I Tried To Make Something In America (The Smarter Scrubber Experiment)

June 25, 2025
It’s not as easy as waving a flag—this video breaks down what it really takes to make a product in the U.S

What happens when a solo creator tries to bring a simple consumer product to life—without offshoring it? YouTuber Destin Sandlin (Smarter Every Day) sets out to manufacture a grill-cleaning brush entirely in the U.S., navigating injection molding quotes, prototyping hurdles, and the hidden costs of "Made in America." It's a thoughtful, eye-opening look at the real-world challenges of reshoring—even for something as basic as a scrub brush.