Falls in the bathroom

harmr168

harmr168

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Hello, I am designing a product that can be used in the bathroom to prevent falls. Right now, I'm evaluating the market, and I need to know a couple things.

My question - are falls in the bathroom something you worry about a lot in your day-to-day lives? How many times have you fallen in a bathroom before? What kind of product do you have to reduce the risk of this happening?

Thank you for your time! I really appreciate it.
 

harmr168 said:
Hello, I am designing a product that can be used in the bathroom to prevent falls. Right now, I'm evaluating the market, and I need to know a couple things.

My question - are falls in the bathroom something you worry about a lot in your day-to-day lives? How many times have you fallen in a bathroom before? What kind of product do you have to reduce the risk of this happening?

Thank you for your time! I really appreciate it.
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I think most people after a certain age worry about falls in the bathroom, hence the need for grip handles on the walls etc..

What irritates me is the rubber mats which go in the bath to supposedly prevent slipping which actually make the problem much worse.
 
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Very light weight and comfy if you like your feet covered on the hot sand, hot cement at swimming pools and gripping and not sliding is a plus near the water....The holes allow the water and sand to easily come out. Plus the insoles are removable so take them out to wash off the sand and put them back in easily. I wore them at the beach and in the pool every day for two weeks and they still look and feel brand-new. Also, and this is important, they do not smell.ā€ Some are all plastic and some are half plastic and material that dries very quickly.

https://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-water-shoes-women.html

Holly, I wore them at St. John VI the whole time and my feet felt so protected and comfy from whatever I stepped on in the sand and ocean....gave me a little piece of mind....still have the same pair I wear into the shower for no slippage.
 
hollydolly said:
I think most people after a certain age worry about falls in the bathroom, hence the need for grip handles on the walls etc..

What irritates me is the rubber mats which go in the bath to supposedly prevent slipping which actually make the problem much worse.
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Ugh, those mats have scared me to death so I removed mine and wear my water shoes instead.....much better for safety.
 
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Very light weight and comfy if you like your feet covered on the hot sand, hot cement at swimming pools and gripping and not sliding is a plus near the water....The holes allow the water and sand to easily come out. Plus the insoles are removable so take them out to wash off the sand and put them back in easily. I wore them at the beach and in the pool every day for two weeks and they still look and feel brand-new. Also, and this is important, they do not smell.ā€ Some are all plastic and some are half plastic and material that dries very quickly.

https://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-water-shoes-women.html

Holly, I wore them at St. John VI the whole time and my feet felt so protected and comfy from whatever I stepped on in the sand and ocean....gave me a little piece of mind....still have the same pair I wear into the shower for no slippage.
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I'm gonna look for those, they'll be ideal for me in the pool as well as the shower..thanks muchly Pops (y):D
 
harmr168 said:
Hello, I am designing a product that can be used in the bathroom to prevent falls. Right now, I'm evaluating the market, and I need to know a couple things.

My question - are falls in the bathroom something you worry about a lot in your day-to-day lives? How many times have you fallen in a bathroom before? What kind of product do you have to reduce the risk of this happening?

Thank you for your time! I really appreciate it.
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As of current, we're not using anything, but I remember when everybody used to have those sticky vinyl-rubber flower appliques applied to the insides of their bathtubs.

I do find as I get older, I'm more cautious as to how I do many things, unlike in my younger years where I never gave any special consideration to common household dangers (slips, trips, falls).
 
I use a number of methods to maintain and improve my bathroomā€™s safety, but I donā€™t welcome folks joining the forum with the intent of marketing.
 
I have the 'no skid' rugs in my bathroom and the 'no skid' tub mats, I have fell once in my bathroom years ago, 10 years ago and
no serious injury but I am now ultra careful, still as I get older, I tend to worry about it a bit more... *The no skids help me not to slip...
 
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hollydolly said:
I think most people after a certain age worry about falls in the bathroom, hence the need for grip handles on the walls etc..

What irritates me is the rubber mats which go in the bath to supposedly prevent slipping which actually make the problem much worse.
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I've found that rubber mats are only safe when the mat and the surface of the tub are properly used and cared for.
Every few weeks, my tub mat will get slippery due to the accumulation of mold - both on the underside of the mat and on the tub. Mold prevents the suction cups from working.
After spraying the underside of the mat and the surface of the tub with cleaner & rinsing with hot water, the mat becomes safe again. I use one of those "Spin Scrubbers." They work great. Bleach also works if you can't find a tub/tile cleaner. And when you re-apply the mat, make sure the tub is wet & step on all areas of the mat.
Another issue is how you get in the tub. If you get in at an angle, you are more likely to slip. When you step in, make sure you are completely vertical; your weight should be directly over your foot. Before getting in, I'll test the mat's adhesion to see if it moves.
 

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