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viruses. Like the Winix air purifier, an app helps you keep track of your environment. Turning to vacuums and floorcare, one product that stands out is the Raycop GO UV portable vacuum cleaner. As well as using the UV light to clean all manner of surfaces, this cleaner purports to be highly effective on the causes of dust and asthma allergies by removing allergens with a HEPA filter. The attention to detail on this product is impressive, with features like a washable internal bin and the capacity to break down into four parts to be carried around in a small lightweight case. The cordless electric sweeper and mop from Equator Advance Appliances is another new cleaner to enter the market. This self-cleaning device deals with wet and dry spills, works on all types of hard floor and can cover 1500 m2 on a single charge. Equator says: “Self-propelled and lightweight, the user can effortlessly stroll about any hard surface in their home to clean up wet and dry spills in just one sweep. The device automatically adjusts, so there’s no need to manually switch settings between slippery wet noodles or spilled cereal. When finished, the user places the sweeper mop back on its docking station and with one push of a button the device cleans itself, depositing everything it just picked up into a convenient wastebasket.” Equator also claims that this means “no more bending down to clean!”
Countertop champions When it comes to small kitchen appliances and gadgetry. Emeril Everyday has recognised desires for culinary perfection and healthy living with its combined pasta maker and juicer called Pasta & Beyond. This fully automatic pasta maker lets you add ingredients, push a button, and watch as the machine mixes, kneads, and extrudes for you. Prepare up to 1lb of ready-tocook pasta and noodles in a variety of shapes including linguine, penne and even udon. A simple attachment then converts it into a juicer, meaning that gadget-hungry consumers with limited countertop space can have two gadgets in one. At the more commercial end of the spectrum, Tribest showcased its new Dynapro commercial vacuum blender. The Dynapro vacuum lid is
designed to work with the included handheld vacuum pump, to reduce oxidation by removing air before blending. With less oxidation, you can enjoy more nutrients and enhanced flavours in your smoothies. This product seems to be squarely aimed at the small coffee shop or café that wants to add quality smoothies and shakes to their offer, but it is equally of interest to those consumers who are looking for a more commercial or professional appliance. Offering something neat was Little Luxury with its Vitality mini water cooler. Designed with a high quality filter, this product is aimed at reducing single use plastic by delivering cool filtered water while having a compact design so it will not take up too much space. The efficient cooling tanks keep water cooler for longer, requiring little energy to keep the water at the right temperature. Meanwhile, Escali Products appeared at Connect SPRING with a solarcharged USB kitchen and bathroom scale. The company is keen to talk about the work it is doing to minimise its impact on the environment, and the scale in question is not only solar-powered, but it will take its charge from either natural or artificial light. This means you don’t have to take the scales into the garden to charge; any available light in the kitchen will do. It’s another great example of how appliances are addressing the needs and demands of conscientious consumers around the globe.
Above: Multifunctional Pasta & Beyond by Emeril Everyday makes the most of space on the kitchen countertop.
Left: Less oxidation is achievable with the Dynapro Vaccum Blender from Tribest.
Left: Escali Products’ solar-charged USB kitchen and bathroom scale.
Staying connected With world economies starting to open-up more fully again after the difficulties of the last 18 months, the next edition of Connect – Connect FALL – will be taking place from September 27 -October 1. There are sure to be lots of great previews of products launching in 2022 along with more fantastic trend analysis and keynote speakers. You will be able to register to attend at www.theinspiredhomeshow.com/connect all the online sessions will be available to registered guests to view any time. The IHA also looks forward to seeing UK retailers and exhibitors back at The Inspired Home Show in Chicago, from March 5-8 2022 for more product innovation and the chance to catch up with old friends and meet new ones. For more information about the show visit www.theinspiredhomeshow.com or contact Mark at ihauk@prdirect.net or call 07915 063255.
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