# Ingenious Hygienic Utensils The Tube-Squeezing Toothbrush Pushes Out the Toothpaste By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-06-21 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tube-squeezing-toothbrush References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/clever_designs_from_catherine_werdel_19669.asp) & [catherinewerdel](http://www.catherinewerdel.com/aufdenletztendruecker.html) When I get to the end of a tube of toothpaste, I often find myself using the handle of my brush and the hard vanity surface to coax that last bit of the cavity-fighting concoction out. With the Tube-Squeezing Toothbrush, the task is rendered much simpler. Catherine Werdel designed this oral hygiene implement, called "Auf den Detzten Drücker," with a clever slit down the center of the grip. The slot is long enough so that the end of a tube can be slipped in, but narrow enough that it can push the viscous contents down to the open end. With two hands and little skill required, you can easily press paste out, ensuring that those last few milliliters won't go to waste. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hygienic Utensils:** Opportunity to design innovative products that improve hygiene and efficiency in everyday tasks. - **Tube-squeezing:** Potential for inventing new methods or tools to extract the last drop of contents from tubes. - **Viscous Contents:** Opportunity to create specialized products or packaging solutions for viscous substances that are difficult to dispense. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Oral Hygiene:** Developing novel toothbrush designs and accessories that simplify oral care routines. - **Household Products:** Creating ergonomic and efficient tools for daily household tasks, such as optimizing product dispensers. - **Packaging:** Innovating packaging solutions that enhance convenience and minimize waste for various products, particularly those with thick consistencies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stand-Up Water Fountain Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Youseeuc.md) - [Sustainable Reusable Toothpaste Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mimo.md) - [Dexterity-Aiding Toothbrush Add-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessories-handles.md) - [Self-Sanitizing Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultim8-smartbrush-system.md) - [Recyclable Toothpaste Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toothpaste-pouch.md) - [Portable Toothbrush sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clea-toothbrush-sanitizer.md) - [Multifunctional Titanium Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evogrip.md) - [Sustainability-Focused Reusable Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-toothbrush.md) - [Multifunctional Modular Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orawand.md)