Bathubs: Then And Now

Did you know that the bathtub has existed for thousands of years? And with such long history, the bathtub has evolved as the years passed so that the bathtub that you see nowadays is so much different from the earlier versions.

Did you know that the bathtub originated in ancient Rome? During the early times the bathtub served as a social gathering place. It did become the private bathtub in the early 20^th century and it is now common in many households.

The Romans are known to be one of the first civilizations to bathe. Starting in about 500 BC, Roman citizens were encouraged to bathe daily as there were many public bathtubs available for use. The public baths, which were fairly large, were usually made of marble.

It was in 1883 that cast-iron tubs were produced when the Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Company and the Kohler Company began producing them.

Nowadays, there are many different types of bathtubs. There are luxury bathtubs that are made for bathing, recreation and relaxation. Some homes have hot tubs or spas installed. The hot tub has a built in heater to keep the water hot, and jets to create bubbles. Also, some hot tubs are installed with sound systems so bathers can listen to music as they relax. There are also walk in tubs for the handicapped and the elderly.

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