Monday, 11 October 2010

004: Scourer


What is it? A household scourer.

Pros: A hard surface for dirt and grime and a softer side for more delicate matters. Porous aspect means water absorbency is prime. Hard to lose due to striking colour scheme. Cut-in sides allow for a better grip on the sides, particularly when engaging in a hardcore scrub. Can be bought in packs of 12 for £1. When applying washing-up liquids, the colour scheme matches both lemon and regular cleaning products before they turn into foamy lather, making it a consistent partner during the cleaning process for those with hue issues. Good use of two shades of chartreuse. Better than disposable cloths.

Cons: No emotional attachment due to the transient, finite nature of the product. Yellow and green combination is memorable for vomit and Norwich City FC. Cleaning knives is almost always fatal to the offering's structure. Cut-in sides mean you get less cleaning action for your money. Looks more comfortable than it is. Tends to melt near sources of heat. Lots of bad people will have used one at some point in their lives, making it a possible contributor to world evil.

Worthiness of pointing motion: 10/10. Draws attention to a possible name change of "Scrubbin' 'n' Rubbin"; this may make the product down with the kids. A promotional campaign with the Brazilian national football team, Usain Bolt or Lotus would work due to the matching colour scheme. This, however, could up the cost of the average scourer. There is little room for improvement in design, making the pointing motion a muse for creativity in the UK, particularly in relation to the removal of hard stains on cutlery, crockery and cookware.

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