Those too lazy to take their clothes to the dry cleaner will love Panasonic’s new clothes hanger, the Nanoe X. It deodorizes your clothes for you. The deodorizing hanger works by using negatively charged particles, or “nanoe,” to clean your clothes. These ions gather moisture from the air and are a billion times smaller than steam particles.
It won’t get stains off your clothes, but at least it will eliminate odors like sweat and cigarette smoke without harming your fabrics. Or you could just do it the old fashioned way and spray some Febreze on it and save yourself some money.
If you must clean your clothes on this hanger, it has two cleaning modes and will take 5 to 7 hours to get them completely deodorized. The Panasonic Nanoe X hanger is priced at 20,000 yen, or about $180(USD).
[via Engadget]
Today on In Case You Missed It: We take a look at the Boston Public Library's novel method of keeping its archives clean. Hint: it involves pushing them through a portable vacuum cleaner. The Depulvera book cleaning machine, as it's called, can s...
Different tasks call for different tools, although my girlfriend swears that you can just wet mop everything and it’ll be just fine. If you’re not so nonchalant about your floor cleaning habits, the LYNX Dock Home Cleaning Tool Set will give you a little bit of an organizational boost, keeping up to three different mop heads ready for your use while looking tidy in the process. And it doesn’t just store you mop heads, this is an entire kit that comes with the following:
– “Easy-Attach” Handle
– Broom Head
– Sponge Mop Head
– Microfiber Mop Head
– Extra Head for Cleaning Pads
– Wet Cleaning Pads
– Dry Cleaning Pads
– Dock
– Removable “Dock Tray”
Getting your floor cleaning game on will cost you $40.
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Whether you picked up some french fries or smoked a cigarette in your car, it’s hard to get rid of the stink, even if you roll down the windows. And those air fresheners that look like tiny pine trees just cover up the odor. On the other hand, this ionic air freshener will zap odors out of the air using technology.
This compact gadget plugs into your car’s 12VDC accessory port (aka the cigarette lighter jack), and can remove nasty odors from the air in seconds. It zaps smells from pets, sweat, food, smoke, and can also eliminate allergens like pollen, dander, and dust, resulting in healthier air while you drive.
You can grab the RAWtronics plug-in car air purifier over at the Technabob Shop for just $19.99(USD) – a savings of 77% off the original MSRP.
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Looking like a giant and uncomfortable mouse, this household robot wants to help eliminate the need of performing one of life’s unpleasant tasks: mopping floors. The Everybot RS500 robot will take care of this laborious task for you with the touch of a button. Spend less time working and more time playing.
This floor robot may not look like much, but it has two water tanks that evenly distribute water, and its motor is powerful enough to clean floors and remove dirt particles fast. It has a microfiber mop that cleans and traps debris efficiently. It has a bunch of different cleaning methods, which are probably suited to different floor types. Of course, it can avoid obstacles as well.
It does it all, while you go relax somewhere. Your cat will probably chase it around and try to kill it, but the Everybot will keep on cleaning.
If you’re interested in picking up an Everybot RS500 for yourself, head on over to Indiegogo now. A pledge of $199 or more will get you your very own robotic mop.
[via TheGadgetFlow]
After years selling the products you need to keep your home tidy, Amazon may soon actually help you clean it. Two job postings, first spotted by The Seattle Times, show that the company is looking for "Home Assistants," who work with customers to tid...
Canister vacuums are known for constantly tipping over as they roll across your floors, so Dyson has created a canister vacuum that can always right itself like those old Weebles toys.
The spherical design is what makes the Dyson Cinetic Big Ball’s trailing canister able to always get back up onto its two wheels. The heaviest components are as close to the ground as possible giving the canister a low center of gravity. It’s still going to fall over, but now it will pick itself back up.
Aside from that cool feature, this vacuum has an articulated extending cleaning handle that rotates in three directions so you can easily raise it above your head to get those hot glue cobwebs after Halloween is over for instance. The Cinetic also has no filters that ever need washing or replacing, and also has a self-winding power cord; one that won’t retract super fast like a whip, because it has a centrifugal braking system to keep the cord’s speed in check as it retracts.
All this amazing vacuum cleaner tech can be yours for $600(USD) from Amazon.
[via Gizmodo]
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. All opinions are 100% mine. Nationwide provided me with information regarding its In The Nation blog post.
Over the last few years, there’s been quite a buzz about the “Internet of Things.” The concept is broad, but basically it means that the near ubiquitous access to connectivity and miniaturization allows virtually any object to be connected to the Internet. This has opened up the gateway to a huge variety of gadgets and gizmos, which can go beyond their basic utility, often referred to as “smart” devices. Home appliances are beginning to benefit from this connectivity, with everything from smart light bulbs to smart refrigerators.
There are numerous smart appliances on the market now. Here are some of the major categories, and how they can positively impact your life…
Smart Climate Control: Thermostats that can be set based on time of day have been around for decades, but the latest smart thermostats can dynamically adjust the temperature based on your lifestyle. These gadgets can detect your usage patterns, know when you’re at home or away, and provide full remote monitoring and control via your smartphone or the web. Not only can a smart thermostat help make you more comfortable, it can save you big money on your energy bills, and there are even some electric companies who offer rebates for those who switch to the technology.
Smart Kitchens: Today’s most state-of-the-art ranges and cooktops can not only cook your food, but have integrated systems which allow you to turn them on and off from your smartphone, view your food as it cooks, and even receive automatic alerts when your food is cooked. Sensor technology has also improved quite a bit in recent years, and there are now ovens which can perfectly cook your food by detecting the type of food. You just set how done you want it.
Your refrigerator can be smart these days too. There are fridges which can automatically track food inventory and expiration dates, or even reorder groceries when you’re running low.
Smart Security: It used to be that if you were out of town that you’d be pretty much disconnected from what’s going on in your house. Sure, you could pay for an expensive alarm system and monthly monitoring, but then you’d get false alarms, and still not be able to know if there really was a problem. Now, you can purchase a wide array of internet-connected cameras which you can install yourself to monitor your home remotely.
These systems can automatically record movement and alert you instantly on your smartphone. Since they store their data in the cloud, there’s also the ability to record and play back events, so if something vanished a week ago, you can go back and check the video. In addition to detecting motion, there are now devices which can monitor temperature, humidity, and other aspects of your home, and alert you if something is out of sorts. You can also get smoke alarms that not only alert you to smoke or fire, but can call emergency contacts automatically, or alert you when their battery is low.
Smart Cleaning: While a good old broom and dustpan still works for unexpected spills, you can leverage smart technology to take care of regular cleaning chores. These days, you can purchase both vacuum cleaners and electric floor mops which can be set loose on your floor, and will programmatically clean every inch of your room, avoiding obstacles along the way, and even returning to their charging base when finished.
Some floor cleaning robots can even be activated remotely from your smartphone. There are also smart washing machines which let you remotely monitor your wash, and provide on-screen advice on cleaning different types of garments or stain removal. As smart appliance technology continues to evolve, these devices will be able to communicate with each other – for instance, you could have your oven start preheating automatically when you park your car in the garage. In addition, the appliances themselves are starting to offer “smart grid” integration, which means they can be set to operate only when electric rates are at their lowest.
Our friends over at Nationwide have cataloged some of The Best Smart Appliances to Consider on the market over on their blog, and it’s well worth a read. While you’re there, be sure to check out some of their other articles. I especially enjoyed their takes on electric cars and cyber security.
