Does the bottom waterproof surface have low or high friction? I want to know if it will be slick/slippery enough to slide under a bed-bound patient? Thanks
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We used the very small rubber sheet to place under a cotton sheet for our 4 yr old grandson for occasional accidents. Not sure if you could slide it under a patient as we made bed before child got in it. But it isn't slippery if that helps.
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Yes, I just fold length wise beside the patient and gently tuck the fold beneath and turn him on his side and slide it a bit and pull it so it comes out the other side. The sheet is long enough that you don't get many wrinkles in it so it can be straightened out for patient comfort.
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Yes, it does stay in place. If the patient moves around a lot the pad might bunch slightly but it has always stayed where it needed to be in order to protect the bedding and the mattress. I use disposable pads some, usually under the sheets as an added protection for the mattress (or under the pad if I'm using it on a chair) but I tape them in place because even though they are not in direct contact with the patient they move. Disposables have their uses but I find the re-usable pad much more practical.
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No texture on the bottom. The tub can get very slippery if not rinsed out well.
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The item has a rubberized material sewn on the base which has pretty good anti-slide properties. I have not had a problem with the item sliding at all. Over time, I suppose the material could harden and become slick. If that should happen, I plan to use a swatch of rubberized shelf liner to keep the item in place.
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Hi, Claudia here. We have used a memory foam for 25 years and love it! There is a secret to keeping it in place. We always buy a quality mattress cover (WITH DEEP SIDES) and put it tightly on top of the memory foam,tucking it securely under the TWO bottom layers to keep it from sliding. We have a water bed that is slippery and it is also crucial to make sure the foam topper is completely squared with the bed and the mattress cover is TIGHTLY pulled OVER the topper,then pull as tight as you can, tucking all layers (UNDER) the corner of the bed, These things done, you can put your sheets ect. on the bed. It is not an easy chore, but worth it if done right. Hope this helps.......CB Hi, Claudia here. We have used a memory foam for 25 years and love it! There is a secret to keeping it in place. We always buy a quality mattress cover (WITH DEEP SIDES) and put it tightly on top of the memory foam,tucking it securely under the TWO bottom layers to keep it from sliding. We have a water bed that is slippery and it is also crucial to make sure the foam topper is completely squared with the bed and the mattress cover is TIGHTLY pulled OVER the topper,then pull as tight as you can, tucking all layers (UNDER) the corner of the bed, These things done, you can put your sheets ect.... » Read More Hi, Claudia here. We have used a memory foam for 25 years and love it! There is a secret to keeping it in place. We always buy a quality mattress cover (WITH DEEP SIDES) and put it tightly on top of the memory foam,tucking it securely under the TWO bottom layers to keep it from sliding. We have a water bed that is slippery and it is also crucial to make sure the foam topper is completely squared with the bed and the mattress cover is TIGHTLY pulled OVER the topper,then pull as tight as you can, tucking all layers (UNDER) the corner of the bed, These things done, you can put your sheets ect. on the bed. It is not an easy chore, but worth it if done right. Hope this helps.......CB « Show Less
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I don't recall about the non slip surface. This tub is in a rental far from me. I looks nice. Stays clean. If it were for me, I would want a deeper tub
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There's nothing on the bottom to keep it from sliding, but it has not been a problem for me. You could easily add small clear adhesive pads that are soft & non slippery. They can be found with the felt furniture pads.
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I have a Tempurpedic mattress with a 3" topper for a softer feel (a lower density memory foam than the TP) and I had the same problem with the topper moving off the mattress,even with a well fitted mattress pad. Very annoying,until I bought a "no-slip/non-skid" mesh originally used under rugs on hardwood floors. This solved the problem beautifully and the topper has not moved an inch under the mattress pad since. I bought a roll of the stuff from an online futon retailer which promote it used to avoid futons sliding off the frame. Cost total was about $14 incl.shipping.
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the bottom of the mat is covered by a grid of rubber bumps, approximately 1/4" in diameter and 1/8" thick, spaced about 1" on center. it does not slide around in the bed at all.
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It slides very easily between the matress and box spring on our bed. I don't know if you have a box spring under your mattress in your waterbed frame. I have had for 7 months and use it several times every night to get out of bed. Would be helpless without it. Have never had to reposition it since the day it was installed.
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It's hard plastic so if something gets trapped under it I imagine it would do some damage. You could try felting the bottom or sheepskin I guess to improve the glide, however risky if your daughter leaps onto the bed and it slides away.
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Ditto, surface is smooth and when wet, can be slippery. I would not recommend it for that purpose.
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Hello, I purchased this item and have the same slipping problem. I have to purchase Velcro also. I've decided that a strip of Velcro across the end of the flap that goes under the mattress, then another strip that will go across the back of the organizer at the seam where the box part will hang down the side of the bed.I'm going to place the Velcro on the flat of the box spring so it will have a stronger hold. I think it will be helpful to have a second pair of hands for this job. I pinned the organizer in this manner, and I think it's the best option, I hope this helps you Tana
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It's a fabric material with a tab at each corner to tuck under the bed. I haven't had any problems at all with it sliding.
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My tub is smooth but it seems to me that the pad needs to have a lot of surface to grab onto. If you put it on a textured surface, I think it might not stay down as long. I have discovered that you need to keep it clean: soap scum makes it less non-skid.
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No, the top surface is somewhat slick. No slip resistant coating like say a step ladder would have. I only use this as a stepstool in a very tight place, where my normal stepstool is too big. We use this more as a small portable side table, and, my husband uses for a seat while stoking fire in fireplace.
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I was having the same problem with my old one. This one does not slip. The sides are very deep so as to accommodate a thick, pillow-top mattress. The sides tuck way under the mattress, which is good. My pillow-top mattress isn't terribly plush anymore, so the pad doesn't "squeeze" the mattress or anything -- in fact, it's very easy to put on and off -- but it doesn't slip like my old one. After a week, I might have to readjust it slightly, but very, very little. My old one had to be readjusted every single day when I made the bed.