Safe Bathing Canada Review

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Safe Bathing Canada Review

Safe Bathing Canada is a trailblazer in the industry of walk-in safety bathtubs. By leveraging on a partnership that dates as far back as 1992 with an established Canadian manufacturer of walk-in tubs, Safe Bathing Canada has built up an impressive and comprehensive range of high-quality walk-in tub products to suit any need. Safe Bathing Canada has continued to innovate and search for ways of improving customer satisfaction and experience while simultaneously ensuring affordability by providing walk-in tubs ranging from budget to luxury types for both personal and business use.
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Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, American Standard is a Canadian company with a 150-year history. They collaborate with a wide range of professionals, including consumers, seniors, healthcare experts, builders, architects, and facility managers. They specialize in manufacturing and installing customized walk-in tubs to meet the unique needs of their clients.

  • Age Safe Canada certified
  • Certified Aging In Place Specialists
  • uL, CSA, ETL certifications and audited each year
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Over 140 years of providing engineering excellence and experience, Kohler has built up a history of offering only the highest quality walk-in tubs that rival competition in form, function, and style. Not available everywhere in Canada.

Best For DIY

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Home Depot offers several walk-in tubs from different manufacturers. If you are looking for cheaper walk-in tub options, Home Depot is a good place to start. Keep in mind, you will need your own contractors and installers or be a good DIYer.

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Products

Safe Bathing Canada offers several walk-in tub options. These options are discussed below highlighting their advantages and disadvantages (if any exist) as well as some reviews from current users of the walk-in tubs.

The Guardian

Key Features

  • 32-inch wide Outward swinging door
  • High-flow tap
  • Safety lock
  • A Grab bar
  • Quick drain
  • Aluminum door system
  • Optional spa-quality features for chromotherapy, hydrotherapy and aromatherapy are also available

Pros

  • Entry into and exit from the bathtub is easy with the outward swinging door
  • The Guardian walk-in tub is similar in size to a regular bathtub and will fit in the same space as a regular bathtub. This means that there is no need for extensive repair, adjustments or renovations to your home.
  • Grab bar is present as an additional safety feature
  • The presence of a high-flow tap ensures that you will not have to wait for long as the tub will be filled with water quickly upon opening the tap
  • The quick drain feature makes sure you do not spend too much time waiting for the water in the tub to drain.
  • Safety lock helps to prevent accidental water spill
  • The broad door has been designed to avoid colliding with an adjacent toilet or other major bathroom obstructions.
  • The possibility and availability of additional spa-quality features means the “standard” Guardian walk-in bathtub can be upgraded to a luxury-style walk-in bathtub.

Cons

  • There is the danger of spillage of water from the bathtub to the floor as a result of users opening the door of the walk-in bathtub before all the water inside has completely drained away.
  • The outward swinging door may be an obstruction or an impediment to movement (particularly in a bathroom with limited space)
  • The Guardian may not be the best option for persons of considerable size.
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The Imperial

The Imperial is Safe Bathing Canada’s most versatile walk-in tub model.

Key Features

  • 19.5 inch Inward swinging door
  • High-flow tap
  • Quick drain
  • A Grab bar
  • Safety lock
  • Aluminum door system
  • Optional spa-quality features for chromotherapy, hydrotherapy and aromatherapy are also available

Pros

  • The possibility and availability of additional spa-quality features means that just like the “standard” Guardian, the Imperial walk-in bathtub can also be upgraded to a luxury-style walk-in bathtub.
  • Grab bar is present as an additional safety feature
  • Safety lock helps to prevent accidental water spill
  • The Imperial can fit into the same space as a regular bathtub therefore there will be no need for extensive remodelling of your home during installation
  • The presence of a high-flow tap ensures that you will not have to wait for long as the tub will be filled with water quickly upon opening the tap
  • The quick drain feature makes sure you do not spend too much time waiting for the water in the tub to drain.
  • The inward swinging door is ideal for a bathroom with limited space. It also allows you to avoid potential obstructions in the bathroom.

Cons

  • The Guardian may not be the best option for persons of considerable size
  • The inward opening door limits mobility within the tub.

The Oasis

Longer than all other models, the Oasis walk-in bathtub was designed for maximum comfort of users.

Key Features

  • Long and elegant design
  • High-flow tap
  • Quick drain
  • Two grab bars
  • Hand-held shower wand
  • Slip-resistant textured floor
  • Reclined backrest
  • Aluminum door system
  • Safety Lock
  • Easy reach drain controls with failsafe chain
  • Optional spa-quality features for chromotherapy, hydrotherapy and aromatherapy are available
  • Options like a silicone seat cushion, silicone pillow and Ozonator water jet sanitation system are also available

Pros

  • The presence of a high-flow tap ensures that you will not have to wait for long as the tub will be filled with water quickly upon opening the tap.
  • The quick drain feature makes sure you do not spend too much time waiting for the water in the tub to drain.
  • Additional features like silicone seat cushion and silicone pillow help to improve comfort while in the bath.
  • Spa-quality inclusions are also available
  • The reclined backrest is designed for maximum relaxation while bathing
  • Safety lock helps to prevent accidental water spill
  • The presence of grab bars helps to guarantee safety while in the bath

Cons

  • Because the Oasis is long, there may be installation problems particularly if the bathroom has limited space.
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The Majestic

With its roomy, comfortable build, the Majestic is the perfect bariatric walk-in tub option.

Key Features

  • Outward opening door
  • 2 large drains
  • A Grab bar
  • 2 High-flow taps
  • Automatic safety lock
  • Aluminum door system
  • Safety Lock
  • 30-inch wide seat
  • Optional spa-quality features for chromotherapy, hydrotherapy and aromatherapy are available

Pros

  • The two large drains and high-flow taps ensure that the bathtub drains and fills rapidly
  • Its roomy design is perfect for people who want extra space in their bathtubs.
  • Grab bar is present as an additional safety feature
  • The Majestic is also a perfect bathtub option for persons of considerable size
  • Safety lock helps to prevent accidental water spill
  • Entry into and exit from the bathtub is easy with the outward swinging door
  • Additional spa-quality inclusions are also available

Cons

  • The outward swinging door may be an obstruction or an impediment to movement (particularly in a bathroom with limited space)
  • The size of the Majestic walk-in tub means it will require more installation space compared to a traditional bathtub.
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The Zen

Key Features

  • High-flow tap
  • Outward swinging door
  • Compact size and upright tub design
  • Safety lock
  • A Grab bar
  • Quick drain
  • Aluminum door system
  • Optional spa-quality features for chromotherapy, hydrotherapy and aromatherapy are also available

Pros

  • Entry into and exit from the bathtub is easy with the outward swinging door
  • The Zen will easily fit into the same space as a regular bathtub so there will be no need for extensive remodelling during installation.
  • The presence of a high-flow tap ensures that you will not have to wait for long as the tub will be filled with water quickly upon opening the tap.
  • The Zen also uses less water than other tub models.
  • Safety lock helps to prevent accidental water spill
  • Grab bar is present as an additional safety feature
  • The quick drain feature makes sure you do not spend too much time waiting for the water in the tub to drain.
  • The Zen’s compact design allows for bathers to sit upright in order to enjoy a peaceful foot bath or a complete soak up to the chest.
  • Additional spa-quality inclusions are also available with the Zen

Cons

  • The outward swinging door may be an obstruction or an impediment to movement (particularly in a bathroom with limited space)
  • Due to its small, compact design, the Zen is definitely not an option for persons of considerable size
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Costs

The costs of the walk-in bathtubs offered by Safe Bathing Canada are not available online. You can however call and request a quote and a free information kit. Shipping costs are usually included as a part of the entire quote. Also, note that the addition of optional features will lead to an increase in the overall cost of the walk-in bathtub. Although with Safe Bathing Canada you can only access walk-in bathtubs from one manufacturer, there are several enough options to leave you satisfied in almost every case.
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Seniors Bulletin Rating
3.3/5

Takeaways

  • Wide range of walk-in tub products ensures you’ll always be able to find one that suits your needs.
  • Established market presence
  • Free information kit available upon request.
  • Walk-In tubs are constructed with high-quality materials.
  • Presence of a variety of bath options such as aromatherapy, chromotherapy, and hydrotherapy.
  • Prompt response to complaints
  • Information kit may only be made available upon request
  • There have been occasional complaints about intervention speed
  • Pressured sales tactics 
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