CINCINNATI, Ohio — This year, CleanCut proudly celebrates 25 years of helping families create safer, more accessible bathrooms without the expense and disruption of a complete remodel. What began with one firefighter’s vision has grown into a trusted family business that has helped hundreds of thousands of homeowners maintain their independence and remain safely in the homes they love.
A Legacy Built on Innovation and Family Values
Founded in 2001 by Don Stafford, originally under the name Safeway Safety Step, the company was born from a simple but powerful observation. After 37 years serving with the Cincinnati Fire Department, Stafford witnessed firsthand how difficult and dangerous it could become for seniors and individuals with mobility challenges to step over a traditional bathtub wall. Determined to find a better solution, he developed an innovative bathtub conversion process that allowed existing tubs to be transformed into safer, step-in showers—without requiring a costly bathroom renovation. His invention earned a U.S. patent and laid the foundation for what would become CleanCut Bath.
Today, CleanCut remains a third-generation family business dedicated to carrying forward Don Stafford’s legacy of innovation. The company’s accessibility products have been installed in homes, assisted living communities, senior housing facilities, hospitality properties, and government-supported housing programs throughout the United States, helping individuals maintain their independence while reducing the risk of bathroom falls.
“For 25 years, our mission has remained remarkably consistent,” said the CleanCut team. “We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to age in place safely and confidently. Every installation represents a family that can enjoy greater peace of mind and continue living independently.”
Unlike traditional bathroom remodels that can take weeks and cost tens of thousands of dollars, CleanCut’s patented solutions can typically be installed in just a few hours while preserving the existing bathtub. The company offers multiple accessibility options, including permanent step-through conversions and the innovative CleanCut Convertible®, which allows homeowners to enjoy both a safe step-in shower and a full bathtub when desired.
As the demand for aging-in-place solutions continues to grow, CleanCut remains focused on developing practical, affordable products that help homeowners adapt their bathrooms to changing mobility needs. The company’s commitment to American manufacturing, customer service, and continuous product innovation has earned the trust of homeowners, contractors, healthcare providers, and senior housing professionals across the country.
The milestone also serves as an opportunity to recognize the customers, installation partners, employees, and communities who have supported the company over the past quarter century.
“We’re incredibly grateful to the families who have trusted us in one of the most important rooms of their home,” the company said. “Their confidence has allowed us to continue improving lives for 25 years, and we look forward to serving many more families in the years ahead.”
As CleanCut celebrates this significant anniversary, the company remains committed to the same vision that inspired its founding: making homes safer, preserving independence, and helping people stay where they belong—at home.
For more information about CleanCut Bath and its complete line of bathtub accessibility solutions, visit the company’s About Us page or contact the CleanCut team.