| Walk in bathtubs are becoming a common item for | | | | you are looking for a jetted whirlpool tub, you can find |
| making the entire bathroom accessible for those with | | | | it in a walkin bathtub. Other premier features include a |
| limited mobility and disabilities. Why have walk in | | | | heater, neck rest, massaging water controls, contoured |
| bathtubs gained so much popularity? There are | | | | back, and built in seat. By incorporating these features |
| several reasons. | | | | into an accessible walk in bathtub, those with limited |
| Obviously, the most prominent reason for the | | | | mobility or other handicap disabilities are given the |
| popularity of walk-in bathtubs is the added accessibility. | | | | opportunity to enjoy a relaxing bath. |
| Instead of having to step up and over the side of the | | | | Walk in bathtubs are high quality construction bath |
| tub like traditional bathtubs, walk in bathtubs have a | | | | fixtures. Since the tub contains a door, extra care has |
| door on the side that opens down close to the floor. | | | | to be taken in the design of the structure. The door of |
| The controls are easy to reach and the bottom of a | | | | a walk in bathtub has a water tight seal to prevent |
| walk in bathtub also has a no slip safety textured floor. | | | | leaks. While this may seem like a potential area for |
| These features keep bathing a safe and independent | | | | problems and maintenance, most companies have a |
| activity of daily living. | | | | lifetime guarantee on the door seal feature as an |
| Walk in bathtubs have many added luxury features. If | | | | assurance of quality. |