Comments on: Unitasker Wednesday: Toothpaste dispenser

By: FosterB

FosterB — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:19:46 +0000

My 13-year-old son REALLY wanted one of these for Christmas after seeing the infomercials. They are available at Wal-Mart for $20. It’s not very child “friendly” – it’a always a mess… wasted toothpaste gunking up the dispenser. I haven’t tried it, but not good for 13, 11 and 5. sorry.

By: Kathy Watton

Kathy Watton — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:40:55 +0000

Has anyone purchased this and used it for an extended period of time? My Mother had a stroke and only has use of one arm. She wants me to purchase it for her but before I spent $30 I’d like to hear from someone that it has worked for them through an entire tube or two….. Tahnk you!

By: Kristianna

Kristianna — Fri, 01 May 2009 17:18:29 +0000

Sorry, but I want this one. It’d be great for the kids, who are FOREVER squeezing inches of paste onto the counter.

By: Vanessa

Vanessa — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:38:49 +0000

I don’t like unitaskers anyway, but this is disgusting. Pushing your brush head against the dispenser grosses me out to no end. Having my own personal toothbrush would become pointless if I kept taking the germs of my family’s toothbrushes. There’s a reason every person has their own toothbrush. I completely understand this for people who are disabled, and have trouble with using two hands or squeezing the tube, but for me, it’s a terrible idea.
@ Hippolyta: You wrote “The germ issue is one to consider, but it’s not necessarily any worse than sharing a tube of toothpaste. That, too, is only sanitary if everyone does it right.” I’m sorry, but if you use this product correctly, it’s still not sanitary.

Great unitasker item!

By: Penny in Australia

Penny in Australia — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 12:58:42 +0000

I’m embarassed to admit it, but yep, I want one. Never seen them before, but I reckon they look cool! So neat and tidy!

By: Juliet

Juliet — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 06:29:50 +0000

After looking at the archived unitaskers I realized;
5 I own
11 I own a version of, not the one pictured
15 I have thought about buying and didn’t
5 I want, but can’t afford and my new category
4 I want as a result of seeing them on this site. I can relate, I have a unitasking mind. Send all the gadgets my way people. I’ll be in the hoarding sites. Thank You.

By: Mary

Mary — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:24:27 +0000

How much does each one cost with S&H? It seems like a lot of money to spend when you have 3 different toothpastes used by your family, or more than one bathroom.

By: gail gray

gail gray — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 23:21:27 +0000

I actually just purchased this. It is actually a big help when you have two young boys who make a mess of any type of toothpaste. My boys bathroom drawer was a sticky blue mess and now it is not! Unitasker maybe, but and effective time saver for me!!!

By: HoppingBunny

HoppingBunny — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:42:53 +0000

This is the frst Unitasker I’ve wanted. It’s too pricey, but I actually like the design, and I can see this in my bathroom (tiny). Toothpaste tubes are so ugly, and I like the idea of gettig _all_ the toothpaste out.

By: kb

kb — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 21:37:58 +0000

It’s ~$20 at the infomercial website (with which I am NOT affiliated — just saw it during my four year-old’s allotted “SpongeBob” viewing …). My four year-old is understandably messy with his toothpaste, and my two year-old thinks it’s fun to play with the tube — I’m seriously thinking about getting it (which is how I came to this site — couldn’t remember the informercial’s site).

By: Robin

Robin — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:08:52 +0000

What a wonderful idea! My mom has MS and (like many of those that have suffered a stroke) does not have the use of one hand. She often neglects brushing her teeth just because she can’t get the paste out of the tube. If it weren’t for the high price, I’d buy this immediately. Thanks for posting this.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:20:07 +0000

I see this as a decent-looking, although stupidly expensive, means as keeping the toothpaste out of my toddler’s reach, high up on the mirror. And even if the toddler managed to figure it out (presuming installation at a lower level), at least the toothpaste would be in the same area, instead of all over the bathroom, and child, as happens now when my son gets ahold of a tube of toothpaste.

By: No1_vern

No1_vern — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:11:04 +0000

Since my wife is handicapped, being able to use only one hand to put toothpaste on a tooth brush would come in handy.

AS great of a joke as this item is, something that would help my wife in this situation would be nice.

Vern

By: gypsy packer

gypsy packer — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:46:35 +0000

I’ll stick with the little plastic gadget you pull over the end of the tube. $1, when you can find them, and I’m happy to relocate another object to keep the tube above the sink.

BTW, you can use antibacterial dish detergent on a toothbrush. Just rinse well. The same active ingredient is now being used in some toothpastes.

By: Anita

Anita — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:14:14 +0000

This is probably one of the most un-useful posts in a long time. Thanks for the laughs!