# Palm Paintbrush Cleaners Skrub by Lauren Schaubach Increases the Lifespan of Art-Making Implements By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-04-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skrub-paintbrush-cleaner References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/Skrub-Paintbrush-Cleaner/6089237) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Skrub-Paintbrush-Cleaner/6089237) Some of the most commonly exercised techniques used to [wash brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aromacraft) are responsible for making them wear out faster. The Skrub Paintbrush Cleaner facilitates a much gentler treatment so that you can ensure that your tools are properly cared for. This way, you can expect to continue using them for a good long time. Lauren Schaubach came up with this ribbed panel that can function as an effective scrubber, since rubbing the bristled tips between one's fingers is a popular practice. With two curled edges, the handy accessory wraps around the sides of your non-dominant palm, leaving your other free. Grasp a utensil or two and press them lightly in the Skrub Paintbrush Cleaner with a [circular motion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-face-buffer-pro), this will loosen the pigment at the top of the hairs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gentler Tool Maintenance:** The trend towards gentler maintenance techniques for tools, like the Skrub Paintbrush Cleaner, provides opportunities for disruptive innovations in the cleaning and maintenance industry by prioritizing tool lifespan and sustainability. - **Accessory Adaptations:** The trend towards adaptable and convenient tool accessories, like the Skrub Paintbrush Cleaner, provides opportunities for disruptive innovations in the tool accessory industry by creating multi-use products that can serve as both cleaning and maintenance tools. - **Sustainability in Craftmaking:** The trend towards sustainable and eco-friendly craftmaking practices, like the use of Skrub Paintbrush Cleaner, provides opportunities for disruptive innovations in the art and craft supply industry by prioritizing sustainable materials and tool maintenance practices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Cleaning and Maintenance:** The cleaning and maintenance industry can take advantage of the trend towards gentler maintenance techniques, like the Skrub Paintbrush Cleaner, to create sustainable and eco-friendly cleaning solutions for other industries. - **Tool Accessories:** The tool accessory industry can take advantage of the trend towards adaptable and convenient accessories, like the Skrub Paintbrush Cleaner, to create multi-purpose tool accessories that can provide value and convenience to users. - **Art and Craft Supply:** The art and craft supply industry can take advantage of the trend towards sustainable craftmaking practices, like the use of Skrub Paintbrush Cleaner, to prioritize sustainable and eco-friendly materials and tool maintenance in their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spiritual Stone Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-brush.md) - [Wellness-Promoting Brush Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unwind-brush.md) - [Pre-Shower Body Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-skinny-confidential.md) - [Eco-Friendly Computer Cleaning Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computer-cleaning-brush.md) - [Naturally Hygienic Back Scrubbers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-scrubber.md) - [Soap-Embedded Body Scrubers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-smoosh.md) - [Elegant Soap-Dispensing Dish Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-brush.md) - [Scalp Care Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gentle-scalp-brush.md) - [No-Rinse Brush Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salon-perfect-makeup-brush-cleaner.md)