Medline Bathtub Bar, Locks to Side of Tub
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Customer Reviews of Medline Bathtub Bar, Locks to Side of Tub
Customer Review: A gift for my mother
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently ordered this for my mother. She recently fell and hurt her back and was afraid to get in and out of the tub. This came more quickly than promised and was well made...well worth the money. My mother wrote us a thank you which I have included in my review: "Just a note to say a big THANK YOU for the bathtub handle. Last night I felt awful because I tried to stand and sing in the choir at Mass. I hurt so badly. So I went up and filled the tub and got in thanks to the handle. I sat in the hot water for 30 min. and then got out -- again thanks to the handle. I went straight to bed and had the best night's sleep in a long time. The warm water was so helpful.
I know I would not have tried to sit in a tub without the assurance I could get in and out. The handle was firm, did not slip at all and gave me confidence I could haul myself up without falling."
Customer Review: Great Value - Effective With No Frills - Minimalist Design
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a good basic product. It is attractive and well built; it does what it claims and is easy to install and remove. It is slippery when wet and you might want to consider wrapping non-skid tape (we used silicone tape) to prevent wet / soapy hands from slipping off the grip.
I only gave it 4 stars because in the other reviews and product information it was unclear about how it fits older tubs with beveled edges. It is not designed for and does not offer an adapter for beveled edge tubs. If the edges of your tub are NOT SQUARE you should not order it with the expectation that it will be as sturdy.
If you are handy you can cut a shim to fit the space on the non-square side as a 'hack' support for the bar, but this is less than ideal and you are taking a risk no matter whether or not you can make it "fit".
Customer Review: Mostly metal, with rubberized pieces that really grip the walls of the tub. But slippery metal top.
Summary: 5 Stars
You can read the other reviews telling you about whether or not this bathtub bar will fit your tub and, if it will, how sturdy it is.
I just thought I would mention that after buying the product, I decided that it was just too likely that, with wet/soapy hands, I might lose my grip on the device when getting out of the tub. So I purchased some bicycle handlebar tape and wrapped it around the entire metal handle. The particular handlebar tape that I used was this:
Stella Azzurra Eleganza Tape
You could use other less expensive handlebar tape for the same purpose.
By the way, I placed the bathtub bar (on the outside tub wall, of course) midway between the head and foot of the tub. I put it there so the device could be easily reached irrespective of whether I am getting up from a bath or stepping out after a shower.
Customer Review: great product for the price
Summary: 4 Stars
you can't tell from the picture, but this bar is made of mostly metal. the only plastic part is the knob, and although it feels like it will snap off (instructions emphasize NOT to overtighten), it didn't. the bar attaches very easily to the side of the tub, and feels very sturdy. it supports up to 250lbs, but is not meant to be used for leverage (pulled sideways).
the side of my tub is thinner (in width) in the middle than on the ends, so when i fixed the bar onto it, the inside jaw was slightly skewed to compensate for the sloping. it still holds very well, no wiggling.
the grip on the bathtub bar can be very slippery, especially with soapy hands. i am thinking about getting a grippy sticker or something to put along the handle. this might make it a little safer for me.
overall, this is a great product for the price!
Customer Review: Just what we were looking for.
Summary: 5 Stars
We needed something to assist my elderly mother who is living with us. My children use the same bathroom, so I needed something strong but relatively unobtrusive. This bar is very sturdy and very well made, as other reviews have mentioned. However, it only fit on the narrowest part of the side of our bathtub (the middle). Measure your bathtub before you order--it will only fit 6" wide, not the 7" in the description. If it will fit your tub, it is a perfect product: It is easy to install and remove and will not mar your tub. It does not interfere with our shower curtain configuration--liner on the inside of the tub, curtain on the outside. I did a lot of research before I purchased, and I am very pleased with this product.