We’re looking for pet owners in the Denver area to be in a social media video and give an honest review of the Mini Pet Hair Detailer.

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As pet lovers we love being close to our furry friends, but constant shedding makes these good times messy. Worrying about pet hair shouldn’t make your hair fall out. We don’t blame anyone for losing hope since most “pet hair solutions” are dog ???? anyway. Our founder was near the point of giving up before she started experimenting with various brushes and materials to lift Lilly’s fur off her furniture. She created a brush with stiff nylon bristles that cut through static and trapped clingy hair. It worked so well she turned it into a business and named it after her beloved Australian Shepherd.

Lilly Brush, a small woman-owned business, helps pet owners Live Furlessly. We make pet hair removers that actually work— so you can bring your pet anywhere and never worry about hair. We’re a small team based in Denver and growing fast, landing on the 2021 Inc Magazine 5,000 fastest growing private companies. We still have plenty of work to do letting people know about our products so we’re looking for pet lovers in Denver to help us spread the word!

Give a Video Review

If you’d be willing to try out Lilly Brush, it would help our small business and fellow pet owners looking for a pet hair solution.

We’re looking for pet owners in the Denver area to be in a social media video and give an honest review of the Mini Pet Hair Detailer. The Mini Pet Hair Detailer has a soft blade made for lifting embedded pet hair from car interiors. If you it works to solve your pet hair problem, we’ll give you all the Lilly Brush products. If you are an influencer or have a pet related organization, we’ll collaborate to give you exposure as well.

We’re asking for one hour of your time to record a few clips of you using the product on your car and briefly telling what you think about it. Peter, our video guy will meet you wherever it is most convenient for you.

Let’s do this!

Select a time slot

or

Email peter@lillybrush.com

Elsie Hamilton

old.lillybrush.com

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How do you know which Lilly Brush is the best for you and your pet? On our main page, we have our products sorted by which type of pet hair needs which kind of brush, but here, we’ll give you a more in-depth breakdown!

What is your pet’s hair like? 

Our products are crafted and designed for each different type of pet hair, and for what surface you’re cleaning! Follow the text guide or the graphic to decide which type of hair your pet has, and which surface you’ll be cleaning. 

Short & Stiff Hair

Carpet and Rugs: Mighty Pet Hair Detailer 

The Mighty Pet Hair Detailer is a double-bladed tool equipped for large surfaces such as carpets and rugs. It comes with two purchase options: the full tool, with handle included, or just the bladed top, which twists onto any standard broom handle! This tool is also perfect for stairs, and reaches all those crevices that a vacuum can’t reach!

Furniture: Mini Pet Hair Detailer 

Our best-selling product, the Mini Pet Hair Detailer is our most versatile tool. It’s great for reaching into the nooks and crannies of your furniture, and depending on which surfaces you’re cleaning, can work for both short and long haired pets. Follow the guide carefully to decide which is best for you!

Cars and Auto: Mini Pet Hair Detailer OR Pro Pet Hair Tool Kit 

As aforementioned, the Mini Pet Hair Detailer is extremely versatile. This means it can easily clean many different surfaces, sometimes for different types of pet hair! For both long and short haired pets, the Mini Pet Hair Detailer and the Pro Pet Hair Tool Kit are the perfect tools for tackling car interiors. The blades easily pick up embedded pet hair, and as an added bonus, the Pro Pet Hair Tool Kit is specifically designed for cars, and comes with a crevice tool for those hard-to-reach spaces!

Long & Fluffy Hair

Cars and Auto: Mini Pet Hair Detailer OR Pro Pet Hair Tool Kit 

Carpet and Rugs: Mighty Pet Hair Detailer 

Furniture: Fluffy Pets Brush 

The Fluffy Pets Brush is different from most of our other products– it’s designed specially for long-haired pets, with strong & soft bristles that pick up fluffy pet hair with ease! It’s great for any upholstered furniture, including couches, chairs, and even select pillows.

Clothing: Be Forever Furless Mini 

Another unique brush, the Be Forever Furless Mini is the ideal compact on-the-go brush! It’s great for clothing, and can easily be stashed in your purse or bag.

Alexa Highsmith

Writing Specialist at Lilly Brush Co.

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Lilly Brush vs. the lint roller: an epic battle beginning in 2010, when Lilly Brush founder Elsie Hamilton adopted her Australian Shepherd, Lilly. When Elsie went to the pet store to find a pet hair remover, she found only sticky/lint rollers. She was not impressed, and has since invented eight different products that are more efficient at removing pet hair than lint rollers. 

Why Lilly Brush? 

Here at Lilly Brush, we are transparent about our products. We don’t give in to the idea that a product should have to be replaced and re-purchased every two years. We believe in products that last. 

Since the industrial revolution, corporations worldwide have operated with varying degrees of disregard for the environment and the consumer. Single-use plastics have dominated the world market for too long. Lilly Brush products were created to be safe and reliable alternatives to single-use plastics. 

With Lilly Brush, you never have to buy a refill, and each product is designed to last for years of daily use. If a product doesn’t work for an individual, they can send it back with ease, and the product then becomes available to be donated to a shelter. 

Lilly Brush strives for excellence. We hold two things at the center of our mission: we care about the planet, and we love our customers. 

Why are lint rollers bad for the environment? 

Lint roller handles are single-use plastics that fill up landfills day after day, month after month, year after year. They are easily disposable, and aren’t crafted to last for years. In a world where people are too quick to simply throw things away, the Lilly Brush remains steadfast. 

In a past blog post, “No Mess. No Waste. No Refills.,” we found that according to CBS News, consumers spend upwards of $100 MILLION on lint rollers every year. Since the pandemic, when many more pets were adopted, that figure has likely grown exponentially. 

Why Lilly Brush is the eco-friendly, sustainable alternative 

Lilly Brush products are the safe, reusable, and long-lasting alternative to lint rollers! Its durability makes it a resilient tool that lasts for years and years– helping both the environment, and your bank account! 

Let’s look at it this way: a single lint roller could cost you up to $6, and maybe last 3 months. On the other hand, our $12 Mini Pet Hair Detailer or Be Forever Furless Mini will keep you pet hair free for years. 

By supporting Lilly Brush, you are supporting the earth, and you’re supporting a new generation of long-lasting, ethically made goods created by ethically-minded people. 

And, while you’re at it, you’re getting rid of all that pesky pet hair!

Alexa Highsmith

Writing Specialist at Lilly Brush Co.

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Dinner with My Father

My father wasn’t an easy man. He had an intensity about him. You really just had to be up for the challenge of it. You could ask him almost any question, and he’d know the answer. He could fly anything with wings or rotors, dive to the depths of the ocean, fix an engine, put out an oil fire, decipher Latin, and fill our freezer with meat within a day or two of going hunting or fishing. I admired him, and loved him, but the first time I saw the Hollywood version of a warm, fuzzy doting dad, I cried.

My dad made it clear that he didn’t care about education or wealth or where you came from, but, if you happened to have engine grease under your fingernails, or mud on your boots, he’d like you better. He was accepted to Princeton, and then thrown out for taking the clapper out of the school’s bell and hiding a bottle of moonshine in the headmaster’s toilet tank.

From there, he moved west and worked as an oilfield roughneck, shivering between shifts in his Model T while the snow blew sideways across the Wyoming plains. Spring came and his younger brother Fred wrote him to come to Texas where the two boys rented a rig and started their own business, Hamilton Brothers Oil. They worked hard, and got lucky, and did well in Texas.

Some years later, while pondering the why of things in his morning shower, my father invented the first semi-submersible oil production platform. It would one day successfully produce oil amid the tumult and fury of the North Sea, and thus the two Hamilton Brothers would effectively usher in an era whereupon the United Kingdom became self-sufficient on oil.

Intensity has a way of wearing things out, and sadly, my dad died young, at 59, from the same heart ailment that nearly took me at 48. Before he left, he taught me some incredibly valuable things simply by sharing moments from his workday at the dinner table. I loved this story then, and I still love it now.

The Heart of the Deal

One day a man came to my father’s office to speak with him. He sat down, barely perched on the chair, with his hat still in his hand, as if he would lunge out the door at any moment. My father knew the man but hardly recognized him. He had at one time been a very successful distributor of oilfield pipe, but the year before, a bigger company had undercut him on two of his largest accounts. Losing those critical customers had knocked his business to its knees. The man had come to offer my father an unthinkable deal on pipe for his next few rigs. My dad was incredulous.

“How can you stay in business with a deal like that?” The man said that it would barely cover his costs but that he had to make the deal. My father considered for a moment and then refused the bid.

“Please,” the man said, “I can do a little better than that. I’ll do whatever it takes to get this deal with you. You see, things are worse than you know. I have an appointment this afternoon with our loan officer at the bank, and if I do not have a deal in my hands, I will have lost the company.”

“Look,” my father said, “If you want to do business with me, you’re going to have to rewrite that damned bid, and for God’s sakes, don’t write it any lower! Write it like you would have a year ago when your business was thriving.”

The man was aghast. “I can’t do that! You’ll always know that you could have had a better deal. You won’t be happy about that.”

“No,” my dad said, “If I take the first deal you offered, your business will suffer, and you and your people will suffer. I’ll always know that I was the guy who made a bad deal when I could have just as easily made a fair deal. Raise the price, I’ll sign it, and you can take that to the bank.”

I was about nine when my dad told us that story at the dinner table. Back then, I was more accustomed to the harsh trades made on playgrounds, or between warring siblings. To not take a screaming deal and skip a little as you ran away seemed like a vain bit of folly then, but time and experience have a way of etching things into a heart like nothing else can. Thanks, Dad.

I would love to hear from others who are thinking about their own dads this week leading up to Father’s Day.

Elsie Hamilton

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What can you do as a consumer? 

1. Look for the Leaping Bunny icon 

To gain approval, along with the Leaping Bunny icon, companies must comply with the terms necessary to achieving the Leaping Bunny Standard. In order to reach the standard, products must be 100% free of any animal testing– especially “new” animal testing. The companies’ suppliers must also make the same pledge to be approved for the Leaping Bunny’ recognition. 

The Leaping Bunny logo guarantees a high standard of product creation quality, especially considering the federal standards companies in the US and Canada. While companies are generally allowed to market their products as “cruelty-free,” the term doesn’t carry nearly as many restrictions as the Leaping Bunny does. This means that “cruelty-free” doesn’t always mean “cruelty-free.” However, products that carry the Leaping Bunny Logo are guaranteed to be genuinely cruelty-free. You can view the list of approved companies here, or click here for Leaping Bunny’s Frequently Asked Questions page. 

2. Follow trusted guides 

Just as Leaping Bunny provides a list of approved companies, there are other organizations that do the same thing. One of these is the Shop With Your Heart Brand List— a list that is approved by ASPCA, or the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The list provides trusted food producers that are cruelty-free approved, and has an easy-to-follow guide where you can check ethical qualities by specific food type. 

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, has a list of ethically sourced and vegan beauty companies, which you can find here. PETA-approved companies aren’t held to quite as high standards as Leaping Bunny, so be sure to do extra research into material sourcing and manufacturing of each brand before you buy. 

3. Read product labels 

Be careful when it comes to the term “cruelty-free”– according to Leaping Bunny, it doesn’t always mean what you think it means. The words “cruelty-free” can represent a wide spectrum of meanings, each held to different standards. Reading product labels for specifics will give you a clearer picture as to which companies are actually as transparent as they claim to be. The FDA doesn’t regulate the use of “cruelty-free,” “not tested on animals,” or “this finished product not tested on animals” rhetoric. Just because the finished product wasn’t tested on animals doesn’t mean that one of the ingredients was tested on animals (somewhere else by a different company before being added to the finished product). 

4. Be aware of listed ingredients 

Look into ingredients and treatments of the products you consume and purchase. Ethical brands and companies must comply with federal regulations, but there are still loopholes in the system. Finding where each ingredient is sourced from will guide you to other companies where you can inspect their regulations. If sourced ingredients contain high regulations, you’re good to go! 

5. Read company policies 

If you have the time to look into each company’s specific policies, do so! You’ll be able to find out quickly which companies are transparent and open about their sourcing and creating of products, and which companies are not. If you’re still not sure about the company after scouring the internet for answers, crueltyfreekitty.com’s article How to Find Out if a Company is Cruelty-Free has easy-to-follow tips. 

Alexa Highsmith

Writing Specialist at Lilly Brush Co.

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The Lilly Brush Team has exciting news!

Now introducing our newest product: the Lilly Brush Pro Detailing Kit!

The Product

We took the same unique soft blade from our Mini Pet Hair Detailer and created a versatile kit for any situation. Our new and improved crevice tool allows you to clean any hard-to-reach areas with ease, while the large curved detailer covers twice as much area as our popular Mini Pet Hair Detailer!

You might have heard of our Mini Pet Hair Detailer before. If you have, you know about its efficient, unique design, and power for cleaning car interiors. 

Who Would Love Our Product

• Car detailers 
• Car owners 
• Families 
• Pet owners 
• Automotive sales 

Our new product is designed for anyone who details cars or owns pets that travel with them on a regular (or even infrequent) basis. If you’re someone like this, watch out– the Pro Detailing Kit might just change your life.

Built for both consumers and auto detailers, this kit is a great tool to keep on hand for all your detailing needs.

Purchase

Do you want to have the perfect stocking stuffer for friends and family who tend to collect an uncanny amount of pet hair in cars and on couches? Take care of your Christmas gifts early and place a pre-sale order today to ensure you get a Pro Tool Kit kit in time for gift giving season!

Only our first small shipment is available on Shopify, so order soon. The next shipment will be available on amazon mid-December, but we cannot guarantee delivery before the holidays.

Be a smart Santa and order yours now!

Alexa Highsmith

Writing Specialist at Lilly Brush Co.

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INCREDIBLY EFFECTIVE CARPET CLEANING TOOL – Carpets, cars, couches, stairs, you name it! These 11.5” dueling rubber blades work in tandem to pull ALL embedded pet hair out of carpets and upholstery.

-SLEEK DESIGN – With its angled soft blades and slim profile, the Detailer is designed to reach under furniture and into baseboard and stair crevices for a wall-to-wall clean you haven’t seen in years!

-DURABLE & EASY TO CLEAN – The unique and durable design of the Mighty Pet Hair Detailer makes for a one time purchase! No more refills, and no more worn down products! Occasionally clean blades with light soap and water to maintain maximum cleaning power.

-STURDY HANDLE – The top-of-the-line sturdy steel broom handle won’t break or bend, while its above average 52’ length allows for a more comfortable upright posture while sweeping.

-UNIVERSAL SCREW-IN FITS ALL STANDARD BROOMSTICKS

-CLEANS ALL CARPET PROFILES – Use on shag, berber, loop & cut-pile carpets with excellent results on all. 

We are SO excited about our Mighty Pet Hair Detailer! Keeping your house clean has never been so easy! We hope you love it!

Sincerely,

The Lilly Brush Team

Elsie Hamilton

old.lillybrush.com

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It’s me, Lilly, back with another gift guide for you all to make your holiday shopping a breeze! Never sure what to get your pet? No worries! Just follow my guide below for an easy gift on any budget!

Furbo Dog Camera

Might be a bit pricey, but it’s worth it! The Furbo Dog Camera allows you to keep an eye on your pup all day from your phone! The two-way audio detection alerts you when they’re barking, and lets them hear you when you need their attention. You can use your voice to calm them down when they’re going ballistic at the mailman, and even give them a treat when they behave!

Dog Gear Travel Bag

Finally! A travel bag designed for our pets. Many of us already have an old backpack or duffel bag that is a homemade “dog bag”. Now, you can get a bag designed around your dog. With specially designed pockets for food, water, and bowls this Dog Gear Travel Bag is the perfect gift for anyone that loves to bring their dog everywhere they go. The “necessities” each have their own little pocket, and the remaining storage is big enough for whatever else your pup may need throughout the day!

Custom Picture Pet Blanket

I want my face on a blanket! It’s a great way to remind our owners that we are the backbone of the family. The couch is already covered with my hair, why not show off where it came from? Throw your pup’s face on a blanket to show appreciation for all the guarding of the house we do while you’re gone. And, as a bonus, all of your guests will be reminded that you like me more than them!

PetFusion Ambush Electronic Cat Toy

This interactive toy is guaranteed to keep your cat busy all day long! This machine simulates moving prey by quickly shooting out colorful feathers that kick in your cat’s natural instincts. They’ll waste the day away chasing their prey, leaving no mess to clean up!

Snazzy Sequin Santa Hat

In preparation for Santa Paws, we have to get into the spirit by repping his hat! It only seems right to celebrate the man who stuffs our stockings. Get your pet a Santa hat to wear around the house this year to make sure everyone knows we’re in the holiday spirit too!

Lilly Brush Product Line

Last but certainly not least, check out these products named after me! Obviously, quite a few of us shed. For those of us that shed, look into the Lilly Brush (Yes, named after me) Mini Pet Hair Detailer and Be Forever Furless brushes. The Mini Pet Hair Detailer works wonders on removing the short and wiry fur that gets woven into fabrics and materials. The Be Forever Furless Brush removes the long and fluffy fur that statically clings to furniture, clothing and carpeting. Whichever type of pet hair you deal with, my mom has the right tool for you! 

Sincerely,

Lilly B Hamilton

Elsie Hamilton

old.lillybrush.com

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday are almost here! To celebrate, four of our products will be  20% OFF from this Friday, the 29th through Monday, the 2nd. You can find the 20% OFF discount on both our website, and our Amazon Store. We wish you a happy Thanksgiving and a great start to the holiday season. We are grateful for our entire Lilly Brush Community, our customers, our families, and of course our pets!

Sincerely,

The Lilly Brush Team

Elsie Hamilton

old.lillybrush.com

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This month marks seven years since I founded Lilly Brush. In that time, I’ve invented six new products with a seventh launching this fall. Every single day since has been plump with work, and seemingly endless amounts of interaction with my incredible team and of all kinds of wonderful people, but when I happen to run into my old friends, they almost invariably ask me about my previous career as if I were still alone at my easel each day turning out landscapes and still life paintings.  What I’ve come to understand is that outside of my own family and a handful of very close friends, none of the people I spent decades sitting next to on soccer bleachers, at school plays and on charitable boards has any idea of what I’ve been up to these last seven years. It’s as if, at 50, I took off swimming straight out into the blue ocean and disappeared over the horizon.

The Food That Built America…

There’s been a series on the History Channel lately called The Food That Built America. I recommend it highly, but whenever I do, people throw their hands up to block the thought and say, “No, no, nooo, I want to eat; I don’t want to knoooow!”  So, fear not, this will not put you off your hotdogs like Upton Sinclair’s 1906 expose of the meatpacking industry, The Jungle.  This instead follows the not-so-charmed lives of the men and women who created the food brands we know and love today, among them, Kelloggs, Post, Birdseye, and Heinz. It is by no means a three part version of the dry, but endlessly entertaining, How It’s Made. No, here among the often grimy founders of our current multi-billion dollar American food empires, we find enough human intrigue and drama to forever enhance our previously bland trips down the cereal or frozen food aisles. Ahh, C.W. Post, you were a sly devil!

Oddly enough, the most extraordinary part about the series is how unremarkable each of the founders was. None of them seemed to be particularly brilliant, wealthy or educated, but that is where the seductive appeal of each of their stories lies. To see reenactments of the awful trials and tribulations of these sweaty, beaten down, nearly, but not quite defeated inventors who somehow made it all happen, well, that’s the stuff small business owners like me eat up with a ladle, because that, in essence, is the American Dream. 

Heartbreak and Hardship

After watching the final episode of the series, and imagining with some horror the future squabbling of generations of entitled heirs, I lay in bed wondering what exactly the secret ingredient was that these guys had over everyone else? Yes, they had the recipe for Coca-Cola, or savory catsup, but multitudes of small companies with similarly great products have failed to thrive. Why did these food-centric American titans of industry, despite having teetered on the brink of failure at least a half dozen times, survive? More specifically, what made them keep going towards a goal that they could not see despite the obstacles of heartbreak and hardship and the implicit understanding that there was absolutely no guarantee of a good outcome at the end of their journey?

Angela Duckworth will tell you, it’s grit. Yep, grit makes perfect sense. Given the unremarkable status of many founders, their level of grit would very likely be the defining predictive element of success or failure, whether or not they possess inordinate talent, or extreme intellectual giftedness. Certainly, those are nice assets, but if intellectual facility has made the road through a person’s life a reliably rewarding jaunt from their first constellation of shiny gold stars achieved in kindergarten to the schwag stole of the Summa Cum Laude society at graduation, it may actually become something of a liability. In fact, if you’re used to that kind of tidy success, and then suddenly encounter the constant barrage of random destruction that is entirely outside of your control and perpetually happening to start-ups, believe me, you will be rattled out of your mind. 

Land Will Come

I won’t go on much more about a subject that I am only just beginning to come to understand, but if you’re as curious as I was after you finish The Food That Built America series, look up Angela Duckworth. You might even take the Grit Scale Quiz to see if you have an aptitude for the founder’s way. I scored high. Of course that doesn’t predict whether or not Lilly Brush will flourish in its next seven years, but if I had to place a bet, I’d tell you that I’m strong enough to swim until it does. Land will come.

Sincerely,

Elsie Hamilton, Founder and CEO

Elsie Hamilton

old.lillybrush.com

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Here’s how Amazon Prime Day stacks up against some of the biggest shopping holidays throughout the year.

We’re incredibly excited to take part in one of the largest consumer shopping holidays! Be sure to check us out on Monday and Tuesday for 20% off our best selling Mini Pet Hair Detailer!

Sincerely,

The Lilly Brush Team

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Elsie Hamilton

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After its introduction in the U.S. last year, the Mini Pet Hair Detailer was so widely talked about in the US auto detailing industry that word quickly spread across the pond to our friends in the U.K.! After many requests, we realized we had to find a way to share our most unique and productive tool with them as well!

Mini but mighty, this little handheld detailer is a game-changer for car detailers and pet owners alike! No matter the breed, if your pet sheds short, wiry fur, this product is an amazingly efficient tool for removing embedded pet hair from carpeting, upholstery, and clothing.

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ABOUT LILLY BRUSH COMPANY

Based in Denver, Colorado, Lilly Brush Company has an 8-year history of providing high quality pet hair removal tools for various applications. After our founder, Elsie Hamilton, adopted Lilly, a Mini-Australian Shepherd from a local rescue shelter, she realized the issue of shed pet hair on carpeting, clothing and upholstery was a problem that had never really been solved. Our 5 different lines of innovative products have helped consumers combat the nuisance of pet hair without having to buy wasteful and expensive refills. Lilly Brush strives to enhance the lives of others and sees a promising future as we continue to grow.

Sincerely,

The Lilly Brush Team

Elsie Hamilton

old.lillybrush.com

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Is your dad….

A golfer?

• Customize some of the best golf balls on the market just for him! Print a funny photo of him on the side of his ball, or his weird nickname that you learned from his college buddies.

In love with his facial hair?

Save him some money and force him to stop buying expensive razors. 3 Months of Dollar Shave Club! Or if he loves his beard, go with the Beard Club to keep his beard in tip top shape. Both are affordable monthly subscriptions that provide you with all of your facial care necessities.

King of the naps?

I think everyone probably needs this. If your dad has trouble waking up after naps or even to make it to work on time, this is the perfect gift. The Ruggie is a revolutionary alarm clock that forces him to stand on it for 30 seconds in order to turn off the alarm.

The master of lounging around?

A dad who’s comfy around the house is a happy dad! You might want him waking up comfortable in these nice pair of UGG Slippers.

A car guy?

• Lilly Brush Mini Pet Hair Detailer – Yes, this is our product, but I think it’s safe to say most dads cherish their cars and want to keep them clean. If you have a pet that sheds in the car, this tool is perfect for removing pet hair from all of the surfaces within the car.

Always enjoying a beer after work?

Easy to carry, easy to open!

BONUS GIFT: If he doesn’t feel like finishing it and wants to save it for later, just put a beer saver over the top!

The grill-master of the house?

Man Crates has a variety of kits and packages. Anything from food preparations to golf items, they have you covered with Father’s Day essentials! Check this link to see their homemade BBQ sauce kit!

We hope we were able to help in the hunt for a perfect gift! We wish all of you fathers out there a happy upcoming Father’s Day!

Sincerely,

The Lilly Brush Team

Elsie Hamilton

old.lillybrush.com

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A little over nine years ago, I decided to start a company. I had just invented a home cleaning hack that I found particularly useful and thought maybe a few million other people could benefit from it as well. It was certainly worth a try.

Though I was woefully and ridiculously unprepared for founding a startup, I had decided that what I lacked in business and manufacturing experience, could be made up for by unflinching determination and a voracious appetite for how-to books. I planned to simply work and read my way to market. Unlike many younger founders, I had enough of my own seed-money to get a running start. A lifetime of saving and investing had given me that.

Only one thing gave me pause; I had recently suffered an inexplicable health event. The “widow-maker” artery of my heart had spontaneously, spectacularly dissected one night during a family dinner leading to a massive, and nearly fatal, heart attack. Nobody could explain why this had happened. I was, by all medical standards young and fit. The vexing question of when or whether it might happen again could only be answered with many-a-doctor’s shrugs. So, despite all the other things I probably should have worried about going in, my biggest concern as a devoted single mother of two young boys, was that the stress of starting a business could actually kill me, so I turned, as always, to books and found a life changer.

How to Stop Worrying and Start Living

This book was written seventy years ago by a gentleman named Dale Carnegie who noticed that many of the business leaders who attended his YMCA class on public speaking were suffering from various crippling nervous ailments caused by their work or lives full of personal stress. Searching the New York Public Library for something to help these students, Dale found precious little about the subject, so he set about writing his own book of solutions. As research, he interviewed well-known military, political and business figures who had successfully conquered their fears while participating in World War II and the ensuing post-war economic boom. His timing could not have been better as the “Golden Age of Capitalism” had just sparked an increasingly competitive business world.

Founders know going in that they will suffer stressful moments, but very few have battle plans for when the worst possible scenarios actually happen. How will you handle it if an entire 50,000 unit shipment arrives just in time to fill a large order from your best customer…but it is riddled with hideously defective products? Do you open each carton, and every single package in it to check for the bad apples before shipping, or risk angering and losing your biggest account? Or maybe a key employee leaves , only to show up two booths down at the next trade show working for your competitor. There will be money woes galore, and impatient investors, audits by the IRS, and copycat products. Frankly, the whole experience can mimic a horrifying board game where you can only advance toward your goal by passing through one sticky situation after another. Will you make it? Yes, if your product is good, and your business practices are sound, and if you can keep your body and your mind healthy, then yes, you certainly might.

The Sky Will Grow Dark

I have been lucky. I do have an excellent manufacturer, but I have weathered a few of the storms described above, and many more, and yet have continued to flourish. My single invention for removing pet hair from clothing and upholstery has led to many more popular pet hair removal product inventions, and revenue at Lilly Brush now rises steadily every quarter. For now, our ship is on course. Should the sky grow dark, and I expect it will now and again, I have tools for that.

Whoever you are, and whatever stage of life you’re in, Dale Carnegie’s book, How to Stop Worrying and Start Living can help you with useful, timeless solutions to some of the deepest darkest wormholes our stressed out minds tend to plummet into. It is, simply put, a seminal life-changing book worthy of a place in your business book library, or on your nightstand. Then should nights turn sleepless, help is near.

Sincerely,

Founder, Elsie Hamilton

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Elsie Hamilton

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Everyone knows their pet is the cutest, you just need a chance to prove it! Good News! We now are accepting photo submissions to be a part of the Lilly Brush Blogs, Instagram, Facebook, etc.

Requirements:

1. Send us an adorable photo of your pet and take part in a product giveaway! (By doing so, you will be subscribed to the Lilly Brush Newsletter to inform you of all giveaways and our upcoming new product releases.)
2. That’s it!

(Protip: Higher quality images are more likely to make the cut!)

Not required:

1. Follow us on Instagram @lillybrushco so we can tag you in our post when your pet hits the ‘big screen’
2. Sometimes beauty is just skin deep, feel free to include notes on your pet’s hilarious personality.

Click Here for Submissions!

Elsie Hamilton

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Dear Fellow Pets,

Mother’s Day is just around the corner! We are obviously adorable and loving, but have all put our mothers through a lot. Thinking back to when I was a puppy, I was nothing short of a terror. I might have pooped in the dining room a couple of times, I’ve sat on the TV remote, I’ve destroyed cushions…lots of them…the list goes on and on! If you ask me, we owe our moms a little something for loving us through it all. My brothers, Ozzie, Buck, and I have been brainstorming all week to come up with some great gift ideas for all the dog and cat moms out there. We know we can’t be the only group of unruly pets around town. Show your mom the love she deserves this Mother’s Day and get her something to make her daily life a little bit easier!

Sincerely,

Lilly B. Hamilton

The Official Dog of Lilly Brush Company

1. Lilly Brush Mini Pet Hair Detailer

You won’t believe how much pet hair this gets out of your car carpets!

Price: $10 on Amazon!

2. Paw Plunger Paw Cleaner

No More Muddy Paw Prints in The House!

Price: $34.99 on Amazon!

3. Organic Grass Kit

Natural hairball control and hairball remedy for our cat brothers and sisters.

Prices: $14.97 on Amazon!

4. DOGTV.com

If I’d had this, I wouldn’t have chewed up the couch cushions!

Price: $9.99 per month!

5. Dog or Cat Mom Mug

A morning reminder that I’m here and love my mother.

Price: $23.99!

6. Dog Threads Matching Human and Pet Shirts

Why not wear matching clothes with our hooman friends? Who wore it best?

Price: $38.99

7. Pooch Selfie Dog Stick

We all hate sitting still for photos. But, if there is a ball on top of the phone I will sit still for as long as you would like. Your mom will be thrilled to finally get a photo with you that isn’t blurry.

Price: $9.99 on Amazon!

8. Be Forever Furless

The first Lilly Brush product designed for pets like me with luxuriously soft, fluffy fur. This brush cleans upholstery, carpeting, and clothing clean with just a few sweeps!

Price: $19.95 on Amazon!

9. Quiet Spot

Keeps jingly tags quiet so moms can sleep late!

Price: $12.99 on Amazon!

10. Highwave AutoDogMug

Mom loves to go on her walks, but it’s tough for me to keep going without water! Makes it easy for me to have a sip of water while hiking in the mountains.

Price: $14.99 on Amazon!

Elsie Hamilton

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Sometime around Christmas last year, I got a call from my mother. “Have you seen this new fur remover on TV. A friend of mine has it and says it’s wonderful. I think they’ve stolen your idea.” As a mom, I can tell you exactly where the panic button is on each one of my kids. My mom had just located mine and romped on it. A copycat product? On TV? Crap! Okay, I have lawyers and a legal fund set up for this. “Mom, what’s the name of this brush you’ve seen?” “Oh, well…I can ask my friend, but I think it’s something with Merlin in it…and fur?” Huh, seriously? Like what, Furlin Merlin?” “Yes, that’s it!”

As it turns out, my mom was talking about a lint brush called the Fur Wizard. You’ve seen a thousand like them before, and fifty thousand since. You swipe the brush one way, and it picks up a bit of lint or fur, then you wipe it off in its container. Inadvertently changing directions while you swipe results in the collected lint offloading back onto your clothes. As it’s really nothing like any of my products, I was not overly concerned.

Then, a few months later, on the Lilly Brush Amazon page, under the heading, “Customers who viewed this item also viewed:” my eye stopped dead on a spin-off Furlin Merlin Alibaba product  with the name “Lilly” stamped on it. There it was…a problem. My heart turned frosty and I called my lawyer. “This should be easy;” he said, “just get their name and address and we’ll start with a simple cease and desist.”

Ahhh, damn! In my eight years of dealing with Amazon, I’ve learned that contacting sellers who infringe on trademarks or patents is, in almost every case, a lot like trying to catch a cockroach in the kitchen. As soon as you snap the lights on, they scuttle to some unknown dark place where you’ll never find them. They wait there, watching beady-eyed while you bumble around looking in all the wrong places, and then get right back down to chewing on your business when you’ve gone.

In the case of sellers who use Fulfillment by Amazon, ordering a product doesn’t even provide you with a warehouse return address to send Cease and Desist letters to, and, of course, messages sent through Amazon are steadfastly ignored, or worse, flagged as inappropriate, which rockets you into a whole new circle of Amazon hell.

Even googling seller names often points you towards companies with the same name who know nothing about their name being used on Amazon. (Note to self: Do not unleash the hell-dogs on innocent parties again.) Thus, hidden in every way behind Amazon’s Fulfillment By Amazon cloak, rogue MAP and IP infringers go about their nefarious ways uninterrupted while you implore someone, anyone, at Amazon to hear and act upon your case via the most cumbersome reporting system I have ever endured.

So, with no other option, I wrote Amazon about the “Lilly” fur remover. It was a clear infringement. Amazon wrote back to say: “Amazon respects a manufacturer’s right to enter into exclusive distribution agreements for its products. However, violations of such agreements do not constitute intellectual property rights infringement. As the enforcement of these agreements is a matter between the manufacturer and the retailers, it would not be appropriate for Amazon to assist in enforcement activities.”

Ugh! They thought I was having a disagreement with one of my own distributors? Wrong answer, Amazon-bot. I sent another message to clarify that this, in fact, was not a distributor disgruntlement, but a non-Lilly Brush fur remover infringing on the “Lilly” name. This apparently worked as the seller was then notified that their product was in violation of Amazon’s Seller Central policy, and the listing was taken down. I was happy. The system had worked. Then I got an email from the seller, and suddenly I began to suspect that instead of taking out a cockroach, I had in effect stomped on a kitten.

Essentially, the email politely explained that it had never been the seller’s intention to infringe on my trademark, and could I please write Amazon to retract my complaint so they could continue selling through their inventory?

Because the seller signed her full name, I was able to get bits and pieces of an online business profile showing a kind-looking woman in Texas. She was married, with grown children, and grand-children, and as I zoomed down out of the sky using the big eye of Google Earth, I found myself standing in the yard of a well-kept little house outside of town. I stood there looking at the garden that the seller had lovingly coaxed up from the hot Texas clay, and thought about what to do next.

I did not get into this business to hurt people. I started the Lilly Brush Company nine years ago, and there have been many times since that we have taken the long way around to do the “right” thing when a less honorable shortcut would have cost less time or money. There is only one thing I draw a hard line on and that is adherence to the rules of the road regarding our intellectual property and brand recognition. We can do the right thing and have the best reputation in the world, but if the lines around who we are blur or break down, all that can dissolve quickly.

I wrote back to say that I could not retract the complaint. The next day I received an email explaining that the seller wanted to apologize for any inconvenience caused by the matter, but that she and her husband were small business owners who had only ever sold a few books on Amazon. Having a product like this lint brush was for them a fairly new endeavor. They hadn’t meant to infringe, but had chosen to use their surname Lilly out of family pride. Now, upon reflection they could see how it might cause some confusion between our brands, thus they would remove the Lilly name from the listing.

At this point, I understood that even if I were to issue a retraction to Amazon, Seller Central would not accept their product with the name Lilly still stamped on each item, and actually, I couldn’t either. It also troubled me to see that their email was signed with “Lilly USA”.

I answered that evening.

Dear Mrs. XXXXXX

Thank you for your email.  

I understand your predicament, but I am still concerned that you have not fully considered US patent and trademark laws as you have signed your email with Lilly USA. I hope you understand that by continuing to use the name Lilly for a lint and fur removal product or company it is a very clear infringement on my company’s trademark. I do not take this lightly as I have worked very hard for many years to build a company and reputation upon that trademark. 

To fully understand this, please take a moment to read this explanation of these principles:  https://www.trademarknow.com/blog/7-factors-for-identifying-trademark-likelihood-of-confusion

All this said, your problem reminds me of many I have weathered as the owner of a small business, so I have searched my mind for viable solutions that I might be able to recommend to you. I know you must have inventory that needs to be sold.

One possible solution is for you to quickly, but carefully, choose another name for your business. Read this before proceeding: https://www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/tradefaqs.shtml

Once you have settled on a name, go to godaddy.com and check for the appropriate dot.com name. Get it, if you can. Find out why you can’t if you can’t. 

Once you have a name, create a simple circular logo and have it made into the appropriate sized stickers (I recommend these guys for price and quality) https://www.stickergiant.com/  (Make sure to ask them to send a few samples first so you know if they will stay on) Slap those over the Lilly printed on your products each time you fulfill an order for Amazon, or ebay, or wherever, and you are back in business. It’s not easy, but it’s really the only legal way to get through your currently branded inventory. Note: You must change your Amazon, ebay, etc. listings to reflect your new name. 

Please understand that I cannot allow you to sell fur and lint removers under the Lilly name. Doing so could set a legal precedent that might severely impact my company and brand in future if larger, more predatory companies attempted the same. 

Regards,

Elsie

In response to my email, the seller wrote that they were grateful for the advice, and also believed that this would be their best course of action. When they stated that they would have to commission new photography for their listing and website, I was troubled. It would cost a great deal for them to do so. I wrote back.

Hello-

One thought…given how expensive photographers are, I might recommend that you consult a freelance layout artist who can use Photoshop to simply change the name on the logo in all of your product photos. This person would also be able to generate an image for your stickers. 

If you need the name of a someone who is very reasonably priced and quick, I would be happy to share one of my favorites with you. 

To show you what I mean, I have attached an image of a screenshot that I modified as described. It took 3 minutes…very inexpensive alternative to photography.

Best of luck in all your pursuits. Let me know if you need the name of my freelance layout person.

Kind regards,

Elsie

The seller wrote back that she would very much appreciate the name of a reliable layout person. From that point on, we began to work together to get her products back online.

It has been a year since the seller and I first exchanged emails, and I am happy to report that we remain friends to this day, writing back and forth with ideas and advice and commiserations over the difficulty of navigating the Amazon jungle. We share our best resources and favorite musicians, and songs, and stories about our families, and wish each other well on holidays. When I last checked, the seller’s rebranded product was back on Amazon. I suppose you could say we are once again in competition for the same customers, but this time our seller souls are in sync, and with new understanding in our hearts, we are sincerely rooting for each other’s  success.

Sincerely,

Founder, Elsie Hamilton

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Elsie Hamilton

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With over 3,500 exhibitors at the Global Pet Expo, we have seen innovations in nearly every realm of the pet industry including advancements in raw, nutritious pet foods, potty pads that absorb without leakage or scent, and almost anything in between. We have also had the opportunity to attend multiple seminars regarding industry trends and how companies are pushing the envelope to change the way we interact with our pets, in hopes of creating a more enjoyable experience.

Beke Lubeach, General Manager at DOGTV, explained the importance of Social Responsibility and giving back to our communities. As the millennials are beginning to take over as the largest spenders, they are also surging to the forefront as a generation that cares deeply about social responsibility. One great example of charitable giving is Tito’s Vodka. They may not be a pet company per se, but their “Vodka for Dog People” program is geared towards product sales that generate significant donations to enhance the lives of pets.

Another speaker that stood out to us is Phil Chang. In his “Like. Follow. Share” seminar, he did a fantastic job of explaining the new trends of everyday social media outlets as well as the up and coming applications such as WeChat and QQ. Due to convenience and online searches, E-Commerce and online retail have a 13% share of retail as a whole and it is only going to keep increasing.

A must-see speaker that we had the pleasure of listening to this morning is Connor Lokar from ITR Economics. He provided the audience with insights into pet industry trends along with big picture economic standings of other industries and the country as a whole. He also discussed ways to understand shifts in consumer needs with a forecasted analysis as to what might happen in the years to come. (Hint: Buckle up, buttercup!)

We have had an absolute blast here in Orlando and have had the opportunity to meet some great people as well as see some unique products coming into the ever-growing pet market. We look forward to being back in Orlando for next year’s event and the years to come!

Sincerely,

The Lilly Brush Team

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Pet Hair Problems in Your Car?

Try our newest product the Mini Pet Hair Detailer, the #1 recommended tool by professional detailers!

Elsie Hamilton

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First things first, if this is going to be the best-selling product you think it might be, you’ll want to begin protecting your idea right from the start. Imagine going through the excitement and excruciatingly hard work of creating a product only to have another entity steal your idea and take it to market first! Yes, of course, you can seek a patent for protection, but often you will first need time to explore a lot of important decisions before you write that first retainer check to a patent attorney. Settling on which materials you’ll use and which features you should focus on will likely involve consulting experts, surveying friends and perhaps chatting with consumer groups. Not to worry, there are a few things you can do to protect your initial idea during this early stage of development.

Let’s start with a good old NDA.

Back when I started work on my first Lilly Brush product, I asked a dear friend, one of the smartest business women I know, for her thoughts. “Hold on,” she said, looking away from the product I held before her. “Do you have a Non-Disclosure Agreement for me to sign?”  I was stunned as I consider her a 100% trustworthy pal, but she also happens to work as a lawyer for one of the “Sharks” on ABC’s top-rated series Shark Tank, and as she explained, an NDA is a simple way of protecting us both should someone else in her orbit come up with a similar product before my patent is filed.

Hopefully, this helps you to think of your NDA as a courtesy rather than a trust issue, so you won’t ever be shy about asking those you seek counsel from to sign it. Believe me, knowing you have it on file will help you and your patent attorney sleep at night! Click here for a very simple NDA from Rocket Lawyer.

Your very, very important new friend, the Inventor’s Notebook.

This is critical. I’ll explain why in a minute, but if you have not been keeping a carefully formatted inventor’s notebook from the moment you started to develop your product idea, stop everything (seriously) and get yourself one here.

I like these particular notebooks because they supply everything you need to keep a proper log of your inventing activities, and yes indeed, there is a right way, and a wrong way, to do it!

Why (and how) to keep an Inventor’s Notebook.

The United States recognizes new ideas on a first-to-invent basis rather than the first-to-file basis utilized by most other countries. All this means is that, in the event that two very similar inventions are filed at or near the same time, the USPTO will have to decide who has priority, or proof of novelty, based on who can convince them that they conceived of the idea first. A properly kept Inventor’s Notebook acts as a time stamp for a period up to, but not exceeding, one year before date of filing. For thorough instructions on how to keep your own Inventor’s Notebook, please take a moment to read this fantastic article written by the folks at Maday Patent Law, PLLC.

Maday Patent Law: Documenting Your Invention

Next Month: How to Make a Prototype, Bootstrap Style!

Founder, Elsie Hamilton

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Elsie Hamilton

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Just nine years ago, that was the question foremost on my mind as I eyed the crazy looking cleaning hack I had built to deal with the huge volume of pet hair my Australian Shepherd, Lilly, shed each day. Right there on my kitchen counter sat what I believed to be the most effective pet hair remover I had ever used. It was just the thing to help me beat my sticky roller refill habit, and wouldn’t it be a great thing to share with others? But, how?

Follow the footsteps of others who have been there.

The answer, I soon learned, could be found in books. Every question that came up as I worked my way toward the goal of getting my first product to market could be answered by others who had done this before me.

If you are looking for some of the most outstanding books available to help you advance from a homegrown inventor to a successful consumer product manufacturer, I have compiled below a list of my favorites.

Prepare to become a book-reading workaholic!

As a complete beginner, I could not have made it through the first year of the prototyping and patenting process without the incredibly comprehensive and useful tips found in:

The Mom Inventor’s Handbook: How to Turn Your Great Idea Into the Next Big Thing by Tamara Monosoff

If you have a sensational product idea, but not the time, stamina, or financial resources to go the distance on your own, I recommend reading about product licensing in:

One Simple Idea: How to Turn Your dreams Into a Licensing Goldmine While Letting Others Do the Work by Stephen Key

Before you build a website, be sure to read:

Don’t Make Me Think, Revisited: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability by Steve Krug

One book that asked the questions that I did not yet have the knowledge and experience to consider also gave me the info and insight to answer them. Do read:

The Art of the Start: Time-Tested Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone Starting Anything by Guy Kawasaki

Last but not least, because being an entrepreneur is sometimes lonely and terrifying, read this for inspiration to stay calm and carry on. Greatness awaits! Enjoy:

Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil Knight

If you have found other books that you think might help others on the same path, be sure to share them in the comments below.

Founder Elsie Hamilton

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Elsie Hamilton

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The change I never saw coming.

During the months of rehab that followed, I couldn’t bring myself to go back to work. I had been a painter by profession, proficient enough to have always sold well. My beautiful studio waited just 20 feet from where I spent my afternoons, but I had noticed that a lifelong tremor in my hands had suddenly increased tenfold. Controlling a paintbrush for the perfect glint in a portrait’s eye or the delicious details of a still life had become nothing short of impossible. At times, my hands flew around like nervous parakeets. I had no idea what to do, but surviving the heart attack had made me optimistic. I’d figure it out.

Salvation came in the form of a shelter dog.

One morning, to finally oblige my son, who had for months begged for a dog, we went to the local shelter to look. To say that he chose the sickest, saddest looking dog the shelter had to offer is almost an understatement. Her name was Lilly. While the other pups gamboled and scampered around behind the glass, this heartbroken Miniature Australian Shepherd sat quietly with her head down and her back to us. She had been dumped in the afterhours kennels sometime during the night. I tapped the glass. Her head turned just enough for me to see an unexpectedly white-speckled eye. Was she blind? Poor thing. I so wanted to ignore the puddle slowly spreading beneath her, and her matted, dull coat, but I couldn’t. I’m ashamed to say I attempted to veto my son’s choice. He had recently lost a dog to cancer. I pointed out the other happy, healthy dogs. I argued that we had enough challenges at home. No dice.

So we waited, seated on the floor of the meeting room, while the attendant brought Lilly in. Unhooked from the leash, with everyone calling to her at once, Lilly looked only at my son. Of the 5 people waiting to meet her, she walked straight to the one who had just suffered through 2 miserable years of epilepsy from a football concussion. She stopped for a beat to sniff the air in front of him, and then lay down with her eyes on his. A moment later her sweet head dropped gently onto his ankle and she closed her eyes. It was an incredibly magical moment. This dog somehow knew exactly where she was needed.  

Nurse Lilly

As it turns out, it was that watchful, motherly aspect of Lilly that would launch my business. Each day, while my son was at school, she transferred her nurse duties over to me. I’d arrive home from cardiac rehab, and Lilly would climb onto the couch next to me. I’d nap. She’d watch. I’d wake to find her nose next to mine. It was a little unnerving…had I stopped breathing? She would not leave my side.

So much love…and fur!

Lilly had never been inside a house before, and her heavy coat immediately began to shed everywhere. I blew through sticky roller refills nearly every two days. Finally, in exasperation, I went to PetSmart for something better. They recommended sticky rollers. There was nothing to do about it. I’d had enough of the sticky roller racket. Everywhere I went, Lilly fur went with me. I started to notice other people wearing their pets as well. Polar fleece, the uniform of Colorado, is the best pet hair magnet you can wear. I could not stop seeing it. Why had no one solved this problem?

Then one afternoon, on my way to the sink to scrub around it with an old toothbrush, I noticed Lilly’s muddy pawprints on the couch and stopped to brush them off. When I looked back at the brush, I saw a little bit of fur trapped there. I brushed my polar fleece. More fur. I raced upstairs and stole everyone’s toothbrushes and cobbled together the first Lilly Brush in the garage that afternoon. By the time my sons came home from school I had nearly cleaned the whole house with it. It wasn’t perfect by any means. The brushes wore down quickly, and the hair tangled the bristles, but it was the start of an idea. It was something.

Next post: How to Protect Your Idea Prior to Filing For a Patent

Founder, Elsie Hamilton

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Elsie Hamilton

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Ughhh, there’s nothing worse than a hairy car! In fact, vacuum-resistant embedded pet hair is the #1 headache auto detailers and pet owners alike face when cleaning their cars!

Until now, pumice stones and rubber brushes have been the two most popular tools for dealing with pet hair removal. So, what’s the issue?

Our detailers tell us that the rubber brushes miss much of the most deeply embedded hair and take too much time to use. And, as any professional detailer knows, time is money, and customers tend to balk at pet hair surcharges tacked on even though removing it means an extra hour (or more!) of the detailer’s time.

Detailers report that although a pumice stone does a fairly good job of removing embedded pet hair, it is by no means the perfect tool for the job as it can easily rip up carpeting and damage surrounding plastic, chrome and leather surfaces within the car.

Old habits die hard, but we hope you will take a moment to check out our newest tool in the war against pet hair, the Lilly Brush Mini Pet Hair Detailer. ($10 Amazon) We think you’re going to love it!

Click here for video reviews by two top-rated professional detailers:

Pan the Organizer

Detail Groove

Sincerely,

The Lilly Brush Team

Elsie Hamilton

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In her review, Clara beautifully describes how Lilly Brush delicately remove pills from 100% natural fibers.  Much to our delight here at Lilly Brush, she also goes in depth about the composition of synthetic knits and why Lilly Brush will not work on those synthetic knits.

After a failed attempt to rescue a 20% nylon blend, Clara put Lilly Brush to test on one of her favorite 100% cashmere sweaters. Here is a glimpse of what she had to say:

“After about eight brushings, I started to see the pills disappear. The more I brushed, the more tidy the fabric became….How refreshing to discover a product that actually lives up to the marketing hype. If pills are a problem for you, and you tend to wear 100% natural fabrics, $12.95 is a small price to pay for a pill-free future.”

Don’t just take our word for it, read Clara’s full review here!

Elsie Hamilton

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Be sure to visit www.CreativeKnittingMagazine.com to purchase your copy of the Autumn issue today!

Click here a chance to win: CREATIVE KNITTING – LILLY BRUSH GIVEAWAY

GOOD LUCK!

Elsie Hamilton

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“I was pleasantly surprised at how well the brush worked on my black felt skirt that seems to be a magnet for all the lint in the world. What normally would take me 4 sheets on my adhesive lint roller was easy with the Lilly Brush and I could simply clean out the brush as necessary. It felt much less wasteful.”

 -Kristin Appenbrink -Senior Editor, Real Simple Magazine

We could not agree with Kristin more! Click here for Full Article

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“In my opinion, the Lilly Brush is the best of the three. I just tried my first Lilly Brush and I was impressed with the fact that it is as safe and quick as a traditional sweater comb, but with the added benefit of leaving sweaters with a fluffy “brushed” appearance. I found it particularly nice for cashmere sweaters that had accumulated a layer of general fuzz from being worn, but had not quite formed pills that a shaver or comb would be able to efficiently remove. I’ll keep my sweater comb around, but the combination of a traditional comb and the Lilly Brush will completely replace my old fabric shaver.”

For the full review and pros/cons for each product click here

Elsie Hamilton

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“I decided to give this simple tool the ultimate test.  I have a black cardigan sweater that is over 20 years old.  It is riddled with pills, it’s awful really.  But I’ve held on to this sweater through the years for sentimental reasons.  Could the Lilly Brush help this much loved sweater?  If I didn’t love it, I would have gotten rid of it years and years ago.”

“As you can see the Lilly Brush brought back new life to my beloved sweater.  The right side is how the sweater has normally looked, while the left side has been worked over with the brush.  Most pills have been removed, and if I was truly diligent I could keep at it to remove even more.”

The Mama report is currently offering a Lilly Brush giveaway! Click here to see full review and enter to win!

Elsie Hamilton

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“Because any sweater is an ugly sweater if it’s all pilled up. Plus, those electric sweater ‘shavers’ that were so popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s are useless.”

“Instead, we’ve found a decidedly low-tech gadget that really gets the job done.  It’s called the Lilly Brush and to quote their packaging, it’s “like a magic wand with nylon bristles.”

“It’s as simple to use as it is effective. Simply apply moderate pressure and sweep across your garments. Pills, pet hair and lint are all quickly removed. Unlike sticky lint brushes, it’s reusable again and again.”

 Full Article 

Elsie Hamilton

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The trade show name and dates are the following, and my booth is #3615 next to the Starbucks on the 12th floor.

FINDS Temporary Show – June

Dallas Market Center – World Trade Center

June 20 – 25, 2012

Elsie Hamilton

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For wholesale orders contact: sales@lillybrush.com

Questions or orders by phone: 1-855-LILLY BRUSH

Download the Lilly Brush product sheet »

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