How to Care for a Shower Chair
Shower chairs are used by people who have trouble standing for any length of time. Falling injuries can be devastating to the elderly and anyone else with hip or other joint ailments. Bathrooms and showers can easily lead to slipping accidents due to the slickness of the water on the shower surface and surrounding floor in the bathroom. Shower chairs are useful safety tools, but they require regular maintenance to prevent mold buildup and to keep them in working order. Caring for a shower chair is usually a simple process. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Towel
- Warm water
- White vinegar
- Spray bottle
- Scrubbing sponge
- Metal lubricant
Instructions
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Dry the chair with a towel after showers. This helps prevent the chair from getting moldy or rusty.
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Mix warm water with white vinegar in a half-and-half solution in a spray bottle. Spray the chair weekly, and wipe it with a scrubbing sponge to eliminate mold, dust, or debris from the chair, and to disinfect it.
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Lubricate the wheels and joints, if any, with metal lubricant whenever they start to feel stiff. This enables the chair to continue moving fluidly to help prevent any sudden stops that can lead to falls.
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Inspect the chair regularly to make sure there is no damage that can interfere with its function.
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Follow any additional instructions that come with the chair to keep it working properly for as long as possible.
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