Professional Thermotherapy TB6 Paraffin Wax Bath - Helps Relieve Arthritis & Muscle Stiffness - Heat Therapy for Hands, Feet, Face & Body - Made in USA - 6 lb. ScentFree

I researched several different paraffin spas before ultimately deciding on this one. The selling points were its size (width and depth) and apparent commercial quality/durability. The TB 6 (110V) is Therabath's newest/most recent model. The TB6 is a Professional DEEP IMMERSION (6-9 lb wax capacity) paraffin bath that accomodates hands and feet. It also has a new/improved (over the TB5 model) ANODIZED ALUMINUM TANK (with integrated handles) that is lightweight, durable, and energy efficient. This box set comes with 6 PACKAGES (6 lbs.) of Therabath of PARAFFIN WAX (which is what you need to get started). According to the manufacturer, six pounds of paraffin provides ~42 manicures (both hands) or 32 pedicures (both feet), assuming three dips per hand or foot. The plastic liners and terry mitts are NOT included. (Please see my note below about other, better options). The Therabath was very easy to set-up and use RIGHT OUT of the BOX. There is even a 5 step QUICK and easy SET-UP REFERENCE CARD so that you don't have to read the instruction manual. The most challenging aspect was finding the perfect location in the house for the Therabath (since it needs to remain plugged in/on at all times). After deciding on the location, I just opened the 6 plastic bags containing the wax, put the solid wax into the container, placed the grate on top of the wax, placed the lid on top of that and then plugged the unit in. After waiting about 6-8 hours, the wax was melted and ready to use. It is important to note that the makers of Therabath designed their paraffin wax spas without an external on/off switch or manual/adjustable temperature control. (When it's plugged in, it's "on" and automatically cycles on/off to regulate the temperature of the wax.) Therabath's rationale (according to their website) behind this is that the spa should be viewed similar to a refrigerator that is safely plugged in and running all of the time with internally regulated temperature controls. In reality, if you want to use the Therabath on a regular basis, you have to keep it plugged it to keep the paraffin wax melted. It takes about 6-8 hours for the wax to fully melt and be ready to use. Most people can't/don't want to wait 8 hours EACH time before using it. If you are a person that does not feel comfortable leaving things on/plugged in 24/7, then this probably is not the unit for you. I have had mine on/plugged in for almost 3 weeks without any problem. (And in the cycling on/off, it is off more than it is on - which is indicated by the indicator light.) I purchased the Therabath to help alleviate the EXTREMELY and painfully dry and cracked hands that I get as soon as the weather turns colder. The wax feels really good on my hands. I just wish I could "soak" them in the wax. Instead, you spread your fingers, dip for a few seconds, take your hand out for a few seconds and then re-dip. (You can repeat for as many times as you'd like, but based on my experience anything over 5 times is way too much.) I got a little carried away the first time I did it and did it probably 7 times. The wax was REALLY thick, but it felt good. After that, I put my hands inside plastic bags (getting the bag on my second hand was a little more of a challenge, but doable) and then put them in terry mitts. I generally leave the wax on for about 15 minutes and then peel it off (like a glove). The first time, my hands felt like I applied Vaseline to them and then slept with socks over my hands overnight. Each time I use the wax, they feel a little softer (and better). I've heard of people leaving it on overnight, but the wax was already starting to crack after 15 minutes, so I'm not really sure it would stay attached to my hands for over 8 hours. I decided to use just regular, generic zip-lock gallon-size plastic food storage bags and long terry oven mitts. The food storage, plastic bags are MUCH thicker (and cheaper) than the hand/foot "liners" and the terry oven mitts are thicker and hold in the heat better (and, again, cheaper) than the hand/foot mitts. You can even re-use the plastic bags to help save additional money. By using ZIP-LOC mouth bags, it's easier to get your hands in by yourself because the top stays open on it's own. It also retains heat better because you can zip-lock it to your arm. There are MANY different scents of Therabath brand wax to choose from. I purchased the unit with the LAVENDER HARMONY scent. When I first opened the package, I thought the scent was going to be too overwhelming, but once the wax was melted in the container (and even on my hands), it was only a very subtle scent (not strong like it was right out of the package). Overall, I am very happy with my Therabath Paraffin Spa purchase. I do have to admit, though, that I was extremely lucky and did not pay the full price. Amazon must have made a huge data entry error/glitch while updating/changing the prices in their system, because for a few hours one day it was selling for a fraction of the retail price. And that is when I purchased mine. The extremely low price was the only reason that I purchased it. I had the Therabath in my Amazon cart for a while because I was hesitant to spend THAT much money on something that may or may not work in alleviating the extremely dry skin on my hands (even though my friends swore by the paraffin treatments at their spa). I personally had never had a paraffin treatment at the spa/salon, so this was my first time trying it. For a fraction of the price, I absolutely love the Therabath. After much thought and consideration, I would not, however, pay the full retail price (for my dry skin problem) because there are other cheaper alternatives. In fact, before the price was drastically (erroneously?) lowered, I had decided that I really shouldn't spend THAT much money and instead was going to compromise and buy the Dr. Scholl's Paraffin Spa (on sale for twenty dollars at Wal-Mart) and then use the Therabath paraffin wax with that unit. I still think that is a good, lower-priced option and would still have done that if the price not been lowered on the Therabath. At a fraction of the price, The Dr. Scholl's is smaller, not as deep and is not the same commercial quality (as the Therabath), BUT it does have an ON/OFF switch and manual temperature control. Again, I have not tried the Dr. Scholl's ... only read about it. I still believe the Therabath is a far better quality paraffin spa, if you have the money to invest in it. I highly suggest looking at the manufacturer's website (which is the name of the product dot com) because it has a lot of useful information (including care, cleaning and maintenance of the unit).

I purchased the Therabath TB6 after researching available products and comparing to my 20+ yr old Therabath that due to power surges - finally decided it had had enough. I have RA and initially purchased one for heat relief for aching joints of my hands. That unit worked amazingly well! I was a little anxious about the new unit, just because sometimes products lose their 'quality' in the manufacturing process as years go by and these things are not an inexpensive investment. My new TB6 is so similar in quality and performance I am thrilled I spent the extra to get it. (I did search a lot to try to find the best price.) It has a great deep 'well' to get a good dip into the wax and is a clean looking, well constructed unit. A bit beter in design than my old one as the metal tub that the wax melts in has a wide rim that overlaps the plastic base of the unit, making it much easier to clean. I would recommend this to anyone with RA for a warm, soothing relief for aching joints (hands, feet, elbows and if your creative - even knees). I would also recommend it to anyone who suffers from severe dry skin on their hands. Regular use of this wax therapy has tamed my painful cracked hands especially during the cold winter months! (Although I use it year round for both RA and dry hands) The only issue I have is minor and that is that when the wax melts there is often hardened wax around the top edge of the melted wax - almost as though the cover of the unit should be insulated or thicker to keep the heat in. That said it is also dependent upon what cycle the unit is in that determines amount of hardened wax that is there. Definately - spend the extra for the quality~!

I've only had the therabath for one week, but so far it has lived up to expectations. I use it twice a day on my hands because of a sore right wrist and thumb joints on both hands. The bath is the size of a large, oval crockpot & I keep it plugged in all the time on the counter in my second bathroom. I do both hands in the morning when I eat breakfast by bathing only one hand at a time. Then I can eat and read the paper at the same time. As the reader can guess, I am retired so mornings are no longer a rush. I use the bath a second time in the evenings as I watch television or read. The directions say that it takes 8 hours to melt the 6 pounds of paraffin that comes with the unit. It only took 1 1/2 hours for that amount to melt for me, so I started using it right away. I saw this product used on hands in a hospital setting, and the heat brought the patient relief. By watching, I learned that all you need is a plastic bag large enough to slip over your hand and an old towel to wrap around your hand. You dip your hand slowly into the wax that is between 120 - 125 degrees, (there is no temperature switch-the heat is preprogrammed) then lift your hand up and redip in the same manner 6 or 7 times. The more times equals the amount of heat that is retained, so you will probably need to experiment. Then you quickly wrap the plastic bag around your hand, foot or elbow, etc. and finally wrap the plastic bag on your hand, etc., in a large towel. A large towel keeps the heat in better than a skimpy one. The treatment is very soothing and is even good for dry or cracked hands. I plan to use it in the winter also for the latter reason. After the wax has cooled, you unwrap your hand, etc. and peel the wax back into the unit to be reused. The plastic bag lasts for quite a few uses--in seven days I have replaced the original once. I even recycle the wax in the bag that is in small clumps & easy to pick out. Be sure to register your unit with the company. A six page information sheet is generated with the registration that has some interesting & helpful information. My hands & wrists do feel better after each treatment & I am able to do painless finger/wrist exercises after the treatment. I know that this is the same type of regimen used by physical therapists--heat followed by exercises.

Super bien el equipo, la parafina, fácil de instalar y usarlo. Recomendado.

I must say that so far it is amazing! I dipped both my hands and feet for the first time today! I had a nice bath, and treated my feet and hands to an at home mani/pedi treatment removing all dead skin/cuticles, then I dipped my feet and hands one at a time into this warm wax and it was heavenly! I bought the professional disposable bags for hands/feet though you could easily use plastic wrap or reuse grocery bags. Then placed them in the footie/hand warmers that I also bought on amazon. I found the temperature to be perfect but keep in mind my feet and hands were already warmed up from lounging in my bath before hand. If your hands or feet are cold it may feel like the wax is too hot. I have severe pain in my hands, elbows, ankles and feet due to arthritis so I have to say that I just love this machine. It is just so wonderful to come home too after a long day at work on my feet all day, have a nice bath soak, then treat my feet, ankles and hands to a wax treatment! I imagine that I will just leave it plugged in during the fall/winter season when I have the most pain issues because it does take a long time to heat the wax (6 hrs). Also when buying wax in the future, I will just buy unscented and use my own essential oils for fragrance or aromatherapy. My feet and hands are so soft and I have not even put on any lotion yet!! **update January 7, 2025** I still love this machine, it works great and it feels like luxury every time I use it!

Muy mal producto y no tiene forma de reemplazar! No calienta, no derrite cera! No sirve en si..

Estuvo funcionando perfecto pero de un día para otro dejó de derretir la parafina, por lo que lo devolveré. Pero....el tiempo que estuvo funcionando, excelente para desinflamar y quitar dolor en manos. Pediré otro esperando no salga con defecto