Long Handled Sponges & Scrubbers

Sponges, flannels and body scrubbers with long handles.

In some ways they do a similar job to old fashion loofahs - a long bath sponge which could be used to wash hard-to-reach areas of the body.

Some have washing brushes fitted to the head, while others have sponges or flannel attachments.

In some cases there are a selection of different heads which can be fitted.

These grooming tools allow the user to reach the furthest parts of the body.

People with restricted mobility tend to use this type of equipment the most.

They may have difficulty reaching the extremities of the body and find it difficult to wash these areas effectively.

Many conditions associated with the elderly impact the ability to reach one’s toes, for example.

The popular Long Handled Body Brush has a contoured shaft and handle, with bristles on either side of the head.

There are indeed some models which allow you to bend their shafts into a shape that suits you.

This makes them flexible pieces of equipment and highly adaptable to your specific requirements.

The bendable components of these items are usually made from a robust wire, sometimes coated in flexible plastic.

Yes, there are - these have a compartment into which you can pour shower gel or shampoo.

It then slowly releases the liquid as you rub the head into your skin or hair.

It’s an ideal piece of equipment for someone who has difficulty getting to those far reaching parts of the body!

Many of the long-handled sponges, net sponges and scrubbers are good for this purpose, as is the Bath Back Scrub.

This is a piece of material around a metre in length, with handles at either end.

It has towelling on both sides and is intended for use in the same way as you might towel-dry your back.

It has coarse towelling on one side than on the other, to give the option of a more thorough scrub.

There is a specific item for just this purpose.

The Easy Reach Toe Washer is perfect for people who have difficulty bending over to cleanse between their toes.

The sponge at the end has indents which help reach the tighter areas.

People with limited mobility may have difficulty reaching their hair in order to undertake routine brushing and combing.

There is a range of long-handled brushes which solve this problem.

They enable the user to brush or comb their hair without having to fully reach up to their head.

These brushes and combs also have the benefit of wide handles: typically more comfortable to hold for those with arthritis in the hands and fingers.