If you suffer from arthritis, even the simple task of opening a door can be difficult and painful. But there are ways to make it easier. One is to use door knob grippers, which can give you more leverage and help reduce the pain.
The ultimate solution would be to replace all of your round door knobs with a lever grip door knob. However, that could not only get very expensive, but would be a lot of work. Maybe you don’t own your own home, so going around replacing door knobs isn’t something that you would even be allowed to do. Using a door knob gripper is an easy low cost solution to replacing all of your door knobs.
There are different types of door knob grippers, so it’s important to choose one that’s comfortable for you to use. With a little practice, you’ll be able to open doors more easily and with less pain.
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EZ Door Knob Grippers by Able Life
Able Life EZ Door Knob Grippers
EZ Door Knob Grippers by Able Life have a wing tip design to make them easy to turn. They are easy to install and fit around most round knobs. If you move, just take them with you.
The Able Life EZ Door Knob Grippers get a VERY good rating on Amazon – 4.4 out of 5 stars. The biggest “complaint” I found in my research was that some said they were not very easy to install. However, many of those that had challenges admitted that they did not soak the door knob gripper cover in hot water first, something that the instructions clearly state to do.
Installation may be difficult for people with arthriis for the same reason these people need this product in the first place. So if you have arthritis, you may want to line up a friend or family member up to install them for you.
See How to Install the EZ Door Know Grippers
New Enjoy Door Knob Cover
Door Knob Cover Grips – 4 Pack
The Enjoy door knob covers are ergonomically designed with ribs to make it easy for almost anyone to open a door. They are perfect if you have arthritis, finger pain or weak hands.
Made of premium grade silicone. They are non toxic, BPA free, allergy free, strong and durable. There are no tools required to install them. Easy to clean with just soap and water.
There are four different door knob styles so be sure to pick the correct style of your knob when you are ordering.
Great Grips Doorknob Covers
Great Grips Doorknob Covers with Glow Inserts
Round doorknobs can be difficult for anyone with a disability, but these door knob covers by Great Grips make opening a door a breeze. The soft, latex-free material is designed so that anyone can turn a doorknob with a finger, elbow or closed fist.
One of the nice features of this particular door knob cover is that they glow in the dark. A few people who wrote reviews did say that their’s did not glow very brightly. But on the other hand, you probably don’t want them glowing too brightly and have them keep you awake.
Just to clarify, this is for a set of two.
Ableware Lever Door Knob Extender
SP Ableware Lever Door Knob Extender
The Ableware lever door knob extender converts any door knob into an easily accessible lever. There is a little more installation needed compared to the products above but you will only need a screwdriver. Certainly a lot easier than installing new doorknobs.
These door knob extenders can be used both right and left handed. And the handle slots hold string or cord for added reach when necessary.
When we built our house we installed lever door knobs and I am so glad we did. Makes it so easy to open the door with an elbow when carrying bags or just makes it easier to open overall. However, that can be expensive. Or if you have an older home it may not even be possible without replacing the entire door. This is an easy and inexpensive solution.
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