What is the purpose of the gray front base? My elderly mom has accidents and it just looks like something extra to clean.
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The gray base/foot pad in the front is designed for the stability of the unit. My Dad is 95 and has gout in his feet. He has not had a problem with the base as far as a safety issue. He has been using it for over 6 months.
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My husband liked it because it has a slight roughness on it that helped him get his balance when trying to get up. It gives more stability to the unit and is not at all difficult to clean. I simply pick it up and move it away from the toilet when cleaning around the toilet. It is very light weight so not a problem. If ordering again, it would be my choice of unit. It folds away nicely if you are having company and want it out of sight or take it with you when you go outside the home.
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I'm petty sure it is for stability. When put down it snaps onto the other side/leg and then with the person's weight it stabilizes it. I hope this helps.
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I think it's to stabilize the frame. You step on it as you are sitting down and standing up, and that keeps the frame in a steady position. I do think it's about the best safety frame you can find for the toilet.
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It is relatively easy to clean. The "grey" surface you see in the picture is actually glass, so very easy to wipe off. In order to help keep it clean, I generally place a layer of plastic wrap over the top of it when weighing items without a plate or container, such as cheese. Most of the time I use a plate or bowl on top of the weighing surface, so the only cleaning required is for occasional spills.
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I would assume its due to dishwasher soap. Im only saying that because I used a Mr. Clean sponge on mine and it dis-coloured it. Not pleased what it looks like, but am very happy how it cleans up..not hard to clean off sticking stuff. Sorry I don't know why you have to handwash it. God Bless
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There is a very small permanently mounted brush on the back side of the intake. Doesn't really seem to have much of a purpose.
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I don't know if it's "okay", but mine does the same thing. I am thinking that maybe if I clean it (the whole unit) with laundry soap, scrub brush, & maybe soak some of the parts that might make things run a little smoother. Just a thought.
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It keeps the broth from over flowing onto cabinets and such. Its a safety mechanism in case of overfill. it allows you to move it to where you are going to separate without spilling.
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I haven't cleaned it. You would need to unscrew the front grid, but it doesn't look too difficult.
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The gray column is actually a tube which draws the water through the sponge and up and out by using an air pump, so the flow of water and air out of the tube needs to be unimpeded. you don't want to put anything in the tube.
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I can't tell what it is as it is coated with something very slippery. I suspect that the coating is meant to make it easier to clean. I will tell you that the unit feels very solid and well built.
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The top is attached to the bottom via a track designed to keep it secured. So, you never have to go looking for the top, nor will the unit collapse when you stand it up. Once last point, the underside of the flexible top is dark gray, so it doesn't show dirt .
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The top spins off the base. If it has been awhile it is probably stuck on the sealing surface of the base...good luck
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I believe it is there for protection while home is being competed by contractors. I removed it once everyone was out of house. It makes it look more finished.
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The hub is made of aluminum so you have to hand wash it to avoid that yucky gray stain and peeling.
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The one I have is brushed stainless with a flat black color base that has a stainless strip on top.
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The base is glass sandwiched in between a metal frame. So, its surface is easily washed/cleaned and polished. Nice design!
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So far I haven't had a problem. Maybe spray with scotch guard and then you can wipe it down. The color gray will hide a multitude of evil.
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The gray cloth side is up to absorb any oil spills. The black plastic side is down so the oil doesn't go through to the floor. We have 1 for our car and 2 under our bicycles and love them!