can the bucket be removed while a person is sitting on it so caregiver can cleane/wipe them???
1484999
The bucket is very hard to remove when a person is sitting on it their skin falls in the bucket and you can't slide it out. My suggestion is to spread their legs between their knees with your knee and wipe or clean. I use gloves so I don't worry about drippage. For showering you don't need the bucket on so it is very easy to clean and spray wash that area. Hope this helps. This is a terrific 3 in 1 chair.
1485000
I asked the 2 caregivers who use it to take care of my mother and they say "yes".
1485001
No, it cannot be removed without risk to the user. That much if this otherwise useful tool is truly dumb. This said, neither can one remove the buckets if other chairs I have seen. Best use us to have the user sit foward and bend over to provide the needed access for cleaning -- that is the best posture for that function in any case. I hope the picture I paint is clear. Write back if not.
1485002
Will slide out, but if the person's bottom is in the way, it will rub them or pinch them. A caregiver just put the bucket on a small stool underneath and then moved them out of the way to clean the person's bottom.
913609
The bucket lid is actually a toilet seat, and fits rather loosely on the bucket. It is not waterproof and would be subject to wind. I put mine in a garbage bag in order to store safely in the basement to keep any dust out. Lid is snug enough dust shouldn't be a major problem, but a pet could easily knock off the lid. Likewise, I'm sure, for raccoons, etc. See also water note from Critical Tom.
714026
Yes, bucket can be removed with patient on seat. Also a taller bucket can be set under the seat and on the floor. And the seat will fit bucketless over a standard height toilet.
714024
yes, the bucket slides in and out with ease. It is a great chair. It was a little big for our small shower but works well.
1047960
Hi Tennisfantum, Thanks for your interest in the Drive Medical K. D. Aluminum Shower Chair/Commode with Casters. The bucket on this commode is removable while the patient is seated on it.
714025
I don't do that, but you can unhook it if like while they are sitting there. It is difficult though. It is much easier to get to the bucket when the person is not on the chair.
825945
Sure you can, if your legs reach the floor and you use your feet to 'walk' along. As you can imagine not a great wheelchair alternative for anything other than short distances. However it works fine to sit in and have your caregiver push you with the handles. I do this with my lady friend all the time.
2090044
Yes, you can slide the bucket while someone is on the seat. If you lift the top the bucket is lifted also, because the slide is attached to the seat so the only way to remove the bucket is to slide it in the back
880408
No...You can't. There is a bucket that he can play with though... that's it!
1820069
There is a locking/unlocking mechanism which permits the seat and cover to be removed while the bolts stay in place. This can make surfaces more accessible for cleaning.
1652126
Great idea but no go. Almost 17 inches clearance and that would be taking off the 2 slots thatthe toilet bucket slides into. The bucket works very well and is tight too. We love the chair and it moveswell...I have to pull my mom backwards in it as we are on carpet except for in the bathroom and ourroll in shower..Good luck
23053
Why would you want to do that? You'll have to clean the liner when the stuff could just go into where it is going to end up again anyway! It is super-easy to remove the liner and put it back in. Just (pardon the comparison) like you change the liner of a trash can. PS: I just drape the edges over the seat. I don't try to insert the seat into the space in the liner where it is supposed to go into. You'll see what I mean when you buy it :-). This was so useful during those neither here nor there days! Great purchase!
555686
Yes, the seat can be raised. The bucket just fits into the frame, but I don't use the bucket, I fit it over my home commode. Just lift the bucket out, very easy to remove for cleaning.
1061347
The back rest is not easily removed and I don't think a child could do it. If one child tries to remove the backrest while another child is sitting on the seat the suction will not hold and the child could fall off. I hope I am understanding the question correctly because I cannot imagine the situation!
2049335
Yes. The bucket is made of sturdy plastic and is easy to maneuver. The handle doesn't feel as sturdy as it should but hasn't been a problem. You are it able to set the bucket down flat when full which is a little inconvenient. The machine works so good though that these issues are not worth worrying about.
333007
The bucket removes from the back. The shower chair isn't made really sturdy but it does what I need it to do for the cost. It does not fit over our toilet. Better quality and sturdier shower chairs are available for about 3x the cost. The arms lift on this one which was a must for me so I could get my grandson from bed to shower chair. Legs on the chair are removable which is a plus.
471998
This commode can be placed over a toilet and the bucket removed when users want the arms to assist them getting up and down. Also the commode toilet seat and lid can stay on or be removed separately. When the bucket is removed the toilet seat is supported in the front and rear but not on the sides. This is true even if the shield is in place. Over time there could be a problem with breakage of the toilet seat if a very heavy person was using this commode without the bucket.