Customer Reviews

The Rumford Gardener JBI2000 Gardener's Kneeler/Seat

5 star:		(37)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

Just about everybody over the age of thirty has some kind of issue with knee and/or back pain, esp. when you want to do seasonal clean-ups inside or out.

I was kind of flabbergasted when I was on my hands and knees, cleaning the bathroom floor, and my knees...hurt!...just from kneeling on the tile. I bought this device to help with that chore, and it's a lifesaver. It's made for outdoor use (and it's one of the sturdiest things I've ever bought), but for me it's been wonderful for indoor cleaning.

The reviews here are excellent, so I don't want to reinvent that wheel. There are just two things I'd add from my own observations; that is, things you might not know until you actually order and get this kneeler.

First of all, the yellow pad is on both sides, it's not just padded one one side. Now as it's show in this picture, it's something to sit on. If you burn it upside down so the yellow pads are a few inches off the floor, behold! It's a kneeler! The metal "arms" that become long when you flip it over are extremely sturdy. If you have problems working on the floor and getting up, they'll hold your weight easily and make getting off the floor a breeze (you don't even have to be kneeling ON it to use it as a sturdy prop to stand up.)

The other thing is that the device is folded up when you get it. To use it, you just open one "leg," then the other. Some folks seem to have problems folding it back up (very easy to store.) To do this, look for the springs on each side. There is a metal bar that runs perpendicular to the springs. Grasp the bar AND the spring section and squeeze. It's very resilient. You don't have to force the two bars together, but just enough to loosen the knobs that click into place when you open the device. When you squeeze (and yes, it's a bit hard if you're a woman), push the arm down, and one half is folded. Do the same with the other side, and you're done. (To open it, just open each arm. It locks into place with no effort.)

You don't have to be an AARP member to find this device to be incredibly useful. I bought two: one for indoors and one for outside stuff. I absolutely recommend it if you find that your glucosamine and chondroitin tablets are taking awhile to kick in with that knee pain!

I love this neat little household "tool." It's compact, light, sturdy, folds up, easy to carry, hose-off-able and makes getting up and down from my knees SO much easier. I even realized that I could bring it inside and it made a perfect stool for cleaning low cabinets or a kneeler for scrubbing baseboards. Absolutely recommend. I'm thinking of getting them as gifts for my home-owning family members and friends.

I have owned this bench/kneeler for some years and would not part with it. It is lightweight but amazingly strong. It is a ready made seat for me in the garage, and it doesn't take up much space. I am (unfortunately) 175 pounds, and this bench supports me easily. Because of arthritis, the kneeler option is a must for me out in the garden not just because of my knees but because the bench's legs will help me stand up. This is money well spent for anyone you know who is a serious gardener.

I ordered this kneeler after borrowing a neighbors and finding it a great product. However, I must say, I first ordered it from Amazon at appx. $10 less and with no shipping. But surprise - after waiting appx. 2 months was informed it would be a wait until January before available. So found the same item at a higher cost and paid shipping. However, still had to go through Amazon to find it. It was not available on the vendor's website - at least that I could find. Still well worth it. I find that I cannot do without it. No more sore muscles and weeding has been so easy. I am not a spring chicken. I first thought it would be a pain to keep moving it to the next point along a long flower bed. No such thing. Just disappointed in Amazon for offering something they could not provide. The kneeler I finally ordered from Florian (though Amazon) arrived as promised on the exact day it was promised. Highly recommend this item for folks who have a little trouble getting up and down while weeding. Actually think it is a good thing for anyone doing this labor intesive chore.

I bought this for my sister who is undergoing chemotherapy and still wanted to be able to work a little with her flowers. She is quite weak and has a hard time getting up and down. In the sitting position this works very well for her, she can reach her flowers and pull a few weeds. And when she gets a little stronger and can kneel, will be able to use the high sides to assist her in getting up. She likes the seat really well. It has enabled her to do something she enjoys.

This item (in my experience) should be listed under medical equipment as well as a Gardener's Kneeler/Seat. As a typical artheritic hip replacement person, I use this item religiously around the house for a multitude of activities. Mostly for assistance in scrubbing my floors or any other activity on the floor, such as sorting and cleaning. The long handles are ideal for pulling myself up. Even carry it with me in my car for activities away from home!

You can get this same product at Lowes for $18.98. This kneeler is good quality, nice looking, and it makes it much easier to get up off the ground when you are handicapped!

I do love this kneeler/seat. However, I am quite disappointed that one of the yellow kneeler/seat came unglued and fell off. And, I don't know what to use to reglue it without ruining the yellow keeler/seat. This really should not have happened to something that is suppose to be used mainly for outdoor use. I would have thought they would have used a glue that would hold up better. I have barely used it and it still looks almost new. FYI... just be aware that this could possible happen to yours.

I was very well pleased. Our out-of-state daughter was visiting doing some painting for us and she was able to use the item both on her knees trimming and for a stool to sit on to do lower painting. We ordered #2 and had it sent to her and was there when she got back to North Carolina

I am very happy with the kneeler. The only reason I did not give it a 5 is that it woud be nice if it was about an inch higher in the kneeing position.