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Bottom Buddy Toilet Tissue Wiping Aid :: 11" Personal Hygiene Wand - Patented Sure Grip Design - Ergonomic Curved Handle for People with Limited Range of Motion :: With Discreet Carry Bag
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Brand | Performance Health |
Item Form | Oil |
Unit Count | 1 Count |
Number of Items | 1 |
Use for | Whole Body |
About this item
- Soft, flexible head with three tulip-petal sections
- Helps when lowering onto and rising from the toilet
- Integral toilet seat with a lid for added discretion
- Non-slip rubber ferrules for safety
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Product Description
This Button Hook With Zipper Pull Hook - Black N42974 features a button hook at one end, and a zipper pull at the other to help users struggling with buttons and zips due to hand problems eg. Arthritis. Can help make dressing and undressing simpler for those with hand impairment, and allows independence in dressing and toileting.
The button hook slips through button holes to capture tricky buttons and the hooked end is used for pulling up zips. Can enable users to independently dress in their favourite button through clothes again.
Small enough to take with you when out and about. Suitable for left or right handed use.
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 14.96 x 5.67 x 1.5 inches; 0.01 ounces
- Item model number : 081109958
- Date First Available : October 2, 2001
- Manufacturer : PERFORMANCE HEALTHCARE
- ASIN : B000G39ZIY
- Best Sellers Rank: #73,316 in Health & Household (See Top 100 in Health & Household)
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Customers like the quality of the toilet seat, saying it's an excellent product with superior technology. They also like the ease of cleaning. However, some customers have reported issues with the ejectability and value of the product. They say the release mechanism doesn't work properly and is over-priced. Customers also have issues with fit and disagree on ease of use, and sturdiness.
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Customers like the quality of the toilet seat. They mention that it works well, hasn't ever failed, and is an excellent toilet aid. Some customers also mention that the product is getting too expensive. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...This works great for both. I researched a few different products and decided on this and I'm glad I did !! Does what it's supposed to do...." Read more
"...Because it has been so long. It hasn't ever failed. Great quality and easy to use. I tried other things first. But this has been the Best by far!" Read more
"...I have been using this product for YEARS and have been very pleased with it and the results...." Read more
"This gadget does, in fact, work. But its effectiveness is limited in direct relationship to the consistency of the bowel movement...." Read more
Customers like the ease of cleaning the toilet seat. They mention that it reaches their bottom easily, cleans well, and can be sanitized if need be. The unit works well with toilet paper, wipes, and heavy wet wash cloths, allowing customers to feel clean and fresh without needing assistance. They appreciate the cleanable plastic handle.
"...I appreciate the clean able plastic handle. And the travel bag is discreet.. Definitely something I'm glad to have to keep independent." Read more
"...It is very sturdy and easy to clean. The release button was a little wonky and did not work all the time. But I am very pleased with this purchase...." Read more
"...It is simple to use and extremely hygienic...." Read more
"...the toilet paper and you end up having to manually do it, which is kind of gross. Trying to shake it off in the toilet didn't work...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the toilet paper dispenser. Some mention that it's very easy to use and gets into all those nooks and crannies, while others say that it does not require some practice, it does require some tissue to release from the tool, and it is hard to install TP. It is awkward to use at first, but as others mentioned, with just a push, it is easy to load and use.
"...It hasn't ever failed. Great quality and easy to use. I tried other things first. But this has been the Best by far!" Read more
"...It does require some practice...." Read more
"...The carry case made that easy, although it is not for a small purse...." Read more
"...So far I've used it only three times and I have to say it is a little awkward to "load" but to actually use it? It is overall pretty easy to use!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sturdiness of the product. Some mention that they are impressed with the'sturdry', while others say that they do eventually break, the handle will crack, and the toilet paper just doesn't hold up.
"...Despite its appearance, it will hold up and has a good bit of longevity to it...." Read more
"...It held for a few months as I was very gentle, but then completely tore and now this very expensive device is no longer useful...." Read more
"...Other than that it held up nicely...." Read more
"...And the location where the folding travel models fold has a tendency to be very weak, and it always feels like it's going to snap...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the product. They say that it is overpriced and a waste of money.
"...My lower back is gonzo. The only con, It is overpriced. It appears to be much better then the cheaper alternatives on Amazon." Read more
"...very gentle, but then completely tore and now this very expensive device is no longer useful...." Read more
"...It is a good product, worth its cost if you need it...." Read more
"...It also comes with a little carrying bag... It is a bit cheap but it also does the trick..." Read more
Customers have issues with the ejectability of the toilet paper holder. They say that the release mechanism does not work properly, the toilet tissue does not release, and the release pulls halfway out with use. Customers also complain that the product has a weak spot near the paper release, making it difficult to remove the used toilet paper. Customers are also not able to use wet wipes with it very well.
"...The bulb, which should stay firmly in place on the handle, pulls halfway out with use...." Read more
"...only reason I can't give it 5 stars is because the release button just doesn't release the tissue as designed...." Read more
"...It doesn't release the toilet paper and you end up having to manually do it, which is kind of gross...." Read more
"...It is very sturdy and easy to clean. The release button was a little wonky and did not work all the time. But I am very pleased with this purchase...." Read more
Customers have issues with the fit of the product. They mention that the length is too short, the cover is about 12 inch too small, and the head end is large. This makes it difficult for larger bottomed people to use. The rubber end is a bit big, and it can make it difficult to insert toilet paper.
"...1. Understand that this thing has a pretty wide rubber tip...." Read more
"...The carry case made that easy, although it is not for a small purse...." Read more
"...The only problem is its bulk. This is my second one because I got mad at myself one time and threw it across the bedroom...." Read more
"It works good but handle could be a little longer. It would also be easier if releasing, the toilet paper was easier" Read more
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This product is a game changer. I'm so happy I bought this! My NP recommend this tool as I have very bad spinal stenosis and bulging disc plus I'm overweight ,and could not wipe either front or back. This works great for both. I researched a few different products and decided on this and I'm glad I did !! Does what it's supposed to do. Buy this you won't be sorry. Highly recommend. 5 Stars.
So here's the deal: if you have physical limitations this will help you. It does require some practice. And even after practicing for months/years, it's still not a perfect solution (it's not going to get you squeaky clean, but it'll get you a lot cleaner than fumbling at something you can't reach naturally).
My advice to you:
1. Understand that this thing has a pretty wide rubber tip. If you've got a big backside, you might have to try to put your knees together to open up enough space to maneuver it. (Hey, I don't make the rules.)
2. Do not jam toilet paper in the opening. It's not meant to stay for more than a few seconds. Just let the "claw" lightly grab on to the paper and get to work.
3. Use strong paper. You know how Charmin sells "soft" and "strong" varieties? Get the strong. Thank me later.
4. Use one or two sheets folded at most. The more paper you ask this thing to hold, the worse it will do and the harder it will be to move it deftly in the area you need to put it in.
5. Do not think for a moment that you're going to move it back-and-forth. Uh-uh. You make one pass, drop the paper in the toilet, reload with a fresh sheet, and go in for another pass. What worked best for me was approaching from behind and moving front-to-back. Your mileage may vary.
6. If you're really about being clean, take a shower afterwards. If a shower's not in the cards, wet wipes will do. Just make sure you've gotten everything the regular paper is going to get, use the wet wipe the same way you'd use the paper as a final pass, and then DON'T flush it, just throw it out. Even the so-called flushable wipes aren't good for your system.
I deducted a star because A) I really think the head could be shaped better for the purpose, and B) I had one crack in half on me.
In summary, this device works well enough that I continued to use it even after my injury healed. It will feel weird at first, but you will get used to it and maybe even prefer it to your old way of handling business. And for you history buffs out there, the social elite were using devices like these back in the Middle Ages - then called a "torchecul" - and it worked pretty much on the same principle as this, so it's not like this is a new-fangled idea, but instead, a modern take on a really old one.
I love the product- I had one work great for about four years until it hit the floor at just the right angle and cracked the handle’s narrow bend. So I purchased a replacement, and this time I’m not so charmed.
The bulb, which should stay firmly in place on the handle, pulls halfway out with use. First it wiggled a bit, but I kept telling myself it was nothing- now I’m two months in and i’m stuck looking for a replacement. I can’t trust this to not pop completely off and drop into the toilet. I can’t imagine anyone who would want to fish it out of the bowl- and hoping you at least got your bottom clean before it died. As a disabled person who is struggling to maintain herself without help in the bathroom, this is very disappointing. I’ll probably try seeing if superglue will work, but I doubt it will. At over $40 this thing should really have better quality control before leaving the factory.
Maybe I’ll just have to give another brand a try- I loved my first Bottom Buddy, but this one really sucks. I’m on a pretty fixed income and just can’t afford to toss down another $40+ on a gamble that this next one will work properly.
Do yourself a favor- if you get a good one you’ll enjoy it, but if the bulb wiggles on the stalk the least bit, send it back and ask for another before the return window closes.
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