i have arthritis in my fingers....is the "trigger" hard to pull? Do you have to hold the trigger? Is this hard for someone 80 years old to use?
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Hey Jeanne! Great question! As far as I can tell on mine, there is no trigger. I even went to look at the product information and did not see anything mentioning a trigger. You just move it back and forth and the water/steam comes out. IF there is a problem area I spend more time on it aka putting some elbow grease into action! Hope that helps.
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There is no trigger per se, you push and pull to operate it as you direct it across the floor. That is what causes it to activate the steam. I think you will find it quite easy to,operate. I love mine.
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There is no trigger to pul on my model. You just fill the receptacle with water, and then plug it in. After a short warm up time, the steam will automatically start. The model I have gives you a choice of 3 settings to use. You just press the setting of your choice, and then push the mop along. I would say it is not hard for anyone to use. The mop has a nice long cord which makes it easy to reach around most average sized rooms.
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There is not a "trigger" to pull to produce steam in this particular Shark. The handle is pumped by the force of moving the steam mop back and forth while mopping the floors. If you are able to push and pull with the action of your arm, and still able to hold the handle with your hand as you would with a 'normal' mop, you should find this steam mop to be marvelous.
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I have rheumatoid arthritis in my hands and I don't have a problem. It's not that big of a deal as far as I'm concerned. If she has a really hard time squeezing,I would suggest you look for something else, but again, I don't have a problem at all with mine. *Remember, you can always return it to Amazon and get a refund and try something else if you'd like.
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I also have arthritis and it is a little difficult. I use a butter knife to open.
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I think it is easier to snap open than to snap shut but I do not have arthritis. I can pop it open using just my thumb, then I press with my whole palm to latch shut.
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Joseph,I have more arthritis than cartilage in my fingers, but I can still pull it back. It is not easy.V
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Your mom can use this very easily. I'm 56 and have rheumatoid arthritis, and have no trouble using it. It pushes very easily.
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I have arthritis in my wrist and can use it with no difficulty. If you can hold the jar with one hand & push the handle of the opener with the heel of your other hand, it shouldn't have to involve your thumb on that hand. My concern would be the thumb of the hand with which you are holding the jar. We find it to be a very helpful tool.
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Our customer has been content using fingers only. As an elderly person who has a hard time holding a writing instrument for any length of time, the stylus would indeed challenge her as well. Sorry I couldn't answer your question about the use of the stylus.
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Hi George,I have been using this can opener allot. I have solved the problem with #10 cans by putting them on a turntable so as I open the can it turns. As far as arthritic hands go, I have them as well, and am able to manage quite well, but I don't think I would buy this item again. Hope this helps.
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Fantastic product for 75 year old female with arthritis fingers with Sig 380. Easy, not a problem to use and amazed at how fast it was shipped.
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I just tested it (you owe me a staple). It's definitely not one of those automatic ones that you just put slight pressure on. I can do it one handed and I'm a 40 year-old man who's primary exercise is clicking a mouse. I wouldn't want to do 30 or 40 times in a row. Hope that helps.
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Honestly it's quite easy on the hands for me but that's with mild arthritis. The plastic is made of a hard concentrate so winding it is relatively very easy and effortless. I would think even someone with arthritic hands would find it bearable... now rheumatoid might be a different story but then again even an automatic grinder is hard to even push a button for someone with rheumatoid.
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You do need to press and hold. It is sensitive and does not need much pressure. I understand regarding arthritis.
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The button to push may be too hard for an elderly lady or child to push to release the leg. Try some W40 - might work for a while.
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Hi. I am a bit arthritic in my hands too. My experience is these are much easier on my hands than oldFashioned clippers.Hands do get a bit tired but I switch and it's a lot easier than manual clippers. No opening and closing so it's less stress on hands. I hope this helps.
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I think it would be difficult to use on fingers--the pads are too big. Maybe if you put one pad on multiple fingers, and the second pad on your palm or wrist. I have trigger finger, too, never tried the TENS device on it. Taping the problem joint helps me. I'm going in for a shot today.
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Mine is a torn, now very tight ligament, which causes the fingers to bend. Im not sure if its called a trigger finger in this case. It helps to loosen the ligament so my fingers are not so tight. Thats about it but it takes discipline to wear it during my waking hours.