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more about #washingmachine more comments → GitEmSteveDave_IsSlacking: You know, people laughed at people who still used Cast Iron pans and pots. Then, it comes out that the non-stick coating on pans can kill birds and o... more » Curves: My grandmother swore by her ringer washer. She said the new ones didnt get the clothes as clean, and she used to tell me horror stories of ladies hand... more » OMG! Ponies!: It's the inspiration for the GNK Power Droid. *Gonk Gonk Gonk more » 92BuickLeSabre: The highpoint was the washboard. Cause I can make me some music on it. (I can also make me some music on the washing machine, but that music sucks.) more » bosskev: Well, Jason, taken out of context, of course this machine looks like a fail. You need to remember that what made this workhorse a winner in its day wa... more » RiceBandit: A big part of the "Good Enough" mantra (as you call it), was that the product in question is affordably inexpensive... any ideas as to how "inexpensiv... more » Kaiser-Machead: And it's good to torture the gold out of old-timey prospectors, and these here varmints. more » .357: The Hoover- Primarily used by murderers to wash blood stains out of clothes. more » Nick: i love how there is always a concept to make a miniature version of an existing appliance that would actually only perform a small fraction of the ori... more » OfficerMike: Actually, Popular Mechanics tested a bunch of "as seen on TV" products to test whether they lived up to their promises. They decided Shamwow was worth... more » -
#retromodo
When Good Enough Becomes Lousy
The antithesis of the good enough mantra can be seen with this, a Hoover washing machine from 1948. More » -
#germs
Kitchen Towel Sanitizing Machine Says "Suck It" To ShamWow
Just the other day I was thinking that I spend entirely too much on paper towels—but I refuse to buy a ShamWow from Beavis. This kitchen towel sanitizing machine just might be the answer. More » -
#concepts
Like Everything, Washing Machines Would Be Better with TVs
How do you make a semi perfect product better? You add a TV, that's how. More » -
#washingmachine
Tragic Death Reminds Us To Lock Down Our Washing Machines And Other Large Gadgets
This very sad story of a 4-year-old girl dying in a washing machine when her 15-month-old brother hit the start button reminds us to lock up our machines, especially around small children and pets. [MSNBC] -
#concept
Baguni Washing Machine Takes In Entire Laundry Baskets
This Baguni washing machine concept saves one step, the one where you empty your clothes basket into the washing machine, from your laundry cycle. Is this a huge problem for people? More » -
#hacks
No More Mildewy Undies, Thanks to the Twittering Washing Machine
If you get distracted with brilliant blogs written by unspeakably handsome writers and forget about your laundry only to find your clothes smelly and gross in the machine five hours later, this hack's for you. More » -
#concepts
Re-cycle Laundry Center: 'Spin Cycle' Taken Literally
According to its designers, this is the washing machine that you'll use in...well, sometime in the future. Called the Re-cycle Laundry Center, one pod washes, one pod dries and a third pod filters all the water to be reused for another load. Meanwhile, to eliminate the need for a pump, the user spins the rig like a big wheel to redistribute the water. We're not so sure that extraneous manual labor is in our vision of the future, but we do appreciate the concept's Triple-Xbox-Jet-Engine design. [Yanko Design] -
#laundry
iBasket Laundry Concept is Clothes Hamper, Washer For The Lazy
Like most New Yorkers, my building has no laundry facilities of its own and, in order to get clean clothes, I have to summon the willpower to drag my brimming bag three blocks. Oh, if only I had this automated washing machine basket instead. Designed by Guopeng Liang and one of the finalists in Electrolux's Design Lab '08 contest, the iBasket is a space saving clothes hamper and washing machine in one. More » -
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#gadgets
Spherical Washing Machine Saves Space and Aching Backs
It may not be as inconspicuous as the laundry lounge chair, but this Sfera spherical washing machine design does have a few notable advantages. First off, it is compact and it can be tucked away in the corner of a bathroom. Second, its rotating spherical tank makes unloading a breeze. All you need to do is turn it over and undo the hatch. The problem is that the Sfera doesn't appear to be viable in its current form. Issues like how the machine would work and whether or not it would be safe to wall mount are not addressed. Still, the concept is intriguing. More » -
#laundry
Laundry Concept Hides Washing Machine In Lounge Chair
Someone I know once had the awesome idea of turning a laundromat (popular here in my neck of the woods) into a singles bar. With this concept washer and dryer from Indian designer Harsha Vardhan, we could up our prospective plans a notch and instead turn laundromats into singles lounges. The make believe washing machine doubles as a large seat whether it's in active or passive mode. The inner chamber of the chaise acts as a pressure washer and cleans clothes with ionized air instead of water. More » -
#pets
Cat Vs. Washing Machine (My Poor Cat Part II)
A while back, my luddite cat had a run-in with an R/C dragonfly. It left her jaded and frightened of the device, so much that we topped our Christmas tree with it to keep her ornament attacking at bay. It was remarkably effective. Since then we've relocated to an apartment and she has a new nemesis...the washing machine. More » -
#design
Washup: Toilet and Washing Machine All-in-One (Oh Yes!)
Alright, I get it. Eco-friendly types and people who have small apartments might appreciate a washing machine / toilet hybrid that recycles wasted wash water in the flush tank. It is a good idea, but there is something that is just plain wrong about having your clean clothes so close to the place where you poop—you know what I'm saying? Still, if you are a dude you could entertain yourself by watching the cycle spin while urinating.Nice. It may only be a concept, but I wouldn't be surprised to see this thing popping up in tiny apartments sometime in the near future. [Core77 via Apartment Therapy] -
#concept
Slam-Dunk the Funk(y Clothing) with the Tian Chi Washer
Designed for electronic giant Candy and Italian business organization La Fucina, the Tian Chi washing machine introduces an element of fun to the daily grind of household chores, A spring-loaded trap door in the top means that you can play basketball with your dirty clothes every washday. Unlike me, Carlo Casagrande and Yu Wenhou Ben are obviously no fans of household chores, but that's because they don't have Jesus doing the laundry in nothing but a loincloth and high heels. [Yanko] More » -
#freshandclean
Washing Machine Makes Your Assault Rifles Sparkle
So you have hoarded thousands of guns in a homemade bunker for that inevitable moment when WWIII comes knocking at your door. That's all well and good, but how do you keep such an impressive arsenal clean? The answer is the F636HT Heavy Duty Long Gun & Handgun System. This bad boy clean up to 10 handguns or 4 long guns simultaneously—which is a big time saver. More » -
#appliances
Three Words: "Sexy," "Washing" and "Machine"
This is probably the first time the word "sexy" has ever been used to describe a washing machine—but this concept piece from designer Simona Luculano is definitely worthy of such an adjective. Unlike traditional washing machine eyesores that must be hidden in a garage or behind sliding doors, the Flexible Distance washing machine could actually be used as a decorative piece. More » -
#washingmachine
Detergentless Haier Washing Machine Uses Ions to Clean Skid Marks
Instead of using detergent, this Haier WasH2O uses ions to get rid of brown and yellow stains in your clothes. The WasH2O breaks up water into OH- and H+ ions, where the OH- "attracts" stains and the H+ ions "sterilize" the clothes. We don't know anything about chemistry, but that sounds like black magic to us. Will this be a world-changing innovative product, or will this be like the Segway? [Wash2O via Oh Gizmo via Freshome] -
#kitchen
Recycling Washer/Dryer Concept
This concept washing machine by Reed Crawford saves water from one of the cleaner, later rinse cycles for use in a future wash. Smart, but only if there is an override that I can activate when washing soiled underwear. I mean, hypothetically. More » -
#youneedmusichere
LG's Washing Machine Has an iPod Dock
Of all the things that we've seen an iPod dock stuck onto, this washing machine is probably the worst. LG's patent for a "Home appliance with MP3 player" loads a dock for the iPod/Zune on the top along with speakers and what looks like a powerline networking adapter with a slot for a USB port. More » -
#adwatch
And the Best Ad of the Year Is: A Washing Machine Spot?
The best-in-show winner of the Grand Clio (Clios are like the Oscars for advertising) went to this ad for the Aqualtis washer. While it's clever—and definitely better than Sony's PS3 spots—I'm not sure it's better than their paintball Bravia ads, which also got a nod. What were your favorite spots this year? Breathe a word of any Geico caveman ad and you get executed. More » -
#quietwashing
Samsung VRT Washing Machine Destroys Bacteria Very Quietly
The new Samsung VRT front-loading washing machine is powered by the Intel Santa Rosa chipset, sporting a new Core 2 Duo T7300 processor, NVIDIA GeForce graphics, Turbo Memory, Turbo Boost, 802.11n wireless, two HDMI ports, Blu-ray recorder, multitouch-sensitive panoramic screen and runs Mac OS X. More » -
#gadgets
Mitsubishi Claims World's Fastest Washing Machine: Bring Out the Turbo-Charged Housewife in You
If any of you have ever thought that speed is of the essence when watching your clothes go round, then this product is for you. Mitsubishi Electric claim to have brought out the world's fastest washer-dryer whose moving drum changes angles automatically according to how much dirty laundry you fill it with, and the type of wash you want. Up to 20lb of clothes can be washed within 35 mins, and just over 13lb dried in a little over two hours. More » -
#gadgets
Beautiful Korean Washing Machine Makes Me Want To Washy All Night Long
It takes a whole lot of mojo for a new gadget to give me that pitter patter in my chest, the butterflies in the tummy, and the sweaty palms I associate with only the most lust worthy of gear. Today, I find myself wanting to get my wash on with this baroquely designed, deep red, gold-trimmed Samsung washing machine. I want to wash my clothes til the sun come up, baby. Washy washy, all my dirty laundry. No bleach. No fabric softener. Just straight up Tide, and the heavy load cycle. The fact that its only available in Korea makes it hotter. More » -
#gadgets
Dyson's CR01 Contrarotating Double-Drum Washing Machine
Dyson, masters of the cyclonic vacuum cleaners are taking on the task of washing out your dirty laundry. The contrarotating, or rotating in an opposite manner, design uses two drums to get clothes cleaner, by "flexing" fabrics more. Sounds like its rough on the delicates, but we're not laundry men, so what do we know? More »
