july 20, 2009

a cure for the crowded shower: simplehuman® introduces shampoo and soap dispensers

LOS ANGELES—Sometimes our morning shower is the only time we have to relax, but when that space is overcrowded with bottles and creams, it can really take away from the sanctity of a shower. The new line of wall mount shampoo and soap dispensers from simplehuman brings back the elegance, simplicity and order that are often missing from our hectic homes.

“Organization is a category that just keps growing,” says simplehuman CEO, Frank Yang, who also acts as the company’s Design Director. “Any small thing you can do to clean up clutter makes a big difference, and our new shampoo and soap dispensers do just that. With a single product you’ve just cleared up half the space in your shower.”

The simplehuman shampoo and soap dispensers are designed to hold shampoo, conditioner, body wash or lotion neatly and securely on the wall. The dispensers have a transparent soap chamber and elegant chrome body, designed to compliment any décor and make your bathroom feel like a luxury spa.

Unlike commercial soap dispensers, which require one hand to release the soap and the other to catch it, the simplehuman shampoo and soap dispensers are designed for easy, one-handed use. Simply rest your thumb in the indented thumb rest and squeeze the ergonomic t-bar handle with your fingers, so the soap drops neatly into your palm. The t-bar lever also controls the volume of liquid dispensed. Just pull the lever a small way for a single drop or right across for a larger dollop.

In addition to being easy to use, the dispensers are also easy to install. There’s no need for hardware or tools—they come with specially formulated waterproof silicone glue and double-sided adhesive tape. The tape holds the dispenser in place while the silicon glue is applied. The glue creates a watertight barrier and attaches the unit securely to the wall.

A wide, twist-off lid makes the dispensers easy to refill and the clear soap chamber shows how much soap or shampoo you’ve got left so you’re never caught short. Made from rustproof high-grade stainless steel and durable ABS plastic, the shampoo and soap dispensers won’t rust or discolour over time, and come with a 5 year warranty.

The shampoo and soap dispensers are available in the following models:
•    single shampoo and soap dispenser
•    twin shampoo and soap dispenser
•    triple shampoo and soap dispenser
•    twin shampoo and soap dispenser with basket
•    shampoo and soap dispenser with caddy

simplehuman transformed the trash can with the introduction of the stainless steel “butterfly” step can in 2000. Today, simplehuman's mission to make people more efficient at home has resulted in a range of more than 100 products. All simplehuman products are designed to be ergonomic, easy-to-clean and durable—all products are made with the highest quality materials and are backed by a warranty. The company has received numerous design awards and was named one of the top corporations for Industrial Design Excellence in 2004 by BusinessWeek/IDSA. For more news and retail information: www.simplehuman.com.

dimensions, pricing, and availability:
simplehuman shampoo and soap dispensers
available Summer 2009 at: www.simplehuman.com

single: $29.99 - 4.8” x 3.7” x 9.6”
twin: $49.99 - 8.9” x 3.7” x 9.6”
triple: $69.99 - 12.6” x 3.7” x 9.6”
twin w/basket: $69.99 - 19.8” x 4.7” x 9.6”
twin w/caddy: $89.99 - 13.1” x 4.9” x 26.0”