Taking a bath is one of the most relaxing and therapeutic things you can do for yourself but this simple task is not always easy for a person who is elderly or disabled. These type of people, though, are often the ones who can benefit most from enjoying a relaxing bath. For many people, it can be very difficult and dangerous to step over a tub to get into the bath. Slips, trips, and falls are common.
The walk-in bathtub was designed to allow people who have difficulty stepping into and out of their bathtub the freedom to once again enjoy taking a bath safely and easily. This type of bathtub is designed using a waterproof door that reaches almost to the floor and is built with a sealant that keeps all of the water inside when the door is locked. The innovative design of this tub eliminates the danger of needing to step over the high wall of the tub in order to get inside and take a bath.
Features of the Walk-in Bathtub
One of the main features to choose from when you are having a walk-in bath installed in your home is whether you would like the doors to open to the inside or to the outside. Walk-in baths can be designed either way.
One benefit of choosing a door that opens to the inside is that installation is easier and more convenient. The space necessary for the swing of the door does not have to be accounted for in the bathroom itself. However, if you have plenty of space to accommodate a door that can swing open to the outside this option has been recommended as the safer option. There is a latch on the door that can be released at any time, allowing water to flow out into the room in case of any emergency while taking a bath.
A built-in feature of every walk-in bathtub is a double drain system which allows the water in the tub to drain out twice as quickly as a conventional bathtub. That way you won’t have to wait long after your bath to open the door and exit the tub.
Therapeutic Additions
Walk-in tubs can be designed to include air jets or whirlpool features which really enhance the therapeutic element of taking a bath. A nice hot bath is relaxing on its own, but the addition of jets to your tub is especially great if you have sore joints and muscles as they massage and relax the body.
If you are considering installing a walk-in bathtub in Pittsburgh, visit Patete Kitchen & Bath Design Center for help choosing and installing the perfect tub to suit your needs.
