Bathroom Scales

About Bathroom Scales

Just as people use the bathroom every day, many also like to check in on their health every day. A bodyweight scale in the bathroom is a convenient way to check on weight and keep up with health goals.

Modern bathroom scales quickly and accurately calculate body weight. Some advanced options can collect more data, such as BMI, for a comprehensive health report. 

Benefits of a Body Weight Scale

Body scales readily accessible at home make it easier to get a health snapshot quickly. That way, adjustments can be made as needed, leading to a healthier, longer life. 

Types of Modern Bathroom Scales

With so many features to choose from, there are a variety of body scales that have something different to offer. From the simple and affordable to the more luxurious options, there's a bodyweight scale to match anyone's needs. 

Digital Bathroom Scale

Most modern bathroom scales are now digital. With digital scales, all that's needed is to step on, and the body weight result quickly appears in black digits. 

A digital bathroom scale will use sensors for accurate measurement. Compare the electronic scale to an analogue version that relies on springs that succumb to wear and tear over time. 

Body Fat Scale

Digital weight scales can only tell a person so much. While it may indicate weight loss or gain, it doesn't speak to a person's muscle or fat index. 

Since muscle weighs more than fat, digital weight scales can be misleading about a person's health. But a body fat scale can indicate just how much fat a person gains or loses as a better measurement. 

Bluetooth Digital Bathroom Scale

The old-fashioned way of tracking health would be stepping on analogue weight scales and then either having to remember the result or write it down somewhere. A Bluetooth digital bathroom scale makes tracking far more accessible. 

With a Bluetooth digital bathroom scale, the data is transferred to a phone and tracked in an app. The information is always there to review and allows the user to better understand progress over time. 

Smart Body Weight Scales

Smart body weight scales go even further than weight and body fat. They'll measure any health metric possible, including BMI, body water, muscle mass, and bone mass in addition to weight and body fat. 

Smart scales can also work with other smart technologies like watches and fitness apps for seamless integration. 

Materials

Weight scales come primarily in two materials: glass and stainless steel. However, even glass scales will likely have stainless steel components or other materials. The combination makes the scales durable and lightweight. In addition to material type, the materials also come in various colours to match the bathroom accessories already featured in the room. 

Glass Bathroom Scale

A glass bathroom scale is less durable but beautiful, extremely easy to clean, and can match any decor. Glass is very slim and lightweight, so perfect for storing if having it out of sight between uses is desirable. 

Though simple glass will match any room, it is ideal for rooms with large bathroom mirrors. 

Stainless Steel

A stainless steel bathroom scale will typically be a far more durable an option. Stainless steel is easy to clean, and stains are less likely to show. 

For bathrooms with chrome detailing, such as stainless steel bathroom bins, this could be the perfect finish that blends in with the existing aesthetic. 

Other Factors to Consider

Choosing a body weight scale isn't all about looks. There are a few other things to keep in mind before buying. 

Accuracy

When it comes to health, accuracy is tantamount. Whether it's a body weight, water weight, or body fat scale, important decisions may be made based on the information provided. Checking the accuracy and precision of bathroom scales should be a high priority while perusing. 

Readability

Not everyone can read a scale as well as another person. Some may require larger, more visible numbers on a digital bathroom scale to avoid bending down far to see. Others may need numbers to be bolder for clearer reading. 

If reading the numbers could be a problem, finding a scale that reads the numbers aloud is best. No reading is involved — just listening for a result. 

Care & Maintenance

When weight scales sit on the floor of the room, they're likely to gather dust and germs. Thankfully, the materials are easy to clean and require simply a good wipe-down with water. 

For a deeper clean, a cleaning solution can do the trick. However, the correct cleaning solution will depend on whether it's glass or steel. It's best to avoid placing it under the towel rails to avoid water dripping on the equipment. 

Modern bathroom scales generally require batteries. So having a set of batteries on hand when in need ensures it's always ready to do its job.