Many people get injured after the falling in their own bathrooms. The image of that might be hilarious at first, but in fact it can lead to serious health issues. That is why we should be prepared and try to prevent the falls in our bathrooms.
Why so many bath falls?
The bathroom falls are many as usually these premises are small in size, with many fixtures and wet surfaces. However, there are many ways in which you can create a safer bathroom and make it more easily accessible and more comfortable.
The areas with the highest risk in the bathrooms are the toilets and the bathtubs. To reduce that risk, you can install a shower instead of a bathtub. The shower should have a low threshold, with easy access in and out. If possible, it should be equipped with a seat as well and with a flexible shower head.
Safer Bathroom Ideas
A good idea is to have the so called blocking zones or sturdy boards, where one can install strong handholds, providing additional support for the people using the bathroom. The floor surface should also be carefully chosen so that it does not become slippery when wet. Another good idea is to get a toilet with a higher seat, as it is much easier to use compared to the traditional seat we all know.
Important Things For Your Bathroom
- Your bathroom needs ventilation โ in case you cannot see yourself in the bathroom mirror. The lack of ventilation also leads to the growth of mold.
- Your bathroom has an over worked hot water heater โ in case your shower goes cold or finds it difficult to heat up. Do not wait, but install a new water heater.
- Your bathroom needs an additional heating โ if you feel your body cold during or after taking a shower. You can install a small heat source and thus create a more comfortable area. In case you are remodeling your bathroom, you can use radiant floor heating too, which will make the room very pleasant.
- Your water bills are very high โ this might mean that you have leaks that you should stop and fixtures to upgrade.
You need an outlet โ in case you need to dry your hair in another room or to shave outside your bathroom. Be practical and get more comfort by installing a new outlet.
