Our children are active members of the toothpaste clump club. If you have kids, you probably know what we're talking about. Every morning, the bathroom sink is literally covered with globs of toothpaste. At night, parents control the tooth-brushing routine in The Daily Kool household, but in the mornings, the kids run the show. Don't get us wrong...we want our children to learn to brush independently. But, honestly, if it wasn't for our Mr. Clean Magic Eraser (see previous post), our formica-style bathroom counters would stay forever stained. Since our kids have a preference for the strawberry flavored stuff...well, let's just say that every morning we see red...lots and lots of red.We saw an infomercial last week for the Touch N Brush toothpaste dispenser. Granted, it was one of the more obnoxious ads we've seen...but nevertheless, could this be the answer to our toothpaste troubles? The Touch N Brush claims that it can hold any size toothpaste tube, and that it will dispense just the right amount easily and mess-free. It looks like a breeze to install...press the suction cup base onto the surface, insert a tube of toothpaste and place on the cover...that's it! Pretty "kool", huh? To dispense the toothpaste, simply press your toothbrush against the lever and it drops right out.
We like that the Touch N Brush doesn't require any batteries (pretty novel, huh?), but we do question just how durable the plastic lever is. Hey, we admit it...our kids are tough on household items. For $20, we hope this toothpaste dispenser can take a little beating. Since we are perpetual middle squeezers, the vacuum force of the Touch N Brush should definitely stretch our dollar by getting every last bit of toothpaste from the tube. We can also see this product being ideal for someone with arthritis, carpal tunnel or other hand ailments. There could be a question of how sanitary the whole process is...after all, unless you plan on getting more than one, everyone in the house will be using the same Touch N Brush. It's not any different than sharing a toothpaste tube, though (which our kids do).
The Touch N Brush toothpaste dispenser just might be worth taking a closer look at for us at The Daily Kool. A convenient product that saves space and keeps an area cleaner is always a welcome addition in our household. Plus, it makes a great gift for anyone with a smaller bathroom or sloppy kids...or both, as in our case. Our children would definitely like using the Touch N Brush for their independent brushing...ah, their dentist would be so proud.
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i JUST saw the commerical for this with my girls. what a fantastic idea! (why didn't i think of it?!) it's a constant battle every morning making sure my girls wipe off the counters after brushing their teeth. This is a definite purchase
ReplyDeleteLet us know how the product works for you and your family, Heather. Thanks for the comment!
ReplyDeleteDelivers at touch, awesome :) Sheri
ReplyDeleteNOW SOME ONE NAMED ANGELA SAID SHE DIDN'T RECIEVE HER TOUCH AND BRUSH THING FOR ALMOST A YEAR. i JUST ORDERED TWO TODAY 5/3/09.. SO I HOPE I GET IT BEFORE MY DAUGHTER (WHO IS AUTISTIC AND WHO IS VERY PICKEY ABOUT EVERYTHING)TURNS 12
ReplyDeleteTHANKS KIM
i'm curious if the toothpaste dries up without the cap on
ReplyDeletewell, you are supposed to brush your teeth 3 times per day... so if it dries it's probably because you are not brushing your teeth! LOL
ReplyDeletewhat a great product for young and old. love it!!
ReplyDeleteIt works.. to a point. It kept stopping when their was plenty of paste in the tube, so it WOULD be a waste, if you don't check it before tossing it out to put a new on in. The website shipping cose is... well, to put it bluntly, you're paying almost as much for shipping as you are for the product.
ReplyDeleteAll in all, I'd suggest just teaching your kids better. I know in my family and extended family, we don't make messes because it was drilled into us how to properly use anything.