• 700 watts power output
• Dishwasher-safe, scratch resistant 5-cup glass jar
• Revolutionary Ice Catcher Blade is designed to toss, catch and shatter ice as it falls
• Easy clean feature- quickly cleans jar for less delay between blending batches
• All-Metal-Drive system adds extra durability

Product Description
* 700 watts power output
* Dishwasher-safe, scratch resistant 5-cup glass jar
* Revolutionary Ice Catcher Blade is designed to toss, catch and shatter ice as it falls
* Easy clean feature- quickly cleans jar for less delay between blending batches
* All-Metal-Drive system adds extra durability… More >>

Oster Glass Jar Blender with Food Processor Attachment model 6604

They came on the market initially as a cosmetic aid. Beauty experts advised their clients about the affects of chlorine on the hair and skin. Before showerhead systems came on the market, models often washed their hair in bottled water. If they are staying in a hotel, many of them still do.

Yes, chlorine dries out the hair and skin. The vapors irritate the eyes and respiratory system. They even trigger asthma attacks. But, the biggest long-term health risk is from THM exposure, chlorination byproducts.

The average dechlorinating shower filter does nothing to protect you from THMs. There are only two or three products on the market that do. One is very affordable, costing less than $70. Another is very expensive, costing over $200. Since they have the same effectiveness, I would choose the less expensive brand.

What is the long-term health risk of THM exposure? According to studies conducted in 2007, exposure to THMs in homes with chlorinated water doubles a person’s chances of developing bladder cancer. Exposure occurs in a variety of ways.

In the shower, they become gases and are inhaled. In the kitchen, when you are washing dishes by hand, the gases are again inhaled. When cooking with unfiltered water, they are again released. When you drink a glass of unfiltered water, you are ingesting them. They are present in many bottled beverages, as well.

In a bath or shower, the chemicals are absorbed through your skin, as they are if you swim in a chlorinated pool. If you live in the US, the level deemed safe by the EPA did not consider multiple areas of exposure. They were based on the assumption that your only source of exposure was through drinking and that you weighed 175 pounds.

As you can see, a dechlorinating shower filter is not the only thing that you need. You need an effective filter on your kitchen type. Just to let you know, Brita and PUR devices do NOT remove THMs or VOCs, another health hazard that exists in publicly treated supplies.

In order to make it easier for you, many companies provide product performance data, certifications from Underwriter’s Laboratory and certificates from the California Department of Health. If a company does not have those certifications or provide complete performance data before you buy, then you are probably getting a dechlorinating shower filter, but you are not getting full protection.

I believe, as do many health experts, that we can reduce the incidence of cancer in our lifetime, just by taking simple steps to limit our exposure to known carcinogens. You don’t smoke. You might eat organic food. Those are good steps to take, but limiting your exposure to THM is an excellent step, as well.

Small Sizes

When size matters, a small bathroom can be updated and provided with the more space when you use space saving case designs. A good way to do this is through glass. Bathroom closets that are glass allow for more light to come in, giving it a new look. They create the illusion of space and can provide a very modern look to the bathroom. For those that are looking for a more contemporary look with their cupboards, this can be done with a frosted glass or stainless steel design. This too can be space saving in style.

Even Smaller Sizes

In some situations space is even more limited. If you do not have a full wall to place the cabinet on, you can use a low floor closet or even select from the options in corner cupboards. These are great because they provide space in tricky situations. Consider the hanging bathroom cabinet as well. This type can provide additional floor space by providing you with a closet that is off the ground. This gives more storage in limited spaces. Find options such as Victorian and shabby chic looks, or go for the more traditional design.

Additional Options

Some bathroom closets can also provide you with elegance in other ways. Some provide for ambient lighting or even mood lighting. This is a great way to provide the bright light of a bathroom required but still provide a unique style with the beautiful bathroom cupboard.

When considering where to place these bathroom closets, realize that they can be put anywhere that makes sense to you. The goal is to provide additional storage to the room and this can happen in many ways. Any wall that you have available can easily become a case area. Take the time to get the right sizing dimensions down for the area where you would like to place the cabinetry and then head off to have the right solution in bathroom cabinets happen.