Side by Side Comparison of: AquaSense vs Changing Lifestyles vs Medline

I love that it fits perfectly in our standard toilet. However, the plastic bolts on each side keep loosening. But all in all, it is wonderful---esp. since I have extreme pain since my hip surgery. It makes sitting down so much easier. Also, it came in record time! We are very satisfied & would highly recommend this product.

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Good to have this with a cover. Works fine and easy to enstall. The grips are good. Helped when I had my hop replaced. Good for the price. Easy to clean.

Got the item quickly and it's as described BUT the directions that come with it show it to be mounted like a regular toilet seat yet it doesn't need to be mounted like that and there is no need to remove the regular seat. But other that than it's a good product.

It went on quickly, has the notch at the front to set into the bowl, so splashes out don't occur. Then two knobs on the back to tighten it to the bowl. It's the perfect height for me. I had ordered the 4" one, but too high for me.It has the lowered area in the front for easy access for using toilet paper.It was this, or buy a whole new toilet, with risk of some flooring and plumbing repairs if I did that. My space is limited, so a regular sized toilet wouldn't fit.The only thing is, it ain't good for a man, as he can't lift it up to use.For me, a female, it works perfect!

Although the directions say to remove your existing toilet seat, it can also work on my toilet with the original seat and lid in the raised position which is nice if you are having company and want to remove it. For my actual surgery this week, I will remove the original seat and lid and install this to insure that it is as snug as possible. The opening at the front is helpful when using a hand held bidet. I also purchased the portable model for another toilet and it too feels quite secure. The advantage to the portable is that it is simple to remove and put in a bag and carry with you if you have to travel or visit people who do not have high toilets. The zippered grocery store bags are the perfect size to keep the contents private and handy. A very good product at a very reasonable price. It is also very easy to clean.

I kinda hate to say that I love a toilet seat, but after surviving a recent emergency hip replacement, sitting on a regular toilet, all of which are too low anyway, was out of the question. This one is comfortable, the right height, stays put and feels stable, is easy to clean, and hey, what else can I say.

I purchased this for my Mom and we are both SO happy with it. It is incredibly easy on and off - very stable and sturdy, and provides the extra height that was needed. Due to the extra height the opening seems a bit narrow and takes a little more effort sometime in the wiping arena - but well worth it for the benefits it provides.

Due to knee problems I was search for a toilet seat that would lift me about 3 inches. I was very apprehensive due to some of the reviews of this chair. Also the photos do not depict how it keeps from slipping off the toilet bowl. I decided to go with this one because I have a round toiilet and it was reasonable. The first thing I noticed when it arrived was it was a nice weight and very sturdy. The underside has a rim which extends into the toilet bowl about 2 inches making it impossible to slip. Also there are slip proof pads on the underside of the seat. I was amazed that none of this was shown in the photos. This is definitely ONLY for a round toilet. It fits snugly and is easily removed for cleaning or privacy issues.

One of my mom's hip replacements was done about 14 of 15 years ago. The steel replacement had pulled away from the bone. Surgery was successful back then and helped her a lot. btw...yes, she also had the other hip replacement done...about 6 months apart. However, now her age and health issues mean that a 2nd replacement (replace the replacement) is extremely riskly, and her team of doctor's who take care of her have all said no to having it done. Someone who isn't disabled has no idea of the impact that all the little things make on our daily routines. I would guess that the Raised Toiled Seat is the #1 item on that list! This year she even took it with her on our family vacation, which was great to help her level of pain, especially when she realized it was just so hard altogether and made the decision that this will be her last year to go. To sum this all up, AquaSense makes one of the best Raised Toilet Seats. (You can even get them with a railing on either or both sides.) And it makes renting a trailer up in the Sierras much easier!!! :)

If you have had hip or TKR surgery, you know certain functions become difficult to manage. Most insurance companies send you home with a commode seat chair with insert and handles. Fine if you have the fanny of a 14 year old anorexic but most candidates for hip and knee replacement are older and tend to weigh a bit more than 80 pounds and have an ample caboose. This inset will make everyone just a bit happier. The added height will certainly be appreciated by those recovering from knee surgery as it's just enough to allow the legs do their job: lift you up.

I have arthritis in both knees and trouble sitting down and standing back up. This seat makes the toilet the perfect height. It is also easy to pop on and remove, lightweight, and simple to clean. No more knee strain. Thank you!

The shower head installed very easily; they even give you plumber's tape! I like the very flexible and long hose, and the light weight of the shower head. I like that there is an on/off control on the wand. Be careful of the on/off switch in the handle. I thought my water pressure was low but then realized I had turned the switch on the handle! Ha! The three settings are adequate for my needs. My main concern is the longevity of the product. We'll see how long this one lasts. So far though I really like this shower head!

Purchased this right after our newborn came home from the hospital and realizing how much of a hassle it is to give a baby bath with just a cup to use for rinsing. This makes bathing so much easier and more pleasant. It is also great for giving our dogs indoor baths as well, because using a cup for rinsing in that situation is also a pain.The product was easily assembled by my husband. At first he thought we got a broken one because when he turned the water on, it only trickled out of the head. He quickly discovered the adjustable flow feature at the base of the handle and was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to use and adjust. We left out the red water restrictor piece, so if we wanted, we could have it flowing full blast with great water pressure. I love how we can adjust the flow to a gentler, more baby friendly setting.Another great thing is the stainless steel hose. It's not cheap, flimsy plastic like a lot of the other hoses out there. Sometimes wish the showerhead part had a stainless steel finish, as the white color does make it look a little cheap, but it does not affect the quality. All in all, a great product at even greater pricing!*UPDATE - 11/15*Product is still working great, I even purchased one for my parents' house so bathing our toddler there would be easy. A+*UPDATE - 9/17*From all of the flow adjusting that happens between a child's shower/bath and an adult's shower, we have found that the handle starts to leak. Twice now the handle has started spraying water out with force, which would normally signal a broken item. My hubby has been able to fix the issue both times, but due to the nature of the flow adjust (twisting the bottom of the handle), you end up loosening the nut inside the handle that holds everything together. Even with this issue, which took awhile to manifest itself, I think it's a good showerhead. If you don't have tools to fix the problem, you may not feel the same.If you found this review helpful, please click YES or HELPFUL below!

I purchased this for my elderly mother along with a bath bench so that she could sit while showering. She said it took a few times using it to get used to a handheld (which she'd never used before) from a permanent shower head. Now she prefers this handheld sprayer. I also purchased the inexpensive suction cup held holder for this so that she doesn't have to stand up in the bathtub/shower to lather her hair, etc. She merely hooks it onto the holder which we suction-cupped within reach of her bath bench. Works great!

I bought a $75 Moen from HD that leaked and wouldn't stay in place. I returned it. I decided to try this cheapo thing. How bad could it be? Well it's pretty nice. Install is a piece of cake (leave out the water choke as one reviewer said). No leaks. Holds nicely and delivers a nice shower. All this plus a long hose to rinse out the neighboring Jaccuzzi. Only wish, it had a nice brushed nickel finish. This was a good deal!

I've got to be honest. The only reason I purchased the AquaSense 3 shower spray with ultra long stainless steel hose is because of the less than $20, price and I only wanted so I could bathe the dogs. But I actually like it. The longer hose makes rinsing my hair so much easier than our current rain shower- shower head.The 'longer hose on this makes it from my shower pipe in the wall to the end of the bathtub with about a foot left over without stretching so it worked out well when I bathed the dog and he ran to the end of the tub. The shower head is lightweight which is a plus for me.There's only 3 settings on this. The first one just uses the center holes so the spray is forceful and concentrated. . I use it for rinsing out the bathtub. The other setting uses the center holes and the outer holes so the spray in the center is more forceful than the outer spray. My husband prefers that setting, and the last setting uses all the holes equally so it's just a normal spray great for showering.Installation is a piece of cake. The give you the plumbers tape to wrap around the pipe so it fits snugly and doesn't leak.. I didn't recognize it as plumbers tape at first, because it's packaged to look like a small spool of thread ) There are large pictures on the directions showing how to put the shower together, but you can easily figure it out just by looking at the unconnected parts.There is a water saver piece. It's red and it's got tiny holes in it so it's easy to identify. I just left it off so I'm not sure how much it would interfere in the water flow from the sprayer. Without it, the spray is normal shower head spray. If you turn your faucet up high, the water pressure in the shower head is more forceful. If you prefer less forceful water, turn your faucet down. You get the picture.There is a piece that you can attach that allows you to turn off the water at the sprayer. You don't need it if you don't want to screw it on. The shower works without it.. I put it on and when I turned the water off using that piece the water still came out of the shower head but not a lot. It didn't completely stop the water but it slowed it down a heck of a lot so it didn't spray all over. That feature came in handy when I had to stop spraying the dog and soap it up. Then when I was ready to rinse the dog, I just turned the little knob again.This product seems like it might last a long time. The shower head itself is lightweight, but it appears sturdy. The hose seems sturdy too and doesn't look like it's going to break any time soon.I think it's a great buy especially for the price.. I've only used it twice so far but if I have any problems or if it breaks, I'll update my review and let you know.

When I first assembled and installed this, I balked at the amazingly poor water pressure my shower now had. Then I came on amazon and read some reviews. A few other folks had the same problem. Then I did a little research (I did the whole process backwards, right?). If you assemble the sprayer EXACTLY like it is in the main picture here, you will have no low water pressure issues. There's a silver connecting piece that goes from the hand unit to the hose; don't use it. This is the choke on the water pressure. Once I removed that from my assembly, the sprayer worked exactly how I'd hoped it would.HTH

Purchased this to help me stand up in shower and beside toilet. Had foot surgery and will be non weight bearing for 12 weeks and didn’t want to permanently drill holes in the wall for a bar. This was easy to install Ns easy to test for secure hold, have been using it for 3 days now and it hasn’t moved or lost its suction on the wall of the bathroom or the wall of the shower highly recommend for temporary help in getting up

I have just started my third trimester. As my stomach has grown I can definitely tell my sense of balance is off. Having a suction bath mat in the floor of my shower did not help much because the floor is slightly textured so the mat won't stay suctioned for long. After rinsing off suds, my walk in shower feels like I'm standing on banana peels soaked in oil lol. I bought two of these, one for the actual shower wall (like a re-bath material) and one across from it on the glass enclosure. They have a great grip! I still move slowly and take my time, but these really help make me feel safer as I turn around in the shower.

Very nice: Works with trapped air "suction" a little air will come out over time. I have found if you release the lock lever about every 10 days or so, then press the locking lever down again locking in a fresh batch of air the unit will work just great. The air issue is not a defect, it is something that happens to all locking devices. It works great on sliding glass doors. the kind that can pinch a finger. 5 Stars pric and value work out well, make are a good buy.

This is a great product, and really a good value. I saw a similar grip bar at a Marriott, and thought it would work great in our shower. No holes to drill in tile, or metal bars to rust. This attaches with 2 suction cups, and really locks on the tile.I put two in the shower in our master bath, on opposite walls, and feel safe when getting in and out of the shower. I will buy several more for other tubs in the house.Fully recommend this product and seller.

My elderly mother lives with me and it's been getting harder for her to get in and out of the shower. I bought her a shower stool as well as this grip bar so she can take a shower safely.This grip bar is great. It very easily suctions on to the shower wall and once it's there it stays put until you move it. Very easy to use, just flip the tabs to get it to suction on or to release the suction.This has really made a difference for my mother and I wish I had bought this long ago. This would also be awesome for little kids for getting them in to, and out of a bath!

Used this after ankle surgery for my shower. My wife made sure I knew I wouldn't be drilling any holes in the wall for support, so this was my answer. Must have room for it to fit in the middle of a tile (can not span across grout, or it won't stick). It has a disclaimer sticker that says it's just for balancing and do not put your full weight on it. Well I've pulled myself up using it several times, no problem, and feels 100% stable. I'm almost 300 pounds, so I think that's a pretty good test of the performance.

For the most part I'm quite happy with this raised toilet seat. It is easy to install, to put on and to take off. I purchased it for someone with Parkinson's and dementia who has trouble getting down as low as a standard toilet. My only complaint is that although it fits ok, it is not an exact fit as it seems to have been advertised to be, and thus it can end up a little out of alignment once in a while. Not a big problem, but just needs adjusting now and then. (It's on a "standard" toilet in the U.S.)

I really like this seat, but unfortunately it didn't fit my toilet in any shape or form. It was too small all around in length and width, looked like a potty training seat. I have Kohler toilet and checked with them before ordering, according to Kohler my original seat IS round, well Aqua Sense's measurement for round seat are way off. No where on this website or website for Aqua Sense are there any measurements for their toilet seats, not consumer friendly - So seat is being returned and I can't find another one so far that I like as much - will have to keep looking I guess. However, it was really easy to put on, loosen screws on side and fit onto toilet, easy peasy. If you get lucky, yours will fit.Before you order any seat double check measurements for your old seat and new seat so you won't have the same problem I justincurred - it's a pain to return these things.

This was and is the best raise toilet seat offered and was the best price. The attachmet method is less than desirable with its side clamps, I don't see it lasting a long time. I do wish that a manufacturer would make a toilet seat with a 2" raised height that would attach just like a regular toilet seat with bolts that would hold the toilet seat in place.

Don't really need it yet for myself, however, after buying another one that didn't allow you to remove and clean it, this seems to be the one my mom prefers. The side adjusting brackets are a little light duty, could brake it person is large and unsteady.

we have a LOT of trouble keeping it tight enough so that it stays on the toilet bowl.Having this is much better than a commode. Cleaning is easier than a commode. In between taking off to clean underneath, wiping it down is very easy. I wash it in the stall shower; it's so easy to clean it this way. It hasn't stained in the year we've had it. We got this seat without the arms because I had elbow surgery and couldn't use the arms. There is one with arms but there is no room for us to put the arms up and down next to our toilet. The tilt forward is just right. Having a cover is important too. It is just like a real toilet seat only better.

This is my 3 rd raised toilet seat. I kept getting the wrong size. This seems fine and fits the toilet well without movement. I wish it fastened to the toilet with the two screws in the back instead of on the side. Seems illogical. I have to have a hip replacement and need a raised toilet seat.

If you ever need a hip replacement, this funny little aid will be a favorite. Your surgeon may warn you about sitting at a 90-degree angle or greater, and this raised seat will ensure you are more comfortable. Plus, it turns out installing a new, "higher" toilet only gains you 3 inches, so who needs that expense? You might not need this baby for long, but you'll be glad you have it.

This seat's fit left some slack on our somewhat elongated toilet (15.5 inches) but thanks to an earlier poster, I used a pool noodle to take up the slack and now it does not slide front to back. Consequently, it is stable. It is also easy to clean. A good product that does the job.

My husband is just over 400lbs, and this thing has held up very nicely over the past few months! I took one star away because the interior has a ring (where the manufacturer melds the two pieces of plastic together) that makes the product less hygienic. Because of that, you have to be conscientious enough to carefully clean the grooved ring which is a bit annoying. Because it also stains somewhat easily...I'll probably just buy another sometime in near future. If mobility is an issue, this is a great device!

I have a problem with balance and depth perception due to neurological deficits. On top of that, I recently had surgery on my shoulder, which combined with my original problems increased the chances of, literally, falling off the toilet. We have two restrooms in our house. One has a toilet that is 17 inches high, but the one closest to our bedroom still has the smaller standard size toilet. So, when you add the medical difficulties AND the grogginess of the nighttime, a trip to the restroom is a gamble all the way around.Rather than changing the whole toilet, we decided to do the next best thing and buy a portable raised toilet seat. It has simplified my nights and my nightmares! The only problem with the seat is that it comes with a hard plastic lining that fits just inside the toilet bowl for security. Although this seat is advertised as fitting most standard bowls, it was about one inch too large to fit. In the interest of time and safety, my husband cut an approximate three inch section of the plastic out on each side of the seat so the rest of the plastic was able to conform to the toilet. It slipped firmly into place and so far it feels stable on the toilet.All in all though, this has given me the gift of security at I time I desperately need it.

I m 5'10, 180lbs, past middle aged. Have cast to my knee following foot surgery and use crutches. The height of this seat makes it so much easier to get on and off commode. No installation to speak of, yet sturdy. Can't beat the price for this added convienence. Would have been 5 stars but I don't understand why the opening needs to be smaller than a standard seat.

Needed added height for upcoming knee surgery. Would have preferred a larger hole but this certainly works and is portable. Will probably make a draw string bag to put it in so can take it with me.

Easy to install just like others have stated and I love how long of a reach it has. I wish it did come with an additional holder that could be attached to the wall at a lower level being that I'm short and it's a chore with my back putting it up in place and taking it down to use as a handheld. Only reason I'm giving it 4 stars, I did leave the red piece out like others noted to improve the water flow. Still to I wish the flow was just a little stronger but can change the settings and I like that. I do miss the stronger flow from my other shower head but love ease of using this as a hand held.

Product is as described. Easy to install (provided your existing setup isn't to blame). The extra long hose is nice, we use it with our baby's bathtub, reaches far enough to make bathtime easy without too much excess. The middle setting isn't too harsh for baby and he seems to enjoy it. Would prefer if the pipe portion was metal, not sure how long the plastic will hold up.

I got this for my mother, who likes to sit in the tub and wash her hair before filling the tub with bathwater. This handheld shower has a nice, long slinky hose. Plenty long enough to hook to the soap dish with the portable grip. The hose is stainless steel and quite flexible, being made with links instead of the stiffer mesh I've seen on some other hoses. There is an on/off switch to stop the flow of water while attending to tasks like scrubbing hair. The picture at the top is apparently of an older model that used a button. The customer supplied image is accurate: it is a twist nozzle now. If there are any weak spots in the assembly, that on/off switch will be your leak test. The water has nowhere to go but back out whatever spot is not adequately covered. And on that note, I highly recommend you to use your own plumber's tape instead of the straggly bit they give you in the package. Also, even though this unit is supposed to be tool-free installation, I recommend using a wrench to tighten the connections. If you want higher water pressure, I will chime in with everybody else to recommend leaving the red washer out of the assembly, because that red piece will slow the flow of water by quite a bit. The shower head itself is of a decent size and has the usual three massage settings: misty rain, hard rain and drill a pothole rain.

This hand-held shower is adjustable three ways - focused pulsing stream, diffused but more penetrating streams along the outside of the shower head, and a softer, diffused rain-shower type of stream. The shower head can also be turned off (mostly) by rotating a shut-off valve at the bottom of the shower wand. I say mostly, because mine still allows some water to leak into the tub. This is a mixed blessing: I find the hot water accumulates and gravitates to the shower head, so when you turn the water back on you'll want to be sure to allow the water to run into the tub or shower stall for maybe 20-30 seconds to even out the water temperature again so you don't get scalded by hot water. I do very much appreciate the 80" hose, which allows me to sit at the farthest back position in my tub and still reach all my body parts, especially my back. I also look forward to using it to bathe my dog as soon as the weather warms a bit -- I'll be able to really reach her underside, which I couldn't really with the shorter hose my last shower wand sported. My water bill has dropped a bit, also, since using this shower wand because I installed the device that cuts water usage while still providing adequate water to bathe. The hose was very easy to put together and install -- without tools of any kind. It does not leak at the water pipe. I am very pleased, and were it not for what I consider a safety issue with scalding water would give it five stars. I'm not sure how the manufacturer could fix this problem -- it may just be a fact of hot and cold water mixing.

there are things i like, things that could be better. guess you can say that about anything you buy. well we love the fact this has the extra long hose that does not curl. often you will find inexpensive replacement 'telephone' showers, only to find out they have a VERY cheap plastic hose (colored to look like metal) or a plastic hose inside a cheap metal casing and as you may know with plastic tubing - it is kind of like a wire...after it has been curled into a circle and remained in that position for some time, it tends to remain in that position. that is true for anything manufactured and placed into a coil. but this shower hose appears to be real metal on the outside (probably a plated metal) over a rubber hose and the result is a hose that hangs perfectly down when the shower is in the cradle. many times with the 'cheap' showers the 'curl' i was talking about will cause the shower head to 'rotate' to face the wall or the shower curtain.things we love: long non curling hose, comes with the pipe tape for the threads so it won't leak (not yet anyhow), fits snugly in the cradle, assembles easily. water pressure is OK (don't put in the 'water saver' device) - but the disappointment in the pressure is probably our water pressure and not the shower head.things that could be better: only 2 options for shower. 1 is the traditional 'rain' you would expect. not sure what the other setting is supposed to be. maybe a 'water pik' massage setting? doesn't really work for us, but we are in an older home built in the 70's and the mains are probably on 1/2 inch and that results in a lower pressure. the other thing we did not like was the 'shut off' that comes with the shower. the box would indicate a 'lever' for an on off. what you get is a TWIST on/off for the water flow. benefits of the 'lever' kind? you can stop the flow with one hand. benefits of the twist kind? NOTHING. requires 2 hands to shut it off.overall, we are very pleased. only gets 4 stars because of the 'twist off/on' water stop on the shower head

First off, the people who said you don't need tools are clearly stronger than meSecondly, anyone who said it is simple is more used to this stuff than me.BUT most importantly - it comes with a little spool of teflon tape so that is something you don't need to buy separately.On the other hand if you don't have a wrench - unless you are reallly strong and/or coordinated - you are going to need one.So it comes in pieces. If you are like me and think "simple" and "easy" means "just screw one part on" then know that it isn't quite that simple or easy. There are four main parts and three what I think are washers and one screen type of thing. I'm not sure which connections require the teflon tape, I'm going with just the one coming out of the wall.All in all though it's maybe a half hour job. Unless you need to go buy a wrench and hope the four dollar one at the drugstore is good enough.All in all, it's doable. Don't really expect it to last forever but for the price if I can get a couple of years out of it I'll consider it a deal.

Worked well for my purpose - a place to prop my foot while shaving my legs. I used this on a cruise because I heard the showers were small with no place to prop your foot. I tried it at home first and it took a couple attempts before I got a good lock and it would support my leg weight. Worked fine on the ship. I'm not sure I would use this as a primary support if I needed help getting in and out of the shower daily, but it could work if someone checked it frequently.

After several tries I got the placement correct and it's firmly attached. The only issue is that it's just a tad too short to fit exactly within a 4 inch tile. It has been in place for several weeks now and feels as firmly placed as when I first installed it. I think it's important to wipe the tile with alcohol to remove any soap or scum, and the tiles need to be smooth, not textured.

I recently had surgery and needed to be able to "grab" something to help me lift up or down. This has been a tremendous help. I have a solid shower material and the bar has been great. In the commode area my walls couldn't hold the suction grip I needed. I used the flat surface of the back of the door which worked for me. For my short term needs this was great as long as I don't rely 100% for lift and balance. If you are looking for someone elderly or needs to rely on the bars to steady I would go for professionally installed bars to be 100% safe. Tem

I already owned one of these (MHI brand) shower handles and needed a second one to install in another spot. As long as you're applying the suction cups to a flat surface, this baby will mount well. What makes the suction cups grip better (than other "locking" cups) is the built-in compression spring trapped between the topside of each cup and (hidden from view) underside of the each mouth at the ends of the handle. Rotating the levers downward compresses the springs, increasing the normal (orthogonal) load on each cup, pushing out the air underneath them, creating a better partial vacuum which in turn gives the cups better suction.

The handle fell a few times after placing it in different areas of the bathroom, even on smooth large tiles. I was ready to return it when I decided to read most of the reviews and noticed one where the reviewer made the suggestion of wetting it at the corners. I am so glad I did not return it! I wetted it lightly all around the edges of the cups and have had it up for over 2 weeks now and it is so firm that I feel very secured when I get in and out of the tub. I have it placed in the bathtub which is made of fiberglass and not exactly 100% smooth, it is barely noticeable but it has a slight corrugated design. You almost need a magnifier to notice it; I mention it only as reference.Update two months later. The handle fell and I had some problems keeping it in place. I was wetting only the outer part of the round portion. I wetted the entire inner part of the cups and so far the handle has been holding firm for the last 4 days.

I am an occupational therapist who does home health with geriatric patients. I am constantly searching for certain adaptive equipment to make my patients' bathrooms safer. As unfortunate as it is, many people are unwilling to give up aesthetics for safety! That means they won't install real grab bars into their tiled showers because it will mess up their tile.That's where this product comes in handy. I looked at several different brands before purchasing this one for my patients. I have since tried it on many different surfaces and it works with varying results depending on where you position it.I've tried it on walls - it sticks...for about 1/2 hour. Don't do it. You'll end up hurting yourself! Even if your wall isn't textured it will come off.If you're using it as a handle on the edge of your bathtub to get in/out, it'll work great! That sucker will not come off no matter how hard you tug on it. Plus, it's not high enough to catch your legs when you're trying to get your legs over the edge (thinking more of geriatric patients who have hip and knee range of motion problems).In the actual shower area, your results again are varied. Your best bet is a shower that has a smooth surface, like laminate or faux tile. However, I've had fairly good results with tiled showers too. Just make sure that at least one of the suction cups is exclusively over a tiled area and not a grout area. Sometimes the grout lines don't provide the surface area that the cup needs to get a tight suction.So the long and short of it is make sure you are putting this on a surface that can get a good seal. Let the grab bar sit un-used for about 4-5 hours. If it would fall off, it will on its own during this time. After that, if it's still on, you're probably good to go. But I'd tug on it a few times to make sure.The first time I bought it, I did a few test runs on surfaces in my own home. I decided that I'd hold onto the box and all packaging and not hesitate to return it if it didn't work out. So far I've placed 4 of them in patients' homes and that says a lot because I'm the one on the line if they don't work out.Update 3/13: Fast forward a few years...I was making this recommendation to a few patients back then but only with the advice that people use it for stability only. I am now withholding even that advice. I've had a lot more experience with them now and even the brands that I was "recommending" at the time are now off my list. They can not be fully trusted and it is better to be safe than sorry, to be cliche. I hate to go back on what I said but I've seen personally even a few weeks later of a good tight seal, coming off in a person's hands. This is not good. If you live in a rental and your manager won't let you install real bars, then you may not have any other option but I would tug and check these bars daily and especially before you intend to hold it. Even in these circumstances, there are tension bars and tub clamps that may give more stability than suction cup grabbars. That's my new take.

It was easy enough to put on, and stayed put. But sitting on it once to try it out, it was WAY too tall! If I was six foot six, it might have worked.I have the smaller sized toilet, not the normal size. Fit perfectly to the round hole.It has the two swivel clamps on the back, and the front has that lower area on the bottom that fits up against the front, so urine or such will not splash out behind your knees. WReturned, and ordered the 2" by the same company.

It doesn't fit.....yet. I didn't return it because I wouldn't want to buy one that someone else had returned. I measured before I ordered. I couldn't tell that it didn't fit until I installed it. I shimmed up the back with some old store/credit cards and it feels secure, but the very specific pictures in the instructions show that the side screws must be pointing straight out and mine are not. I will keep fiddling to see if I can get them right.

It works and serves the purpose, since I'm disabled, of getting me an easier way to get up and down. It doesn't fit perfectly on the bowl rim and for a male, the hole is much smaller and more difficult to hit while urinating standing up. For me, it requires a lot of effort cleaning because the inner sides of this device gets dirty on a daily basis. Because of the necessity to clean so frequently it is still hard on my back anyway. I do not find it very comfortable to sit on either. The "cover/lid" is very thin and flimsy.

Seat is comfortable and easy to install, but moves around on toilet rim quite easily. tried to put Velcro strips on rim, but wont stick for very long. will have to block with something between tank and rear of seat. Also had to purchase support rails as my mother is not very mobile. She also likes to sit on closed lid to wash and tend to her feet, but can't because lid and hinges are to flimsy for that type of activity.

It was just OK. I know several reviews said you had to jerry-rig it to keep if from slipping around. Bolting plastic onto porcelain in not a very safe & secure process! You'd think they would include some sort of 'sticky pad' to put on the toilet where it bolted. This was for an aunt who is quite (very) overweight & it did not work at all for her. This might be fine for someone of normal weight who can just sit down on the toilet & not in need of much or any assistance. I DO NOT recommend this for anyone who is very overweight or who needs a lot of assistance getting on or off the toilet

My elderly parents found this very helpful. The raised seat makes a difference. It is also non-porous so cleaning is a snap. No special tools needed to install. You would just need a screwdriver to remove the current toilet lid before installing this one. The new one is very easy to snap on. No tools needed. Only disappointing thing I am noticing after a week's use, is that the lid is no longer as secured as before. I keeps rolling back, even after I secure it and arrange the attached plastic screws to the base of the toilet. After a few minutes, it just rolls back...weird. I'm not sure what the solution is for this? Why aren't the plastic screws no longer attaching to the toilet base?

Says it fits both oval and round toilets, and while technically t does its very circular and my mother had to shove it to the bottom of her oval toilet so it wouldn't move, it was too small for her. Otherwise fine, the small curling lip underneath hooks in easily.

It gives the height needed for my mom, but it did not fit snugly at all. I duct taped it to the toilet so it wouldn't move.She has a round 1960's toilet. Cheap. Duct tape to the rescue.

It's okay for a toilet seat riser. A little wobbly as it sits on the toilet. I have another one that locks into place and feels much sturdier (no movement while in place.) So, this is okay, but could be a tighter fit. (I will acknowledge that not every toilet seat is identical in inside dimensions so maybe double check size when ordering.)

Ok, I bought this ahead of time for a knee replacement. Getting and down is tough so this additional height is great - but - this had to have been designed by a woman. I'm an average size guy. It fits the toilet perfectly but the ring is so thick there's no slot in the front for a guy to do his business. I suppose if you were built with something the size of a straw and 8" long this would work, but an average guy is in trouble.

simple and no-frills. gets the job done, and it's not super expensive if you only need it as a temporary arrangement (I bought it after having surgery to repair a torn muscle in my knee, which left me in a knee immobilizer for 4-6 weeks).docking 2 starts just because it doesn't really leave any room for me to put my, er, junk anywhere.

The product is made well and appears sturdy; however, it did not fit our elongated toilet bowl snugly.I had to fabricate a shim from a pool noodle and place it at the back of the seat to make it fit tight on the the bowl.

Bought this to use in the shower for our dogs. It works okay, but the pressure is pretty low. It hasn’t leaked or broken, but we don’t anticipate it lasting for years. We are satisfied with the product overall for the price we paid.

our plumber said this was awful and that the instructions were terrible with one piece not even necessary. It works, and that matters but doesn't make me feel good to hear a plumber say this

Ok product like the fact you can turn off water on the sprayer handle but the hose bust shortly after using it a few times and had to by a new hose. Long hose is great for washing the pets.

For the price, it great and it works. My wife had surgery and I needed to buy a lot of things at one time. The quality it OK... if I paid more I could get better quality, but if you looking for save some money and get something that works well - get this!!! The head drips a little and I am sure it will need to be replaced in a few months, but for now it works fine and happy we were able to get it.

I purchased this item for my elderly mom. Looks like the shut off mechanism is defective because the water does not completely turn off. I tried adding plumbers tape but its not leaking from the base or knob. Water just continues to run slower from the sprayer. The water should completely turn off according to the item description. Would like the manufacturer to reach out to me. Maybe it needs a replacement part. What a shame. Would be great if it works as intended.

I wanted to wait a month or two before reviewing this product so that I could see if it is durable. I'm giving it three stars. The pluses are that it is inexpensive (and not a total piece of garbage) and has a long hose. The negative is that it has started leaking water near the bottom of the handle. I guess for the price I understand that it's not the most durable showerhead in the world, but I thought I'd get more than a month's worth of use out of it before it started leaking. If you're looking for something temporary and cheap, this is for you. If you're planning on relying on it for many years to come, I would invest in something better.

This is a good quality product, and their advertising is honest about it's limitations, but it doesn't hold on our tile (so is useless to us), and until you get one to try it, you really won't know. It wasn't worth the hassle to return so we'll give it away.

The product works well and shipment was prompt, but there is one big problem. The picture shows a grip that appears to be gray and white, yet what we received as a grip that is purple! Or lilac! This is not a color that works in our bathroom or anywhere else in our house. Why I have one in this color, and why the picture on the site does not show it as such, is beyond me!

Changing Lifestyles Safe-er-Grip 11.5" Balance Assist BarTHIS WORKS BUT NOT FOR MY TUB AND SHOWER, YOU NEED TO FIRST MAKE SURE IF YOU HAVE TILES ON YOUR SHOWER OR NOT A FLAT SURFACE TO CHECK IF THE SUCTION CUPS WILL LINE UP PERFECT IF NOT ITS NOT GOING TO STAY. ITS KINDA HARD TO DO THAT WITHOUT BUY IT FIRST. I REALLY WANTED IT FOR THE TUB FOR MY BABY TO HOLD ON TO. BUT ITS TOO BIG FOR THE TOP OF TUB AND UNLESS YOU HAVE A PERFECTLY SQUARE TUB IT WON'T WORK FOR THE SIDE EITHER. SEEMS WELL CONSTRUCTED AND WILL WORK IF YOU HAVE FLAT SURFACE BUT MOST PEOPLE I KNOW DON'T. IF MY REVIEW AND PICTURES WERE HELPFUL PLEASE LET ME KNOW THANKS!

Doesn't fit on the tile in my bathroom. The tiles are about 3 5/8" square. I don't know if this is odd or what. I'll probably use it as another reviewer showed, with just one suction cup mounted. I got it to rest my foot on in the shower and it should suffice for that. Would be nice if the product said what size tile it was intended for; I couldn't find any mention.Update: Do NOT try to use this thing if only one suction cup will grip. I put my foot up on it and it popped off the wall and I nearly broke my neck.

Well it does stick to tile...and apparently to some walls. One side would not stick to the wall. The other side? It stuck and YES is can damage the wall. Left a suction circle and Took the paint right off...see photo. Use in tub area only...no where near grout lines

It's a great looking handle, well constructed. I only gave it three stars because it does not stay in place. It gives you a false sense of security. If you are about to fall, it is not going to stop you... It will come down with you. It slides down the wall, or across the bath tub if you are trying to use it to help you get up from a bath, or raise from the toilet. This handle is only good to steady somebody that is not so sure on their balance. If you are buying this for an elderly loved one or yourself, I recommend that you buy something you can screw into the wall. That's what I ended up doing.

Does not give a tight fit and is always moving around...Not very happy with this purchase

Doesn't fit the toilet I have securely. Isn't comfortable either.

The problem my 100 year old mother-in-law has is that the seat is sloped. It is higher in the back and she is not able to scoot back on it, so sometimes she ends up "spilling" over the front.

I had to return it. In order to make sure the toilet seat was stationary I had to tighten the side screws/bolts. However when I did that the front of the toilet seat would not stay flat as it is supposed to do. To keep the front of the toilet seat flat I had to untighten the side screws/bolts but that made to seat move around. Not a great feeling..

I agree with other reviewers who state that this toilet seat will not stay on the toilet ; it moves off with only slightpressure without even sitting on it. Very poor attachment system - should connect with bolts and nuts like moststandard seats. I would not recommend this item to others. A waste of money, time, etc; I have returned it.

This seat seemed like an excellent idea, especially since our seat does not bolt to the bowl in the typical fashion. It should have been easy to unclip our seat and replace it with the AquaSense. I read the description carefully; "Attaches securely to most regular shaped toilet." What they didn't say was it attaches to most ROUND BOWL regular shaped toilets. We have an elongated bowl regular shaped toilet. So, the AquaSense is way too short. Only way I can make it fit is to put the front lip inside the bowl instead of outside as it is supposed to be installed.This is really quite sad. Other than not fitting, the seat appears to be quite functional, especially since it incorporates its own lid. This is exactly what we needed, except that it is too small for our "regular shaped toilet". By far this appears to be the best designed seat of the ones I looked at. If only it would fit "most toilets".

To small for an adult.

This seat slides off of the toilet easily! There is only about a 1inch lip that is supposed to hold it in place. Not substantial enough. I've had 2 falls because of this issue.

Not very happy with this seat as it has some things underneath it which makes it sort of unstable (it can slide around and tilt a bit, making me feel that I might fall off). My 20 year old seat has no "additions" underneath and I've never had a problem with it. I would not recommend this one.

The opening is far too small for an adult male to get both functions​ covered at the same time.

Must be careful when getting up/off the seat as it is a bit unstable and can slip off the base. Would not recommend for the severely disabled. Best if used near a wall grab bar or with a stablized medical device (e.g., walker) nearby.

I bought this product to use after total knee replacement. This seat simply sits on top of the toilet after you remove the toilet seat. It slides and doesn't feel secure. One night It slid, tilting me almost over. Thankfully the wall kept me from falling completely but I was in awful pain and my husband had to rush in to help me.

bought this for my beach house. The shower head is fine but the cable is completed rusted. not sure if it would rust in a shower however my outdoor shower it is almost toast.

This is a great price. I love that the hose is extra long; one of the main reasons I bought this.However, I've bought 2 of these shower heads in the past four years and both have broken at different spots. I thought that maybe I was just unlucky when the first broke but, sure enough, the second was of equal quality. This is NOT durable and one really does get what they pay for. I will not be buying another one of these shower heads.

Cheap, didn't last long. Flimsy and started leaking at the head.I don't normally complain about the lack of instructions as most things are intuitive and can be easily figured out. However, the way this thing is put together and all of the parts that it comes with...they really should have included assembly instructions. I was left with a few extra parts of unknown use once I got the thing installed. It worked fine, seemingly as intended. But, what were the extra parts for? - I don't know...

The adapter to which the hose attaches is poorly designed. The end of the hose that attaches to the adapter requires two washers and the flow restrictor in-between. When I tried to attach that end to the adapter, it would not engage the threads of the adapter. I had to remove the flow restrictor and one washer to get it to connect. Otherwise it works fine but this was very frustrating.

The cheap plastic holder is not designed to properly fit the metal octagon connector. This allows it, the shower handle, to slide in and out, basically fall out, when the water pressure is beginning or fluctuating such as during a toilet flush or dishwasher beginning a cycle. So, inevitably it falls out and causes one helluva scare and mess to my invalid father who was trying to shower himself. As always, caveat emptor. Judge for yourself. I will purchase another product which is more suited to my needs.

Definitely get what you pay for, the fitting is *very* cheap (the coupling was already cracked upon removing it from the package). Definitely needs the included plumber's tape to avoid leaks - this caused a bit of a problem, as I did not put it on the joint between the hose and the upper coupling at first, and unscrewing this connection was enough to destroy the threads on the coupling rendering it useless... so, get it right the first time and you'll be OK. Got it to work by just hooking the hose up directly to the showerhead pipe, but now it's just dangling into the tub. Yay. Just got it as a dog washer, so this is OK, and I guess you can't expect too much for something so inexpensive.

I have 2 of these and neither one will stay stuck for long. I have followed the directions about applying it to a clean, dry surface. I also tried moistening the suction cups slightly. Neither one work for long. I use this on a desk top to assist me when I need to rise from my chair so it's not like I am depending on it 100%. Please be careful if you are planning on installing it somewhere that it cannot be tested each and every time it must be used.

Color is not really "white". Looks lavender against actual white tile. Also a really odd length, can sometimes get it to stick like glue even with a hair of grout line covered, other times I wouldn't trust it to last a minute. I will be returning these as I don't like the weird color and don't believe I trust the grip, even as only a steadying guide not meant to weight bearing like a permanent mount. There is a better option that is actually white and properly spaced for standard and common 4" bathroom tile from Vive in a 16" length.

We have a fiberglass shower. We prepped the wall, remove soap residue etc., before installing. It stays on the wall for about 1-2 weeks before it comes loose when getting in or out of the shower. This is not a safe situation. Wife is recovering from hip surgery and this coming loose almost caused her to fall. Lost all confidence in the devise.

Lasted less than 3 months. Gave one to a friend , as well, who needed the extra support after surgery.Started out very wonderful. Began to count on it.Removed it from the shower wall to clean. Trying to reattach, it sprung apart. Unable to reuse. Nearly the same thing happened to my friend's, also.I am big. She was about 130pounds.

This is a well made grip, and it has a tight grip if you secure it correctly. However, it didn't meet my needs. It loses its grip after a while so you have to secure it before each use. I bought two hoping it would help me get out of the bathtub. It just didn't work for me. I didn't trust it to handle my full body weight. For certain situations, it may be fine, just not for my needs. No problem returning through Amazon.

The Safer Grip is constructed well and has a nice feel to the handle/grip and is very easy to attach to bathroom tiling. I don't recommend this product to be used on any vertical walls/tiling in your bathroom. It attaches firmly when first applied to the tile - but can loosen up as time goes by after a while and becomes unsafe for someone who thinks it is still firmly attached to the tiling. You can reach for it as a hand hold, and can potentially wind up falling/slipping if the grip slides off the wall. I wouldn't recommend this product.

Did not fit unable to secure to standard Mansfield round bowl I will be returning product soon

***DO NOT BUY*** Seller does not allow returns. God forbid it doesn't fit your toilet. You are stuck with it.

I ordered this for my mom who just had a knee replacement. The seat does not attached securely to her toilet and seems to be a serious safety hazard. I do not understand why is is not eligible for return since the item is not as described.

This did not fit , the clamp system did not accommodate the Elgin toilet . Can not be returned or exchanged even know it was not installed or used .It says you can but you can't .I would recommend a type that uses bolts in place of where the toilet set bolts to .

Waste of money! Do not purchase. The "clamps" that are supposed to hold it secure will more than likely result in a trip to the hospital!

Terrible. This thing moved all over the place, even after you get the right fit because it secures with plastic knobs around the rim of the bo which is slippery and shifts.

Very unstable. I bought it to use after back surgery and it wobbled a lot. At one point it came off and I was thrown off balance and hurt pretty badly only one week after surgery. Very dangerous. Do not purchase!!!!!

Very Dangerous. After hip surgery I tried to sit down on this and it flew out from under my rear end and nearly made me fall to the floor.

Returned, and bought a Bemis which is a regular raised toilet seat, not a thick plastic ring. Chuck (A lot easier on my hip joints!)

I ordered this for my elderly mother and it is an accident waiting to happen. It is unstable and does not stay in place. Wish I hadn't ordered this item. I recommend you buy something more sturdy that is not going to cause an accident. My mother ended up falling into the toilet when it slipped out from under her yesterday morning. Not the way to start the day.

This might be fine for a taller person but for an individual who must transfer fron a scooter or wheelchair it is impossible because it is too high.

This seat moves all over the place on the toilet. The rubber pads on the sides make it wobble front to back. My wife has fallen three times trying to sit down or stand up. It just pops out from under her!

This shower head leaks and spray, it was disappointing because I had been waiting for my son to install it for me. It comes set and there is no way to adjust it. It was advertised to have 3 modes and it states on the box, showing pictures of each mode. I contacted Aquasense to discuss the leaking and spraying and to hopefully discover how to change modes. The technician told me that the box was not marked right and there is another model that does have 3 modes but not the model I have. He said that he would contact the company about the mix up in the packaging. My son installed it for me, as I am disabled. I want to return it to Amazon but cannot do so until he returns. He lives in WA and I live in OR. He has been coming to help me once a month. He will be back the 3rd weekend in September to undo it so I can return it. I am going to request a return label.

I ordered this and found that while it was easy to install, the flimsy product did not let any water through with any kind of pressure. I had to return it because it was defective. It's all plastic construction. The instructions were easy though.....

I spent a half hour installing this shower head because one reviewer said it was good for bathing her dog. Bingo, I want to bathe my dog. After installing it correctly, a stream of water the size of a string came out the shower head. Hmmmm, I decide to remove the red restrictor which immediately jumped out of my hand and went down the drain (I know, always block the drain). Tried it again and got a water stream the size of a small straw. Took the thing apart, checked all the connections, blew through the hose, and tried one more time in case I was dreaming the first two times. I wasn't. This handheld shower head is a piece of junk (anything that doesn't work right is a piece of junk in my estimation). Don't buy it!!! Since I've lost the restrictor, I decided I had to take the hit and not return it--maybe the long hose can be used for something in the future or maybe I'll just save some pain and throw it all in the trash. I'm not a "review writer", but AquaSense deserves the bad review for this item!!!

I like that the hose is long and appears to be high quality. However I was not impressed with the plasticky fittings. From day one the seals were never really great, even with plumbing tape applied to the threads. A lot of tightening helped the situation a lot, but it still wasn't 100% leak free. I use this to give my baby a bath and turn the water to 'nearly' off from the shower head knob while I'm washing him. What's been happening recently is when I turn the ring to stop the water flow, it loosens the connection from the hose to the shower head itself and water starts spraying out from there. The on/off has never been easy to turn, so I'm not really surprised that it's happening now. Overall I suppose at this price you get what you pay for.UPDATE - Just a day after I wrote my review, the metal hose decided to break, causing water to spray everywhere. I take back what I previously said about the metal hose 'appearing' to be high quality. This is now a definitely not recommended product.

I purchased this product for a 2nd time because the first one I ordered lasted 2 years with no issues. The 2nd time they didn't send it with the proper fittings so I had to use parts of the older model that were still intact to assemple it properly. Then after 5 days use the wand part that connects to the hose cracked. I noticed other reviews that mention not having the proper fittings and reviews that took note of the different quality control on the product that gets sent out.This was my review for the first product that was sent to me.... had to change it so other buyers are aware:5 starsLasted 2 years..... just reordered another one because I dropped it for the 10th or 11th time and this time it cracked. my fault. great product.

Be VERY gentle when installing the adapter to the faucet pipe. It will easily crack...use the plumbers tape for sure or it will leak.I made it work properly because I took gentle care with the installation. I suggest looking for something else.The ultra long hose is nice though.

Not worth your trouble. No matter how hard I tried to get these to stay attached to the shower wall, nothing worked. I took suggestions from other reviews, but no go. When one went crashing down in the middle of the night, I threw it into the garbage.

The round suction pieces extend outward further than ll.5 inches. I have 4" tiles in my shower and this overlaps grout lines and should fit well within the grout lines so it's a useless and dangerous "SAFETY" grip.

Suction doesn't hold. Glad I wasn't taking a shower when it let loose and fell off. Very disappointed! I need something reliable as I just had knee surgery. My walls are totally flat with no ridges. It should have stayed put for MONTHS! Live and learn!

I purchased two of these due to pending surgery. Only after they fell off the walls, did I read on the box (not on Amazon) that they require a smooth surface to adhere. So they might be helpful if your shower, bath, or walls are smooth but don't waste your money if you have raised surfaces as I do. I know have handles I can't use.

Regardless of the amount of cleaning and polishing on ceramic tiles these things wouldn't stay in place. Not safe!

Followed directions and at first it appeared to hold tightly. Within an hour, I heard a loud bang and it was the handle falling off the wall. Tried it several more times, even moved it. Still, within an hour, it would completely lose its hold. I applied to smooth, non-porous and dry wall. Will try to return.