Is Your Bathroom Really Safe?
You always thought your bathroom was a safe place.
You should know that this is not the case.
In every corner of your bathroom may lay a hidden danger.
Bathrooms are especially dangerous for children and older adults.
They might get injured easily, and slipping is only one of the dangers they face.
So, when you think in remodeling your bathroom you should take into account a few tips to make your bathroom a safe place for you and your family.
Children Children under five years old are the most exposed ones to injure themselves into the bathroom.
Even if they are supervised, they can get injured when they use the bathroom.
Active children can slip easily when they take a bath or a shower.
Their joy can transform in a second in tears.
It is your duty to prevent that.
How? First of all do not buy a bathroom mat only because it is pretty.
It must be safe.
It is good if you choose a bathroom mat that has a rubber on the side that will lay on the floor.
You can buy a rubber mat for your bathtub or you can affix a nonslip adhesive decals or strips to the bottom of the tub.
Another thing you should think of when you are remodeling your bathroom is to choose a shower curtain that is not made from vinyl because some of them will eliminate chemicals that are bad for the lungs and can cause asthma.
Do not forget about the mildew that can form because of the dampness.
The mildew can give you headaches, dizziness and breathing problems.
Keep your toilet clean.
Kids tend to be very curious and touch the toilet inside or outside.
Germs can propagate easily.
Do not forget to keep it very clean and do not let your children use it immediately after you cleaned it because the cleaning products may have a powerful smell.
Keep electrical devices away from the bathtub, so that children can not touch them with wet hands.
Older adults Shower and bathtub safety is a concern for older adults too.
One-third of people aged 60 and older have difficulty in getting into or out of a bathtub or shower.
One way to help them is to purchase a bathtub bench or chair that helps them get into the tub.
Some of the tips used for the children' safety are good for older adults, like using a rubber mat for the bathtub and one on the floor.
Walk in tubs are designed for persons with limited mobility, particularly in lower extremity joints such as the hip and knee.
This way will allow them to bathe without any other assistance.
A very important thing that you will find when looking for a walk in tub is the door in the side.
This thing allows a person to get in and out with very little strain on the joints.
It differentiates from the standard bathtub that require stepping up anywhere from 14 to 24 inches to enter the tub.
They are equipped with safety rails, also known as bath grab bars, to hold on to while entering, exiting, or using it.
By taking care that your loved ones are safe, you can relax and take care of other important issues in your life.
And if you want to experience a bit of a spa session, then maybe you should think of a whirlpool tub.
You will feel like having a massage in bath anytime you choose.
You should know that this is not the case.
In every corner of your bathroom may lay a hidden danger.
Bathrooms are especially dangerous for children and older adults.
They might get injured easily, and slipping is only one of the dangers they face.
So, when you think in remodeling your bathroom you should take into account a few tips to make your bathroom a safe place for you and your family.
Children Children under five years old are the most exposed ones to injure themselves into the bathroom.
Even if they are supervised, they can get injured when they use the bathroom.
Active children can slip easily when they take a bath or a shower.
Their joy can transform in a second in tears.
It is your duty to prevent that.
How? First of all do not buy a bathroom mat only because it is pretty.
It must be safe.
It is good if you choose a bathroom mat that has a rubber on the side that will lay on the floor.
You can buy a rubber mat for your bathtub or you can affix a nonslip adhesive decals or strips to the bottom of the tub.
Another thing you should think of when you are remodeling your bathroom is to choose a shower curtain that is not made from vinyl because some of them will eliminate chemicals that are bad for the lungs and can cause asthma.
Do not forget about the mildew that can form because of the dampness.
The mildew can give you headaches, dizziness and breathing problems.
Keep your toilet clean.
Kids tend to be very curious and touch the toilet inside or outside.
Germs can propagate easily.
Do not forget to keep it very clean and do not let your children use it immediately after you cleaned it because the cleaning products may have a powerful smell.
Keep electrical devices away from the bathtub, so that children can not touch them with wet hands.
Older adults Shower and bathtub safety is a concern for older adults too.
One-third of people aged 60 and older have difficulty in getting into or out of a bathtub or shower.
One way to help them is to purchase a bathtub bench or chair that helps them get into the tub.
Some of the tips used for the children' safety are good for older adults, like using a rubber mat for the bathtub and one on the floor.
Walk in tubs are designed for persons with limited mobility, particularly in lower extremity joints such as the hip and knee.
This way will allow them to bathe without any other assistance.
A very important thing that you will find when looking for a walk in tub is the door in the side.
This thing allows a person to get in and out with very little strain on the joints.
It differentiates from the standard bathtub that require stepping up anywhere from 14 to 24 inches to enter the tub.
They are equipped with safety rails, also known as bath grab bars, to hold on to while entering, exiting, or using it.
By taking care that your loved ones are safe, you can relax and take care of other important issues in your life.
And if you want to experience a bit of a spa session, then maybe you should think of a whirlpool tub.
You will feel like having a massage in bath anytime you choose.