub instead of a shower and it’s starting to look outdated, rusted or damaged, a tub liner is the solution to your problem. A tub liner will not only cover your old tub but it will also add more safety whenever you want to enjoy a nice bath. Another thing to add is the fact that we offer an excellent service, and every single detail you imagine can be designed and customized so you can have the shower, or tub, of your dreams!

Also, at San Diego Bath Wraps we offer many optional accessories that you can add to your tub or shower walls, like corner caddies, safety grab bars, foot pedestals, corner seats and many more to make it even more perfect!

So to turn that old bathroom into a new looking one, all you have to do is call us to schedule a free in-house estimate. Don’t wait another minute. Call us today!

Taking a shower: One thing that super successful people (must) do

A few days ago, I read an article from Forbes website named “5 Things Super Successful People Do Before 8 AM”, in the list are things that I have been doing since a while, but others that maybe I have not been too much constant and it’s worth to make an habit: exercise, a healthy breakfast, prioritize, visualize and a day planning. By doing this you’ll boost you energy levels to the top all day long, allowing you to be more productive. But one thing it’s missing in that list: taking a shower (strongly recommended after exercise, please) will give you the fresh start over of everyday.

A practical, clean and nice looking bathroom increase the satisfaction of this 6th must do thing. How long have been since you saw your bathroom free of mildew? Especially that old bathtub; each cleaning day it’s a big challenge, every time more difficult than the last time. An interesting fact from the study “Injuries Associated with Bathtubs and Showers Among Children in the United States” by the Journal Pediatrics, shows that over 43,000 injuries has been reported each year (annual average between 1990 and 2007) in the United States by slips and falls in bathtubs, some of them even causes deaths by drowning.

This statistics show only the cases were kids are involved, but everyone that use a bathtub have a much higher risk of injuries than a shower users. Do you really need those unnecessary risk? Of course not. All this accidents can be avoided, first of all not letting your children under 4 years without supervisor in the tub, adding more grips to the surfaces, and, the more effective option, tub to shower conversion.

And regarding tubs, do you realize now how much space it needs? Visualize how big your bathroom can look by only switching to a shower. This change can make a whole new look and feel of your bathroom, granting the opportunity to improve that quality time for yourself.

I think that everyone aim to feel comfortable in our own home, and maybe you agree with me that the bathroom it’s a key space of our house, providing us with relief (oh god yes!) and peace; give us a lot of moments for ourselves, our aisled island of relaxation.

I’m not against tubs, getting into one and submerge in the warm water it’s a very relaxing thing, but maybe the one that you have right now give you a little creeps, and you are even thinking to move forward and make the tub to shower conversion. Believe me, the difference can be HUGE.

Don’t hesitate to do something that can maintain or bring you closer to be a Super Successful People. It’s more affordable than you think and the benefits speaks for themselves.

Thanks for read me, see you in my next entry!