VIKING Automotive Bucket Insert Grit Trap for Car Wash and Detail Kits, Helps Remove Dirt and Debris from Microfiber, Mitts, Cloths, and Sponges, Blue

This bucket insert is fantastic. It lets all the dirt fall to the bottom while keeping rags and sponges above any debris, so the water stays cleaner. The durability is great, and the quality feels solid. The size fits perfectly in my standard bucket, and the water retention works as intended. I also like the color, and it’s very easy to clean (washability). Overall, it’s made car detailing much more convenient.

Worked great. Havent tried the name brands but can't imagine they are any better.

I wanted something to keep my sponge from contacting the bottom of the bucket where the heavier dirt particles settle. For me, that's all it has to do, just elevate the sponge off the bottom. I don't buy into the claims that these types of devices "trap" dirt, but maybe if I try really hard, I could see the argument that the four large standoff fins might reduce turbulent flow at the bottom to help keep dirt at the bottom from being kicked back up as much, but by my definition, I'd hardly consider that a trap. (btw, if you really really are counting on this effect, then following that same logic, you'd want these fins to sit at the bottom where the dirt is and therefore wouldn't want a trap that wedges higher up in the bucket) With that being said, this was exactly what I wanted at a lower cost than the more well known brand versions. It fits a Home Depot bucket, sitting at the bottom with 1/8" of play to the bucket wall. In my uploaded picture is a bucket purchased in July 2019 (it has a very rounded bottom inside corner). I also tried it on an older ~2014 HD bucket (no rounded inside corner) and it also fit that, maybe with a tiny bit more play. It's pretty sturdy, which I honestly didn't expect. The thickness of the webbing is ~.075" (~2mm). And I didn't even consider that the web spacing would be too small to fit some fingers, so the five finger holes were a surprisingly useful feature. I don't use it to scrape the sponge or mitt, so I didn't experience any of the lifting or floating off the bottom that a couple other reviews mentioned. I almost stuck to the more well known names to avoid the hassle and disappointment that sometimes happens when purchasing an unknown brand (we've all been there... end up spending more after trying to save a few bucks). But it seems the parent company that makes this item, Schroeder & Tremayne have been making car cleaning products for a while and google results seems to indicate they are actually the manufacturer of some of the Mothers labeled sponges and brushes. In all, I'm happy with this purchase. And I hope you found this review helpful.

I've used these in some orange buckets from a big box hardware store. This was a package of two. They fit well and did seem to keep more of the dirt in the bottom of the buckets. I knocked off one star for value though, because they cost $17 a pair, and even with inflation, the price seems inflated based on the amount of plastic in these grates. Two for $10 would have made these grates great, so maybe shop around.

Exactly what I needed to keep a pump off the bottom of a bucket I use to run my descale rig for my tankless water heaters. Does require I use a bit more descaling fluid, but well worth the unrestricted flow on the inlet of my submersible pump.

This fits perfectly in a brand new, recently purchased Home Depot 5 gal bucket, as well as perfectly in a Lowes bucket. Touches the bottom, not wedged tight. It has finger holes to grab it, but also you can just push down on one side and it flips up.

Great bargain compare to other brands. It keeps wash mitt/sponge off the bottom of 5 gallon bucket where any dirt and debris may settle.

It fit my 5 gallon Home Depot bucket perfectly, it sits on the bottom with very little gap around the outside edge.

liked ease of use!

Seems as though it should last a lifetime. I like how they incorporated a five finger hole pattern to facilitate removal. It fits easily into a standard plastic 5 gallon bucket and does not bind. I tried it on several different buckets just to be certain. The three feet rest on the bottom of the bucket and keep it stable. It does float for just a few seconds when you first fill the bucket but then it sinks and stays at the bottom where it should! Overall, it works exactly as it should and I would definitely buy these again.

Mmmmmm Pss si vale. La pena cumple su función buena opción

Does the job, no complain about it. But a bit expensive for what it is used for.

Everything is great except for the sizing, would just get the largest size bucket available