When you are thinking of buying a stairlift or stair climber, there must be a good reason for it. Either his strength has decreased or he has been injured, so it is not easy for him to go up and down the stairs. A home stairlift gives you back the ability to travel between floors effortlessly. You will be able to fully enjoy your home and your life in it again.
In addition, the stair lift accessories could be something to investigate. They could further help you accomplish daily tasks around your home and conserve your home’s energy even more.
Here you’ll find five stairlift accessory reviews: newspaper holders, grocery holders, hinged rails, sit-stand/hang frame, and weather-tight seat and unit cover.
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You want to keep your hands free while riding the stairlift. He’s just safer that way. Many stairlifts offer attachments or add-ons, such as a newspaper holder.
grocery carriers
Some stairlifts offer a large metal basket as a side accessory to the chair, with several tens of pounds of load capacity. These baskets are perfect for carrying groceries and other heavy items with you. Again, you will be able to keep your hands free during transport.
hinged rails
Sometimes it is necessary for the rail to extend into the hallway or over a doorway. This is undesirable as it hinders traffic down the hall or through that door. Therefore, hinged end rails can be implemented. The hinged end rails will pivot along the hinge towards the rest of the rail, eliminating themselves as an obstacle in the hallway or doorway. The rails can be hinged while the stairlift is not in use.
For added convenience, motorized hinged rails are available. Electric motors will help you extend and retract the hinged rail as needed.
sit and stand, or hanger frame
This is another very useful accessory for some people. If you have difficulty sitting or have trouble bending your knees to sit properly, a sit-stand frame or hanger is very helpful. It allows you to stand or perch instead of sitting when needed. The frame consists of a bar that you can hold on to while traveling and an additional safety rail that you can also use. Another use for the foot frame or hanger is when the stairs are too narrow to sit comfortably on the chair lift.
Weather-tight seat and unit cover
The weathertight seat and unit cover make sense primarily for outdoor stairlifts. Prevents rain, dirt, sand and wind from affecting your unit and reducing its lifespan. There are no covers available for the rail, so to keep it in good condition, frequent vacuuming or sweeping is recommended.