The truth is this: at one point or the other in your life, you've probably found yourself in a rather frustrating situation, right? Oh, well, you're not alone! In my case, all I wanted was to enjoy a shower or even soak in the bathtub; but guess what? I found myself fumbling with my iPhone.

Thanks to the advancement in tech, that story is now a bygone! We now have different bathroom phone holder hacks that are both safe and quite affordable. You can use a bathroom waterproof phone case to hold your phone and it can also double as a shower phone holder. Similarly, there's this 360° rotatable shower phone case holder that is perfectly designed for easy viewing while featuring a completely waterproof secure wall phone mount. 

If you have a tight schedule and you need to catch up while in the bathroom, or you simply want to cool off on a movie while relaxing in a bathtub, then a phone suction holder will be very handy. Don't limit usage to the bathroom alone; you can kill off some boredom while cooking in the kitchen by simply acquiring a phone suction cup mount to effortlessly mount your phone for enhanced functionality

What is phone holder suction cup used for?

A Phone holder suction cup is a device that holds a phone in place by attaching it to different surfaces. Over time, people have associated different terms with phone holder suction cup and they include phone suction cup, suction cup mount, phone suction pad, suction phone holder, phone suction mount, phone suction holder, phone suction sticker, phone suction case, phone suction grip, etc.

The main use or purpose of a phone holder suction cup is to mount your phone on different surfaces (like walls) without fear of falling off. You can actually achieve this by simply mounting it in your office environment, on your desk, or workspace. You can also use a phone holder suction cup in your car as a car mount by simply attaching it to your car’s windshield or dashboard (which can be handy for navigation or hands-free calls as you drive).

Similar to office use, phone suction pads and phone suction cups can also be used in the kitchen. Maybe you’re alone in the kitchen and you feel that you need your phone to keep you company while you do the dishes, slice your veggies, or engage in other activities in the kitchen. All you need to do is simply attach the phone suction sticker or phone suction mount to the tiles or glass surfaces in your kitchen. The sweetest part is that you may even decide to watch cooking videos or follow specific recipes/cooking processes while you’re preparing your meals.

Well, that’s that for the kitchen. What about the bathroom? 

Is it OK to use your phone in the bathroom?

Let’s face it: if using a smartphone in the bathroom was a crime, trust me, a higher population of phone users would be found guilty, especially the young generation. However, health experts generally do not advise people to engage in the practice because they believe that it could have several hygiene and health implications. Furthermore, health experts believe that using smartphones in the bathroom can result in prolonged sitting especially on the toilet which will automatically lead to defaulting on experts’ view of limiting your toilet time to around 10 minutes. Also, the place of accidental drops cannot be ruled out since accidents are unforeseen events that can actually happen to anyone, anywhere, and at any time. And if it happens in the bathroom or toilet, it can result in damage and a messy situation.  

Notwithstanding, in all of this chaos, there are some scenarios that may warrant you to use your smartphone in the bathroom. Take for instance, you may need to use your smartphone if you need a long, relaxing bath to pass time or cool off on some personal issues. You can choose to listen to music, immerse yourself in some deep meditation, or even listen to Podcasts.  

In some cases, while you’re in the bathroom, the present situation may demand that you take an urgent call probably from your boss, or other important business partners. Furthermore, the bathroom can become more exciting, if for instance, gamers begin to play games on their smartphones while waiting for the shower to heat up or have any other reasons. 

Lastly, if you basically work from home or always behind the desk, then you’d understand better how feels to finally have the opportunity to get off that chair! For people like us, the bathroom can serve as a brief escape from work. So while taking a quick break in the bathroom, you could use your phone to check messages, view TikTok and Facebook reels,  or even respond to emails.

That said, the big question is: how do you keep your phone safe in the bathroom?

How to keep a phone in the bathroom?

Like we’ve already mentioned above, accidents can happen to anyone, anywhere, and at any time. As such, safety is a very important aspect of using a smartphone in the bathroom. For the purpose of this guide. We’re going to discuss only three out of the many ways that you can provide protection to your smartphone while in the bathroom.  

1. Invest in a Waterproof Phone Case

There a several waterproof phone cases in the market today carefully designed for smartphones. These cases are great because ensure that your smartphone is protected from steam, splashes, and even accidental submersion.

2. Bathroom phone stand:

Apart from investing in a waterproof phone case, another way to keep your phone safe in the bathroom is to buy a freestanding phone stand. You can choose to place the phone stand on the bathroom counter or shelf to keep your smartphone away from danger or damage.

3. Phone Holder Suction Cup or Mount:

Lastly, invest in a dedicated phone holder suction cup, phone suction pad, phone suction sticker, or phone suction cup mount. You can attach these useful devices to the wall of your bathroom, shower door, or even mirror. Once you mount it, it will keep your phone safe from accidental drops or water that may cause damage.

Which phone holder suction cup is the best for use in the bathroom?

The best phone holder suction cup that you can find out there is the ESR phone suction cup. Although there are many phone suction cases out there, here’s how ESR's phone suction is better.

Click on this here to have direct access to our collection of the best phone holder suction products. 

Conclusion

We’re not expressly saying that using smartphones in the bathroom is the best practice. Oh, no…that’s not it! However, if you have need to use your smartphone in the bathroom, then you should be free to use it without fear of falling off or getting damaged. That’s why there are phone suction pads, phone suction stickers, and phone suction cup mounts as safety measures that will guarantee the safety of your smartphone while you’re in the bathroom.