What Is a Walk-In Bathtub?
Walk-in bathtubs are a special type of bathtub with a sliding door that allows the user to get in without lifting her legs over a high ledge. These bathtubs are great for disabled people, and are widely available at home improvement and specialty stores. Does this Spark an idea?
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Intended Use
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Walk-in bathtubs are intended for people with disabilities as well as the self-sufficient elderly, but anyone can use them.
Additional Features
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There are a number of extra features that you can order for your walk-in bathtub, including hydrotherapy jets, hand-held shower heads and safety rails.
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Cost
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Walk-in bathtubs are only slightly more expensive than regular bathtubs, and after installation they will cost between $4,000 and $5000. However, fully featured models can cost as much as $15,000.
Cleaning
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Keeping up a walk-in tub is just as important as keeping a regular tub clean, and you will have to use a bath and tile cleaner at least once a week to keep the tub free of grime and mildew. Alternately, there is a self-cleaning feature you can add on to your walk-in tub purchase.
Discounts
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If you belong to a senior citizens group like AARP, you may be eligible for a discount on your tub. Make sure to ask about it when you are comparing prices.
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Resources
- Photo Credit Ellas Bathtub, Wikimedia: Public Domain
