It is a well-known fact for a long time that most accidents occur in the household. A very high proportion of these accidents are prevented by falls, with serious consequences such as broken bones, distortions or sprains. People feel safe in their familiar surroundings and do not think anything could happen to them. To retrieve items from the upper shelf or cabinet compartments or during housework, such as window cleaning, and also when renovating and attaching lampsor the like, simply climbs quickly onto a chair, table, box or the like. A sure-footed household ladder belongs in every household and should be used accordingly to avoid such accidents at home. So that the user with his household ladder but safe and comfortable, this practical everyday help should meet various criteria.

The agony of choice – how many steps should one household ladder to have?

Ladders are available in different designs and different number of steps in the trade. They can be called so-called folding steps over one to three stages and as household ladder have up to 10 or more levels. The largest selection is available in the ladders with 4 or 5 treads. The size of the household ladder should depend on the tasks to be performed and the amount of household furnishings. For example, get items from ceiling-high cupboards, change bulbs, remove dust on ceiling lights, clean windows and curtainsThe head of household should be of sufficient height to be able to depend on If this work is carried out on a too low household ladder, perhaps even standing on tiptoe, the stability is reduced and the risk of accidents increases again. People with a small body size need a household ladder with multiple levels to get a secure footing on the job ladderto have. It may be advantageous for the different tasks at different heights both a household ladder and a folding stepsto have in the household. For many people, it seems cumbersome to use the household ladder to quickly get a book out of the shelfto get a sweater from the top compartment of the wardrobe or a plate from the hanging cabinet in the kitchen or something similar. Instead of perhaps getting the household ladder out of the pantry, basement, or other storage place, they’ll climb onto a rickety chair or stool again. A collapsible folding door, for example, finds its place in many corners behind cabinets and is then always ready to hand. Even children in the home can be quickly accustomed to using the folding door, to use this, if they want to get items from cabinets. This way they learn early on not only outside, but also at home to pay attention to their own safety.

Quality and safety features of household ladders

Ladders are made of different materials, mainly wood or aluminum. The weight of the household ladder depends on the material used. The household ladders and wood are often much heavier than those made of aluminum. The ladders made of wood initially have a fairly solid appearance, in older ladders but the treads or wood joints can be brittle or unstable due to aging. For housewives it is often easier to use a lighter household ladder made of aluminum, as they can transport this easier due to the lower weight. Furthermore, the quality of the household ladder of safety equipment or additional elements depends, such as provided with a profile treads and footprint for slip resistance and stability. The household ladder should be equipped with non-slip feet, which provide for various floors, such as tiles, laminate, wood or PVC floors and further for a secure standing of the entire ladder. Fold-out ladders should be equipped with a spreader protection. The steps and the footprint should engage securely. Regardless of the manufacturer and the price of the ladder should be paid to a very good execution of safety standards. Practical and helpful additional elements may be, for example, storage boards or baskets for work utensils, such as tools, brushes and the like. Also hooks for paint or wiper buckets can greatly facilitate the work on the household ladder.