| Jetted bathtubs are gaining in popularity. Almost | | | | Some of these come with a self cleaning system |
| everyone likes the idea of relaxing in a jetted | | | | though, so you will need to check the features when |
| bathtub and allowing the jets to massage out any | | | | you are making your decision. |
| aches and pains they may have acquired throughout | | | | Air Jets |
| the day. Jetted tubs are usually a bit bigger than your | | | | The other types of jets are air jets. These jets |
| average bathtub and they make a great looking | | | | actually push air into the tub instead of water causing |
| addition to any bathroom. There are a couple of | | | | a gentle massaging feeling. You can use bubble bath |
| different types of jetted bathtubs. Before purchasing | | | | and bath salts in this type of jetted bathtub. There |
| a jetted bathtub you will want to decide which type | | | | are often more jets in an air jetted tub than there |
| best suits your needs. | | | | are in the water jetted tubs. The forced air through |
| There are two types of jets used in jetted bathtubs, | | | | the water may make the water cold faster, which |
| water jets and air jets. Both types create a | | | | can be annoying. The health benefits from increased |
| massaging feeling as the water is moved in the tub | | | | circulation and such that you get from the water jets |
| but there are pros and cons to each one. | | | | you do not get with an air jetted bathtub. |
| Water Jets | | | | Both types can give a great feeling, relaxing bath. It |
| The jetted bathtubs that use water jets force the | | | | is really a matter of preference when it comes to |
| bath water through the jets. This creates a stronger | | | | the type of jets you want. If you want to add oils, |
| massage than tubs with the air jets. The bath water | | | | crystals, and/or bubbles to your tub you will want to |
| is recirculated through the jets, which keeps the | | | | go with the air jets. If you are wanting a therapeutic |
| water a bit warmer than air being forced in the bath. | | | | invigorating massage then water jets may be your |
| One downside is that you cannot use bubble bath, | | | | best choice. Jetted tubs can cost between $1500 and |
| bath oil or bath salts in a jetted tub with water jets. | | | | $10,000 so there is a huge variety of types, sizes, |
| This type of tub also requires quite a bit of cleaning. | | | | and models to choose from. |