Improving Lifestyles Suction Grab Bar 11.5 Inches

by Improving Lifestyles

Product Features

• no tool installation, easy flip click and you are secure
• easily removed for transfer
• take with you
• added no slip grip on handle
• large suction to be placed on most flat surfaces

Product Description

suction grabs are an added feature to most homes. No Tools required, you can place on most flat surfaces around your home not only in your washroom/bathroom. Easy also to take travelling.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B003ZVM0PO
• UPC: 081819510676 815873010144
• Item model number: IL-SUCBAR12
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,934 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #5 in Health & Personal Care > Medical Supplies & Equipment > Bathroom Aids & Safety > Shower Grab Bars

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars BE CAREFUL!!! WHEN USING THE SUCTION GRAB BAR., October 21, 2009

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Caroline McMASTER "LOVE TO READ" (Florida) - See all my reviews
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If you have read my reviews, you will notice that I tend to give very good ratings to almost all of my purchases. I have not reviewed many of my purchases, because of lack of time; however, I hope to gradually work on that task. I do my homework, so to speak, before I make a purchase, and I have been extremely satisfied with most of them.

HOWEVER, I purchased a total of 3 of these bars for 3 separate bathromms. Each bar failed to maintain its suction when attached to our very new, very smooth bath tub tiles and shower tile walls. These bars, initially, attached to the tile; HOWEVER, after 1 or 2 uses (only for maintaining balance NOT weight) the bars would either slip around on the tile or completely fall off of the tile.

My main reason for purchasing these bars was to help my mother maintain her balance while getting into and out of the tub or shower. WARNING: THEY ARE NOT RELIABLE!!!
In order to maintain attachment, one needs to remove AND reattach the bar almost every time one gets into or out of a shower. This requires a bit of strength (using your fingers) while pushing down the levers. My mother (who is very with it), is not going to remember to do this each time she bathes! I thought this product was too good to be true, because of the price they charge for it. I WAS RIGHT. MY MOTHER'S HEALTH IS NOT WORTH A FEW DOLLARS! I HAVE TAKEN THEM OUT OF THE BATHROOMS, AND WILL TRY TO FIND ANOTHER USE FOR THEM (?). You get what you pay for.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This sucker really sticks!, September 3, 2009

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Grandma GG (Santa Rosa, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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I have a very deep, long, straight-sided fiberglass jetted bathtub which is not easy to climb out of. I bought this handle to use as a balance point rather than something to carry my weight. As with many similar tubs, each side has a wider, flat section and this 11.5 inch bar fits perfectly. It is the same color as the tub and blends right in. I do test it to be sure it is firmly attached before using it, but I am amazed at how powerful the suction is - there is no way I could remove this bar from the tub surface without releasing the two catches. It has been the perfect solution for me.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great if and only if...., December 9, 2009

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Michelle J. Turk - See all my reviews
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My parents have these at there home. They are wonderful! However, if you have small tile in your tub/shower 4" square tile or less they won't work. They need a flat surface for the suction to work. Duh... I should have know that, but I really didn't think about it until I tried to use them.