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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)

Lap tray that stays on lap

Tray with many applications for people who drive a wheelchair [..]

Lap tray that stays on lap
Author Tomas2009 Categories Preparing meals, Preventing/healing ulcers, TransportingTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Long-reach stapler

Long-reach stapler makes sewing easier for people with impaired hand function [..]

Long-reach stapler
Author Tomas2009 Categories Care of clothing, Handicraft and sewingTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Door mat with good absorption

Easy-care door mat with good absorption – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Door mat with good absorption
Author Tomas2008 Categories Cleaning, HallTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Tea strainer

Tea strainer, easy to use for people with impaired hand function [..]

Tea strainer
Author Monica2008 Categories Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Handle for bottle

Handle to attach to ordinary bottles – aids people who have impaired hand function [..]

Handle for bottle
Author Monica2008 Categories Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Three-tier serving platter

Multi-tier serving platter that a person with impaired hand function can lift and hold [..]

Three-tier serving platter
Author Monica2008 Categories Lifting and carrying, Preparing meals, TransportingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Adapted bowl for microwave oven

Cord attached to a bowl works as handle and enables a person without dexterity to grasp the bowl and move it [..]

Adapted bowl for microwave oven
Author Gordon2008 Categories Elevators and lifts, Kitchen, Lifting and carrying, Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Adapted barbecue tool

Enables persons with impaired hand function to barbecue [..]

Adapted barbecue tool
Author Gordon2008 Categories Outdoor life, Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Battery-operated broom

A cordless broom that makes cleaning easy – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Battery-operated broom
Author Anonym 122008 Categories CleaningTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Laundry room

It is important for people with disabilities who cannot do the laundry themselves to maintain control and be able to access the laundry room [..]

Laundry room
Author Suzanne2008 Categories Care of clothingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Oven glove

Oven glove protects hands when handling hot baking sheets – suitable for persons with impaired sensation [..]

Oven glove
Author Mats 22008 Categories Preparing meals, Preventing/healing ulcersTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Kitchen knives

Sharp knives with a good handle facilitate cooking for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Kitchen knives
Author Mats 22008 Categories Preparing mealsTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Kitchen – One-handed rolling pin

Practical easy to use rolling pin – suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Kitchen – One-handed rolling pin
Author Tomas2008 Categories Preparing mealsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Kitchen – dishwasher detergent dispenser ‘Quickdisk’

Practical dishwasher detergent dispenser – useful for persons with impaired hand function and for the environment [..]

Kitchen – dishwasher detergent dispenser ‘Quickdisk’
Author Tomas2008 Categories Dish washingTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Custom-made butter knife

Butter knife with custom-made handle sits well in the hand – suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Custom-made butter knife
Author Tomas2008 Categories Preparing mealsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Kitchen – dishwasher Miele

Slide-out flatware compartment makes it easy to see and sort flatware – suitable for wheelchair users or persons who have difficulties to bend [..]

Kitchen – dishwasher Miele
Author Tomas2008 Categories Appliances, Dish washingTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Easy-grip knife

Sharp knives and a steady grasp around the knife facilitate cooking for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Easy-grip knife
Author Tomas2008 Categories Preparing mealsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Oven in modified kitchen

Oven on counter works for a person who uses a wheelchair [..]

Oven in modified kitchen
Author Tomas2008 Categories Kitchen, Preparing mealsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Flexible cutting board

Cutting board that also makes it easy to move and pour ingredients into a bowl or pot [..]

Flexible cutting board
Author Tomas2008 Categories Preparing mealsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Remove hot baking sheet from oven

Universal pliers make it easy to take a hot baking sheet out of the oven – suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Remove hot baking sheet from oven
Author Tomas2008 Categories Lifting and carrying, Preparing mealsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Bathroom – squeegee with telescope handle

Squeegee with adjustable handle facilitates cleaning for wheelchair users [..]

Bathroom – squeegee with telescope handle
Author Tomas2008 Categories CleaningTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Colander

Practical convenient colander – suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Colander
Author Tomas2008 Categories Preparing mealsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Microwave oven

Large handle on microwave oven – suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Microwave oven
Author Tomas2008 Categories Appliances, Kitchen, Preparing mealsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Sharp Japanese chef’s knives

Sharp knives make cooking easier for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Sharp Japanese chef’s knives
Author Tomas2008 Categories Preparing mealsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Portable electronic sewing machine

Lightweight sewing machine with hand controls and automatic threading – suitable for wheelchair users who have impaired hand function [..]

Portable electronic sewing machine
Author Tomas2008 Categories Care of clothing, Handicraft and sewingTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Kitchen – battery-operated can opener

Automatic can opener – suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Kitchen – battery-operated can opener
Author Tomas2008 Categories Handling packaging, Preparing mealsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Battery-operated salt/pepper mill

Salt and pepper mill – easy to use for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Battery-operated salt/pepper mill
Author Tomas2008 Categories Preparing mealsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Sugar shaker

The sugar shaker fits well in the hand and is easy to use for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Sugar shaker
Author Tomas2008 Categories Preparing mealsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Grip device for pepper mill

A can opener that is also useful for a pepper mill – suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Grip device for pepper mill
Author Tomas2008 Categories Opening/closing, Preparing mealsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Kitchen – electric stick mixer

Stick mixer – an extremely useful household appliance for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Kitchen – electric stick mixer
Author Tomas2008 Categories Preparing mealsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

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    • Care of clothing
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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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