itouchless.jpg iTouchless is a 13 gallon trash can that opens and closes without you having to touch it. This brushed stainless steel beauty has a built-in Smart-Chip that works like automatic faucets or soap dispensers. When your hands are about 6 inches away from the sensor the can opens, and 3 seconds after you moves away, it closes.

And hey, if automated trash cans aren’t your thing, there’s even buttons on the front to open and close the lid manually, and an on/off switch on the back.

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“This trashcan creates a germ free, odor free, automated environment. It keeps your hands clean while you are cooking or playing with your children. It also helps prevent contamination, which reduces the threat of certain illnesses and infections. Because the trashcan turns an ordinary chore into something fun, your kids will have fun throwing the trash away for you. In addition, the Touchless Trashcan outlasts most of the step-on and hand-touch cans. If you can’t touch it, you can’t break it! These cans have been opened 100,000 times in laboratory tests, and they’re still going strong. In fact, if you open your can 20 times a day, it can last over 10 years. This could actually be the last trashcan you ever buy, which will save you money, mess, and time.”