Tidy brand squeezes out another good design

For big-city dwellers, the word "squeegee" might bring to mind those kids who, annoyingly, pop out of nowhere, clean your car windscreen and ask for money. Manufacturer Teramoto's design-conscious Tidy brand, however, could change that less-than-favorable image. Tidy's Squeegee was inspired by the device used to keep window panes smudge-free by professional cleaners the world over. Designed for general use at home, however, this squeegee can clean any glass or tiled surface and is especially good a preventing mildew or water stains on bathroom walls and mirrors. It also includes a flexible hook hole, so that you can hang it on a towel rack. Available in four colors (dark blue, light blue, orange, and white), the Squeegee sells for ¥1,980, and can be bought at H Concept's online store, Koncent.

www.teramoto.co.jp/pages/tidy. Available at www.koncent.jp/?pid=25694567.