a personal steamer comprising an assembly of three pieces : a base tub and liner tub and a lid . the liner tub is body - shaped to form a foot , a seat , a back and side walls forming a steam enclosure . a lid , hinged at the foot , can be pivoted to a vertical , low stress vertical position , or closed for use . the liner tub is formed of abs and reinforced with fiberglass on its underside where it is protected from the steam . the liner tub is fitted into the base tub and foamed together , forming a base assembly . steam is conducted through a fitting in the base tub and through a conduit to a horn outlet at the user &# 39 ; s feet . the steam is discharged away from the user and towards the lid , deflecting back to into the enclosure . u - shaped conduits and fans recirculate steam in the enclosure . a portable steam generator is coupled with the cabinet for providing constant temperature steam very quickly . a low volume boiler , having a v - shaped bottom and a gravity water feed ensures minimum water levels and minimum water volumes . a vacuum - lock water reservoir provides water supply and fine level control .