Hand sprayer as mobile shower

A hand sprayer makes it easier to wash genital area – suitable for people with disabilities

Description
The user washes the genital area with a sprayer that holds five liters of water. The nozzle is angled and adjustable from jet to fine spray.

Model: Gardena hand sprayer

Authors comments
Helena washes the genital area before going to bed. She fills the hand sprayer with warm water and is lifted up with the ceiling lift. A bucket is placed under in the wheelchair to collect the water.

Manufacturer
Gardena, www.gardena.com (last checked Febr. 2011)

Purchased from
Garden supply store

Idea
The user’s

Paid for by
The user

Tip is dated from 2009

Categories for this tip
self care » washing oneself, Tips and tricks from people with High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4, ASIA A, B).