A suction cup grab bar is ideal for people who need just a bit of stability. It helps with getting in and out of the tub or shower. They are not designed for someone who needs to put a lot of weight on them. They are not for those who need to pull themselves up. A handicap bar that is permanently installed to a sturdy wall is best for that. But if you just need something to help you keep your balance, these are great!
They can be installed without the use of any tools. That means anyone can install them. All you need is a flat surface. The beauty of them is they can be removed as easily as they were installed. So if you remove it, there will not be any holes left on your surface. You will never even know they were there.
Another perk is they are compact and portable so you can take them with you. Whenever I travel, mine goes with me. You can easily use them in most guest bathrooms or hotel rooms.
Suction cup grab bars only work on smooth surfaces such as:
This is very important. If your surface is not one of those listed above, the suction cup grab bar will not hold properly.
Make sure the mounting surface is flat and smooth and there is no texture on the wall.
If the surround of your tub or shower is tile, ensure the tile’s size accommodates the suction cup. On most grab bars the suction cup is about 4 inches. Your tile must be slightly larger than the size of the suction cup.
The suction cup cannot be placed over grout seams. The grout between the tiles will break the suction. It will not allow the grab bar to adhere to the wall.
My biggest recommendation is to get one with a visual indicator on it. These indicators tell you whether the suction cup grab bar is secure or not. The indicator will be red if it is not secure and will turn green when it is secure. Tonight I noticed a thin line of red appearing on one of the indicators on my grab bar. That means it is starting to come loose. I needed to release the grab bar right away and reattach it. A very simple task by the way.
Unless you buy a grab bar with one of these indicators, you won’t know if it is working or not. If it is not secure, it can come right off in your hand and that is not good. This can easily throw you off balance and you can fall.
Always keep an eye on the indicators and test your grab bar before each use!
There are no tools required. YAY!
That is all there is to it. Don’t forget to check to make sure the indicator is showing green each time before you use it. Be safe!
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Please note that all opinions are my own and are not intended to be taken as medical advice.
I am adamant that an indicator is needed on these suction cup grab bars. So, I am only recommending ones that have them. I have searched Amazon and found suction cup grab bars that do have the indicators. As long as the indicator light is on green I find these suction cup grab bars to be very sturdy.
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Please note that all opinions are my own and are not intended to be taken as medical advice.
In most cases a 12 inch safety bar is all you need.
Having two grab bars will give you a little more flexibility. Two of them really makes it safe in the tub or shower.
For even more flexibility there is this model that bends. See how it turns into different shapes.
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