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LG’s Steam Direct washing machine does disco

September 9, 2008, 1:00 pm by Jim Hill 2 comments

Filed under Eco Tags: Eco, eco-chic, home, laundry, LG, Steam Direct, Washing Machine

To showcase its new ‘eco-chic’ line, LG commissioned designer NellyRodi to bling up its latest planet-friendly 9kg Steam Direct washing machine at the Maison et Object show in Paris. It looks like a giant disco ball!

Electrolux Sfera: world’s first wall-mounted laundry ball!

August 14, 2008, 2:30 pm by Jim Hill Leave your comment

Filed under Eco Tags: Eco, Electrolux, laundry, prototype, Sfera, Washing Machine

Forget everything you thought you knew about washing machines. The perfectly round Sfera is a little bathroom bound device that spins your undies clean on its own wall-mounted plumbing, while its wastewater flushes the loo.

AEG Lavamat washing machine is a gentle green giant

July 25, 2008, 2:30 pm by Jim Hill Leave your comment

Filed under Eco Tags: AEG, cleaning, home, laundry, Lavamat L84950, Washing Machine

The stainless steel L84950 is the Rolls Royce of washing machines from the kitchen appliance kingpin. At 49db it’s also the quietest and with an A+ energy rating, it’s among the greenest too.

Zanussi’s speedy Jetsystem+ washing machine takes off

July 17, 2008, 4:00 pm by Jim Hill Leave your comment

Filed under Eco Tags: Eco, home, Jetstream+, laundry, Washing Machine, Zanussi, ZWF16581w

Zanussi’s latest eco washer, the ZWF16581w, promises to save time, energy, water and money on every wash thanks to its clever Jetsystem+ technology that measures your manky clothes to determine just how dirty they are and how much detergent to use.

Electrolux Iron Aid tumble drier does the ironing too

July 10, 2008, 2:30 pm by Jim Hill Leave your comment

Filed under Gadgets Tags: Electrolux, home, Iron Aid EDI96150 Tumble Drier, kitchen appliance, laundry

Ironing is an inevitable and unfortunate consequence of civilized society, but at least Electrolux is doing something to relieve the misery with the launch of a tumble drier that can also remove creases.