OXO Good Grips Bathtub Drain Protector

Great product, I honestly cannot give it enough credit. I’ve been using it for the last 3 years and 8 months, and it’s still going strong. It hasn’t developed any smell, hasn’t lost its shape, and the color looks just like new. I keep it in my shower and it works perfectly. It stays in place, doesn’t move around even with water running over it, and no hair gets past it while the water drains smoothly. Cleaning it is super easy; I only give it a quick clean once every few months and that’s more than enough. At first, it did seem a bit expensive compared to the cheaper alternatives on the market, but I’m so glad I went for this one. The quality speaks for itself it’s durable, reliable, and looks like it will last for many more years. Even after all this time, the price hasn’t changed, which says a lot about the consistency of the brand. I couldn’t be happier with this purchase. It does its job perfectly, just as described, and has exceeded my expectations in every way. Highly recommended!

I will upload a picture/video later but this thing fit so snugly and perfectly, at a glance you would think it's how the shower was supposed to be like! Functionwise it does the job and catches hair as it's supposed to. The silicone edges makes it stable and ensures that the filter doesn't move around. And the multiple holes/angle of the filter makes it not collect water. It's extremely easy to clean, just wipe away the caught hair with a tissue and it all easily falls off. The previous pre-built filter had a housing that encouraged bacteria growth, so it was a nightmare to clean. Because this is much more breathable, the whole thing should not catch as much bacteria as the plastic alternative.

EDIT (DOWNGRADE TO 4 STARS): After two months usage whilst showering it's become apparent that the drain guard does indeed stay down while using but I've noticed that's only because the guard slows down the amount of water that can fit down the drain, so your bathtub fills with an inch or two of water around the drain, this weight from the water keeps the drain cover in place. That's fine and it still works very well. However contrary to my original review, it's become apparent there is no actual "suction" from the device. It does not "stick" to the bath. It only stays in place due to the water weight on top. All it takes is one gentle kick or touch, and it will move. It is still a good product, but keep your eye on the cover, as it can move about very easily if you stand over the drain when showering! I have knocked off 1 star in the rating due to the cost, combined with the fact that it is flimsier to stay in place than previous thought. ORIGINAL REVIEW: I decided to buy this drain protector over cheaper ones due to the good reviews, and I'm sick of the gross task of clearing hair out a drain! I bought the bath one. My set-up is to shower whilst standing in a bath tub. After using it a few times now, and being someone who sheds an awful lot of hair - I have to say it does it's job perfectly. It fits the bathtub drain very well, and as advertised catches all the hair during a shower. The suction on it is very good, in fact, I am impressed that it still stays down, tightly sealed even when the bathtub has filled up with a few inches of water. I have checked under the cover to see how effective it's been - and it's caught every hair so far, not a single one escaped down the drain - Despite the protector being covered in hair. It is a small, simple product and so I do believe it's slightly expensive for what it is.

Having considered a number of the cheaper silicone protectors or the sink-style steel filters, I chose this partly because of the brand name and partly because of the positive reviews. Since (in my case) more than one person uses the shower ever day, there's a pretty good argument for paying a little more for quality and longevity, and I haven't been disappointed over the last few months. The key thing is that the surface around your water outlet must be flat and the plughole itself must be level - so traditional baths or shower cubicles should be fine. The protector looks good, is clearly well made, feels solid and certainly isn't likely to bend or break, nor is it so light and flimsy that it will be moved just by the shower water. Having said that, I'm not sure it would stay in place for a bath, since it is really it's own weight and the small rubber border that keeps it in place rather than any suction cups. It also works. It is in a shower unit used by two long haired shower users apart from myself, and this has stopped everything, I have very fine shorter hair and it has also caught this. It's very easy to clean (just lift it up and wipe/pull of the hairs or any other debris) and shines up well with normal bathroom cleaners. There's nothing pleasant about a blocked shower and having to dig out old and soap-slimy hairs from a blocked outlet or plug, or using the dangerous and often corrosive cleaners (if you have to, "One Shot" is the best product for this), and this protector has totally stood the test of time and intense use - I haven't even had to think about cleaning the drain since getting it - so I can recommend without hesitation ... as long as you have the right kind of bath or shower floor. A worthwhile investment!

This filter does a really good job of preventing hairs blocking the plughole. It is easy to use and clean.

J'étais un peu inquiète au regard de certains commentaires, mais ce produit est génial ! Mes cheveux longs n'avaient de cesse d'obstruer la bonde en relief de la douche. Le bac n'étant pas totalement lisse, je craignais que ce filtre ne tienne pas au fond. Or, si ! Il ne bouge pas (la partie métallique sur le dessus sert de plomb). Certes, l'eau s'évacue un peu plus doucement, mais ce n'est vraiment pas un problème. Merci beaucoup pour cette invention !!!

Not heavy enough to stay where is suppose to be in a storm

Die Qualität ist erstklassig. Der Edelstahl ist robust und rostfrei, während der Gummirand für einen perfekten Sitz im Abfluss sorgt. Kein Wasser läuft mehr am Sieb vorbei - ein großer Pluspunkt für die Hygiene in der Küche. Was mich besonders überzeugt, ist die Funktionalität. Der erhöhte Rand hält selbst kleinste Speisereste zuverlässig zurück, ohne den Wasserablauf zu behindern. Die Reinigung ist dank des herausnehmbaren Siebeinsatzes ein Kinderspiel - einfach ausklopfen und fertig! Der Griff ist ein Geniestreich. Er ist groß genug für eine sichere Handhabung, auch mit nassen oder seifigen Händen. Gleichzeitig stört er nicht beim Stapeln von Geschirr im Becken. Die Größe passt perfekt in Standard-Abflüsse und der schlichte, elegante Look fügt sich nahtlos in jede Kücheneinrichtung ein.

I was worried that went the water level in the tub surpasses the hair drainer, it will float up, but it does not :D! It has successfully caught all my hair, covered the unremovable pop-up drain, and stayed in place. ALso easy to clean too

Second and third purchase. This works great and fits well but only if you shed moderate amount of hair when bathing. The drain does flow slower than if you use it but it might be marginal depending on your shower flow.