For older people as well as for young people, a suction grip handle in the bathtub or shower is often a help. Those who move into an apartment suitable for the elderly will usually find such a suction grab bar in the bathroom here. If this is not the case, the purchase of such a handle is recommended.
What is a suction holder handle?
Anyone who wants to buy one or more suction handholds should be clear about where and for what purpose he needs this suction handhold. The elderly man or woman will hardly be able to get into a bathtub without a secure grip on the edge of the bath. Even in the shower, such a suction grab handle is important in case she or he gets a dizzy spell.
Shapes, types and kinds
For both older and young people, a suction grab bar in the bathtub or shower is often a help. Now there are different types of suction grab bars. Common to all of them is the fact that even the layman is able to attach this handle to a smooth surface without drilling. This is especially important if he lives in a rented apartment. Here, problems could arise when moving out if there are drill holes in the shower or above the edge of the bathtub. To buy a suction handle, one should go to a good specialty store where comprehensible advice is offered. Those who travel a lot should buy a suction hold handle that can be easily removed from its place in the home and packed for travel. For those who only want to use the handle in their home bathroom, there are several models to choose from, but almost all of them have the same design.
Structure and operation
There is about a suction holding handle in the form of a ring. This has a diameter of 9.5 cm and is the smallest handle. You open this and then place a suction disc on the previously cleaned surface of the substrate. When closing the suction holder handle, a vacuum negative pressure is created, which makes the handle adhere firmly. Another form is a suction holder handle that uses a vacuum toggle lever to create a strong suction. The grip has approx. 70 to 100 kg. Pulling force and provides a safe feeling during use. There are suction grips with one and up to three suction cups. A viewing window makes it possible to determine whether the handle has been securely and properly attached. Another model of suction grip has an extra ergonomic shape with a textured surface. This surface ensures a secure grip even with wet hands. There is also an extendable suction grip handle. Its telescopic handle allows it to be extended to three different lengths. Another handle has an articulated adapter that allows the handle to be mounted in the shower around corners. Basically, it should be said that almost all suction grab handles offered without drilling and without screws, but by vacuum or other suction devices grant a secure hold both in the shower and in the bath.
Medical and health benefits
There are elderly people who are very fearful and avoid the home bathtub as much as possible. This fear is quite unfounded with modern technology. With a suction grab handle at the back of the bathtub, getting in and out is safe. Even if this person has a little more than a normal weight, he can enjoy a bath safely and carefree with a pull weight up to 100 kg. That a not too hot bath with healthy herbs or aromatic oils is important for the health and for the well-being, knew already the old Romans. Even for rheumatism patients, a relaxing bath can mean a better quality of life. The shower, on the other hand, is indispensable for daily use. But here, too, safety is the top priority. Nowadays, a non-slip floor or mat usually protects the shower floor from slipping. However, a suction handle often means additional safety. It is favorable, if this handle was attached over corner. In this way, it can be easily grasped in the event of slipping. The textured surface of some suction grips also offers additional help. It is not only important for morning cleaning that the bathroom has a shower facility. If you come home wet and frozen from a winter walk, there’s nothing better than a warm shower for your health. A cold can often be avoided this way. Unfortunately, not every household has a shower, so it is often necessary to shower in the bathtub. Here it is particularly important to ensure adequate safety.It is often not easy for older people to climb over the high edge of the bathtub to take a shower. If he still dares to get into the tub, slipping without holding on is often inevitable.
