I was originally attracted to the Brookstone Hands Free Soap Dispenser because of it’s sleek, techy design and look. This might have been more of an unneeded luxury just several years ago. But you know what, so many public restrooms and facilities now have hands free EVERYTHING - from faucets to soap dispensers to hand towel dispensers. And the idea in a public restroom is excellent because you just dont want to touch all that stuff if you can avoid it (I’d like them to institute doors that opened automatically so I don’t have to reach for the handle).

But at home, this might also be just the ticket, especially if you do a lot of outdoor work (mechanics and handymen), indoor cleaning, or you (or the kids) are just getting your hands dirty all the time. With this soap dispenser, you just activate it by moving your hand underneath it and out comes the soap. While I thought this would be great as a Bathroom accessory, it’ll probably be great in the kitchen too when handling raw meat.

It works on three double A batteries, I’m wondering how the life on those will be. I guess it would be awkward, and possibly bulky if a transformer is required, to have an extra plug on the back so that you could use wall power.