Tall Folding Step Stool

Product Information

When assembled as a two-step step stool, this product has a weight limit of 300 pounds. This is a nice bonus so you don’t have to have multiple step stools in the bathroom for both adults and children to use. We’ve all tried to reach for something—whether in the kitchen, bathroom, or a closet—only to end up standing on our toes and wiggling our fingers as we reach as far up as possible. If you find yourself doing this often, a step stool will make your life a lot easier and safer.

Also think about how the step stool is to be used, as this guides you as to the size and style you need. For instance, smaller stools like the IKEA Bolmen Step Stool are ideal for kids who aren't tall enough to reach sinks and counters. Step ladders like the Rubbermaid 3-Step Aluminum Step Stool With Oversized Project Tray go a bit higher and can come in handy for various home improvement tasks such as painting and hanging art. Mid-size, all-purpose step stools like the Costco Two-Step Signature Step Stool are great to have on hand for everything from reaching the top shelf of your pantry to changing light bulbs to hanging large pictures. If your top priority is finding something that looks stylish and works well, consider the minimalist style of this aluminum three-step step stool. The Hasegawa Lucano 3-Step Ladder was designed in Japan and has a sleek angular shape. We tested the HBTower 3-Step Ladder with Handrail in our lab and for six months at home and found it to be comfortable to use, offering the right height and features for a wide range of tasks around the house. While testing this step stool in the lab, we noted that it was very lightweight and easy to set up (although closing it does require a little more effort). While we climbed up the three steps, the step stool felt sturdy and we liked how the handrails and the handle on the top had comfortable foam grips and gave us even more stability. While testing at the lab, we found this ladder to be very easy to open and close, lightweight, and easy to carry around. It was also very sturdy and never wobbled, even on the highest step. Overall, we found it to be a great value, considering all of the features it has. Although it's worth noting that we did find the paper towel holder to be a little flimsy, and the paper towel roll kept falling off.

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This medium-duty step stool weighs 9.5 pounds and has a weight capacity of 330 pounds. When folded, it’s 2 inches wide and 35 inches tall, making it easy to store or hang on a hook in a walk-in pantry or utility closet. However, it won’t fit into standard cabinetry so keep that in mind if that’s the only place you have available for storage. This wood step stool comes unassembled, but you can easily put together this 10.3-pound stool with just a Phillips screwdriver. Once it’s fully assembled, it has a 350-pound weight limit, making it widely usable by most individuals. It also has a small opening on the top step so you can easily grab the step stool and move it around.

This plastic single-step stool from Ikea is an affordable option ideal for anyone who needs a little extra reach. We think it's great for kids who have trouble reaching the sink to wash their hands or reach for something on the counter. We also like it for bathrooms because it can be easily wiped down and sanitized. Measuring 17 x 14 x 10 inches, it seems small and simple, but don’t let it fool you. It can hold 220 pounds, so many adults will be able to use it as well. It’s only about 9 inches high, so you may need a bigger step stool if you need to reach several feet above your head. It’s also not foldable, so make sure you have a place to store it before purchasing. But if you’re looking for a step stool that is attractive and sturdy enough to handle daily wear and tear, this is the best wooden step stool. Make everyday tasks easier and safer, with the help of a sturdy step stool. A must-have tool for any home, step stools can be used for DIY projects like painting walls, hanging artwork, changing light bulbs, and much more. They also come in handy in the kitchen, when you need a little help grabbing items stored high in upper cabinets and shelves.When shopping, keep an eye out for the weight capacity (the maximum amount of weight the ladder can hold). This usually ranges from 220 to 350 pounds and indicates the total weight of the user plus anything they carry onto the stool. Make sure the step stool is sturdy enough to safely support anyone who uses it along with their tools and supplies. Our Best Overall option, the HB Tower 3-Step Ladder with Handrails fits the bill in all of these areas, as it has a 500-pound weight capacity, has handrails, and is very sturdy. This lightweight plastic option from Handy Laundry folds and stores easily and weighs just over 2 pounds. At 9 inches high, this type of stool is sometimes called a "step up," meaning it's just high enough to give you a bit of a boost. It folds completely flat and can be easily hidden when you aren't using it. We love the one-handed folding mechanism as well—you simply pull up on the incorporated carrying handle in the center, and it snaps into the flat position. Available in different colors, this stool can go well in a kitchen, bathroom, or laundry room. And since it’s so portable, it also travels well.

Step stool and folding ladder experts XinSunho know a thing or two about making the best step ladders. The best all-round ladder they produce is this five-step retractable step version. It folds down incredibly small but can still help you reach up to the highest shelves in your house.

Product Care and Use

Made from bright aluminium, this is a step ladder with a clever action. The wide steps pivot through 90° when you open the ladder up, which allows for two things. Firstly, it folds down incredibly flat, and the profile is less than 7 cm when it’s folded up. Secondly, the steps are nice and deep, allowing plenty of room for big feet. And with a maximum height of 151 cm, it’s tall enough for most DIY situations. When you need a step stool to complete everyday tasks, such as getting food out of the pantry or reaching for shoes in a closet, this acacia wood step stool is a handsome two-step step stool that would look good sitting out in your kitchen, bedroom, or bathroom. Tried to get mum to stand on it but i warned her before hand that people complained that it was not sturdy enough and broke... shes 5'4 and weighs 15st so she refused to stand on it (i knew i shouldnt have warned her first) i just about forced her to sit on it and im not gonna lie it kinda sunk into the carpet 😂 i dunno i didnt wanna risk breaking it because i liked it... might try to get more people to stand on it. But so far so good... Read full review