Grease Monkey Wipes Shark Tank Update

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DealNow:AcquiredHome & LifestyleSeason 1, Episode 12Austin, TXby Tim Stansbury and Erin WhalenWebsite

What Happened to Grease Monkey Wipes After Shark Tank

Is Grease Monkey Wipes still in business? It was acquired.

  • Deal closed with Robert Herjavec and Barbara Corcoran
  • 75% success rate pitching to new retail outlets, with 40% reordering
  • Founder eventually bought out the investors and sold the brand in 2014

Last verified Apr 5, 2026. Web-confirmed sources.

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The Grease Monkey Wipes Shark Tank Pitch

Tim Stansbury and Erin Whalen of Austin, TX pitched Grease Monkey Wipes on Shark Tank Season 1, Episode 12, which aired Friday, January 15, 2010, asking for $40,000 for 40% of the company — a $100,000 valuation.

Barbara Corcoran and Robert Herjavec teamed up and agreed to invest $40,000 for 40% equity, valuing the company at $100,000. The deal closed after the show.

Watch the Pitch

Pitch Details

Aired
S1E12Jan 15, 2010
Ask
$40,000for 40%
Ask Valuation
$100,000

Deal Terms

Amount
$40,000
Equity
40%
Valuation
$100,000
Barbara CorcoranBarbara CorcoranRobert HerjavecRobert Herjavec