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It’s a new type of machine used to shower a bedridden person. They don’t have to get out of much else but their gown to get a full-body shower in-bed.
It’s got a handle for cleansing, connected to the unit by a hose which vacuums away excess — the unit includes a clean water tank, a soap water tank, and a waste water tank — that’s how it feels waterless to the touch — oh la la!
The portable bed shower is limited in availability within the United States; however, the China brand Zuowei, a pioneer of the bed shower medical device category, is maybe available in the U.S.
According to the Zuowei website:
[A portable bed shower is a…] washing system for bedridden patients; efficient and comfortable, [...] revolutionary washing system.
The full name of Zuowei brand is Shenzhen Zuowei Technology Co., Ltd. — speaking of future cities and high tech manufacturing hubs… Zuowei is a leading wholesale manufacturer, supplier, and factory in the industry.
For people who stay in bed:
Bedridden patients often face challenges when it comes to personal hygiene and cleanliness, and like trying fresh new gadgets prioritizing patient comfort and safety.
A quick & clean bed shower feels good, it’s faster, and it yields less waste and mess — that’s compared to the washcloth and disposable cloth bed bathing methods taught in CNA class.
For caregivers of people who stay in bed:
Caregivers like innovative medical equipment that’s quick & easy to use. Follow the instructions, and your patients/residents/clients won’t suffer discomfort or risk injury.
Portable or stationary — a bed shower is a multifunctional unit that lets you provide body cleansing, hair washing, and other hygiene maintenance. As far as I can tell, the bed shower unit with hose and handle looks pretty durable — with a friendly interface with quick touch.
For aging and disabled Americans who like to shower:
As of 2025, bed showers are more popular in places like Japan, Korea, and China than they are in the United States. But here’s where it gets interesting for American bed showerers… According to LinkedIn: The Bed Shower Machine Market Is Hot In R&D And Warm In Sales.
Zuowei is most innovative and portable. Switle is like Zuowei and available on Amazon today. Litoo™ is tuned toward waterful bed washing in long-term care facilities. Some of them you can buy.
Zuowei: This is the portable shower bed.
Switle: #ad This is a portable bedside shower system. The company is Key Way Medical and ReNuCare and SwitleBODY.
MUROCEA: #ad This is another portable bedside shower system from a medical supplies store.
DANEENON: This is another portable bedside shower system available on Taobao, if you're into that sort of thing.
Litoo™: This is a mobile bed shower. The company is Reval Group for assisted showering.
As far as I’ve researched, Switle is on my Christmas list for bathing in bed.
