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Rain showers: everything you need to know

Rain showers: everything you need to know

By Benjamin Clarke | Published on 5th October 2021

If you're currently planning out a bathroom restoration, then one of the decisions you'll have to make is what kind of shower you'll install. In this article, we'll take an in-depth look at one of the biggest trends of luxury showering in recent years; the rain or rainfall shower. Read on to discover more.

What are rainfall showers?

Rainfall showers are a popular feature in high-end hotels and with many interior designers. Their shower heads are much wider than in traditional showers which results in the user feeling like they are being drenched with water, just like being outside during a rain storm.

Obviously however, most people in the shower would make sure the water temperature is nice and warm rather than the freezing cold rain usually experienced outside in the UK.

While most rainfall showers reply on gravity to distribute water, some shower manufacturers go one step further and incorporate an injection of air to make the flow of water feel even more all-encompassing.

How does a rain shower head work?

These type of shower heads have a much larger surface area than a regular shower head, which is very much part of their popular appeal.

The greater surface area means that the water is released from the shower head in a much wider fashion, creating that feeling of a cascade of water softly coming down onto your head and shoulders. This is in stark contrast to a smaller shower which provides a much narrower and more directional flow of water. While this is perfectly adequate, it doesn't provide such a satisfying experience than as from a rainfall shower head.

You can also choose between square or round shower heads, both of which provide a wide, even flow of water but provide a nice alternative from one another. Which you choose is purely down to style choice rather than a difference in the showering experience.

Where to place a rain shower head

Personal preference will come into play when it comes to deciding where to place your rainfall shower head, however many of them are installed hanging from the ceiling or extremely high on the horizontal wall.

An important factor to keep in mind is that, as the surface area is very wide, you will be standing under the full flow of water for the entirety of your shower. These are not shower heads that can be turned, like a shower on a hose, as rainfall shower heads often tend to be fixed in position.

This means that to apply shampoo or shower gel, you actually have to remove yourself from the flow of water otherwise everything will be washed away before it has had a chance to clean you. Because of this, many people opt to include a hand shower attachment to their main rainfall showering, giving the choice of a full luxurious soaking with water or the more traditional showering experience to allow washing.

How to clean a rain shower head

As with all showers, limescale and dirt can build up on your rainfall shower head. Sometimes this will restrict the water flow, while other times you'll just know that it looks a bit dirty and needs cleaning.

If your rainfall shower head is detachable, remove the head and place it in a bowl of bathroom cleaner, soapy water or a white vinegar solution mixed with warm water. You can leave for about 10 minutes and then give it a gentle scrub with a small brush of toothbrush to remove any dirt. Give it a rinse in clean water, then reattach it and switch the shower on to remove any more residue.

Many rainfall showers are fixed and you will be unable to remove the shower head. If this is the case then you will have to reach up and clean the shower head in-situ. You can spray on a gentle cleaner solution, allow to soak in and then clean off with a small brush, toothbrush or sponge. Switch the shower back on to remove an more dirt or to rinse away the cleaning solution.

In both cases you can polish the back of your shower head with a soft cloth to maintain the mirror-like finish.

Are rain shower heads water efficient?

The amount of water you actually use will depend on the rainfall shower head that you install. Some manufacturers are more conscious of water efficiency than others, so you should check the average figures on how much water you particular rainfall shower head will use.

That being said, rainfall showers don't tend to use more water than regular shower heads. They usually spread the same amount of water over a greater surface area in order to recreate rainfall. Some people even report disappointment in a rainfall shower due to the pressure not being as good as in their previous shower.

If pressure is not a problem, you may find yourself taking more showers (and therefore using more water) simply because you enjoy the experience so much!

Alternatives to rainfall showers

Rainfall showers can be very expensive and you do need to ensure your bathroom has enough space to deal with the wider area of water that they cover.

At Luna Spas, we have some lovely thermostatic showering options, that offer the luxury of a quality shower with complete control over the temperature of the water. They are easy to fit to existing baths or shower units and could be the luxurious showering solution you're looking for!

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