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!

Bathtub Walk In Conversion Kits: A Look at What’s Available

As more people learn about the benefits of walk in bathtubs, this type of unique design is becoming a popular choice in homes across the country. Although recommended by medical professionals in homes with elderly or disabled residents, the benefits can very well extend to anyone. Should budgeting be a concern, bathtub walk in conversion kits can provide the necessary features without the need to invest in a complexly new tub.

Folks in the market for bathtub walk in conversion kits will find there are some options available to help them. Here are a few of the upgrades that can be added to traditional tubs and showers to make them safer for anyone:

·         Door insert kits – This type of conversion kit transforms a traditional tub into a walk in tub with a few minor alterations. Door inserts do not require major renovations to walls or plumbing, which can be a tremendous bonus for the bottom line. These kits may require professional installation as they require cutting out a piece of an existing tub to retrofit a swing-in or out door to replace the hazardous 20-inch step over found in most traditional tubs. Even with professional installation, however, this type of conversion kit can be a cost-effective way to enjoy the benefits of a walk in tub.

·         Step through shower kits – This is a safety accessory that uses the frame of the door insert to create a walk-in shower. This prevents slips, trips and falls as people attempt to step over a tub wall to access a shower. These inserts may also require professional installation.

·         Safety seats – One of the biggest advantages found built-in to most walk in tubs is a safety seat. Conversion kits, however, can also make this option available for just about every standard size tub imaginable. Safety seats enable people with mobility issues to bathe independently without having to get down into the tub fully.

Making a bathroom safer may not always require the purchase of a standalone walk in tub. When safety is a must, but budgets are tight, conversion kits can help. To further enhance safety, grab bars and other tools may also be added to traditional tub models.