Even people that seem to understand that our water is not sanitary enough to be drinking can sometimes be heard to ask is tap water safe for bathing and showering? The primary reason that it is not is because of the chlorine that is present, along with the THMs that the chlorine disinfection process [...]
For some dog owners, bathing their pet can be very challenging, especially if they have to hunt the dog down when it is bath time. A regular bath is an important way to help prevent skin problems and keep the dog smelling and looking great. Comb and brush your dog’s hair prior to bathing [...]
Many elderly and handicapped people have had a walk in bath installed in their home. A walk in bath allows them to maintain bathing themselves due to the ease by which they can walk in and out of the unit. A walk in tub is a great solution to individuals who cannot [...]
During infancy
Cleanliness is very essential for an infant. To take care of this problem, parents of infants have to make sure that they follow some of these suggested points.
Cleaning the body of the baby is a must. Hence, the infant needs to be bathed every night with warm water. Giving a cold water bath [...]
The health benefits of steam bathing have been known for thousands of years. Hippocrates believed fever could cure almost any disease, and steam baths and saunas have been used for creating ‘artificial’ fevers since at least the time of Hippocrates.
While both saunas and steam baths are therapeutic, the high moisture content of the [...]
Once your puppy begins to get used to having a bath regularly, it is then time to develop your dog-bathing techniques. Believe it or not, knowing how to bathe your dog properly, as well as determining the best technique that works for you and your pup is important in establishing your pupâs routine. To [...]
Bathing InjuriesOn average, 370 persons of all ages sustain injuries from bathtub/shower daily in the United States. The dangerous aspect of bathing is evident from the injury data reported by the Consumer Product Safety Commission: 117,230 bathtub/shower injuries in 1989; 136,616 in 1990; and 139,434 in 1991.Those between the ages of 25-64 accounted for 37 [...]
Recommendations for Existing Bathrooms: Transfer BenchInstall transfer bench for making easy transfers. These benches generally remain partly inside and partly outside the tub. Persons would sit on the part outside the tub and gradually slide his/her body inside the tub. Transfer benches are available in various sizes and seat types. Some are height adjustable and [...]
The bathroom is the primary location where many falls take place. Confined space together with hard slippery surfaces creates great risk for all people, irrespective of their age or physical condition. The greatest danger in the bathroom is slipping and falling when entering and exiting the bathtub or shower. The hardness of the bathtub surface [...]
Many family care-providers experience very high levels of mental stress from providing care to their relatives. Emotional stress is the most difficult part of being a family care-provider, who sometimes are themselves older and have other family responsibilities. In addition to looking after other family members, many work outside their homes as well. Consequently, they [...]
The risk of falling along with clients is a well known fear among care-providers. Yet, only one among those interviewed admitted having done so. According to the care-providers, if a bathing accident will usually occur under the following conditions: 1) toward the end of the bathing procedure since clients are both tired and relaxed at [...]
How luxurious is your bathtub? Is it roomy enough for more than one person or is it so small you can’t even stretch your legs in it? Chances are that unless you have kids, your bathtub is rarely even used. Instead it basically functions as the drain for your shower. So why even have a [...]
In 2005, 15,800 people 65 and older died from injuries related to unintentional falls; about 1.8 million people 65 and older were treated in emergency departments for nonfatal injuries from falls, and more than 433,000 of these patients were hospitalized (CDC 2005). In their continuing efforts to fight these fatalities and injuries, Ellaâs Bubbles is [...]
Since 18th century Free standing baths have ornamented the finest properties round the world. It imparts an exceptional vintage feel to the property with an advantage of being movable unlike fixed baths. Bathing is looked upon as one of the most undemanding way to remain distressed, to feel fresh and to relax. To make it [...]
Even though you probably love your dog they may not love you during their bath time. Most dog owners will probably have to drag their dogs into the bath but after you read and find out more about bathing then maybe it won’t be such a hard time. After reading this you shouldn’t have to [...]
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