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Tips och ideas about: Household tasks


  • Care of clothing (18)
  • Cleaning (12)
  • Dish washing (6)
  • Getting goods and services (2)
  • Preparing meals (91)

Lid opener suitable for people with weak hands

Lid opener can work for people with extremely impaired handfunction [..]

Lid opener suitable for people with weak hands
Author Susanne2020 Categories Opening/closing, Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Apple peeler

A practical machine that peels, slices and cores apples simultaneously – suitable for people with impaired hand function [..]

Apple peeler
Author Anonym 12015 Categories Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Summer kitchen on wheels

Carefully planned versatile indoor/outdoor summer kitchen used for transporting, cooking, barbecuing and smoking food, as well as for a dining table [..]

Summer kitchen on wheels
Author Ragge2015 Categories Garden, Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Cleaning wheelchair tires

Aluminum structure enables an individual who drives an electric wheelchair to clean the tires independently [..]

Cleaning wheelchair tires
Author Ragge2015 Categories Cleaning, Moving around by wheelchairTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Plastic transport basket

Facilitates shopping and transporting objects – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Plastic transport basket
Author Ola2012 Categories Getting goods and services, TransportingTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Squeegee with short handle

Squeegee and sloping bathroom floor make it easier to wipe dry after a shower – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Squeegee with short handle
Author Ola2012 Categories Bathroom, CleaningTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Accessible laundry room

Practically furnished laundry room with lots of storage – a solution for people who use wheelchairs [..]

Accessible laundry room
Author Robert2011 Categories Care of clothing, LaundryTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Specially designed counter in accessible kitchen

Standalone counter with knee space increases workspace [..]

Specially designed counter in accessible kitchen
Author Robert2011 Categories Furniture, Kitchen, Preparing mealsTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Standing wheelchair

People who use a wheelchair can increase their independence at home by using a standing wheelchair and they can also stretch their leg joints. [..]

Standing wheelchair
Author Robert2011 Categories Maintaining and repairing household objects, Moving around by wheelchair, Picking up/taking down, Preparing meals, TrainingTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Oven and microwave in custom kitchen

Positioning option for wheelchair users [..]

Oven and microwave in custom kitchen
Author Robert2011 Categories Appliances, Household tasks, Kitchen, Preparing mealsTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Hall in adapted house

Highly absorbent mat and hall bureau – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Hall in adapted house
Author Robert2011 Categories Cleaning, Hall, StorageTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Custom kitchen

Well-designed custom kitchen for a young family with one parent who uses a wheelchair [..]

Custom kitchen
Author Robert2011 Categories Kitchen, Preparing mealsTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Nutcracker

A nutcracker makes it easier to open screw tops – suitable for people with impaired hand function [..]

Nutcracker
Author Anonym 162010 Categories Drinking, Handling packaging, Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Milk container with large handle

– aids people with impaired hand function [..]

Milk container with large handle
Author Anonym 162010 Categories Drinking, Lifting and carrying, Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Vacuum cleaner with nozzle appropriate for all floor types

Vacuum cleaner with lightweight nozzle and long cord – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Vacuum cleaner with nozzle appropriate for all floor types
Author Irene2010 Categories CleaningTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Combined wall-mounted counter and drying rack

Simple space-saving counter and drying rack in accessible laundry room [..]

Combined wall-mounted counter and drying rack
Author Irene2010 Categories Care of clothingTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Standing wheelchair

Standing wheelchair facilitates housework – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Standing wheelchair
Author Irene2010 Categories Cleaning, Picking up/taking down, TrainingTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Clothesline outdoors

Clothesline on the balcony – practical for wheelchair users [..]

Clothesline outdoors
Author Irene2010 Categories Balcony, Care of clothingTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Washing machine on pedestal

Elevated washing machine makes it easier for wheelchair users to do laundry [..]

Washing machine on pedestal
Author Irene2010 Categories Appliances, Care of clothing, Laundry, StorageTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Accessible kitchen

Suitable for individuals with extensive disabilities and assistants [..]

Accessible kitchen
Author Yasmin2010 Categories Kitchen, Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Handle for refrigerator and freezer

A handle that makes it easier to open the refrigerator and freezer – suitable for people with impaired hand function [..]

Handle for refrigerator and freezer
Author Yasmin2010 Categories Kitchen, Opening/closing, Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Adapted laundry room

Well-planned practical laundry room – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Adapted laundry room
Author Karolina2009 Categories Care of clothing, LaundryTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Placement of dishwasher

Careful planning of dishwasher placement makes it possible to load and unload dishes without having to move – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Placement of dishwasher
Author Karolina2009 Categories Appliances, Dish washing, KitchenTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Automatic bathroom wastebasket

Wastebasket opens without having to touch it – suitable for people with disabilities [..]

Automatic bathroom wastebasket
Author Karolina2009 Categories Bathroom, Kitchen, Opening/closing, Preparing meals, ToiletingTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Microwave oven

Position of microwave oven in accessible kitchen [..]

Microwave oven
Author Karolina2009 Categories Appliances, Kitchen, Preparing mealsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Built-in wall oven in accessible kitchen

Telescoping track makes it easy to put food in/take food out of the oven [..]

Built-in wall oven in accessible kitchen
Author Karolina2009 Categories Appliances, Kitchen, Preparing mealsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Trivet

Practical kitchen utensil for easy transfers of hot pots – suitable for people with disabilities [..]

Trivet
Author Karolina2009 Categories Preparing meals, TransportingTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Mobile laundry basket

Laundry basket on casters is convenient for wheelchair users [..]

Mobile laundry basket
Author Karolina2009 Categories Care of clothing, Laundry, TransportingTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Travel kitchen

Kitchen travel kit that makes it easy for a person who uses a wheelchair to prepare food, even if the environment is not adapted [..]

Travel kitchen
Author Tomas2009 Categories Camping/motor home, Preparing meals, Preparing meals on tripsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Knife sharpener

– an easy way to sharpen knives [..]

Knife sharpener
Author Tomas2009 Categories Maintaining and repairing household objects, Preparing mealsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

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Tips by injury level

  • High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4) (142)
  • High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6) (617)
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