Back to Medline Tub Transfer Bench With Back, with Microban, 300lb Weight Capacity, Blue

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4.1 out of 5stars
(10 reviews)

Most helpful positive review

5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
06/03/2015
Absolute necessity for people who can't step into
The transfer bench is very easy to assemble. All four legs are adjustable; they have snap buttons for height adjustment. For a bench to be so sturdy and weight bearing, it is also lightweight making it very easy to lift and move unless the suction is in place. The suction cups work extremely well. The bench can be set up for either left side or right side access. It is easy for me to use the built in rail to steady myself while sitting and standing. It is a light blue color, it's been coated so it doesn't mold and mildew. This is a great product and works as a safe secure method of transfer to and from the shower. The tub transfer bench does not enable you to actually get down into the water, but it does allow you to be seated on the bench in the tub so you can use a hand-held shower. I cut a couple of slits in the shower curtain to fit around the bench and had very little water on the floor. Just sit on the bench outside the shower swing your legs over the tub wall and slide across. Just be sure you can reach the water handles to turn off and on. A non slip mat is also a must.
MaxineMc

Most helpful negative review

1.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
06/24/2022
Steel/aluminum chair pipes don't line up!
Don't buy!!!!! The steel/aluminum pipes don't line up!!! So I couldn even assemble it successfully. Online it says they don't return this item, So I just walked into the store and returned it because it wasn't even made properly to line the steel pipes together, They sure as heck better return it if it is made incorrectly and seat and leg pipes don't slip in to each other. If you can't assemble it, it obviously can't be used, and they better return it. They should check their products before mailing it out for medical use. I ordered a different brand because I don't want a faulty product again.
EMERALD
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  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/01/2022
    Best chair
    I use this chair in my handicap shower that I roll up to I don't have legs so I can crawl right on this chair and not worry about falling off of it. The best type of shower chair I've found.
    Sharon
  • 2.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/13/2022
    Bad product I am disabled need my shower chair
    I got. My shower bench in October work good until August now one. of the leg is broken think it been. To long. Too replace it
    ALICE
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/29/2022
    great for the price..
    i like that this seat has a spot to sit down and then swing your body safely into the tub. that there is a back support for the actual spot you will be sitting at in the shower and that there are grippers for the legs and a handle bar to hold on to.
    kathy
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/24/2022
    Steel/aluminum chair pipes don't line up!
    Don't buy!!!!! The steel/aluminum pipes don't line up!!! So I couldn even assemble it successfully. Online it says they don't return this item, So I just walked into the store and returned it because it wasn't even made properly to line the steel pipes together, They sure as heck better return it if it is made incorrectly and seat and leg pipes don't slip in to each other. If you can't assemble it, it obviously can't be used, and they better return it. They should check their products before mailing it out for medical use. I ordered a different brand because I don't want a faulty product again.
    EMERALD
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/20/2015
    Superior bath safety at an affordable price
    This product exceeded my expectations in it's overall quality and features at an affordable price. Notably first, it is made by Medline which has been a trusted name in healthcare supplies and the largest in the US since 1910. They are known for using high quality materials in their products. This product has microban which is built right into the product's non slip seat and backrest. The microban protection repels bacteria, mold and mildew and odor. The protection lasts a lifetime. The product allows the bather to sit on the seat outside the tub area and simply and safely slide into the tub area. The bather can sit on the seat while using a hand held spray or use the seat for stability when sitting down into the tub. The bench has 2 suction cup feet which securely hold the bench to the tub floor. The other two legs have non slip protectors. The legs are adjustable to make up for the difference in height from the outside to the inside height of the floor. This design is superior in safety than the small seats which only fit in the tub. The product itself is lightweight but sturdy. The seat is wide enough for a large person and can hold up to 300 pounds. The seat back can be moved to allow for either left or right entry in the tub. The price is a value for the safety protection this product has.
    JAD12
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/13/2015
    Very handy assistive device
    Once again, Medline has scored a hit with the transfer bench; this assistive device is lightweight, easy to assemble and has many features which make it quite desirable to those requiring help with transferring from one surface/place to another and trying to maintain independence. The seat of the bench is comfortably wide and deep and can withstand weight up to 300 lbs. The seat back allows not only a place to lean back but also offers another means of grip and support as well as the built-in grab bar. Adequate research and engineering skill were employed when including wide, capable suction cups to both feet on one side of the bench, thereby allowing the bench to be secured to the floor of a tub or shower. As expected, height of the seat can be adjusted by moving the clips on the legs up or down. The necessity for the material to be latex-free is a new development over the past few years, but is included on this device as well as a Microban impregnation to provide antimicrobial protection and mold/mildew inhibition. Except for the fact that the bench would be difficult to store in a closet, it is an excellent means for providing much-needed assistance and a measure of independence to those individuals who may be either temporarily or permanently mobility-challenged, whether due to rheumatoid arthritis, amputation, recent lower extremity surgery or simply just as an aid in getting into and out of the tub for those who may have trouble with balance and weight-bearing. In all, a very good product, no less than I would expect from an industry leader like Medline.
    ezriderman
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/09/2015
    Excellent and safe shower chair
    This review is coming from someone who has been living with ms for over ten years, and has always had a very hard time getting around in the shower. This shower chair by Medline is one of the best solutions I've ever seen. Not only is it of reasonable size and design, but is also useful for other things and types of people, as seen in my home. My daughter became a fan of this when I placed it in my shower, as it helped her dye her hair without slipping in the shower due to the length of her hair. I use it all the time, finding it especially useful for getting around in the shower, shaving your legs, staying safe, and overall preventing any accidents. It's combined with quality craftsmanship and a good price, so I highly recommend this item.
    FindingHannah
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/09/2015
    Medline Transfer Bench
    I received this Midline Transfer Bench with back support and stability bar. I really like the concept and the chair looks really nice. It was super easy to put together and took me maybe ten minutes. I gave it a four because it really didn't work out the way I wanted. It was for my father in law that is over three hundred pounds. It says up to three hundred pounds. It wasn't that bad for the transfer but because it has two legs in the tub and two legs out of the tub made it hard for him to have the privacy of shower curtains. If you have a nice big shower it would be great. I like that it has the microban protection against stains and odor that's a big help. It has adjustable heights for the legs so you can adjust to meet you needs at the height you want so that is convenient. I think if you had a lighter person it would be great and that you don't mind have part of the chair hang out of the tub. I am a bit of a clean freak so that didn't sit well with me. I still think it was a great chair just didn't meet my needs for it. I would recommend just keep in mind my cons.
    chercast
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/03/2015
    Absolute necessity for people who can't step into
    The transfer bench is very easy to assemble. All four legs are adjustable; they have snap buttons for height adjustment. For a bench to be so sturdy and weight bearing, it is also lightweight making it very easy to lift and move unless the suction is in place. The suction cups work extremely well. The bench can be set up for either left side or right side access. It is easy for me to use the built in rail to steady myself while sitting and standing. It is a light blue color, it's been coated so it doesn't mold and mildew. This is a great product and works as a safe secure method of transfer to and from the shower. The tub transfer bench does not enable you to actually get down into the water, but it does allow you to be seated on the bench in the tub so you can use a hand-held shower. I cut a couple of slits in the shower curtain to fit around the bench and had very little water on the floor. Just sit on the bench outside the shower swing your legs over the tub wall and slide across. Just be sure you can reach the water handles to turn off and on. A non slip mat is also a must.
    MaxineMc
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/07/2015
    Almost 5 stars but didn't fit bath
    I'm about midline in my review of this shower bench. It is very easy to assemble and has a lot of holes for height adjustment. And for a bench to be so sturdy and weight bearing, it is SO lightweight! A little bulky for my bath, but so very easy to lift and move unless the suction is in place. The suction cups work extremely well. I don't think I would have to put it to the test, but I can fairly say that I'm sure this bench is durable for the long run. I really like this bench, but I'm unable to use it in my bathroom. If you have a small bathroom like I have, make sure the bench will fit. It is just too difficult to move around without it being in my way. It also interferes with my shower doors, and I'm just not ready to remove them yet. I thought I could place it on the back end of the tub with a modified temp curtain during use, but my tub is too curved at this end. And to adjust for the difference in the tub height versus floor makes it more difficult for me to use. The box shows that one set of legs have the suction cups and the other doesn't, but my bench has a regular leg and a suction cup leg on both sides. But I think it probably makes it more secure that way. The bench sits 19" high on lowest end. As I said, I just can't keep it in the bathroom, I tried twice and moved it out. But because I really like it I found the perfect spot for it to be useful for me. I moved it to my backyard porch. This bench has a nice soft color and it's not an eye sore to look at, it fits fine out there. It is a great sturdy chair that makes it easy for me to use the rail to steady sitting and standing and because of the coating, it doesn't mold and mildew and can withstand the weather. So now it is my new outside chair and I spend way more time outside anyway! People should consider one of these to use outside, it's so much better than any other chair I have. So in closing, the bench doesn't work out for the bath, but it is a great product and works out as a great chair on my porch! I would recommend this bench just make sure of the size of the tub and room. The chair is around 29" from grab bar to end of bench, and 21" from foot to back rest bars.
    Jford35