Interactive Wash Basins
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #83 of 150 Immersion mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Have you ever felt like those static wash basins you find scattered throughout homes and inns in Skyrim should have more of a use? Well, now they do! Interactive Wash Basins replaces all wash basins in Skyrim with interactive versions which allow you to clean yourself up.
Activating a wash basin will cause the player to quickly wash themselves with an animation and sound effect, and give a temporary "Clean" buff. The buff grants 50% disease resistance and 10% increase to health regeneration speed for 4 hours.
Requirements
SKSE64 - this mod comes with an SKSE64 DLL plugin. It will not function correctly without SKSE64.
Load Order
This mod should be placed near the top of your load order, before any mods that make changes to interiors.
Uninstallation
You should not remove this mod mid-playthrough if you have used the conversion power, as it will result in any basins you have converted being missing. However if you don't mind this, then it is okay to remove as it won't harm anything.
Compatible
Unofficial Patch (USSEP) - all changes have been forwarded.
Keep It Clean - built-in compatibility.
Dirt and Blood - built-in compatibility.
Not Compatible
Any mods which modify the cannibal feeding animation (I don't know of any that do this but they could exist)
Mods which replace the wash basin model will need a patch, otherwise all wash basins will return to their vanilla look.
Audio Mods
If you have a mod that replaces audio files, let it overwrite my mod. The way this mod functions means I need to include two vanilla sound files - it doesn't matter if a mod changes these files, they just must not be packed into a BSA.
Mods which add new wash basins or move existing wash basins
I have added a special power that can be used to automatically convert any static wash basin into an interactable version. Because this power is specifically for compatibility, I have made it only accessible using the console. Just type in the console "help convert" and look for a spell called "Convert Wash Basins". To add it to your character, type "player.
Interactive Wash Basins makes every wash basin in Skyrim usable, adding an animation, sound effect, and a temporary 'clean' buff. A simple immersion mod with strong community support (916 endorsements) and frequent downloads, last updated in February 2022.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 916 endorsements and over 42k downloads.
- Adds a simple but immersive touch to vanilla Skyrim.
- Lightweight and focused—does exactly what it says.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022, so may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
- The 'clean' buff is temporary and provides no gameplay depth beyond flavor.
- Potential conflicts with mods that alter wash basin meshes or animations.
For roleplayers and immersion enthusiasts who want to make Skyrim's world feel more alive. If you're into survival or needs mods, this pairs well. Skip if you're looking for gameplay mechanics—this is purely cosmetic and atmospheric.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- Check if your Skyrim version is compatible, as the mod hasn't been updated since 2022.
- Load this mod after other mods that affect wash basins to ensure it works correctly.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- simsim899
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 42,719
- Endorsements
- 916
- Category
- Immersion
- Created
- 10/18/2021
- Updated
- 2/11/2022
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