Walk-in tubs fitted Bathroom Cleaning Tips

A clean bathing area is important for your health and hygiene. A bathroom that is covered in dirt and grime is not only unappealing, it also is unhygienic, increases the risk of illness, and presents a dangerous slipping hazard. Protect your health and safety by regularly cleaning your bath or shower area. Here are a few tips and tricks for cleaning your bathroom easily and effectively.

Shower Curtain

People often forget to clean their shower curtains, which can have serious health consequences. Bathrooms have a high humidity level which can lead to mold infestations if not properly cleaned. Most shower curtains are made out of a plastic material that attracts mold when excessively wet. Prevent dangerous mold infestations by cleaning off your shower curtain after each bath or shower. The most effective tool for cleaning shower curtains is a squeegee, the same tool you use to clean the windshield of your car. A squeegee gets into all the creases and folds of your shower curtain to eliminate any excess water.  Keep your bathroom hygienic by regularly wiping your shower curtain clean.

Bathtub

The bathtub is the central feature of any bathroom. It’s important to keep it clean so that is can perform its primary function of keeping you clean. Bathtubs should be washed regularly and scrubbed every few weeks or so to prevent dirt, grime, and water mineral buildup. To disinfest your bathtub, use a small amount of bleach diluted with water every few weeks. Many bathtubs get built up grime and dirt stains that can’t be removed even with a tough scrubbing. Safety Bath tubs, on the other hand, are easy to keep clean. All that’s required for regular cleaning is a wash cloth lathered with soap and water. Using tough scouring pads or strong chemical cleaners is not recommended for Safety Bath tubs. Save yourself time and energy with an easy-to-clean Safety Bath tub.

A clean bathing area is important for your personal safety and hygiene.  Keeping your bathroom clean can be time consuming and physically exhausting. If you are having trouble cleaning your bathtub, browse Safety Bath’s easy-to-clean tubs for safe and convenient bathing options.

Tax Credits and Allowances for Better Senior Care

In our previous post on Bathing Safety for Alzheimer’s patients, we highlighted that if granted, the T2201 Disability Tax Credit Certificate  could be but toward a safety bath tub purchase. This includes a range of disabilities not associated to Alzheimer’s disease.

We also gave an overview on the Home Applications for Senior Independence (HASI) program which allows seniors that meet the given criteria a forgivable loan to put toward applications to help them around their homes - including bathroom aids.

Similarly, bathroom aids are considered eligible medical expenses. If you are caring for a parent for instance, you can claim the eligible medical expenses you paid on behalf of a dependent parent, up to a maximum of $10,000 per dependent.

Renovation costs you incur to accommodate your parents will qualify as an eligible medical expense and can likely give you tax savings under the medical expense tax credit.

If you are a Veteran, you may be eligible for the Canadian Veterans Independence Program which can assist you with home adaptations that also include bathroom aids and modifications in kitchens and doorways. 

To qualify you must meet ONE of the following criteria:

• You have qualified for a disability benefit

• You have qualified for the War Veterans Allowance

• You are in receipt of Prisoner of War Compensation

• You are eligible for but cannot access a Contract Bed or Priority Access Bed

• You have been the primary caregiver for an eligible veteran or civilian OR

• You are a low-cine or disabled survivor of an eligible Veteran of civilian

A simple call to your personal health insurance provider can help you assess whether you qualify for any of these tax credits or allowances toward home adaptions including bathroom aids.

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Bathing Means Better Skincare

In our modern day-to-day lives, our skin comes into contact with a lot of different kinds of toxins. So when it comes to bathing, we should also keep in mind the idea of purifying the skin, rather than solely focus on hygiene and relaxation that bathing can provide. 

With all the compounds we are exposed to in a day, the need to purify our skin is greater now more than ever. Some toxins found in skin include benzene, hydrocarbons, mold, car exhaust, heavy metals like mercury, arsenic, dust mites, pesticides, herbicides and hormones. 

The toxic load we carry comes from a variety of sources in our environment – but bathing is a way to make sure that we rid of these toxins that can be present internally in our bodies and externally on the surface of our skin. 

How do we make sure we are effectively purifying our skin?

• Take a 20-30 minute bath at home

• Get the water to a warm comfortable temperature to open your pores up

• Relax and turn on your water jets 

• Use a entle soap along with a wash cloth or puff – this is an effective measure to begin purifying your skin. 

• Begin cleaning your skin in linear strokes from the feet up – splash some water onto your skin as you scrub

• Rinse off in the shower 

If you have a specific health condition, talking to your doctor could give you useful insight on other kinds of treatments or products with targeted medicinal properties. Whatever treatments you decide to go with, having a properly installed bath from Safety Bath will provide you with the basis for improving your well-being. With our wide variety of options and add-ons, you’re sure to find something that will enhance your bathing experience as well.

Detoxify your skin today! Visit our website to learn more about our wide range of Safety Bath products.

Your Own Personal Getaway – In Your Bathroom

Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could have your own little getaway in your home? A room that is a place to relax and rejuvenate after a long day’s work – a place that is yours to retreat to. The smallest things can make the largest impact such as a beautiful paint job, some flowers, the right light, and a beautiful place to take a nice warm bath. 

Got a small-space bathroom? No problem, we have the perfect model that you can tuck into a small space and still enjoy the luxury of being in a comfortable luxury bathtub. Turn any space into a dreamy nook in your home.

The Panama 2

With a 32” outward swinging door, our Panama 2 model is ideal for those who want to step into a work of pristine beauty and functionality but in their small space. Its measurements are 26” W x 37” H x 51” L making it the smallest walk in bathtub we offer on our product line. 

But while it’s small in size, it has so much to offer. It is made to suit a right-handed or left-handed person, and it includes warm air massage jets that come in a dual jet package, featuring a heated seat and back for maximum comfort. The Panama 2 also offers different options such as aromatherapy, which releases scents that help you relax, and the chromatherapy mode which offers a gentle light to positively influence your mood. 

It also offers a silicone pillow so you can rest your head as you relax. And the flexible curtain rod bends around open corners to fit into your space effortlessly. 

Technical Features 

On a more technical front, the Ozonator Water Jet Sanitation System helps to save water, energy, and minimizes chemicals and waste while producing no harmful by products. The high flow tap releases water at 14 gpm (gallons per minute) allowing it to fill up in roughly 4 minutes or less. And the bathtub is made of stainless steel and white acrylic.

The tub also offers:

• A hand-held shower wand

• 2” Rapid Drain

• Easy to reach drain controls with a fail-safe chain

• Three grabs for ease of access

• A slip resistant textured floor 

• A 17” ADA compliant seat

Turn your small-space bathroom into a whole other realm of relaxation with the Panama 2. Financing is available for all our bathtubs, and you may be eligible for a tax credit. Contact us to find out more!

What is Chromotherapy?

At SafteyBath, we make your safety a priority through all of our products, but we also consider comfort and relaxation to be vital to a great bathing experience.  That’s why many of our baths come with added amenities such as heated air jets, water jets, and aromatherapy options.  Our baths can also come with the unique lighting, which brings the benefits of Chromotherapy to your bathing routine.

What exactly is Chromotherapy?

Chromotherapy, sometimes called colour therapy, is an alternative form of medicine that uses light in different colours to balance the energy in a person’s body.  This can be beneficial to physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual stresses and concerns. 

What can Chromotherapy Help with?

This form of colour therapy can help anyone affected by SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), which usually occurs in the darker, colder months when our bodies are not exposed to enough bright light or natural light.  Adding chromotherapy equipment to your bath can do wonders for improving your mental health, stress levels, and anxiety levels. 

In addition to SAD, here are some other areas of the body the colour therapy can assist with, listed by colour:

Red

Red is believed to improve blood circulation and breathing rates.  It would be used to help with nervous system and circulatory system issues.

Orange

Orange it thought to be able to help with eliminating localized fat, as well as improving breathing issues like asthma or bronchitis.

Yellow

Yellow can be used to purify skin, help with indigestion, and lymphatic issues, in addition to increasing the metabolism.

Green

Green simply makes a natural, positive calming effect.

Blue

Blue also promotes calmness and relaxation, but is also thought to be able to relieve colds, headaches and nervous tension, stress, and muscle cramps.  Blue can have a positive effect on a wide range of health issues.

Indigo

Indigo can be good for the eyes, ears, and throat, with a calming and sedative effect.

Violet

Violet calms the mind, sooths the muscles and relaxes any stress put on internal organs.

Chromotherapy could be just what you need to make your bath the perfect, most beneficial and relaxing part of your day.  Take a look at the many options we have in our product lines to find the right SafetyBath and bath accessories for you.

5 Tips For Choosing the Right Walk-In Tub For You

It can be a challenge to take care of your elderly loved ones as they grow older. They may become unable to care for themselves in many ways because of their failing physical strength and declining motor skills. They need assistance in many areas of life, including in the bathroom. Not all seniors can bathe or shower on their own anymore. But with a walk-in tub, it can be possible to restore that independence. Here are some tips for choosing the right barrier-free bathtub for you.

#1: Discover the Options

There are many kinds of walk-in bathtubs available, with many different features and targeted therapies for healing or relaxation like jets, aromatherapy, chromatherapy, heated seat backs, and more. There are many types of doors and shapes of tubs available as well. You need to ask yourself what type of tub you want.

#2: Determine Your Needs

The kind of tub you install will depend on the needs of the person it is intended for. Are they better off with a tub or a shower? What kind of door and seat would be convenient for them to use? Are you better off retrofitting an existing tub with a kit, or buying a full bath? Find the answers to all these questions before making the purchase.

#3: Set Your Budget

Installing a walk-in bathtub can be an expensive ordeal. You don’t want to strain your wallet too much, so you’ll want to list the options that are within your budget. Just make sure to include the cost of installation, fittings, etc., on top of the purchase price.

#4: Know Your Warranties and Other Policies

Whatever you purchase, it is important to be aware of all the after-sales services you will be getting. This includes the warranties, repair assistance, installation, and maintenance, etc. Make sure you have these details sorted with the seller.

#5: Talk To a Plumber

You should consult a plumber before you make the purchase because they will be able to assess how much alterations will be required in the plumbing. They can make suggestions specific for your bathroom so you know how much, if any, renovation will be needed.

5 Ways to Make Your Bathroom Safer for the Elderly

If you care for someone elderly, you start seeing their environment in new ways, realizing there are obstacles all around them every day — things that younger, more able-bodied people don’t even think about.

This is especially true in the bathroom. Getting older often means the body isn’t as strong as it was, and mobility and balance have become compromised. It’s important that this doesn’t get in the way of their self-confidence, and providing some tools so they can continue to take care of their daily needs is one way of maintaining their independence and confidence.

With this in mind, here are five bathroom safety options that you can install to make the bathroom safer for the elderly and handicapped.

#1: Non-slip Floors

When balance is already compromised, you should take every precaution to make sure the elderly can stay on their feet. Getting non-slip surfacing on the floors of your bathroom will help seniors navigate it better. Additionally, non-slip floors make them feel safer and more sure of their footing, helping to boost their confidence.

#2: Lever Faucets

Faucets that involve a lot of grabbing power and wrist action are a challenge for people with a weak grip — they can’t tackle difficult faucets on their own. The better choice would be installing faucets with a lever that can be turned with a simple push. This will require less energy to be exerted for a simple task, and it makes the bathroom safer.

#3: Grab Bars and Rails

Grab bars and rails can be installed in the bathroom in areas where someone needs to get up or sit down, like the toilet or the bath. These bars will give them the added support they need to more easily navigate the bathroom. It would also be beneficial to have grab rails around the sink to help stabilize balance when leaning over.

#4: Walk-in Bathtubs

Barrier-free bathtubs feature simple mechanisms to help the elderly and handicapped get in and out of the bathtub. Rather than having to step over the edge of a low tub, they can open a door, sit at a more accessible height, and close the watertight door behind them. With a walk-in tub, getting in and out of the bath can be done without assistance.

#5: Thick Rugs

Thick rugs in fall-prone areas ensure that, in case there is a fall, it is cushioned to some extent, thus preventing any serious injuries to seniors. In this way, the last bit of risk is reduced.

The bathroom is often the one place where it is hardest for someone to need your help. It can be demeaning to require assistance in this private place. Consider implementing these five tips in their bathroom to give them back some independence, increase their confidence, and keep them safe.