The touchless paper towel dispenser in stainless steel prevents the spread of germs and conserves towel usage plus money. This under-cabinet mounting is ideal for kitchen, laundry room, workshop, or garage, and the self-sharpening blade cuts paper towels to any length, regardless of perforation. It also uses any brand of store-bought paper towel.

At Clean Cut Touchless Paper Towel Dispenser

Engineered to achieve a new level of convenience and produce outstanding ironing results, the Leifheit Air Active L Steamer is advanced compressed steam ironing station that combines pressurized steam with built-in air intake and extraction, ensuring wrinkle-free textiles and delivering outstanding results over and over. This compressed steam ironing station features many active functions that make ironing easier and faster. The Leifheit Air Active L Steamer system optimally holds fabrics in place and its large ironing surface can also be used vertically.

The 3 key active functions of the Leifheit Air Active steam ironing system are, - easy-glide for ironing like on an air cushion without wrinkles and imprints - air intake function which grips the laundry on the ironing surface - extraction function to draw excess steam down for non-crease laundry

Main features of this steam ironing station by Leifheit include, - high operating pressure and large adjustable steam volume for smooth ironing - easy decalcifying thanks to removable stations component. - vertical steam function for easy smoothing and refreshing - steam lock button for ergonomic ironing with continuous steam - up tp 70g/min large, adjustable steam volume - height adjustable [...]

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The Bosch EcoLogixx 7 S is the elegant condenser dryer equipped with energy saving ActiveAir heat pump, helping this Bosch dryer to achieve ‘A’-40% energy rating, which essentially means it is 40% more energy efficient than comparable ‘A’ rated dryers. With 7kg drying capacity, EcoLogixx dryers also feature a quite sophisticated stainless steel drum design, ensuring that laundry is treated with the greatest possible care.

The intuitive touch control panel of the self cleaning dryer which can be paired with your favorite Bosch washing machine, offers access to 15 programs with adjustable drying temperatures, 3 drying levels and options including Mixture, Shirts & Blouses, Sportswear, Super Quick, Timed Programs and Woollens Finish. In addition, this top performing dryer has advanced moisture monitoring system, 24-hour start delay, drying progress indicator, digital countdown indicator, blocked filter indicator, drying time selector, anti-crease, interior light and reduced ironing option. Price for the Bosch EcoLogixx dryer is around £460.

The new Electrolux 5Safety steam iron ensures safe, simple, fast and effective care. The advanced steam ironing system is developed using knowledge and experience from the professional laundry industry. Electrolux 5Safety is a high performance steam iron with advanced safety functions. In addition to providing excellent ironing result, generous steam release also provides odor removal from clothes, garments and fabrics.

The rubber grip ensures that 5Safety steam iron is easy to control, while the shape of its base makes it possible to iron backwards over seams and buttons. 605 steam holes produce an extensive amount of very fine steam to really help penetrate fibers to revitalize, refresh and deodorize.

Electrolux makes ironing easier, with better end result and removes worries about ironing delicate fabrics. The 5 safety features are, - an extra large stand that makes it stand steadier when not being used - an extra large overall rubber handle that gives a better grip when ironing - 3 levels of auto-offs that kicks in when the iron is still longer than 30 seconds lying plate down, more than 30 seconds lying on the side and [...]

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Frigidaire offers eco-friendly washers that use up to 82% less energy and 60% less water than washers from just ten years ago. Plus, the Energy Saver Option further reduces energy use up to 60%.

Many Frigidaire washers have been recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as three of the most efficient ENERGY STAR washers on the market. Look for the certification on most of the Affinity models.

Frigidaire’s new collections of kitchen and laundry appliances include ENERGY STAR qualified appliances in every product category, where applicable, offering a variety of appliances that are from 10% to 80% more energy-efficient than non-ENERGY STAR qualified appliances. The line features washers that use up to 82% less energy and 60% less water along with refrigerators and freezers that use at least 10% less energy and dishwashers that use at least 41% less energy and 40% less water than was used just 10 years ago.

The Kenmore Elite® 4.3 cubic foot Front Load HE Steam Washer and the matching Kenmore Elite 7.4 cubic foot Steam Dryer bring technology and convenience to the laundry room. Additionally, the washer has been awarded the ENERGY STAR® Most Efficient designation in 2011.

Wash a load in just 26 minutes using Express Wash, and dry a load in 30 minutes using Express Dry

Features Smart Motion Technology with cycle selection that provides the right amount of cleaning and care

Large capacities of 4.3 cubic foot washer and 7.4 cubic foot dryer to accommodate super king-sized loads, saving both time and energy without sacrificing performance

The washer uses 71 percent less water and 63 percent less energy than a conventional top-load washer manufactured prior to 2004

Features Kenmore Connect, a functionality that sends customers’ real-time diagnostic [...]

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The WashEXPERT concept washing machine from Gorenje offers innovative multi-language touch control colour LCD display to provide a unique and truly simple washing experience. Gorenje electronic control module allows selecting washing modes with the slide of a finger across the display or by logical subsequent touches of images and icons. Positioned on the gently sloped control panel, this interactive LCD display ensures straightforward operation with the access to 4 washing modes – SIMPLEwash, AUTOwash, PROwash and MYwash.

The WashEXPERT also has an additional EXTRA menu for stand-alone functions. When the SIMPLEwash tab is selected from the main menu, photos of 5 categories of laundry appear on the interactive colour display – Cotton, Wool, Synthetic Fibres, Mixed Fibres, and Delicate laundry. Choose the laundry according to the fabric and then gently tap the display to select the predominant colour of the fabric, how heavily the laundry is soiled, and how delicate it is. Then simply press the START icon.

Selecting the AUTOwash washing mode opens up a range of 5 different colour categories – White, Bright, Vivid, Dark, Black. After choosing the colour category, a logical series of laundry categories opens – Business and Casual [...]

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The United States District Court in Chicago this week entered a final judgment in favor of Whirlpool in a case filed by LG Electronics involving Whirlpool’s steam dryer advertising. The court had previously ruled that “Whirlpool has established that its dryers do, in fact, use steam,” and that “LG did not introduce expert testimony or credible evidence of even a single Whirlpool customer, retailer, or trade representative who expressed confusion.”

“We’re very pleased with the Court’s decision,” said Marc Bitzer, president, Whirlpool North America Region. This victory means consumers will continue to have a choice in purchasing their steam laundry appliances.”

While this seems to settle the steam dryer case, the refrigerator patent battles continue. LG originally sued to have Whirlpool fridge patents invalidated; Whirlpool countersued. In March 2010, a jury trial found mostly in favor of Whirlpool and awarded Whirlpool $1,786,925. On July 1, 2011, the court granted a new trial and set a trial date of Sept. 28, 2011.

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Spot Cleaner Country: Slovakia Designer: Adrian Mankovecky School: Academy of Fine Arts and Design Bratislava

The award for second place went to Ribbon, an all-in-one hotplate, warming device and cooler for portable use, by Enzo Kocak from Monash University in Australia. Third place went to Smoobo Blender, a fun and environmentally friendly way of making smoothies, by Roseanne de Bruin from Massey University in New Zealand. Onda, a portable microwave oven, by Matthew Schwartz from California State University Long Beach in USA, received the People Choice Award – as voted for online. You can see them at Electrolux Design Lab 2011 contest finalists.

When it comes to convenience, the FashionMaster ironing system leave little to be desired. Starting with the classic iron, which evaporates water to moisturise textiles, to the steam ironing station with a separate steam generator and culminating in the steam ironing system with its active table. Hand iron, steam generator and ironing table form a single, integrated unit offering a finely tuned all-in-one solution to the irksome chore of ironing.

Innovative, convenient and easy to use, just as Miele rotary iron was only a few years ago, both FashionMaster models excel in terms of ease of transportation and handling. They can be wheeled around [...]

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