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Get a Grip on Style and Safety

A Guide to a Safe Bathroom



	Photo courtesy of Moen

(HIT) - The bathroom, often a place of relaxation and comfort, can also be a dangerous space. Whether your family members are three years-old or 93, the risk of getting hurt in the bathroom is the same for all ages.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of multigenerational households, one consisting of three or more generations of parents and their families, is on the rise in America - up to nearly four million! And, creating a safe home for a multigenerational family can be difficult to accommodate everyone's wants and needs while still being stylish.
So whether its bath time for your little ones or their grandparents, the following tips will help you to create a safe bathroom that is fashionable and inviting.

Tub Lock Down



To prevent slipping, the easy- to-install and stylish Premium SecureLock Tub Grip from Moen® Home Care® is essential in lending a stable, helping hand.

Getting into and out of the tub safely is key to a relaxing bath experience for both children and adults. To prevent slipping, easy- to-install and stylish Premium SecureLock Tub Grips from Moen® Home Care® are essential in lending a stable, helping hand. The design features an easy-locking lever to ensure a tight fit to most tubs without harming the tub surface. An ergonomically designed handle features an anti-slip grip to provide optimal support and comfort. Plus the innovative design offers easy, no-tool installation and removal in seconds.

Splish-Splash I Was Taking a Bath

Neglecting your tub while it's filling up may lead to accidental overflow, leaving a hazardous pool of water on the floor. An alarm is the perfect way to alert impatient bathers - young and old - when it's bath time. Designed in many shapes and colors to coordinate with any decor, the bath alarm notifies you when the water has reached its limit. Some models, such as the Primo Bathtub Thermometer, also include a water temperature screen to help keep sensitive fingers or toes from getting burned.

Put an End to Slipping and Sliding

Slip and slides are fun for outside play on hot days; however, one can easily be created in your bathtub if bath treads are not properly placed on the bottom of the tub. Bath treads provide stability and reduce slippage while showering. These simple strips are inexpensive, come in different, decorative shapes such as stars, shells and fish, and can be found at any home or hardware stores.

Shower Safely



	Photo courtesy of Moen

Whether it's shower time for toddlers or teenagers, parents or patriarchs, a handheld shower is the perfect option for everyone. Moen Home Care's Premium Pause Control Handheld Shower offers safe, easy and luxurious showering options for bathers, whether seated or standing, and features three unique spray settings and a pause setting to create your own unique shower experience. An oversized lever allows for easy-turn spray selection, while the innovative on-handle, push-button pause control reduces water to a trickle for added safety. You'll be feeling clean and refreshed in no time - all while remaining safe.

Creative Storage & Decorating

As one of the smallest rooms in the home, the bathroom can become the culprit of disorganization…and tripping hazards. To get a grip on organization, install an over-the-toilet shelving unit for extra storage. Try personalizing each individual's space of the bathroom by designating drawers or assigning colorful bath towels for shower time. Adding bathroom accessories such as towel rings and robe hooks can help coordinate the room and also keep wet towels and clothes off the floor.

Lighting the Way to Style and Safety

Midnight trips to the bathroom are common for many including children, expectant mothers and the elderly. Keeping a night light plugged into an outlet in the bathroom can keep sleepy heads awake and prevent accidents. Some nightlights are motion activated and some come on as soon as light disappears. There are also thousands of different designs for bathroom nightlights - from mini-chandeliers and lampshades to more simple and conservative styles. Home improvement stores and Web sites such as www.bathroomfurnituredirect.com sell fashionable bathroom nightlights at reasonable prices.

By incorporating these easy tips, you'll not only help every family member get a grip on bathroom safety, but have a stylish room as well.

For more information on stylish bath safety products from Moen Home Care, visit www.moen.com/homecare or call (800) 882-0116.

About Moen,
Moen, the 2010 EPA WaterSense® Manufacturer Partner of the Year, offers a diverse selection of thoughtfully designed, on-trend kitchen faucets, bathroom faucets, bath accessories, showerheads, and stainless steel sinks for residential and commercial applications. As a WaterSense partner, Moen has aligned its priorities with the goals of the U.S. EPA, working to protect the future of our nation's water supply through the introduction and ongoing support of water-efficient products, programs and practices, while keeping consumers' needs top-of-mind.

Customers have come to rely on Moen, the #1 faucet brand in North America, to deliver dependable products and service. Moen is part of Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE: FO, www.fortunebrands.com), a leading consumer brands company.

Courtesy: Home Improvement News and Information Center

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