Day to day life has room for improvement. That was our basic thinking when we founded Simplehuman in 2000. Our mission is to bring high-performance innovation to basic but essential tasks in our daily routine. We call our products tools for efficient living.
Simplehuman (simplehuman.com) has 301 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 1.8 out of 5.
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simplehuman.com
Website
simplehuman.com
Category
Home Goods Stores
Location
Torrance
Listed on Five Star Index
2026
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10/10 ☆s
My father used SimpleHuman bags. The label said "unscented".
I have allergies and damaged lungs. They are "truly unscented". We have a relative that uses diapers. These unscented bags work great.
The site would not accept our PO Box, which is how our small town delivers mail. So the bags were returned to sender.
Shucks. I requested that Simplehuman add my POBox to shipping address.
Revine, staff of Simplehuman changed my shipper to always be Fed-Ex.
And Simplehuman paid for the order. Even though the error was not their fault.
And the order arrived next day.
Simplehuman and Staff member Revine get 10 of ten ✡️s
Response from SimplehumanOct 12, 2026
Hi BFF,
Thank you for this wonderful review. We're so glad our unscented bags work well for your family, especially with your allergies and lung sensitivity.
We're also glad Revine could help get your order to you quickly. We'll be sure to share your kind words with them.
Thank you for choosing Simplehuman.
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Seenu G.
Expensive, Unreliable Products and Disappointing Customer Support — Never Again
Expensive, Unreliable Products and Disappointing Customer Support — Never Again
I expected much better quality and reliability from a premium brand like simplehuman. Unfortunately, my experience with their automatic sensor trash can has been extremely disappointing.
The trash can stopped working properly within the first year. Although the sensor still detects motion, the motor no longer has the power to lift and hold the lid open. I contacted customer support numerous times and was repeatedly asked to try different troubleshooting steps, none of which worked. Months and years went by.
After multiple calls, I finally submitted a video demonstrating the problem. Customer support acknowledged the defect but offered neither a replacement nor credit toward a new purchase.
I am now left with an expensive trash can that I must open manually. Ironically, it is less convenient than a basic step-on model costing one-third the price, which would have served me better.
I have also been disappointed with their touchless kitchen soap dispenser, which cost approximately $55. Their dish rack looks good and works well, but thankfully, it has no electronics or motors to fail!
Over the past few years, many friends who purchased new homes have seen my nonfunctioning trash can, and I have strongly advised them against buying simplehuman products.
For a company charging premium prices, simplehuman has a long way to go in product reliability and customer support. Attractive design means little when the basic functionality fails prematurely, and the company doesn't stand behind its products.
Simplehuman has lost me as a customer. I expected much better quality, durability, and accountability at these prices.
Response from SimplehumanOct 12, 2026
Hi Seenu,
We're sorry your sensor can hasn't been working the way you expected, and that months of troubleshooting calls and sharing a video still didn't get you to a resolution. We understand how frustrating that is, especially after investing in a product you hoped would last.
We'd like to understand the full history with your sensor can and your soap pump. When you write, it helps to mention that you saw this reply on Trustpilot. Please email [email protected] and we'll be happy to take another look.
Simplehuman Customer Support
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Aasheesh
Immediate Response and Effective resolution
Very quick responses and immediate action taken, made the process extremely simple and a great resolution. Replacement shipped immediately and received the next day. Great customer service, makes me want to buy more Simplehuman products in the future.
Response from SimplehumanOct 12, 2026
Hi Aasheesh,
Thank you for sharing this. We're glad our team could make the process simple and get things sorted quickly for you.
Quick, helpful support is what we aim for every time, and it's great to hear it showed. We look forward to helping you find your next Simplehuman product.
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Renea R.
Honored my warranty
Honored my warranty. The can wouldn't open on command w voice or waving in front of sensor. I tried all troubleshooting and still nothing. I appreciated the quick service
Very helpful
Response from SimplehumanOct 12, 2026
Hi Renea,
Thank you for sharing this and for the five stars. We're glad our team could help you quickly and that the experience felt easy.
We appreciate you taking the time to try the troubleshooting steps first. If you ever need anything else, please email [email protected] and we'll be glad to help.
Simplehuman Customer Support
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Jackie S.
Kenneth never helped me
Kenneth never helped me. I spoke to Kate, told her the problem with my replacement recycling/trash bin today and yesterday and she said she would get back to me today by days end!
Response from SimplehumanOct 13, 2026
Hi Jackie,
We're sorry you're still waiting to hear back. When we tell you we'll follow up by a certain time, you should get that follow-up, and we understand how frustrating it is to explain the same issue more than once.
We'd like to make sure your concern about your replacement bin gets the attention it deserves. Please email [email protected], and we'll be happy to take another look.
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Debbie M.
Great customer service on a great product!!!
The email response from customer service was quick. The follow through until a resolution was made was a few days. AMAZING customer service!!! Stanley, I appreciate you!!!! I felt like a valued customer!!! Thank you for that.
Response from SimplehumanOct 8, 2026
Thank you, Debbie. We've shared your kind words with Stanley. It was our pleasure to help, and we're here whenever you need us!
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Mel
Overpriced and poor quality products…
Overpriced and poor quality products with short lifespan. After care support is AI generated, after SKU and Model #s are provided, encourages troubleshooting measures and when they fail, request evidence of issue only to decline valid claim and suggest repurchasing of product. No thank you!! Lost a customer over a defective sensor pump dispenser and lack of support and service. Absolutely no accountability. Price point is high and does not align with poor product quality nor longevity.
Response from SimplehumanOct 8, 2026
Hi Mel, we're sorry your sensor pump stopped working. When you ask for a person, you should get one. Please email [email protected] and a member of our team will be happy to assist.
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Chris
Bought two liquid sensor pumps, terrible quality
Bought two liquid sensor pumps. Both died within 3 years. Customer service did nothing about it. I understand it was over the 2 year warranty period but I don’t expect both units being non functional shortly thereafter. Never again, terrible products.
Response from SimplehumanOct 8, 2026
Hi Chris, we're sorry both of your sensor pumps stopped working so soon after the warranty ended. We'd still like to help. Please email [email protected] and mention this review.