Like any piece of equipment that has moving parts, not to mention those that are imperative for your safety, walker style rollators require an active maintenance schedule. The wheels for instance can either be made of a hard plastic wheel wrapped in a molded piece of rubber or come with wheels similar to a bicycle or car that have an inflatable tube within a durable rubber tire. If the rollator you own happens to be the latter, than the occassional examination & fill will keep your wheels rolling for a long time. Below are some maintenance tips to ensure you get the best possible return on your rollator investment:

Once a week, wipe the frame down to remove any dust and dirt. A little dish soap, bucket & small towel are more than sufficient to accomplish the task. If your rollator has gotten wet or where you both have been caught in the rain or snow, it's a best practice to dry it off as soon as possible. Depending on the chair, if your model also act like a bench for you to sit on, it's a good idea to inspect the seat for wear & tear as well.

Much like a bicyle, it's important to check the brakes to make sure they are in proper working order. If you are unsure on how to make adjustments to your brakes, you can look around the manufacturer's website for additional information & many have videos posted that will walk you through some of the basic maintenance steps.

Since the rollator is going to help give you some additional support, it's important to make sure that all hand & height adjustments are secure before use. Take care to make sure that the locking mechanisms are in place & engaged before you try putting any weight on the rollator out of concern that improper latching may inadvertantly cause the rollator to collapse. Last thing you want when stepping off of a curb is having the rollator fold up causing you to fall.

The grips on your rollator are another part of the equipment that needs regular & routine inspection. Due to use or even the weather/humidity, the grips on your rollator can become loose & move. Care should be given to making sure your grips a snug & secure to prevent accidental slipping which can result in injuries to your wrist or worse yet, a fall.

Periodically inspect all wheels for wear or damage. The front caster wheels should swivel freely. If the casters do not move freely, contact a professional service center to repair the rollator. Do not use the rollator if any moving parts do not work properly as they were designed to do. All wheels MUST be in contact with the floor at all times during use. This will ensure that the rollator is properly balanced.

Periodically check to make sure that all hardware and parts are securely tightened. If any parts happen to be broken, damaged or worn; please service your rollator with the recommended & approved parts from the manufacturer to ensure everything fits & is secured for your use. Subpar parts can lead to unintended accidents.