Wednesday 5 November 2014

Step Stool with Handle

A step stool with handle is a product that is tailored to help you reach high places that you would otherwise not be able to reach. Climbing up anything to reach for something that is far off like on top of a high shelf is rather dangerous as you may easily lose balance and fall off. It is therefore safer to use a step stool to reach out for high objects.

Duro-Med Foot Stool with Support Handle


heavy duty step stool
 
The product is a foot-stool that will definitely help a person reach out for things that are in higher places like on shelf tops. For safety while on top of the stool, the surface of the stool should not be smooth. It should be able to hold one without the possibility of the person slipping off.

This product was made with that in mind. The surface of this stool has a mat whose texture is able prevent slipping. One can therefore use it confident of their safety.

This product is also endowed with a handle. The handle is meant for the user to hold onto while on top of it. This helps the user be stable while on top of it and also prevents the chances of falling off.

This hand rail is at a height of 34” meaning the user can comfortably hold on to it while going around their business. For stability, the base of its legs measure 12" x 16".

Extra Wide Folding Step Stool with Handle


extra wide step stool
 
The product has everything a step stool needs to be safe. For prevention of the possibilities of slipping, the product has a stepping surface which has got rails. It is therefore very difficult for one to slip off. The platform is also very large compared to most step stools. It measures 16 × 20”.

Climbing this heavy duty step stool and getting off it is made extra easy by the grip bar. A user may also hold the grip bar while on the stool in order to be stable and to minimize the chances of falling off. The grip bar is also long enough so that you can hold on to it while comfortably getting what you are reaching out for.

It stands at 38”. The product can support a relatively large amount of weight; the tubular steel can comfortably hold up to 600 lbs. It is best suited for almost everywhere, the garage, the kitchen just to mention a few.

Essential Medical Supply Chrome Plated Foot Stool with Handle


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This step stool with handle for the elderly has a platform that is a good height off the ground. At 9 inches off the ground, the platform can enable an individual reach out for things in very high places comfortably. Aside from this, the platform is made in such a way that the user is very safe.

The platform is a non-slip rubberized surface. You can therefore be sure that you will not slip off easily. Staying in a high place may be trouble to some, especially if you lack something to grab. For this, there is a handle that one can use to get onto the stool and off the stool.

The handle is also long enough so that one can hold it while standing upright on the stool's platform.
The product is also strong and very durable. It is made of chrome plated steel and will not rust or wear out easily.

Have a look at these three products by clicking on the images above and see which one is most suitable for you.

Sunday 2 November 2014

Over the Bed Table

Over the bed tables typically have four wheels by which they can be slid around. It consists of the wheel base, the stem and the top.

They can be used by a variety of people, especially by the patients who have been confined to the bed for quite a period of time. They can go about their activities like eating, writing or even using laptops without going to the desk or on a table.

Invacare Tilt Top Over-bed Table


adjustable overbed table
 
Just as the name suggests, this over bed table on wheels can be tilted by the user to an angle that is more convenient to them. Using the tilt-release lever, the top can be adjusted over three angles.

The table also has a light upward touch that allows it to elevate easily. This allows the user to have the table move up with just a small amount of effort put into it. To have it go down, a light downward touch on the table top locks it into position.

This product also has the potential to last longer than the ordinary wooden over bed tables. This is as a result of the durability of the materials that are used to construct it. The materials are chrome-plated and heavy gauge. They will therefore definitely withstand age.

This product has the ability to support a relatively large weight. It can comfortably support 25 pounds of weight that is evenly distributed when at its lowest position.

MedMobile Tilt Top Hospital Over Bed Top Table Computer Laptop Table


hospital bed tray table
 
The top of this hospital bed tray table is spacious enough and you can comfortably carry out your activities on it. It is about 24” by 16”. To keep the top locked in a fixed position, the height adjustment handled is tightened. There is an infinite range of positions between 28” and 45” through which a user may raise or lower the top manually.

The top is a tilt-able one and can be tilted either way until it reaches the vertical position. This adjustable overbed table has a wide base to enhance its stability. Its steel base is H-shaped and is about 24” by 16”.

The base also has wheels by which it can be dragged easily across the floor. The table top is also easy to clean as it is a laminated one. The products maintenance does not cost much, only a little amount and it will be all new.

Medline Over-bed Table, Composite Top


over bed table on wheels
 
A good over-bed table should be able to support a pretty large amount of weight without it crumbling or wobbling. This product can comfortably support up to 23 kg of weight. It is also easy to adjust and can be adjusted over a large distance.

The adjustment can be made over a range of between 30" to 47". Unlike wood that will crack and peel after a short period of usage, this product is a compact one and will last more than you could possibly imagine.

For hygiene, the product is easy to clean and the materials that it is made of are impervious to moisture. It has a molded composite top which is about 30" x 15".

The base is also durable and is coated in hammertone powder. With a large top, the user can comfortably go about their activities without worrying about the amount of space available.

Have a look at the 3 tables that we researched and see what you think of them.