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tools for efficient living®

We design everyday tools to help people become more efficient at home—from a spoon rest on a utensil holder to a pedal that's engineered to last over 150,000 steps. We know we've done our job when you wonder how it's possible to love a trash can that much. See below for examples of our design innovations.


simplehuman dishrack with modular design

modular design

Our dishracks feature a modular design to allow you to place cup holders and other accessories in different spots along the railing to best suit your needs. Do your wet cups need a place to drip dry? Need extra space to fit more dishes? No problem — simply add or remove accessories as needed.

simplehuman utensil holder

unique features

We asked ourselves how we could improve on the traditional utensil holder. How about with different storage heights, so you can hold both small and large utensils, and a removable spoon rest that's also dishwasher safe?

simplehuman trash can

durable construction

Your trash can has to outlast a multitude of household chores. That's why each trash can pedal is engineered to last over 150,000 steps. Plus, we back every trash can with a 5 or 10 year limited warranty.

simplehuman quiet close lid

quiet close lid

We like our trash can lids to close quietly, without the jarring “clang”. Many of our cans come with our exclusive lid shox® technology, which uses air suspension shocks to control the motion of the lid for a slow, quiet close every time.

simplehuman dishrack made with innovative materials

innovative materials

Our dishracks are made of rustproof, high grade stainless steel and ABS plastic for superior durability. We use ABS plastic because it's dishwasher safe, won't crack or discolor, and is safe for holding dishes in place without chipping.

chores made easy

We make taking out the trash less of a chore with our patented smartbucket bag change system.
  1. Integrated handles make it easy to remove the inner bucket.
  2. Use the bucket park® to rest the inner bucket in position for easy lifting.
  3. Tuck away messy bag overhang into the bag tuck® for a neat and tidy look.

simplehuman smartbucket bag change system