Brush Product Innovators Named Finalists for 2026 IHA gia Awards
Lilly Brush Co, Scrub Daddy, and Gleener among the cleaning and pet care leaders advancing to the final round of judging at The Inspired Home Show 2026.
The International Housewares Association (IHA) has announced the finalists for the 2026 IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) for Excellence in Product Design. While the awards recognize 60 products across 12 diverse home categories, this year’s list highlights significant advancements in the brush and tactile cleaning industry, specifically within the Cleaning and Pet Products segments.
“Each year, our gia award program spotlights the brands that are raising the bar for functional design,” says Derek Miller, IHA president & CEO. “We are particularly pleased to see how traditional categories like cleaning and pet care continue to evolve through smarter materials and ergonomic brush technology.”
The following brush-related products are finalists in their respective categories and represent the top tier of innovation for home products:
Cleaning
Swift Plus – Gleener Inc.
Grime Grab’r Garbage Disposal Brush – Jobar International, Inc.
Scrub Baby Bristle Brush – Scrub Daddy, Inc.
Scrub Daddy Toilet Scrubbing System with Dissolving Tablets – Scrub Daddy, Inc.
Pet Products
Lilly Pet Hair Clean-Up Blade Kit – Lilly Brush Co, LLC
Lilly Pet Hair Clean-Up Brush & Cap – Lilly Brush Co, LLC
These finalists were selected from 60 total products representing 12 categories. All finalists will be featured at The Inspired Home Show 2026, taking place March 10-12 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. Attendees can view these brush-related innovations at a special gia display in the Grand Concourse Lobby of the North Building.
The Road to Global Honoree
The finalists will undergo a second round of judging during the Show. One winner from each category will be named a Global Honoree during the gia dinner and awards ceremony on Tuesday, March 10. The entries are evaluated by an independent panel of industry experts, including designers and retail buyers from organizations such as Pampered Chef, the National Building Museum, and various global retail groups.
About the Show
While not open to the public, The Inspired Home Show brings together more than 2,000 unique brands. In addition to the award-winning cleaning tools, the Show features four expos—Clean + Contain, Dine + Décor, Wired + Well, and International Sourcing—providing a comprehensive look at the future of the home.
All product finalists can be viewed at www.theinspiredhomeshow.com/awards/gia-product/
