Does the world need this???

[danemodsandy]

David:

I was speaking of the usual arrangement here in the States, where a twin-bowl sink is fitted with a disposal in one of its halves. In most American kitchens, the major counter area is right next to that sink; most people tend to do their messy preparation there for that reason.

 

[twocvbloke]

"I was speaking of the usual arrangement here in the Sta

And I wasn't, cos there's more to the world than just the United States and the way you do things there...

 

[totalvac]

I can see what they were going for, trying to make cleaning up kitchen spills/messes quick and easy, but I'm not sure it's necessary. What's wrong with a quick wipe down? Plus, how many kitchen spills are only going to be on the counter?

 

[Sanifan]

I like the idea...

...but not for the kitchen or wet stuff.

I think it would be great for any working with small, dry debris. Woodshavings were mentioned. Or for someone who crafts for a living; ie, folks who sew or do small manufacturing for an Etsy type business model, for example. If you have to sweep small debris off the table half-a-dozen or more times a day, wouldn't it be nice to sweep it into the receptacle, turn the vac on, and be clean until next time?

Having said that, I think it would be a disaster in the kitchen or for use with wet materials. I could see someone ditching the thing in a week after finding out they have to clean out all the internal stuck on glop from food and liquids.

 

[kirbysthebest]

Kind of a cool idea.
I don't know so much for the west stuff, but I more or less already have one. when I make a mess, like when making pies. I gather the large stuff and throw it in the garbage disposal or trash. and then open the dishwasher and sweep the remainint and wet stuff over the side. the open dishwasher door will catch it and mess be gone.

P.S. When spraying pans with PAM before baking. Open the dishwasher and sit the pan on the open door. The overspray will be washed away with the next cycle.

 

[sebo_fan]

Frankly Im awaiting the day Dyson brings out a body dryer. I'm sure I read somewhere that something similar to his hand dryer exists. Would eliminate dirty terry towels forever!

 

[danemodsandy]

David:

"And I wasn't, cos there's more to the world than just the United States and the way you do things there..."

I'm quite aware of that, thank you. In fact, it's why I pointed out what I did.

 

[tolivac]

I could see this thing attracting all kinds of "critter" from roaches to mice-esp if it isn't emptied properly.

 

[sebo_fan]

That comes down to the use of the owner and their state of cleanliness - as with all things.

 

[twocvbloke]

"Frankly Im awaiting the day Dyson brings out a body dry

They can't cos someone already did (and I remeber seeing them on TV in the 90's when it was a "new" invention), so they're not allowed to unless they pay for the use of the patent...

Plus, all you have to do is stand in the exhaust path from a Tristar and hey presto, lots of warm air blasted in your direction...

 

[venson]

"Frankly I'm awaiting the day Dyson brings out a bod

Nice idea, but I'm afraid it could turn kinky.

 

[Sanifan]

Afraid?

Don't be afraid of that!

 

[venson]

I forgot to ask . . .

Considering devices like drawer vac, etc., what kind of central vac system do you have to have to support general household duty plus extras?

 

[trebor]

The drawer vac...

debuted either simultaneously or just before the vroomm.

The vroom, in my estimation is the best of all the 'instant' clean central vac add-ons. It has a wide radius of use, it requires no ancillary tools, and it is fast. better than a drawer vac or a vac-pan.

 

[kirbysthebest]

And I wasn't, cos there's more to the world than jus

Crap!! I thought we were the only ones. Looks like the Brits are still pissed we ran away, I just forgot about them and never looked back. but Some of the 'tudes explains why we left.


"Trash Masher, Part II. "
Having had a Trash Compactor of some make and style in my home for over 40 years, I have to say there is a rule for living a peaceful, odorless, co-existance. Rinse meat wrappers, cans, milk jugs before compaction. Don't compact wet, or odorful items i.e diapers, sanitary products, the like.

We have a seperate can for Non-compactables, and then the compactor. This results in about one regular bag of non-compacables a week, and a compactor bag about every two weeks.

Sorry for the hijack.

 

[whirlpolf]

Does the world need this???

Hm. Frankly no for me. But for those who like it....why not?

Same with smartphones: Do I like or need that? Plainly no, a call on my mobile is an insult by itself (shocking me out of my good times in nature or on the road), nothing could be so important as to having be transferred right away.
But I've educated my folks pretty well, they follow my media-diet perfectly: Should they not have waited until Fridy 15.00 o'clock with their ever so important message, they are in for a yelling treat.

So far things went better: E-mails and answerphones are emptied no earlier than this. Anything else is trashed or yelled at. This way I could manage to get things to good old thinking and pondering again, simply to come back to thinking and rephrasing things again.

For all others who like to heart-attack their way through life: No problem! Your life!
I tend to keep things simple: A good vac for a good and systematic cleaning tour, a dustpan for quick make-overs, a phone for something personal, a PC 1x a week for all that wannabe-hype-musthave-marketing spam. *shrugs* (Friday afternoon as you may have noticed by now).

And no medication to get my heartbeat down ;-)
So natural, so green, you won't believe it.

 

[venson]

@whirlpolf . . .

Your attitude is great but would probably kill appliance sales here in the U.S. Unfortunately, I only got to see the larger part of Germany from a train window but I was in Munich (München) for a few weeks. That was where I first discovered the wonderful difference of cultures although it took me at least two weeks to wind down from American to European speed.

I don't know if the rules have changed but shops and department stores there stayed open after 12:00 noon on Saturdays only one or two times a month. If you didn't have what you wanted or needed before then -- too bad. Neither love nor money would get it for you.

In contrast, we're a very accommodating sort -- when it comes to money. Even Macy's in New York now keeps its doors open for at least 24 hours near Christmas Eve.

 

[whirlpolf]

same thing here

hey Vanson,
There is no difference here, it's just the same.
In the old days (oldest, that is), shops were open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Mo to Fr.
Then came open Saturdays. Then open "no shopping, just showing" Sundays.
Then opening hours till 8, now till 10 and till midnight in larger towns.
In the biggest towns you will always find a centre open 24-7-365.

Back then we called it "go shopping" or "get some groceries", now the firms try to teach us about "ultimate feel-well consumers' experiences" and "all 5 senses product adventures" LOL.

Don't get me wrong, I DO buy appliances (vacs, mixers, washers ;-)))) but surely not that electronics garbage with all these "apps" (a horrible word). I am one of those that zap the TV off to standby when commercials come up, so why should I infest my pocket or my car with all that shreaky-voiced Heidi Klum fashion crap or any other hype.

Thumb rule = quality time. Playing with the cats, hopping on my bike to go seeing my sister, a night out with friends. I guess I am too old fashioned for today's corporations. ;-D

 

[whirlpolf]

sorry,

I meant to say "Venson".
My apologies.
Joe

 

[beerad]

Ok. There also is available.....

A built in door mat that you rub your shoes on and it sucks all that dirt through the mat via being connected to the central vac. So, the end result is clean shoes, clean mat, a clean entrance . I know of someone who has this.


As far as the drawer vac. I worked in a bakery and I would use this drawer vac on a daily basis if Had one installed . With all the flour being used,I could see the drawer vac being a very effective tool in helping keep the work area tidy and possibly save on washing cleaning cloths.

Hmmmmm, an idea to ponder.