Submitted by: Michael Kiely (1269)

SquidSoap ($5) is an ingenious new soap dispenser that teaches and trains kids (and adults) how to wash their hands properly. When they push down to pump out the soap, it leaves a little red ink spot (squids, ink, get it?) on their hand that only comes off after the doctor recommended time of 15-20 seconds of scrubbing under the water. When the ink spot is gone, they know they have washed thoroughly and as they grow up using this product, they will have formed a habit of washing the perfect length of time. Cool idea and also be sure to check out the video below to see a demo of it in action.

Actually, now that I think about it, this soap should be used by everyone. I don't think I've ever seen anyone wash their hands the full recommended 15-20 seconds. I'm getting these for all the bathrooms here at Green Head HEADQuarters.

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