Scoot Absorbent Powder is one of the easiest, most effective cleaners on the market! This product will take the hard work out of scrubbing stains away, saving consumers time and money.

The powder absorbs and deodorizes liquid spills and pet accidents without perfumes. Tested and used by professional carpet cleaners for 20 years, Scoot Absorbent Powder has an amazing formula comparable to a thousand tiny sponges. By covering the spill with a thin layer of Absorbent Powder and allowing the application to fully dry, the product neutralizes pH levels and absorbs 60% of its own liquid. Once the excess powder is vacuumed the carpet or upholstery will look and feel clean.

Scoot Absorbent Powder may be a household product, but it is professional grade. With 20 years of success on the market, Scoot Products’ booth at NHS will undoubtedly be packed!

To learn more about Scoot Products and Absorbent Powder visit the company’s website at http://www.scootproducts.com/

MAS Un Limited’s “Simply Dump It” pivoting wheelbarrow handles have definitely captured the attention of the ECPR team. The patented pivoting handle grips enable users to lift, control and deliver heavy loads more safely and easily, which ultimately makes gardening projects seem a little less daunting.

Winning the top award at the 2011 Ergonomic Conference and Expo and a Top-10 honorable mention at the 2012 World Ag Expo, consumers are flocking to garden centers and retail stores to purchase “Simply Dump It” wheelbarrow handles. “Reports show that retail store sales of wheelbarrows increase 20%-30% when the ‘Simply Dump It’ pivoting handles are installed, displayed, and demonstrated on a wheelbarrow floor-model,” says John Zaza, director of sales for Simply Dump It / MAS Un Limited.

The durable, nylon grips install in minutes on most wood or metal wheelbarrow handles. Physician-endorsed, these handles pivot when lifted which helps protect wrists from excessive rotation and weight loading. In addition, the handles aid in reducing the torque on elbows and lower backs.

Retailers and media members, stop by MAS Un Limited’s booth (8747) at the National Hardware Show to see live demonstrations of the “Simply Dump It” wheelbarrow handles. And, for more information about this innovative product, visit www.simplydumpit.com.

There are no comparisons to Think Mint Incorporated’s MagniMoist™ basket liners. The smart fiber is an all-natural, U.S.-grown formulation with a 100% recycled binder, allowing plants to fully hydrate before water escapes. Available for use in wire baskets, potted plants and landscapes, this revolutionary soil-hydration fiber will be showcased at this year’s National Hardware Show along with several of the garden industries’ latest innovations.

Magnimoist fibers are easy to cut and shape, fitting into a variety of containers and planting beds. Sizes are available for round wire baskets, wall baskets, window boxes, liner sheets, mats and bulk rolls. When placed below the growing medium, the liners deflect water into the dry medium, successfully spreading water throughout and hydrating the plants. After full saturation, the pads and liners become porous, releasing only excess water, ultimately reducing runoff and enhancing plant uptake to save gardeners more fertilizer.

Magnimoist will give this year’s NHS attendees a lot to talk about with its proven ability to improve the look and health of plants by magnifying the water-holding capacity of potting soil. Be sure to stop by their booth to see how MagniMoist liners can help gardeners and landscapers grow more vibrant and colorful hanging baskets this season.

To learn more about Magnimoist visit the company’s website at www.magnimoist.com.

At this year’s National Hardware Show, the Slice PEN CUTTER will be joining an award-winning collection of cutting tools for industrial and home applications by Slice, Inc. Featuring a safer, more cost-effective cutting solution for professionals and consumers, the company’s latest addition has a ceramic blade that lasts up to ten times longer than traditional steel blades; it never rusts, is non-magnetic, non-conductive, and oil-free.

Safety is number one for Slice Inc. Their teams of experts continue to strive for safer cutting alternatives, replacing older metal-blades with Slice ceramic-blades and handles in their warehouses, retail floor operations and manufacturing facilities. The design of the PEN CUTTER is no exception. It bears an auto-retractable handle and rounded ceramic-blade tips with a unique thick-blade design to further increase safety among users.

With more than half of the world’s Fortune 500 companies already using the company’s ceramic-blade cutters to reduce on-site work injuries, ECPR expects this product to be a must-see item at NHS 2013.

After cracking his vertebra and left temporarily immobile, young entrepreneur Justin Connell came up with an idea for a mobile garden. Putting his thoughts into action, Connell’s company, Life Cycle Gardens, will be introducing Garden on Wheelz™ at this year’s National Hardware Show. Elevated 38 inches from the ground, with a wheelbarrow-like construction, this home and garden product features adjustable legs that allow the physically disabled to sit or stand while gardening.

With 6 square feet of gardening space, consumers can enjoy 36 pounds of fresh produce each year. Garden on Wheelz is made of UV-resistant and food grade plastic, also bearing a run-off water recycling system. In addition to providing consumers with physical limitations a home and garden product, the mobility of Garden on Wheelz allows for maximization of sunlight and space in homes limited to small balconies or patios.

Click here to read more about Justin Connell and how he went from student to CEO.

Redhed Tools, manufacturer of quality garden tools, was first founded in the spring of 2012 by professional landscaper Rick Meinzer. Since its inception, the company has devoted itself to concepting and manufacturing garden tools for avid home gardeners to cherish. Now, after a year of research and testing, RedHed Tools has created the Essential Kit, a revolutionary garden tool with patented handle system and interchangeable tool heads.

Compact, versatile and reliable, the Essential Kit offers 32 different tool variations, including shovels, rakes and brooms. The kit comes with 4 hickory handles plus an extender, 4 tool heads and a water-resistant storage bag. The tool heads are made from a corrosion-resistant stainless steel and are powder-coated for an extra layer of rust protection. Conversely, the ergonomic handles are constructed from oil-rubbed, premium hickory wood, creating a smooth finish. Connecting the heads and handles is RedHed Tools’ patented Quick Connect system, which ensures a seamless fit. To use, home gardeners simply need to press and hold the die-cast slider to quickly attach or detach all heads and handles.

Members of the media, be sure to stop by RedHed Tools’ NHS booth (12830) to see the Essential Kit in person. We guarantee your readers will want to learn more about this new set of gardening tools! For more information about RedHed Tools or the Essential Kit, visit www.redhedtools.com.

Making its debut at the 2013 National Hardware Show, Assa Design’s new collection of Bamboo shelving kits are poised to create a buzz among show-goers. The company’s new shelving kits provide an innovative solution for additional storage space in kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, and more. Taking on a contemporary flair, this collection of storage units are easy to install; eco-friendly; and come with decorative, modular connections that add color and style. The collection includes a 6-bottle wine rack, 5-hook hanger kit, spice rack, 2-bamboo shelf kit, and much more. In addition, each product comes with a free level to ensure hanging accuracy.

Assa Design, founded by Assa Mandl, is comprised of a team of industrial designers and engineers focused on creating simple storage solutions for homeowners. In 2012, Assa Design expanded its operations to the U.S., and is now selling its products in North America, Israel and globally through its online e-commerce capabilities. For more information about Assa Design, visit the company’s website at www.assa-design.com.

Garden center retailers, JRM Chemical’s Soil Moist Transplant Tree & Shrub Formula is must-have item this year. This new product, which will be on display at this year’s National Hardware Show, is formulated to inoculate trees, plants and shrubs during planting time. It contains a diverse blend of five species of ectomycorrhizal propagules and seven species of endomycorrhizal propagules. This combination of elements promotes plant growth; improves soil conditions and strengthens plant ecosystems.

Available in a one-pound jar, Soil Moist Transplant Tree & Shrub Formula can treat two, one-inch caliper trees. For retailers, cases of six jars are available. Each jar contains over 4.8 billion colony forming units of bacteria, 3300 propagules of endomycorrhizal fungi and 218 million propagules of ectomycorrhizal fungi. Soil Moist water storing polymers are also incorporated in the mix to reduce waterings by 50%.

Stop by JRM Chemicals booth (10431) at the National Hardware Show. And, for more information about the company’s Soil Moist Transplant Tree & Shrub Formula, visit www.soilmoist.com.

A true pioneer of the irrigation market, Elgo Irrigation Ltd. introduced the world to the sprinkler and is now presenting us with a new concept for lawn watering: QuickUp – Portable Spray Watering System. Combining nearly a century of experience with the latest irrigation innovations, Elgo’s QuickUp offers homeowners a low cost, water-saving irrigation system similar to underground pop-up systems, but without complicated installations.

Radians, manufacturer of quality safety glasses, hearing protection, performance gloves, high visibility clothing, and footwear products, has partnered with Black and Decker to create the Garden Pro™ Hybrid 2- in-1 Rose Tender Glove. This high-performance glove is the first of its kind with a removable gauntlet-style cuff. The new design enables avid home gardeners and landscapers to tend to gardens without having to deal with painful thorns that can result in cuts and scrapes. In addition, the glove acts as a barrier for sensitive skin, aiding in the protection from allergens. The Garden Pro™ Hybrid 2- in-1 Rose Tender Glove is perfect for pruning, landscaping, planting, and using with garden hand tools.

This new gardening glove is washable, form-fitting, breathable, and is reinforced in all the key stress areas. It is available in both men’s and women’s sizes. Retailers, the Garden Pro™ Hybrid 2- in-1 Rose Tender Glove will definitely be a hot product at the National Hardware Show this year.

For more information about this great new gardening glove from Black and Decker, visit Radian’s website at www.radians.com.