TLDR Review: Vive Toilet Seat Riser with Handles

The Vive Toilet Seat Riser is designed to be pretty user-friendly. It adds about 3.5 inches to your toilet seat height, making it easier to sit and stand, which is great if you're dealing with mobility issues or recovering from surgery.

Installing it is straightforward—you just attach it with the screws and washers that come with it, no extra tools needed. That’s definitely a plus for ease of use.

When it comes to cleaning, there are a few things to consider. Some people find it a bit tricky to clean between the original toilet bowl rim and the bottom of the riser. You might need to remove the riser every now and then to really get it clean, which can be a bit of a hassle.

Additionally, a few folks have mentioned that when used on high-rise toilets, the riser can make the seat a bit too high, causing their feet to dangle.

Overall, the riser gets points for being sturdy and helpful, especially with the padded handles that give a good grip.

Just keep in mind the cleaning effort and the height adjustment when you’re deciding if it’s right for you.

The Vive Toilet Seat Riser is mostly stable and secure, but there are a few things to keep in mind. From our research, it provides the height and support that a lot of people need. The handles add extra stability and the design is pretty durable, so it can be really useful for getting on and off the toilet more easily.

However, the installation can be a bit tricky for some folks. Even though the manufacturer says it fits most standard and elongated toilets, we've found that sometimes the screws can be too big for the holes in modern toilet seat lids. Some people had to make adjustments like drilling new holes to get it all to fit right. But once it's installed, many find it to be stable and secure.

The non-slip pads that the manufacturer mentions help keep it in place, although a few users have noticed that it can shift a bit, depending on the specific toilet and installation quality.

Another thing is maintenance. Cleaning under the seat riser can be a bit of a hassle because you might need to remove the whole thing to properly clean between it and the toilet bowl. This could turn into a hygiene issue if not done regularly.

So, if having a perfectly fitting lid is super important to you, you might want to look into other options. Otherwise, the Vive Toilet Seat Riser seems to offer good benefits like extra height, support handles, and a comfortable design.

Yeah, you can use the Vive Toilet Seat Riser with Handles on a regular toilet seat. According to the manufacturer's product description, it's designed to add 3.5 inches of height to both elongated and standard bowl types. This added height really helps if you have limited mobility, making sitting down and standing up easier and safer.

From our research, a lot of folks found it pretty straightforward to install. The riser attaches right on top of your existing toilet seat without needing any tools. The kit comes with all the screws and washers, so the setup is pretty hassle-free.

One person mentioned, "It was easy to assemble and is a sturdy device that attaches on top of the toilet. It sits up higher allowing easier access. My mom loves it!!"

Safety-wise, it has padded handles that offer extra support when sitting or standing up. These handles are also removable if you prefer not to use them. They have soft foam grips, so they're comfortable to hold onto. Plus, the riser supports up to 300 pounds, which is pretty solid according to the manufacturer.

That said, there are a couple of considerations. Our research found that a few users mentioned the riser could be a bit unstable when leaning forward, even when it's correctly installed. For instance, someone noted that the seat tends to tip forward, which could be a safety concern for some people.

If stability is a big deal for you, you might want to think this through.

Cleaning can also be a bit of a chore, as the additional height and handles can make it harder to keep everything clean.

So, in short, the Vive Toilet Seat Riser with Handles is generally liked for being easy to use and for its safety features, but watch out for those stability and cleaning issues.

If those are deal-breakers, you might want to look at other models that feel more secure or are easier to maintain. But overall, it’s a good option for making the bathroom more accessible, especially for those with mobility challenges.