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Jul 02 2009

The Guide to a Safe and Stylish Bathroom

Published by Author at 8:56 pm under Bathrooms

bath (ARA) – The bathroom, often a place of relaxation and comfort, can also be a dangerous space. Whether your family members are 3 years old or 93, the risk of getting hurt in the bathroom is the same for all ages.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of multigenerational households, consisting of three or more generations of a family, is on the rise in America — up to nearly four million. And, creating a safe home that meets everyone’s needs while still being stylish can be difficult.

So whether it’s bath time for your little ones or their grandparents, the following tips will help you to create a safe bathroom that is fashionable and inviting.

Tub Lock Down
Getting into and out of the tub safely is key to a relaxing bath experience for both children and adults. To prevent slipping, easy-to-install and stylish Premium SecureLock Tub Grips from Home Care by Moen are essential in lending a stable, helping hand. The design features an easy-locking lever to ensure a tight fit to most tubs without harming the tub surface. An ergonomically designed handle features an anti-slip grip to provide optimal support and comfort. Plus the innovative design offers easy, no-tool installation and removal in seconds.

Splish Splash I Was Taking a Bath
Neglecting your tub while it’s filling up may lead to accidental overflow, leaving a hazardous pool of water on the floor. An alarm is the perfect way to alert impatient bathers — young and old — when it’s bath time. Designed in many shapes and colors to coordinate with any decor, the bath alarm notifies you when the water has reached its limit. Some models, such as the Primo Bathtub Thermometer, also include a water temperature screen to help keep sensitive fingers or toes from getting burned.

Put an End to Slipping and Sliding
Slips and slides are fun for outside play on hot days; however, they can easily be created in your bathtub if bath treads are not properly placed on the bottom of the tub. Bath treads provide stability and reduce slippage while showering. These simple strips are inexpensive, come in different, decorative shapes such as stars, shells and fish, and can be found at any home or hardware store.

Shower Safely
Whether it is shower time for toddlers or teenagers, parents or patriarchs, a handheld shower is the perfect option for everyone. Home Care by Moen’s Premium Pause Control Handheld Shower offers safe, easy and luxurious showering options for bathers, whether seated or standing, and features three unique spray settings and a pause setting to create your own unique shower experience. An oversized lever allows for easy-turn spray selection, while the innovative on-handle, push-button pause control reduces water to a trickle for added safety. You’ll be feeling clean and refreshed in no time — all while remaining safe.

Creative Storage and Decorating
As one of the smallest rooms in the home, the bathroom can become the culprit of disorganization and tripping hazards. To get a grip on organization, install an over-the-toilet shelving unit for extra storage. Try personalizing each individual’s space in the bathroom by designating drawers or assigning colorful bath towels for shower time. Adding bathroom accessories such as towel rings and robe hooks can help coordinate the room and also keep wet towels and clothes off the floor.

Lighting the Way to Style and Safety
Midnight trips to the bathroom are common for many including children, expectant mothers and the elderly. Keeping a night light plugged into an outlet in the bathroom can keep sleepy heads awake and prevent accidents. Some nightlights are motion activated and some come on as soon as light disappears. There are also thousands of different designs for bathroom nightlights — from mini-chandeliers and lampshades to more simple and conservative styles. Home improvement stores and Web sites such as www.bathroomfurnituredirect.com sell fashionable bathroom nightlights at reasonable prices.

By incorporating these easy tips, you’ll not only help every family member get a grip on bathroom safety, but have a stylish room as well.

For more information on stylish bath safety products from Home Care by Moen, visit www.homecare.moen.com or call (800) 882-0116.

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