Shark Tank Grease Monkey Wipes Update 2026

Tim Stansbury and Erin Whalen identified a problem during a long bike ride when Erin struggled to clean grease off her hands after a roadside repair. This experience highlighted the need for a portable and effective cleaning solution, leading them to create Grease Monkey Wipes. In our Grease Monkey Wipes update and pitch recap, let’s see if their company can secure a deal.

If you’re short on time, here’s a quick overview of what happened to Grease Monkey Wipes after Shark Tank.

Tim and Erin pitched their grease wipes, Grease Monkey Wipes, on Shark Tank Season 1, seeking $40,000 for 40% equity. After their presentation, they reached an agreement for a deal with Robert Herjavec and Barbara Corcoran for $40,000 for 40% equity.

In terms of a Grease Monkey Wipes update, Tim eventually bought out his partner and the sharks. He later sold the company to Beaumont in 2014 and has since moved on to another venture.

Shark	Result
Barbara Corcoran and Robert Herjavec	Accepted offer of $40,000 for 40% equity
Kevin O’Leary	No offer
Kevin O’Leary	No offer
Daymond John	No offer

Shark Tank Grease Monkey Wipes Pitch

Entrepreneurs: Tim Stansbury and Erin Whalen
Business: Wipes that remove grease and other stains
Ask: $40,000 for 40% equity
Result: $40,000 for 40%
Sharks: Robert Herjavec and Barbara Corcoran

Tim and Erin began their pitch to the sharks by sharing the story of how a flat tire during a 100-mile bike ride inspired the creation of Grease Monkey Wipes.

They highlighted the need for an investment to expand their product into a national brand.

Grease Monkey Wipes are portable cleaning wipes designed for anyone dealing with tough grease, whether from mechanical work, cooking, or general hygiene.

These wipes are particularly convenient for those on the go, making it easy to remove stubborn grease stains from hands and body.

Designed for single use, the wipes offer a quick and easy solution for grease removal.

Tested and proven effective, they are ideal for mechanics, chefs, and anyone who needs to clean up quickly.

Their natural formula ensures safety while providing a convenient way to maintain cleanliness in various work environments.

The product’s cleaning ability impressed the sharks, but Kevin O’Leary raised concerns about its patent status.

Tim explained that they hadn’t pursued a patent due to limited resources. Thus, he relied instead on the product’s relative obscurity to protect it from imitators.

Furthermore, Tim revealed that they had sold 7,600 units in a few months, generating $7,400 in gross revenue, as the packets were priced at $1 each.

Kevin O. questioned the sustainability of such a low price. However, the pair believed that high sales volume would make up for it.

Tim also mentioned that they had a 75% success rate when pitching to new retail outlets, with 40% of those outlets re-ordering the product.

However, since the company was still young, it was challenging to determine the re-order rate accurately.

Daymond John praised the branding but decided it wasn’t the right business for him. He exited the negotiations.

Kevin O. and Kevin Harrington both declined to invest, citing concerns about the lack of proprietary content and the product’s uniqueness.

Barbara Corcoran also passed, saying that she didn’t want to get her hands dirty.

Finally, Robert Herjavec was impressed by the presentation but concerned about the numbers.

In response, Erin tried to persuade him, promising they wouldn’t let him down. After some consideration, Robert offered $40,000 for 40% equity.

Barbara decided to come back in, proposing they make a joint offer of $40,000 for 40% equity, which the entrepreneurs accepted and walked out with a deal.

With a deal from Robert and Barbara, keep reading our Grease Monkey Wipes update to find out what happens next.

Shark Tank Grease Monkey Wipes Update

Our Grease Monkey Wipes update found that the deal with Robert Herjavec and Barabara Corcoran successfully closed, as the entrepreneurs were able to repay the investment quickly.

This success led to an update segment in Season 2. In a significant turn of events, Tim bought out both the sharks and his co-founder, Erin Whalen, making Grease Monkey Wipes his sole venture.

In November 2014, Tim sold the company to Beaumont Products for an undisclosed amount.

His decision to sell was driven by his desire to explore new opportunities, leading him to start Cat5 Elite, a bicycling-themed clothing company.

Unfortunately, this venture didn’t take off, and Tim eventually shifted his career to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in Austin.

At the time of this writing, Grease Monkey Wipes continues to be sold through Beaumont Products.

This looks to be our final Grease Monkey Wipes update.

Are you interested in the other companies that appeared in Season 1, Episode 12? Check out the links below to see how they did during their time on the show.

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