Did you know that the bathroom is one of the most visited rooms in your home? It is true.
Did you know that it is also an area that can lead to serious injuries? This is very true for both young children and elderly adults.
While the bathroom is both a place of relaxation and danger, it does not have to be a room full of worry, especially when you take extra steps to make it safe for everyone in your home.
Below, we will discuss some excellent tips and tricks for bathtub and bathroom safety.
Add Traction to the Bathtub
Did you know that slip and fall accidents are the most common in the bathtub and bathroom in general?
Tubs become very slippery when they are wet and if you do not have any type of bathmat or anti-slip protection in place, a slip and fall can occur very easily.
The best way to protect against slips and falls in the tub for both young children and the elderly is to have a non-slip application applied to the bottom of the tub. At Connecticut Reglazing, we can add a non-slip application to your tub when we reglaze it. The application will provide extra traction to prevent the floor of the tub from becoming slippery when it is wet.
Pro Tip: Remember to add non-skid rugs to the floor in the bathroom to prevent any accidental slips and falls on the bathroom tiles.
Use an Adjustable Showerhead
Using an adjustable showerhead in the tub can help prevent falls as it limits how much you actually need to move around in the tub. Since you move the adjustable shower head to where you want it, you do not have to worry about moving yourself to get under the water.
Install Grab Bars
Grab bars are an excellent prevention tool to help keep everyone in your home safe during bath time. When installing grab bars, make sure you choose a quality bar and install it in places that are easy to reach.
If someone is in the tub and starts to slip, they can immediately grab onto the bar to help give them support and prevent a fall, or, at minimum, lessen the injuries caused by the fall.
Keep Everything Within Reach
Whether your elderly mom is showering, or your 5-year-old son is, you want to make sure that all soap, loofahs, and any other items needed to shower with are within reach.
Having to stretch and try to reach items that are not within reach can lead to slips and falls in the tub.
Consider a Bath Seat
If you have an elderly adult living with you or someone who is prone to slips and falls, it is a good idea to consider installing a bath seat.
These seats help provide safety and security when in the tub and come in some stylish designs too. Before you settle on a bath seat for your tub, do check to ensure the weight-bearing capacity will accommodate the individual who will use it.
Get Better Lighting
Did you know that poor lighting can cause someone to slip and fall in the bathroom? Make sure that there is adequate lighting in the bathroom and that no one ever bathes or showers in the dark. Being able to see what you are doing in the tub will help limit falls due to limited visibility.
Prevent Accidents in the Bathtub with the Help of Connecticut Reglazing
At Connecticut Reglazing, we specialize in reglazing bathtubs and shower stalls. Our experts can install a non-slip application to the bottom of your tub or shower stall. This non-slip application will help to add extra traction in the tub or shower and prevent slips and falls. This non-slip application is perfect for young children, adults, and elderly adults alike.
Call Connecticut Reglazing today to learn more about our services.
Did you know that the bathroom is one of the most visited rooms in your home? It is true.
Did you know that it is also an area that can lead to serious injuries? This is very true for both young children and elderly adults.
While the bathroom is both a place of relaxation and danger, it does not have to be a room full of worry, especially when you take extra steps to make it safe for everyone in your home.
Below, we will discuss some excellent tips and tricks for bathtub and bathroom safety.
Add Traction to the Bathtub
Did you know that slip and fall accidents are the most common in the bathtub and bathroom in general?
Tubs become very slippery when they are wet and if you do not have any type of bathmat or anti-slip protection in place, a slip and fall can occur very easily.
The best way to protect against slips and falls in the tub for both young children and the elderly is to have a non-slip application applied to the bottom of the tub. At Connecticut Reglazing, we can add a non-slip application to your tub when we reglaze it. The application will provide extra traction to prevent the floor of the tub from becoming slippery when it is wet.
Pro Tip: Remember to add non-skid rugs to the floor in the bathroom to prevent any accidental slips and falls on the bathroom tiles.
Use an Adjustable Showerhead
Using an adjustable showerhead in the tub can help prevent falls as it limits how much you actually need to move around in the tub. Since you move the adjustable shower head to where you want it, you do not have to worry about moving yourself to get under the water.
Install Grab Bars
Grab bars are an excellent prevention tool to help keep everyone in your home safe during bath time. When installing grab bars, make sure you choose a quality bar and install it in places that are easy to reach.
If someone is in the tub and starts to slip, they can immediately grab onto the bar to help give them support and prevent a fall, or, at minimum, lessen the injuries caused by the fall.
Keep Everything Within Reach
Whether your elderly mom is showering, or your 5-year-old son is, you want to make sure that all soap, loofahs, and any other items needed to shower with are within reach.
Having to stretch and try to reach items that are not within reach can lead to slips and falls in the tub.
Consider a Bath Seat
If you have an elderly adult living with you or someone who is prone to slips and falls, it is a good idea to consider installing a bath seat.
These seats help provide safety and security when in the tub and come in some stylish designs too. Before you settle on a bath seat for your tub, do check to ensure the weight-bearing capacity will accommodate the individual who will use it.
Get Better Lighting
Did you know that poor lighting can cause someone to slip and fall in the bathroom? Make sure that there is adequate lighting in the bathroom and that no one ever bathes or showers in the dark. Being able to see what you are doing in the tub will help limit falls due to limited visibility.
Prevent Accidents in the Bathtub with the Help of Connecticut Reglazing
At Connecticut Reglazing, we specialize in reglazing bathtubs and shower stalls. Our experts can install a non-slip application to the bottom of your tub or shower stall. This non-slip application will help to add extra traction in the tub or shower and prevent slips and falls. This non-slip application is perfect for young children, adults, and elderly adults alike.
Call Connecticut Reglazing today to learn more about our services.