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What Is A Handheld Shower Head?

By Peter Fauntaine
Nov 6, 2009
Having the right shower head may be the key to a relaxing and enjoyable shower. For a lot of people, their shower in the morning is an integral part of their daily routine. Besides just keeping clean, a shower is a good way to wake you up in the morning and get you ready for the day ahead. Stationary and held shower heads are two very different items, so it's only wise to check them out first.

Fixed showerheads are showerheads that do not come off the wall as opposed to a handheld shower head, which have a flexible tube or hose attached to allow for movement and can be used to give you a better shower. The handheld variations are great for bathing pets and children, and it can be aimed in any direction to make things easier as well. Actually, a number of people prefer handhelds because they can aim it at specific parts of their body, allowing for targeted rinsing. this is great if you often use excess shampoo or soap.

If you decide on a shower head that is fixed, you may want to find one with an adjustable height. Height-adjustable showerheads are available so people who are taller or shorter than average can fully enjoy the shower, instead of having to bend over awkwardly or backing to the shower wall just so they can enjoy it.

Some features can apply to both a handheld shower head and a fixed showerhead. A good way for homeowners to save some money monthly is through low flow shower head models. Some showerheads start off with low water pressure to begin with in order to minimize waste. Cut off valves are also available to make sure that no water is wasted when you're lathering up or even shampooing. While there are many people who enjoy the beat of the water on their bodies, just as many people are concerned with their bills.

Overall, handheld shower heads provide the same features of fixed models because they can be hung on the wall as well when not being held in hand. This is one thing to keep in mind. Additionally, neither type has any exclusive spray patterns so they are on equal footing when it comes to spray effectiveness as well.

The handheld shower head, especially if coupled with a wall mount, is the clear winner in terms of use as it just has more options than a fixed showerhead. There is no doubt that these showerheads are easy to use and very convenient in a variety of situations.
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