Simple Technology Suggestions
The ‘Tap Cap’ is a cover that has been designed to fit over the top of round tap handles. The tap cap can be secured over the hot water tap to prevent it being accidentally turned on.
Irons are now sold with a number of safety features. Keep in mind not all irons have all of the safety features listed below so you will need to ask at the time of purchase. Safety features include an immediate cut off if the iron is knocked onto its side; auto cut off if the iron is placed face down on any surface and left for longer than 30 seconds; automatic cut off after 15 minutes if the iron is not used.
Iron Safe is a small storage unit which can be mounted on the wall or placed inside a cupboard. As an iron takes approximately 30 minutes to cool down after switching off, the hot iron can be placed inside the unit to restrict access. There is a heat resistant backing plate and a space for the cord. The cover to the storage unit can then be closed.
A Lockable Cabinet that can be mounted on the wall or placed inside a cupboard out of view is useful for storing household cleaning products that are poisonous. These cabinets can be purchased from most larger hardware outlets or homeware stores.
Pressure Sensitive Sink Plug or ‘Magi-Plug’ is a plug that is designed to prevent water overflow and can be used in sinks, baths and laundry tubs. It is made of rubber and plastic and has a valve that is pressure activated. The supplier can change the depth that the activation mechanism works at to allow for varying depths of tubs and sinks. The plug also has a coloured temperature sensitive plate which reacts to changes in water temperature. The heat sensitive pad changes colour when the water temperature reads 36º to alert the user that water may be too hot.
Appliance Locks can be used with the fridge, washing machines or dryers. The lock keeps the appliances securely closed. Usually a combination of pressing and pulling on the lock is all that is required to open and gain access to the appliance. Use unobtrusive locks.
A Combined Washer/ Dryer may assist a person to maintain independence with cleaning of clothes.