I flip it on with my toes. Its design warms my feet quickly and then the heat slowly filters up to warm the entire area. Quartz elements give fast focused heat while a tiny fan warms the entire room. For instant heat, select a model with combination halogen and quartz elements. If your bathroom is chilly, choose a special safe bathroom heater.
Some designs have a ground circuit interrupter built into the end of the plug.
Other bathroom models have a safety shutoff device if it gets wet. The heaters can be placed in either a horizontal or vertical position depending on where you need the most warm air. In the horizontal position, you can snap on a drying attachment for your children's damp shoes, gloves, hats, etc. Each has its preferred applications. Radiant models are quiet and good for focusing the warmth.