How To Do Home Chores With A Broken Arm? 

One of the most extraordinary adjustments is learning to live with your limits after a broken are.. Typically, we advise resting and healing while your broken recovers, which entails delegating tasks to others or hiring help. However, we understand that’s not always doable.

More significantly, returning to some semblance of routine is a necessary aspect of healing and recovery. What better method than to resume your household chores? 

Here is a related article that might interest you on Errands To Run With A Broken Arm .

So if you are wondering how to do home chores with a broken arm then this post is for you

How To Do Home Chores With The Broken Arm? 

Cleaning

You’d need to divide the tasks at this point. Your one healthy arm would only be unable to do particular tasks. 

The following are a few safety measures you may engage in while trying to clean the house with a broken arm:

• Firstly, ask a family member to temporarily keep your cleaning materials in a small, portable bag or put them in the location where you’ll be using them, so they’re close at hand and thus, easily accessible.
• To make the task of light dusting easy for you, use a feather duster with a long handle. If possible, sit down and dust each piece of furniture separately.
• Use automated toilet bowl cleansers and automatic spray-on shower cleaners to simplify cleaning your bathrooms. This would assist you in preventing complex effort-requiring tasks such as scrubbing, bending, leaning, etc. Additionally, you can keep toilet bowls clean for longer by dropping bleach pills in the tank.
• Clean the bathroom counters and sink while seated. ONLY CLEAN the bathroom mirror if it is safe to do so.
• Ask a family member to sweep, wash, or vacuum the floors throughout the house if you can push the cleaner.
• Do a few quick tasks, then take a break to prevent becoming unduly exhausted.
• Avoid doing window, leaf raking, gutter, or snow shoveling while injured.

Cooking

Although food can be ordered from outside, it might not always be convenient or healthy to do so. 

Below are some tips that can assist you when you are cooking with one arm:

• To hold the objects you need most when cooking, wear an apron with multiple pockets since carrying them would require lesser movement, which equals a lower risk of harm. Dishes, pans, and pots should be slid along the counter rather than lifted.
• While preparing meals, be seated on a high stool (ideally one with a backrest).
• Request that someone place cooking pots and equipment on the countertop so they can be reached easily.
• Rather than buying regular cans, choose pull-top containers. Another choice is requesting a family member to gently open and seal jar lids. Even better, ask them to put a jar or can opener in the cabinet so you can easily do such tasks.
• Use silicone bakeware to save strain on your hands and back since it is flexible and lightweight.
• Use a cutting board that has a non-slip surface. You will find cutting vegetables and other stuff on such surfaces simpler. You can also use an electric chopper to cut and chop your fruits and vegetables.
• The produce department of the majority of supermarkets offers frozen and/, or pre-packed get pre-cut vegetables. 
• When using a stand-alone mixer, you may keep adding ingredients to the bowl while it stirs everything up for you. However, be careful not to overfill the bowl with ingredients because the goal is to make things simpler for you rather than harder.
• Make the most of your microwave over. It may be used to heat, cook, and thaw a variety of foods. Most microwaves also include pre-set settings for various meals, making it simpler to free up your time for other activities. Additionally, there are several recipes that recommend cooking your meals in the microwave.
• Instead of buying gallon-sized containers, buy smaller-sized ones, like 14-gallon milk cartons. Lifting anything heavy with only one arm while your other arm is in a cast might cause you to lose your balance and could put stress on the broken arm that is working as a support. Pans and pots, boxes for cat litter or detergent, and other such items are too heavy to be picked by one hand, so avoid that.
• Making dishes is simple when you use kitchen appliances such as a pressure cooker or food processor etc. There are several dishes that are commonly not made using these appliances, yet you can cut a lot of time and effort if you do so.

Laundry

Laundry is one of the essential chores when living with a family. 

Following are some tips that can make laundry day less difficult if you are living with a broken arm.

• Get help moving the laundry to the washing room or area.
• Be seated on a stool or chair when sorting the laundry, or ask someone to do it for you.
• Take someone’s help for you and pull down your laundry detergent if it is located on a shelf that is high up.
• For ironing, while standing or sitting, adjust the ironing board according to your convenience.
• When folding clothing, sit down and do it in a clutter-free place.
• Family members can help you in folding and putting away the laundry. You would be worn out from washing the laundry.
• Take breaks between loading and folding, which will help to prevent you from being overly exhausted.

Also, make sure to check out my post on Tips For Living With Broken Wrist.

Things To Consider Before Doing Home Chores With A Broken Arm 

• Having family members or friends assist you with daily tasks while you heal is the best option.
• Ask kids to assist you. They are eager to assist and helpful in doing such activities at a young age.
• Divide the tasks throughout your timetable so you can still take breaks. For instance, you can change the linens on one bed daily instead of all beds daily.
• Consider your safety first. Thus, it would be best if you planned out how you would complete the task in advance rather than merely carrying it out automatically or habitually.
• Allow your arm to recover over the day. Your arm can mend more effectively and with less pain if you stay immobile for long periods.
• Bone strength can be improved by eating a balanced diet that contains enough calcium- and vitamin-D-rich foods. Additionally, this can provide your body with the nutrition it needs to heal your broken bone and stop further fractures.
• Understand that you are hurt and that you should not or cannot complete any duties. If someone else helps you, be grateful for their assistance rather than criticizing or complaining about the result.
• Be kind to yourself. Realize that it won’t be simple, and prepare yourself for things to take longer than usual. By taking your time, you may avoid hurrying, which can lead to anxiety, blunders, and even further injuries.