Useful tips to ensure safety in the bathroom

We are all aware that over the years even the simplest movements can become complicated and ensuring safety in the bathroom is a priority for any renovation or new construction project.

Acting in advance, already in the design phase with some simple and inexpensive measures, can guarantee the possibility of using the bathroom at all ages and throughout the course of life without limitations

Safety handles and supports

Taking care to preventively eliminate all objects that can cause slips or falls, such as bathroom rugs, the installation in some points of the bathroom of safety grab bars, fixed or foldable, can be very useful for those who want a suitable bathroom to all physical needs.

In particular, next to the sanitary ware it may be useful to install a handle to promote the ability to stand up, avoiding the risk of a fall.

Ponte Giulio is one of the leading companies in the market in the production of aids and grab bars for the disabled and the elderly: in their catalog there are white folding handles, suitable for the simplest bathrooms or with neutral colors, or stainless steel folding handles for those who want a more minimal and design effect.

Even the use of a simple toilet seat can be useful to make the toilet more comfortable even for those who have joint pain but do not want to give up their autonomy.

In bathrooms where there is a shower, if you do not want to replace it with a special tub with a door, it is advisable to install a handle, which can be linear or "L" -shaped to ensure the safety and stability of those who are inside. internal.

Standing for a long time in the shower can be tiring for people with reduced mobility and that is why, in order to avoid problems with balance and stability, it is advisable to place a stool inside the shower compartment.

Various bathroom stools are available on the market, both countertop and fold-down to be fixed inside the shower wall: we would like to recommend you the fold-down stool by Inda, characterized by a seat made of antibacterial material and resistant up to 160 kg. weight.

Bathtubs with door

If your bathroom is large enough and the predominant use is by elderly people or people with mobility impairments, it is preferable to install a bathtub with a door instead of a shower.

There are many on the market, all characterized by the presence of a comfortable seat and an easily opening door for easy entry into the tub.

Some are also equipped with an over-bath wall to be used as an alternative also as a shower box.

On Acquaclick there are various aids for the elderly disabled from the best brands on the market, such as Ponte Giulio, Inda or Colombo Design.

Ask for a quote for the safety of your bathroom!