What we really want are cleaning robots. Small devices that will autonomously tend to there appointed cleaning tasks. Sure we have Roomba but I am looking forward to Roomba ver 10.0. Imagine a mesh network of small robots that will clean the entire house all on their own. Cool.
Until then we'll settle for good products that make cleaning easier and faster so we can get back to more important things. I just got a Lysol Ready Brush toilet cleaning brush system. Basically a toilet bowl brush that has a can of foaming bowl cleaner in the handle that dispenses through the brush. The device sits in a stand/holder right next to the toilet for easy access (=more frequent use). The beauty of the system is the trigger handle. the cleanser is dispensed by squeezing a trigger. There is even a safety spring release to safeguard the unit from the little ones.
The single greatest benefit of this product comes for those who have limited hand strength. If you have arthritis or any other condition that limits the strength and dexterity of your hands the Ready Brush is for you. No wrestling with child-proof caps or the awkward squeezing-twisting-not dropping in toilet motion required.
With an aging population we are bound to see products designed to help people clean their homes more easily. Some may dismiss this product as being a niche cleaning gadget. That may be the case unless the marketers discover the appeal for those with hand trouble.
All that and it cleans well too.
Competitors are sure to follow with similar products but the consumer will benefit from the innovation. Just look what happened with the Swiffer floor cleaning product and the many copycat products it inspired.
Couldn't find this product sold on the Internet anywhere. After a long search finally found it at:
http://www.hippoindustries.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=LY9000
What the hell is going on? How come no one is carrying it?
Posted by: John | Sunday, February 22, 2004 at 08:31 AM
I can not find the canisters for the ready brush and want to know if you have any coupons for the canisters that goes into the LYSOL READY READY BRUSH FINALLY FOUND THEM AT WAL-MART.
PLEASE SEND THE COUPONS FOR THE CANISTERS OR E-MAIL ME .
THANKS
Posted by: MELINDA STROUP | Sunday, February 22, 2004 at 02:43 PM
I have a ready brush and I love the concept. I have had a problem with the cleaning foam turning to a liquid and draining into the holder. I used my last $2.70 can three times. Tried the fourth and it blew fresh smelling air into my toilet bowl. Anyone else having this problem?
Posted by: A. Auxer | Monday, October 11, 2004 at 08:01 AM
T0 whom this may concern i have a suggestion i would
like to see personal size lysol erosal cans in the stores for the future. Myself I have a grandaughter
and it would be great for me to have it on me personally
for some of these bathrooms that do not accomedate with
toilet liners. Myself, i spray our bathroom after use
at the work place but it is a little bulky with the
large can. If I had one for my purse or suitcase it
would be great.
Posted by: Estelle Long | Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at 02:20 PM
i am looking for the travel size lysol spray it was sold in stores many years ago do you think you can give me info on what website i can find this thanks
Posted by: crystal | Sunday, July 30, 2006 at 02:24 AM
I am very disappointed in this product. Not only is it hard for someone with bad thumbs to operate the button to release the foam, it is far more expensive for home use than I thought. The refill can doesn't last long enough. I have two toilets.
Posted by: Marilyn Steber | Tuesday, January 09, 2007 at 11:14 AM
Hi! I recently purchased the remaining refills at my local store. Unfortunately I had thrown my Ready Brush out first. I have tried to locate a Ready Brush starter kit and finally called the company. Apparently they have discontinued this awesome item! Anyway, I now have several cans of the refills on hand and no way to use them. I'm going to try to sell them on ebay, listed under "lysol ready brush refills".
To the powers that be: Please redo the brush and the holder design but retain the cleaner...it smells and works great!
Posted by: Lora | Friday, April 13, 2007 at 02:45 PM
I think the ready beush is great, however I can not find refills for the one I have. HELP!
Posted by: Jim Imes | Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 10:38 AM
I recently ran out of my last refill for the Lysol Ready Brush System. I love this product and it works great. I have never had any problems with the canister becoming empty after only three uses and I did use it frequently. The concept of this system was a great one. The system made the job effortless, the cleaner was effective at getting rid of the toilet bowl ring and made the entire bathroom smell great. The toilet stayed cleaner for a longer period of time so, the cost of the refills was well worth it. I had run into huge sale on the refills about a year ago and stocked up. Perhaps that retailer knew the product was to be discontinued and thus I got lucky when I ran into this sale. Does anyone out there know of a retailer who may still carry the refills? Thanks
Posted by: Georgia Girl | Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 02:19 PM
I have a couple of cans coming that I found. what I am going to do though is take one of the empties and have an opening on it to refill and then pump with air. that way I can continue to use my ready brush. can't figure out why they would stop producing such a wonderful product though doesn't make sense. love ours
Posted by: jerry | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 11:03 AM
Has anyone been able to find the refills? We love this product. The scent is great.
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