Learn about the What, Why and How of Creating the Ultimate Steam Shower Experience and how designing with #SteamTherapy in mind can effectively transform a bathroom into a wellness retreat.

1. S T E A M S H O W E R S
The What, Why and How
of Creating the Ultimate
Experience in Steam
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PART 1:
How to Turn a Bathroom
into a Wellness Retreat

2. IMAGINE…
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I M A G I N E …
F r o m S t r e s s a t w o r k t o …

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U n w i n d i n g
W i t h S t e a m …

4. S T E A M T H E R A P Y
provides more than a place to shower.
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It’s a wellness retreat in the home…
…a spa without a membership

5. R E S P I R AT O R Y H E A LT H
1. Improves breathing; opens up nasal passages related
to symptoms of allergies.
2. Improves breathing; opens up nasal passages
related to symptoms of viruses.
3. Hot mist helps to promote sinus drainage.
4. Hot mist helps to loosen bronchial
secretions.
5. May provide temporary relief of
asthma-type symptoms.
6. Hot mist soothes the throat.
7. Warm mist helps decrease
symptoms due to croup.
8. Acts as a natural expectorant.
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6. S K I N C A R E
9. Cleanses the skin
10. May relieve acne conditions
11. Opens up pores
12. Lubricates the skin
13. Hydrates dry skin
14. Rejuvenates
15. Leaves skin with a healthy glow
16. Makes shaving in a steam
shower easier
17. Prepares the skin follicles for
easier waxing
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7. H O L I S T I C H E A LT H
18. Removes toxins from the body
19. Increases circulation
20. Helps the body rid itself of excess sodium
21. May relieve pain and discomfort of arthritis
22. Rids the body of metabolic and other waste products
23. Helps with detoxification
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8. W E L L - B E I N G
24. Relieves stress
25. Encourages relaxation
26. Promotes deep, restful sleep
27. Fosters a sense of well-being
28. Can help increase the length of REM
cycles during sleep
29. Combining Steam and Aromatherapy
(lavender) may promote soothing relief
from stress and tension
30. Combine Steam and MusicTherapy®
to manage stress
31. Combine Steam and ChromaSteam®
to enhance your mood elevation
“What the culture is craving is
a sense of ease and reflection,
of not needing to be stimulated
or entertained or going after
something constantly.”
- Soren Gordhamer, founder of the
Wisdom 2.0 conference
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9. PHYSICAL WELLNESS
32. Increases blood circulation.
33. Boosts metabolism.
34. Helps to reinvigorate tired muscles.
35. Removes lactic acid from over-
worked muscles.
36. Increases muscular flexibility
(great for stretching).
37. On average, burns 150 calories
in a 15-minute session at 114°F
150 Calories =
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10. O T H E R B E N E F I T S
38. Uses less than 2 gallons of water
for a 1/2 hour steam bath.
39. Costs cents to operate.
40. May increase equity of the home.
41. Saves energy by following steam
shower with a cold shower.
42. Can simply be added to an existing shower.
Does not require a separate area or room
in order to be used.
43. Great way to de-wrinkle clothes.
44. Adds humidity to your orchids.
“At least 60 to 70 percent of the
homes we’re designing now have
home spas to some degree.”
– Robert D. Henry, Architect, New York
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Trending NOW: Water & Wellness
Twice as many designers specified
steam showers for master baths
as whirlpools in 2013
44% of respondents see the demand
for steam showers increasing
“The interesting change…is the interest
consumers have in wellness aspects — not
just the cleansing potential — of water.
Consumers value the de-stressing and/or
invigorating spirit of a water experience.”
Ellen Cheever, NKBA, writing for Kitchen & Bath Design News, 2/13
NKBA survey of 420 kitchen & bath designers in March, 2014
NKBA survey of 420 kitchen & bath designers in March, 2014

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Bathrooms are poised
to be the most popular
remodeling project of 2015
Spending for a bath remodel
is up from $15,000 to $20,000
According to an Angie’s List survey

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Trending THEN: Water & Wellness

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STEAM: AN ECO-FRIENDLY LUXURY

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What is a
Steam Shower,
from a
Customer’s
Perspective?

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D E F I N I T I O N
A type of bathing where a humidifying
steam generator produces water vapor
that is dispersed around a person’s body.
This feature is added to the typical
features of a bathroom shower.
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1. Completely enclosed space including:
• 7’- 8’ Ceiling
• Gasketed Door
2. Properly sized steam generator
3. Standard shower floor drain
4. Steam Head
5. Standard shower head, or
any shower head
6. Sloped seating
7. Vapor-sealed light fixtures
PUTTING IT TOGETHER

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KEY ELEMENTS FOR A STEAM ROOM
1. Adjustable operating temperature range (90°F – 120°F)
2. Wet environment experience
3. Adjustable length of a Steam Session
• Recommended = 10-20 minutes
4. Allow 10 minutes for tile and natural stone to pre-heat
5. Controls with temperature sensors
6. Customization
• Wireless devices, apps, pre-sets
• Aroma, Chroma and Music Therapies
• Bath & Body Therapy

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MrSteam generators are made from
naturally corrosion-resistant 100%
recyclable stainless steel.

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Overcoming Myths:
“I Can’t / Shouldn’t / Wouldn’t”…

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__________________
“It’s too expensive.”
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If opening walls, a steam shower
can be added for about $1,250
(That price doesn’t include labor.)

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______________________
“I don’t have enough room.”
______________________
Steam showers don’t require any
additional space other than your
existing shower space.
They can be as small as the minimum code requirements: 3’ x 3’ x 7’

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_______________________
“It will cost too much to run.”
_______________________
The energy costs of a typical
steam shower session are less than $1

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“I wasn’t looking for that big of a project.”
_______________________________
An existing shower can be enclosed
with relatively minimal renovation

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____________________________
“My spouse/significant other wants
a different experience than I do...”
____________________________
Good News…

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iSteam®
Sleek, 1/8” thick, nearly flush mount, moisture-proof
control pad with swipe-touch simplicity that’s as easy
to use as a smart phone
• Allows control of every aspect of the steam
experience (including AutoStart)
• Created by world-renowned Industrial Engineer
David Farrage, who focused on user simplicity
and intuitive experiences

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iSteam®

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i S T E A M M O B I L E A P P
Yes. There’s an app for that.

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W I R E L E S S i G E N I E ®
Remotely pre-heat steam shower from up to 100’ away with
one-touch water-resistant control

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A R O M AT H E R A P Y
Relax or invigorate with an on-demand AromaSteam system
that automatically infuses aroma oil into steam environment
EUCALYPTUS
Refreshing and cleansing…Opens nasal passages
LAVENDER
Calming and restorative…Soothes anxiety
EVERGREEN
Refreshing and uplifting…Clears the mind
MINT
Clear and crisp…Stimulates and energizes
BREATHE
Tropical and brights…Clears chest, nose and sinuses

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A R O M AT H E R A P Y
Relax or invigorate with an on-demand AromaSteam system
that automatically infuses aroma oil into steam environment

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C H R O M AT H E R A P Y
Set the mood with Vapor-sealed low voltage LED modules
that can be set for continuous color, or to cycle through 6 colors
Includes white light, slow changing light (chameleon) and fast changing cycle (disco)

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M U S I C T H E R A P Y ®
Flush mount, moisture-resistant in-shower speakers
can accept input from almost any audio source
“Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.”
-Berthold Auerbach

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B A T H & B O D Y T H E R A P Y ™
Bring the history of steam
bathing into the present
with TALA® body therapy
products derived from
the Moroccan landscape…

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T O W E L W A R M E R SIn a variety of
styles and
finishes,
available with
AromaTherapy,
digital timers
and in hydronic
or electric
models

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B A S I C P L A N N I N G C H E C K L I S T
1. Minimum 36” x 36” one person shower or 48” x 60” two person shower
2. Full service access to steam generator
3. Water proofed area with ventilation or humidistat/occupancy sensor
4. Seated space 18” high and 15” deep with bullnose edge
5. Full back-rest area free of small tiles
6. Steam controls located within easy reach
7. Steam head located across from bather
8. Shower door with gasket and transom above
9. Tile and finishes approved for use in steam showers
10. Water Proof membrane

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“I have long recommended steam therapy for
its health benefits and use it frequently myself.
Unlike the dry heat of most saunas, it soothes the nasal passages and
respiratory tract, relieves congestion, and clears the sinuses. It relaxes the
mind and body and neutralizes stress.
After trying a number of home steam therapy
systems, I have found MrSteam® products to be the best. They allow me to
enjoy steam therapy regularly, just the way I like.”
- Dr. Andrew Weil
Why suggest steam to your clients?...because IT FEELS GOOD.

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R E S O U R C E L I S T
• Visit MrSteam online at www.mrsteam.com.
• Explore the ebooks and other downloads available by visiting
www.mrsteam.com/downloads.
• Access the web-based and mobile-friendly Spa Sizer App.
• Try out our Virtual Spa System and see how easy it is to spec the
right steam generator.
• Locate a Premier Dealer near you by clicking
on www.mrsteam.com/dealer-locator.
• Browse through Videos & Podcasts www.mrsteam.com/videos-
podcasts.
• Read the SteamTherapy Blog.
• Social Media Links:
• Facebook.com/mrsteamtherapy
• Twitter.com/steamtherapy
• Pinterest.com/steamtherapy
• Youtube.com/steamtherapy
• Houzz.com/mr-steam