Safe-er- Grip Bath & shower Handle, 17-Inches
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Baby Products Reviews of Safe-er- Grip Bath & shower Handle, 17-Inches
Customer Review: Pluses and Minuses Versus "Health Circle Quick-Rail Suction Cup Bath Rail"
Summary: 4 Stars
I have 4 inch tiles in my shower, and so can't use products like the Bridge Medical Single Grip Portable Grab Bar. Instead, I bought this product and compared it with Health Circle Quick-Rail Suction Cup Bath Rail, White, 20" Long.
The official title on the box is "MHI Safe-er-Grip Bathtub & Shower Handle 17 Inches Long." The UPC code on the box is 3676810255, and "10255" is repeated four times on the box as though it's the model number. The UPC code was covered by a sticker "X000097Q6N Mommy's Helper Extra-Long Safer Grip." The outside of the box gives illustrated instructions, and a piece of paper inside gives instructions in English. Nowhere is there advice such as "for non-porous surfaces only," "clean and dry the surface before attaching," "avoid grout lines, " etc.
The unit itself is smooth all over and is attractively designed, with a graceful curve. The top part is off-white, with green levers. The bottom part is greenish-gray. There's a warning sticker ("..balance assist only...") and raised letters ("CONFIRM ATTACHMENT BEFORE USE...") in small print on the underside of the handle. I measured the length to be 16-1/2" and the distance between the centers of the 3-7/8" suction cups to be 12-1/2". Because of the 4" tiles, the only way I could mount the bar and avoid grout lines was diagonally at 45 degrees to the floor (two tiles to the side and two tiles up). When the suction cups were activated, I couldn't pull the item off the wall horizontally (didn't try to put all my weight on it).
Overall, the product seems sound. Advantages compared with the Health Circle product: more attractive, less expensive, shorter (if you want to take it on a trip). Disadvantages: Instructions aren't as good, and its lack of ribs may make it feel more slippery to some people. Buy this from Amazon.com!
Customer Review: very useful
Summary: 4 Stars
We have two of these now. I bought my husband one when he came home from rehap recently and he liked it so much that he ordered a second one. He uses them to steady himself in the shower. I don't believe you can put much weight on them but for balance they are very useful.Customer Review: Works well on smooth Corian surfaces
Summary: 4 Stars
This balance safety bar works well on smooth Corian walls (with no grout lines). It has been almost two months and we have not had to re-apply sunction. It really stays in place. One important note: it is intended for BALANCE only and should not be used to support your weight. We are very pleased with this, especially since it is quite less expensive than the alternatives.Customer Review: Excellent
Summary: 5 Stars
I suffer from vertigo, and this item has really helped stepping into the bath and shower area.