OXO Good Grips StrongHold Suction Grip Bar - 1465780

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Canada on Dec 02, 2023

David: This is a well-designed product. Many other similar handles do NOT space the suction cups far enough apart. When that happens, some part of one of the suction cups is placed over the grout seam for a standard sized shower tile. When that's the case, the suction cups CANNOT do their job to the fullest, and the handle is likely to lose suction. Usually when you need it the most. It's not hard to imagine slipping in the shower, grabbing for an improperly-spaced handle, and having it come off of the shower tile, and you fall in the shower with the handle firmly in your hand after it's become unattached from the shower tile.

This handle spaces the cups out properly, so that NONE of the suction ups are over the grout seams. The instructions state very clearly that you should NOT install the handle in such a fashion that the cups are over the grout seams. I feel more secure with this handle in my shower than any other handle, because the cups are properly spaced, and the scenario I outlined in the previous paragraph is less likely to occur.
Of course with any handle, it's good to test it out before beginning a shower.

United States on Jan 30, 2022

Alan York: Need to do a clean install to a smooth surface. Need to check occasionally to ensure that it hasn't been pulling loose. Also doubles as a towel hanger.

Canada on Jan 27, 2022

PJ Smith: I bought this specifically to allow me to sit in my bath without sliding underwater! I'm short and my bath is longer than is comfortable for me to lay in. I fix this to the bottom of the bath before filling it with water and it's perfect for me to be able to rest my feet against so I can relax in the bath comfortably. I checked that the width of my bath was wide enough for the bar and that it would be flat where the suction cups have to be placed. It's worked well for me but you do need to bear in mind that this isn't the manufacturer's intended use.

United Kingdom on Jan 25, 2022

Kaitlyn: I bought this for the sole purpose of being a footrest in my bathtub to prevent me from sliding down into the water. For this purpose, it works great! I can put my full weight against it without sliding and if I want to adjust its position mid-bath, it's very easy to do so. It keeps its suction, even when installed underwater.

Canada on Feb 02, 2021

Karen: It is very nice
Easy to put up
I'm 220ps it's comes very handy
I only use it to hold on to when I'm the shower, I live in an apartment building so it makes things a lot easier all I have to do is open up the two catches on the end and put on wall shower and push them down for my on each side,
It's very strong and sturdy
I will recommend it for people who live in apartment buildings when should landlords don't want you to put bolts and screws in the wall this is easy 1-2-3
really helped me a lot means that I do have issues going in and out of the tub at times and I do need to hang on to something I highly recommended.
Update after 2days. April 20h
I have 3 people in my family
Daily use of shower
When it gets wet one side
Was becoming loose and I slip a bit
BECAREFUL for this might happen to you
It's started to become loose after
A few showed

Canada on Apr 18, 2020

T-Square: With smooth ceramic tile, and a bit of water or liquid soap on the suction cup to help with a good seal, this grip has been solid and provides a good grip at about elbow height on the tub wall for balance. We are not putting much weight on this vertically mounted bar, but what we are makes a big difference in our stability and safety. This was a necessity after major surgery.

The bar has a non--slip grip inside the handle that does help with wet hands. Unlike similar products that I have noted, this one has the handle extending beyond the suction cups. These ends are an idea that I really like because it gives a longer bar, and a place to grab quickly; and it extends the usable length of the handle. The projection also gives a place to temporarily hang a wet washcloth, clothing, or some bath accessory.

We tried the one, then I found one similar to the others advertised with the colors on the handle, and no extension of the bar/ handle. The curved handle on the second one would be a concern if trying to recover from a fall because you have to catch it just right. This one with the straight bar makes getting a good grasp far more likely. Although the curved handle cost...

United States on Mar 14, 2015

Duffer.: The grip bar arrived nicely packaged and was easily removed from the packaging. A "Use & Care" instruction leaflet is included which provides clear and easily understood information for the use of this grip bar. My bath has 4"ceramic tiles so this grip bar fits perfectly. Following the instructions, I decided where I wanted to install the grip bar and washed two tiles with a warm, damp cloth. I then dried the two tiles completely. There is an installation lever on each end of the bar which I easily lifted up into an unlocked position. I placed the bar over the two prepared tiles being careful not to position either suction cup over a grout line. The next step was to flip down both installation levers into a locked position which activated the suction. I gave the grip bar a pull to make sure it was securely in place.

This grip bar proved to be of great assistance during my shower. When I finished showering I flipped up both levers into an unlocked position and used the pull tabs to release the suction. I stored the grip bar until my next shower or bath. I used a different grip bar position for the shower then I will use for a bath.

If the bars are left attached it...

United States on Mar 15, 2014

Ethan A. Winning: After severely straining a calf muscle, I found it a little difficult to maintain balance in the shower. I looked for grip bars, but didn't want to drill holes in the shower. Fortunately, our shower is a "one piece" high-gloss acrylic material and I didn't have to deal with tiles. This OXO grip with 3" suction cups has two clips that "activate" the suction, and once in place, it REALLY holds. It definitely helps with balance, and adds a measure of security for those with minor instabilities who hate taking baths. Just being well over 6 feet tall and trying to wash ones feet is justification enough for this bar!

It is up to the usual OXO high quality and well-designed products. I highly recommend this bar, and the price is right.

Installation and Use Notes: Oxo recommends that you reattach the bar every time you take a shower, although I think that that may have something to do with tiled shower stalls and product liability. They also state that it isn't meant to support your full weight. Initially that sounds a little silly as though someone would want to do pullups in the shower. However, there might be some who "hang" the bar too high and using it while bending...

United States on Dec 25, 2013