ASOTVI Review of Get a Grip

What is it? A large suction-cup mounted handle.

Rating: Works As Advertised

Major Claims – a simple, secure handle for safety and convenience. It is, if applied to a clean, smooth surface.

Anyone who has ever worked in a computer data center is familiar with this type of a device, originally created to lift heavy floor tiles of a raised computer floor to gain access to the miles of cables running underneath. The idea has also been a staple of those working in the plate glass industry to carry large sheets of glass without having to worry about cutting one’s hands on the potentially sharp edges and providing a more comfortable and secure grip. It therefore seems logical to apply this portable handle concept to many household situations.

We found the product to be well-made and strong, the handle being comprised of thick plastic. Its two suction-cups are large, giving it a very secure and tight grip on smooth clean surfaces. Please note that if any suction-cup (not unique to this product) is applied to an uneven surface, whether that be from texture or dirt, air can leak in and break the seal, reducing the strength of the grip. For example, it would be inappropriate to use a product like this on porous brick or stone, or tiles with deep texture. The ideal surface to use is clean flat glass, plastic, fiberglass, or acrylic.

We observed that when the product was applied to a clean glass surface, the cups held fast and completely secure, as they did on smooth granite and marble. However, when applied to a tile with a slightly textured surface, the product held, but with some force applied it could be moved, and in some cases (like when it hit a grout line) popped off the surface. Again, this is just the physics of how suction cups work, not a deficiency of the product in any way. So make sure any surface on which this product is used is as smooth and clean as possible.

We also observed that this product could be used as both a handle and a step. Many shower stalls don’t come equipped with steps or benches, and many ladies know how difficult it then becomes to shave their legs with nothing to prop a foot on. As our video illustrates, this product worked quite well to address that need.

Of course, if you do need to pull up a heavy floor tile, or have a large piece of glass to transport, this is the exact tool you need (perhaps more than one)! This product works as advertised.