March 16, 2006
Stainless Steel Japanese Soaking Tub
Japanese soaking bath tubs are becoming popular in the U.S. because, unlike with our lie-down tubs where you're lucky to get enough water to cover your belly button, these tubs make it easy to fully envelop your body in warm water. Instead of lying down, you sit on a built-in seat with water lapping at your shoulders (this makes it easier to hold the book, too, if you're like me and the bathroom is a sacred place to get away and read). This stainless steel soaker from Diamond Spas is a pretty luxurious model, one of three different designs the company offers, which flaunt "East meets West aesthetics." Since stainless steel is a material that is easy to maintain, all you have to do to keep it looking shiny and new is clean the tub occasionally with a soft cloth and mild soap.
