Cleaning Products for Seniors to Have at Home
Any trades person will tell you that you need the right tool to do a job well. That same philosophy applies to cleaning the house. For years, women would haul out the rugs, lay them across a clothesline, and beat the dust out of them. Then came the vacuum, where the housewife could do more in less time. Now, we have a wide variety of products and tools to make house cleaning even more manageable, especially for aging adults who may not have the strength or desire to fight a bulky vacuum or get on their knees to mop. Even then, it’s nice to have extra help with cooking and cleaning, or simply, for companionship. That’s when choosing professional home care workers to support you, or your aging parent makes sense.
Cleaning Products and Tools to Make Cleaning Easier
Some physical conditions will make cleaning harder on elderly parents. Luckily, there are many items on the market to make things much easier on you or your loved one:
- Lightweight Vacuum: First and foremost, get rid of the bulky, heavy vacuum cleaner that strains your back each time it’s used. It’s supposed to make life easier! Choosing a lightweight upright vacuum will save you or your senior’s back. Use it not only to clean floors but also to dust off baseboards, walls, and ceilings.
- Sweeper/Mop Combo: Look to a combination sweeper and mop to replace your mop and bucket. These are handy for cleaning linoleum and hardwood floors with large cleaning pads and wide handles. They carry a detergent dispenser in the handle, which spritzes cleaner directly on the floor and is wiped up with disposable pads.
- Vacuum Robot: Make things even easier with an automatic robot vacuum. Program it to run when needed and let it do the rest. There are many on the market, so look for one that is suited to the size of your home and your cleaning requirements.
- Dishwasher: If you or your senior lives alone, doing dishes will seem like a lot of water wastage. Load the dishwasher throughout the day, and run it once. The dishes will come out clean and sanitized. There are even countertop models for those with mobility issues.
- Extended Handle Tools: Ease the pain of bending and stretching by getting an extendable handle or extension pole. You can find a handle to fit your existing cleaning tools or buy new ones with long handles.
- Microfiber Cloths: These cleaning cloths are excellent for replacing other cloths and sponges. They have ultra-fine fibres that pick up dirt and grime more effectively than other choices. You can use them dry or wet, making almost any task more manageable.
Set Mom Up for Success – Hire a Professional Caregiver
Having the right tool for the job is critical to easing the physical strain of cleaning, but having some extra hands is helpful. When you choose a personal support worker from Home Instead Kitchener-Waterloo, ON, you or your loved one will have someone to assist with light housekeeping, meal preparation, personal care assistance, and other homecare services. We offer services that ensure you get what you need to remain at home for as long as possible. Ask us about our assistance when you contact us today.
Call us at (519) 571-1665 to schedule a no-obligation, in-home consultation. Learn more about the compassionate, quality senior care we deliver every day to families in Kitchener-Waterloo, Breslau, Conestogo, Elmira, St Jacobs, and surrounding areas.