House Doctors Recognizes National Bath Safety Month

National Bath Safety Month is in January, did you know that? With the busy holiday season behind us, we know that many families are now thinking about ways to upgrade and improve the safety of their homes. Every room of the house should be a safe and comfortable space for your family, but the bathroom especially needs high-quality care and maintenance. Homeowners often neglect bath safety, but it is a crucial part of a healthy and hazard-free household. In honor of National Bath Safety Month, we’ve put together our best tips to keep your bathroom safe all year long! 

Install the Right Equipment

Showers and bathtubs are safest when outfitted with grab bars for stability and balance. Elderly people especially benefit from a sturdy handle to help them maneuver in and out of tubs and showers. Grab bars are easily installed, and can be styled to blend seamlessly with your bathroom. Slips and falls can also be prevented by applying non-slip gripping to the bottom of your tub or floor of your shower, or by using a removable, waterproof textured mat. For the outside of your shower or bathtub, be sure to place an absorbent rug or towel to avoid slipping on tile while stepping out of the bath with wet feet. With the right equipment, your bath safety will be 100 times better than before.

Teach Good Bath Safety Habits

Many young children enjoy bath time, but this routine activity can turn dangerous if they are left unattended. When your child is in the bathtub, make sure you are always able to see them. Drowning risks exist even in a very shallow bath. It is also a good idea to place childproof covers on any bathroom outlets within a child’s reach. And, of course, never leave any bathroom appliances such as hair dryers, straightening irons, or electric razors plugged in near a bathtub.

Prevent Falls

Good bath safety happens outside of the tub and shower, too. To avoid slips on the floors of your bathroom, clean up any powder or lotion spills as soon as possible. These spills can leave slippery residue, causing a fall hazard. Cords and clothing can be tucked away in drawers, hampers, or organizational bins to keep clutter off the floor.

Taking steps to increase bath safety in your home is simple, and the peace of mind it brings is priceless. It’s easy to put bathroom repairs and renovations on the back-burner, but as one of the high-traffic rooms of your home, it should always meet good safety standards. Contact the expert handyman team at House Doctors for more information about bath safety and other home improvements!