Choosing a shower made easy
A brief guide to a perfectly personalised shower experience
The importance of choosing the right shower is often
underestimated, considering that showers are used every day or even
multiple times in family households. So when setting out to buy a
new shower, some thought should be given to users’ actual needs and
requirements.
But how do you recognise a high-quality shower and the value it
adds to the average shower experience? Showering habits are highly
personal and everybody has different preferences. Bathrooms differ
greatly as well, If people hardly ever give a thought to what they
expect of a shower, they should not be surprised to find that they
get little enjoyment from their shower. Luckily there are a number
of objective criteria which set apart a high-quality shower from a
run-of-the-mill product.
Here is an overview of quality features and trends to help
you find the right shower for everyone in your household:
At the heart of the modern shower: the shower engine
Any shower will spray water in some form or other but not
necessarily in the desired direction. Experience shows that many
showers of inferior quality start spraying water all over the place
within a few weeks or months from purchase – or their nozzles
simply get clogged and let hardly any water pass through at all.
All of which costs users time and money. This is why all GROHE
showers have advanced shower engines that ensure equal distribution
of water over all nozzles. The GROHE DreamSpray®
shower engines guarantee 100% shower enjoment through technological
innovations. So even if an inferior shower may come at a lower
retail price, it’s important to consider that its total costs will
usually turn out to be much higher over the long run, particularly
because of its shorter lifetimes and its higher water consumption.
Aside from that, showering with a perfectly working shower head is
simply a lot more fun.
Easy limescale removal for “like new” nozzle performance
Before a GROHE shower is installed in a shower cabin, it has
already undergone an intensive period of design and development, as
well as high tech manufacturing process and an extensive quality
assurance programme. The result is a product which combines comfort
with sustainability, i.e. optimized weight and easy handling on the
one hand plus a long service life and reliability on the other.
What could be more annoying than constantly having to repair or
even replace your showers?
Clogged up nozzles and the frequent cleaning they require can also
detract from the shower experience. This is why GROHE has developed
the GROHE SpeedClean technology. This special
anti-lime system for shower heads not only prevents limescale
buildup but also facilitates the cleaning of the nozzles,made from
a special silicon blend. Any limescale deposits can be removed
simply by wiping across the shower face with a cloth or even your
hands.
Safe showering for all the family
A hot shower can be a wonderfully relaxing treat as long as there
is no risk of scalding from an overheated shower head. Safety takes
top priority particularly for families with young children and
toddlers. Prudent parents should choose a GROHE shower with
integrated scalding protection. This can come in the form of either
automatic control of the hot water temperature with GROHE
thermostats or through smart channelling of the hot water through
the mixer and hand shower grip (the Inner WaterGuide), thereby
creating an effective barrier between the hot water and the chrome
surface which consequently remains at a pleasant temperature. This
GROHE CoolTouch® technology means that even
children and older people, for whom controlling the water taps may
be a challenge, can enjoy their shower with full peace of mind.
From invigorating to relaxing – innovative spray technology for
greater well-being
The healing and soothing powers of water have been known since the
dawn of civilisation. GROHE continues this long tradition by
offering showers equipped with different spray patterns. Depending
on current needs and the mood of the moment, the showers can be
switched from the normal spray to a massaging, pulsating, caressing
or refreshing spray. This allows the shower to be used for an
energising kick in the morning as well as for relaxation after a
stressful day in the evening. The latest innovation is the
GROHE Bokoma Spray®. This actively expanding and
contracting circular massage spray pattern complements the tingling
air-infused GROHE Rain O2 spray, the generous
Rain spray, the gentle Pure spray
and the bubbly Champagne spray to turn the shower
cubicle into a source of wellbeing for body and mind.
More comfort and safety with proven thermostatic technology
Human skin is a very sensitive organ, so the water temperature has
to be set correctly and individually. High quality thermostats with
modern technology operate reliably and efficiently. GROHE is widely
regarded as the world wide pioneer with respect to sophisticated
thermostat technology.
Incorporating GROHE TurboStat® technology, GROHE
thermostats react faster then ever before and are at the same time
extremely accurate. They adjust the water temperature to the
preselected level within fractions of a second and maintain it
incessantly for the duration of the shower by responding instantly
to any fluctuations in the water pressure. The result: no more of
hot and cold surprises under the shower.
Turning shower cabins into home spas
Those who are not content with switching between different spray
patterns can choose a complete shower package or even a customised
shower system to turn their bathroom into a personal wellness
oasis. A luxurious three-dimensional shower experience can be
created by combining a large-sized head shower with matching hand
and side showers.
Digitally controlled light and sound modules are available
to add luxurious spa feel to residential bathrooms. The great
variety of fittings and modules means almost complete freedom in
designing cubicles and enclosures for the ultimate shower
enjoyment.
German Quality
What else can buyers of a GROHE shower rely on? Most importantly,
these showers have German engineering and
ingenuity in their genes. The company’s global
manufacturing standards are set in Germany, which is where its
expertise in high-quality plastic showers resides. All innovation
processes are launched in, and coordinated from, Germany. All
products are engineered in the company’s German research and
development centre and designed by the internal GROHE design team.
Extensive test procedures are used to test all new products far
beyond current industry standards and to define quality assurance
parameters which ensure that only immaculate products are shipped
from the company’s manufacturing facilities.
Engineered with utmost attention to detail and designed to
harmonise with any decor, GROHE showers are small works of art
which add great value to bathrooms of all shapes and sizes.