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Daily Hygiene - Dental Care
 




OHSO- Refillable Despensing Toothbrush
Recommended

Retail Price- $19.95
Retail Source -
HTTP://www.goohso.com
Dimensions-
Weight -
Materials-Plastic W/ Stainless Steel Clip
Capacity-

OHSO
was engineered to be the ultimate travel toothbrush. Besides being good looking the OHSO Travel Toothbrush is useful and durable. Look at the great features. Return to our main page to play our "how to" video.
Self-Dispensing. Toothpaste is stored in the handle for safekeeping. The window shows you how much paste is in the chamber. Turn the knob clockwise and paste is dispensed though the rubber nozzle on the bristle head. Tilt down and paste is delivered directly to the bristles.
Easily Refillable. Fill it up when it is empty. OHSO uses suction technology to pull toothpaste into the handle for no mess refilling.
Use Your Favorite Toothpaste. Fill OHSO with any type of toothpaste from most tubes. Colgate toothpaste is "plug compatible" with OHSO. Use the universal adapter if your brand doesn't fit.
No Mess. OHSO will not leak and is easy to refill without making a mess. Except for the small nozzle tip, toothpaste is never exposed to the air. So it should never "gum up" in the chamber. Take off the bristle head, and OHSO is easy to clean with warm tap water.
Replaceable Bristles. Replace the bristle heads when they wear out. Your OHSO should last a good long time by replacing the bristle heads periodically.

Comments-
- FormFactor & Build quality is excellent
- Passed airlines screening uneventfully for over 50 journeys
- Ergonomics is very good for most of users. A slimmer version would also be welcome
- Loading toothpaste was good for usability ( A pre-loaded cartridge system is recommended)
- Dispensing toothpaste was below average for usability
- Cleaning the brush was easy
- Re-capping the brush was easy
- Aesthetics are excellent
Our main observation is that the location of the exit port for toothpaste caused paste to simply fall off the brush before being effectively administered in roughly 25% of trials over a 6 month period.
The exit port for toothpaste was judged to be more effective if located in the center of the bristle array. This would cause the exiting paste to be 'supported' by the surrounding bristles. In the current design, the lack of support around the paste 'spiral' cause it to fall off- especially when the brush is held slightly upwards or ever so slightly to the side.

Special Cap Design. The water tight cap is held on with an o-ring. So water leakage is unlikely when you travel. The vented cap version provides maximum air circulation for bristle drying. The non-vented cap doubles as a rinsing cup and virtually guarantees no seepage.

SHine Brite - Disposable Toothbrush

Retail Price- $7 brush Value Pak/online for $4.99
Retail Source- http://www.readybrush.us
Dimensions-7"X.75"X.5"
Weight -

1 .2 ounces

ReadyBrush ( formerly-Shine Brite) is Toothbrush and Toothpaste Combined In One Disposable Unit!
ReadyBrush is a compact, mess-free toothbrush with gel toothpaste built into one unit. Each disposable toothbrush is hygienically sealed and individually wrapped to ensure clean portability. Soft bristles and minty gel toothpaste make for an enjoyable brushing experience. These single-use toothbrushes will make any experience away from home a convenient one. The ReadyBrush Disposable Toothbrush is the perfect way to keep a bright smile and fresh breath throughout your day!

Comments-

The ReadyBrush toothbrush provides a convenient option for people on the go. The handle of our disposable, travel toothbrush contains a single application of toothpaste, which is applied to the brush by a simple push on the handle. Whether you’re at the office, in a restaurant, or on an airplane, the ReadyBrush Disposable Toothbrush is your answer to a brighter smile and fresh breath. Built-in mint toothpaste, soft bristles and easy portability make the ReadyBrush Disposable Toothbrush a quick and efficient way to enhance your smile and keep your breath fresh throughout the day.
Benefits of the ReadyBrush Disposable Travel Toothbrush:
With its easy gel-loading design, the ReadyBrush disposable toothbrush can go anywhere you go. Place it in your car, purse, desk drawer, or briefcase. No matter the case, these easy to use disposable toothbrushes are produced with toothpaste conveniently stowed in the handle. Keep one in reserve where it is most convenient for you so that you are never caught unprepared. ReadyBrush is a great little piece of insurance that travels well and can be disposed of once it has done its job. Go ahead and drink your morning coffee or eat a spicy lunch. With ReadyBrush on hand, fresh breath and a bright smile are right around the corner.

Daily Hygiene - Skin
 

Dr. Bronner's Soaps

Retail Price- 2oz sampler $2.49
Retail Source-
http://www.drbronner.com/

Unlike any you’ve ever used. A combination of organic extra virgin coconut, olive, jojoba and hemp oils, together with pure essential oils, creates a unique soap that cleans effectively without being aggressive and produces a velvety-lather that leaves the skin silky-smooth and refreshed.

Comments-

We first discovered Dr.Bronner's soaps at an REI store in the late 80's. On a lark we bought a 16oz bottle of Peppermint Liquid Soap and were astonished to find it so refreshing, clean and efficient to use. In fact, that 16oz bottle (diluted) lasted nearly eight years! When it finally finished, we replaced it with another 16oz bottle and by then, we could buy sampler sizes and we've tried every scent. They are each different in fragrance but the effectiveness is the same. This is the natural soap to use for personal hygiene as well as general 'natural path' cleaning. For camping, we dilute one tablespoon with 8oz of water and use it in a floral sprayer. It's a great way to reach strategic hygiene targets without wasting water. Diluted further, it's great for repelling aphids from roses or washing fruits and vegetables. In an emergency, 1/2 tsp in 6oz water drank in one go makes a tasty laxative. Ideal as an all in one, soap, shampoo and cleaner.

 Disposable wipes & Hand Sanitizers

Retail Price- $5.00
Retail Source- http://www.campingsurvival.com & http://www.lifesecure.com
Dimensions-4.7"H x 2.4"W x 1.3"D
Weight -

10.6 ounces

LA Fresh Bath Wipes

These large towelettes permit anyone to bathe in full when the option of taking a shower/bath is unavailable. Whether at home, in the hospital, or outdoors, LA Fresh Bath Wipes are perfect in meeting your cleansing needs.
They are great for camping, hiking, traveling, emergencies or other situations where you might not have access to a bathroom.

Instant Hand Sanitizer

These are large and small single use packets of sanitizer gel that emollient skin while providing pre and post contact sanitation.

Comments-
LA Fresh Bath Wipes

These are super high quality wipes. Nothing else we have seen even comes close. These are not baby wipes. They are several times thicker than a baby wipe or those wet wipes or wet naps you you get at restaurants. Start at your face and finish up with your feet. One wipe is sufficient to wipe one normal sized person.

Instant Hand Sanitizer

These are large and small single use packets of sanitizer gel that emollient skin while providing pre and post contact sanitation

Bottled sanitizer gels are more cost effective but the flat form factor of one-time use sealed packets allow for long-term storage and handy one-time use,


Sanitation - Waste Neutralization & Disposal

 

Bio-green & Bio-Blue Chemicals

Retail Price- Bio Blue- $10.99, Bio Green-$10.99
Retail Source- http://www.nitro-pak.com

Bio Green and Bio Blue are a dry powder blend of natural enzymes in pre-measured dissolving 'no mess' pouches. Enzymes break down and liquefy human waste, grease, carbohydrates and protein material - even toilet tissue.
Key Features:
- Enzymes break down and liquefy human waste, grease, carbohydrates and protein material - even toilet tissue
-“No mess” pouch dissolves in water - no contact with product
- Plastic jar with re-sealable lid
- Contains 12 pouche.

Bio-Blue is a dry toilet deodorant with fresh scent in pre-measured dissolving packets. Just drop one in to the toilet to neutralize the odors. Usable with RV & marine tanks.
Key Features: Dry powder toilet deodorant with fresh scent in pre-measured pouches
- Quickly neutralizes and destroys toilet waste odors
- Dry powder blend of natural enzymes in pre-measured pouches
-“No mess” pouch dissolves in water - no contact with product
- Plastic jar with re-sealable lid
- Drop one pouch into water. Water dissolves pouch and chemicals.
- Contains 12 pouches.

WAG Bag

Retail Price- $3.25
Retail Source- http://www.Amazon.com

The degradable WAG bag is a self contained kit for practical emergency elimination. It contains a bioactive non-toxic gelling powder that encapsulates liquid and solid waste, neutralizes odors, initiates and accelerates decomposition. Full bags can simply be put into the provided zip-close, puncture resistant containment bag, and thrown in any normal trash container. These bags comply with federal standards for disposal in landfills and will degrade along with gell and waste in six to eight months. Each bag is good for 3-4 uses.

Infectious Waste Bag

Retail Price- $22.26/100 Bags
Retail Source- http://www.Amazon.com
10 Gallon, 15" X 9" X 24"


Features of Infectious Waste Bag: Constructed of high-grade polyethylene for safe collection. For handling and disposal of infectious wastes destined for incineration or landfill. Color: Red. Labeled with biohazard symbol. Twist ties provided. 10 Gallon, 15" X 9" X 24". Use these bags in conjunction with Bio-Green or other enzymatic waste powder for use as porta-potty liners.

Bio-degradable Toilet Tissue

As it's name implies, it biodegrades much faster than ordinary toilet tissue and packs in smaller spaces than full rolls of paper.
http://www.safetycentral.com/

p.a.w.s. Antimicrobal hand wipes

These are individual packs of antimicrobal isopropyle alcohol soaked wipes. Suitable for pre-operative and post pathogen exposure sanitization.
http://www.first-aid-product.com

PDI Antimicrobal hand wipes

PDI Sani-Dex Alc Antimicrobial Alcohol Gel Hand Wipes: Gel based formula contains 65.9% ethyl alcohol by volume. 99.99% effective reduction of gram negative and gram positive bacteria, fungi and yeast. Emollient enriched to retain moisture in skin. Fragrance free and dye free.
http://www.Amazon.com

 
 
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