Shower Caddy: A Must-Have Gadget
The Must-Have Gadget for Bathrooms in the 21st Century: The Shower Caddy
The bathroom is one of those places in your house that gets cluttered easily. From hair care products to different shaving crèmes, shampoos and conditioners, rags; you name it! The Shower Caddy is one of those must have products to alleviate a problem of this nature.
For most bathrooms that do not have built in shelves, the shower caddy provides a great alternative to making the bathroom immaculate. There are a number of Shower Caddies available for you to choose from. Depending on your taste as well as the space available in your bathroom there is a shower organizer out there to fit your unique needs.
Shower organizers or caddies range from frames which hang over the shower head to a small unit to the side or back of the shower. All Caddies have pockets to hold your personal items securely so that when you are in the shower, your items are only a hand’s reach away.
Shower Caddy: Form and Function
Most bathroom Shower organizers and shelves are made from either plastic or metal. Those made of plastic are generally lighter and cheaper. They are usually easy to install, whether over the head of the shower or a unit installed in the bathroom. Metal Shower Caddies are more durable. They range from stainless steel to nickel Caddy. Most persons tend to get the stainless steel Caddies to avoid possible rusting.
Shower Organizers are generally multi-layered. The different levels allow for different heights of bottles. Shelves and hooks are also present to hold towels and rags. They usually come equipped with a soap dish so that the soap doesn’t melt and leave scum all over the bath tub.
Shower Caddies are available in different colors, sizes and shapes. You can easily find one that goes with the décor of your bathroom at your local hardware or general supply store. Ensure however that the Shower organizer that you are choosing is the right size and fit for your bathroom, as you don’t want to end up with one that is too large or too small for the space.
In addition to the regular Shower Caddies installed in the bathroom there are also portable Shower Caddies. This is convenient for large families where numerous persons are using the same bathroom. In this setting, each family member is able to stock their own Shower Caddy with their personal items. While showering, the portable Caddy can be placed on the rack located in the shower. Once finished, one is able to blot the Caddy dry and take it with them. Additionally, portable Shower Caddies are perfect for students in dorm settings.
By far one of the biggest advantages of a shower organizer is the safety aspect. Accidents in the bathroom occur in and around the bath tub. Having a Caddy with all your items securely in place lessen the likelihood of meeting in an accident that we often fall prey to.
Whether you’re purchasing a plastic, portable or metal Shower Caddy, ensure that you done your research and find one that suits your needs.