simplehuman 38 Liter Rectangular Step Can Review

simplehuman designs their brand around the idea of simplifying everyday activities like throwing away trash and washing your hands. Their innovative line of products includes items such as a sensor mirror and sensor pumps for soap.

Performance Comparison

Likes

This 38 Liter rectangular step can by superhuman is easy-to-clean, fingerprint-resistant, stainless steel and has an inside hinge and space-saving shape that allows placement directly against a wall. The steel foot pedal (designed to withstand 150,000 steps) and patented lid “Shox” (quiet slow-close) make opening and closing this pail easy and pleasant. It also does a good job containing odors making it a top contender for cloth diaper disposal.

The lid on this pail can be locked open indefinitely to make bag changing a breeze. It has a non-skid base with pads that keep the pail steady on the floor without causing damage. The replaceable inner bucket holds the bag making changes straightforward and clean-up simple.

For cloth diaper use, you'll want to get a cloth liner, instead of using a kitchen bag or simplehuman liner. Of the liners we tried, we found the following work very well:

• Planet Wise Diaper Pail Liner
• Kanga Care Pail Liner — works OK, but takes some extra fussing to get it in the can so the lid closes

This pail makes a great-looking trash can once your out of the diaper years. Simplehuman makes custom trash bags that fit perfectly and are designed to stay hidden and in place inside the can. The super thick plastic and double-seam on their trash bags prevent rips and tears, or you can use regular trash bags.

Dislikes

The simplehuman can is more expensive than much of the competition, so you'll have more upfront cost. However, when you consider the high-quality materials and durable structure of the can, it's clear it will last well beyond your diapering days as a nice looking trash can. Some users remark that the plastic lid on the cheaper version can fail, so we suggest buying the can with the stainless steel lid if your budget allows. However, if the lid breaks, simplehuman has a 5-year warranty.

Conclusion

We are impressed with the performance of the simplehuman step can when used with the cloth diapers and a cloth diaper liner. This trash can has excellent smell containment, a modern look, and is easy to use making it a winner in our book. While you will need to fork over a decent amount of cash in the beginning, the lack of proprietary bags will help balance out the lifetime cost, making it less expensive than disposable diaper pails that use proprietary liners.

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