Customer Reviews

Safety Grip Handle Extra Support When You Need It

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Have been using this product for quite a while now and in the beginning I too had problems with the suction starting to loosen up after about 10-15 uses. The product information states that you should check the handle every so often in case you need to re-apply the suction and for safety's sake this is a very good idea. Also, all walls are not created equal...ours has large tiles and the suction cups just barely fit between the edges of the tile.

The instructions say to make sure the suction cups are well cleaned and perfectly dry before attaching to the wall (which I even cleaned them with alcohol and let them dry beforehand). Good for about a week but not good enough as I use these to assist an invalid relative 4-5 times a day.

Discussed the problem with another relative (who is a jack-of-all-trades fixer-upper) and he suggested trying the Vaseline trick.....Taking just a teeny tiny amount and rubbing it smoothly over the flat suction cup area (the side that suctions to the wall) to help create a more "airless" suction.

Well, after applying a very small amount of the petroleum jelly, and I'm talking barely rubbing my finger in the jar (smaller than a pea-size portion) and then rubbing the vaseline smoothly and evenly over the entire cup area, I was pleased to find that the suction was greatly improved. (I did have to gently slide one cup back and forth a few times for the suction to really take hold.)

RESULT: The handles have remained intact and strong on our bathroom tiles now for the past three weeks. NOTE: **I still check them periodically to make sure that there is no looseness or side slippage.**

Now I'm not saying this will work for all kinds of walls but its a trick that's well worth trying for those of you who have already purchased a safety grip handle. I hope this helps you! Good Luck!

This shower safety grip suction bar is by far the worst product I have ever purchased online. It is particularly horrifying to imagine the consequences of what could later happen when the suction cups repeatedly fell off after attachment to my bathroom walls (usually 12 to 24 hours later). Almost definitely, a person could be seriously hurt when climbing out of the tub. The grip handle did not stay attached to any of my walls, such as marble, glass, plaster or tile. Not only did I waste $24.00, I feel I was falsely misled by the misleading advertising claims of this product. I hope no one finds out the hard way this product is worthless.

The one I bought break at the neck of one of the two connectors after using it for about 15 times.

I bought a Get A Grip handle elsewhere and am about to leave to return it right now. On the outside of the box it states: "Ideal for Temporary Support For Showers, Tubs & More!" Okay, but the instructions inside say: "Do not use to provide leverage or stability or maintain balance while lifting yourself." And also: "Not designed to restore lost balance." And also: "If any difficulty is encountered during installation, use the services of a qualified installer."

I think they have included those warnings to cover themselves in the event someone depends on this product yet ends up falling because it slipped or came off. I think the use of this product would be like an accident waiting to happen. I personally am not going to risk that on myself or my guests.

Once I found that the 2 metal stabiliaztion contact points left rust marks, I started repositioning the gripper. After a couple times of readjusting, the suction no longer worked and the gripper would fall off in the tub quickly.

This product does not work. I followed instructions and it only stuck to tile for a few minutes then popped off. When I e-mailed the company and told them I felt this product was defective and wanted my shipping return reimbursed, they said no. They said just because the product won't work does not mean it's defective so I would have to pay for shipping. It also took over a week and 2 e-mails to get a reply. When you e-mail you get an automated e-mail back saying someone will be in touch within 24hrs. I would not advise anyone to purchase this product. I had ideal conditiond, large tile and tried to mount it at every possible angle.

Product is a big disappointment. I purchased 3 of these handles. I have an elderly mother living with me and thought these would be perfect. She does not need the support, just the security that something is there for her. They are not. I put one on the shower wall but the tiles were small and the grout lines did not enable the suction to hold. I put one on the side of a large upright Freezer near a doorway. The suction did not hold after a day or so we found it laying on the floor. The third one fell off by itself from the clean dry glass shower door that no one ever used. I would recommend saving your money or spending it on something else!

This item has the potential to be dangerous. The suction cups lose there suction and when you go to grab them they come off. This could cause someone to fall and get injured.

I purchased this item for using on my gardentub as I slip a bit. This is more dangerous than having nothing at all. My tub is smooth, so that's not it. It just doesn't stay secure. I went to get up and it was loose so I fell out of the tub. Good thing I didn't get hurt. I've even tried it on the shower wall, same thing, doesn't stay secure. We heard it fall off the wall in the middle of the night. Don't waste your money.

Suction lasts about a day before it gives out. Usual problem getting the device out of the plastic bubble it was wrapped in. Low price, but not worth it.