I purchased a sit to stand (story all by itself) and I was told it rolled easily on carpet. Well, not true! I’m looking for a solution. I’ve been to a carpet store, furniture store, staples, and Home Depot looking for some type of plastic so the equipment can roll with Mom on it.
Anyone know of a solution that has worked? I have the bed, chair, etc. all in one room so it doesn’t need to roll too far but I need a hard surface due to the plush carpet. The wheels sink down in. The office chair mats aren’t really big enough and I don’t think taping plastic together is the ticket either.
What has worked for others?
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If it were me, I would remove the carpet and underlay, you can store them to be replaced at a later date and lay down a solid waterproof floor. It will make clean up far easier for you in the long run.
Carpets are not sanitary.
Wait, I just googled what flooring can be placed over carpet. Laminate flooring can go over carpeting. Call a flooring dealer to verify this. Good luck!
Personally I would not want carpet anywhere, particularly in a room where elderly people (or children) are being cared for. Spills and stains will occur frequently. As someone else stated, even under conditions where the carpet would receive minimal wear and tear (1 or 2 healthy adults, for instance) it still gets dirty fast and is unsanitary. I advise you to remove it.
Where I need it to be easily cleanable, I use cushioned foam flooring. It's waterproof and thus easily cleaned. If anything it's more impact tolerant than carpeting. It's the stuff you see in gyms and daycare centers. It's the same stuff they make flip flop shoes out of but it's a big square of it.
With a regular walker you can get those little "ski" things to help go across carpets. I wonder if there is something out there for sit and stand walkers? Or something u can rig up.
Have you tried carpet runners. They are usually what they call "industrial ply" very short. Usually little loops. They come in different lengths. Its like what u find in Drs offices. Her walker should go over these.
If you are going to bring the Sit to Stand to other rooms the sheet vinyl could be placed down the hall into the main room where the equipment will be used.
If your mom is walking at all it might be best to remove the carpet to prevent tripping. If mom is not walking at all as soon as she looses upper body strength to hold onto the Sit to Stand you will have to switch to a Hoyer Lift. that might be a bit easier to move around as it has a larger "footprint"
In reality it might be best to remove carpet in that room as there will be spills, accidents that will be difficult to remove from the carpet. It might be possible to have the carpet removed, rolled up and stored until it can be replaced.
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