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The CDC reports that more than 80% of bathroom injuries happen from slips and falls. Preventing falls inside the bathroom can be easily done, and with the help of these 5 tips you can make your bathroom safer!  

1. Install Grab Bars 

• Installing grab bars is one of the first steps when trying to make your bathroom safer. Grab bars are extremely versatile and can be put anywhere inside the bathroom. A few common places grab bars are usually installed would be near the toilet or near the tub or shower. Here at Eco Medical we have many grab bar options, some of those include a suction cup grab bar and a white grab bar. 

2. Declutter the Bathroom 

• This safety tip is so important because it can eliminate many obstacles and tripping hazards inside the bathroom. Often times bathrooms can get cluttered because it is such a small space, and you may be trying to fit many items into it. This becomes a problem for individuals with limited mobility and the clutter can increase the risk of falls and injuries. Declutter your bathroom by adding organizational items to keep things clean and off the floors.  

3. Install a Raised Toilet Seat 

• Installing a raised toilet seat will reduce the risk of over exertion which could lead to injury. The CDC says that over exertion is the number two common cause of injuries in the bathroom. The raised toilet seat will make it easier to sit down and stand up by providing extra stability.  

4. Improve Lighting 

• Improving the lighting inside your bathroom will increase visibility, especially at night. A dark bathroom could lead to falls and other injuries. Increasing visibility will reduce the risk of falls and injury. Ideally, having dimmable lighting would be best just so your eyes are not constantly adjusting from bright light to extremely dark.  

5. Add Non-Slip Mats 

• Because the floors in the bathroom can be extremely slippery it is important to include non-slip bathmats in your bathroom. A non-slip bathmat can give extra traction and reduce the risk of falls and injuries. Non-slip bathmats can be easily installed and are a great way to make your bathroom safer!  

Safety in the bathroom is so important especially because it is one of the most dangerous rooms in the house! Improving the safety within your bathroom can be easily done with these 5 tips. If you have questions regarding bathroom safety or are interested in bathroom safety products, visit our online catalog to see our wide selection of bathroom safety products!