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A washing machine that is eco friendly by making bubbles that better dissolve laundry detergent into cold water has been launched by Samsung. According to the new Korean manufacturers, the new Eco Bubble washing machine uses 70 per cent less by washing with cool water.

There have been other so-called ‘eco-friendly’ washing machines that claim to save on energy with cold wash programs but in effect have limited cleaning powers and tend to need special detergents. Apparently, the Eco Bubble washing machine achieves the same cleaning performance as a 40°C wash using cool water using ‘bubble generating technology’. It’s estimated that 95% of the electricity consumed by washing machines is used to heat the water.

Samsung claim that the bubble technology allows detergent to clean clothes up to 40 times quicker than conventional washing machines. The bubble generator dissolves detergent into the water and injects air into the drum to create foam. The Korean manufacturers says that the Eco Bubble is 30% more energy efficient that an A-rated machine.

Manufacturers have developed several energy efficient features in recent times including more detailed wash load settings as well as more sophisticated electrical mechanisms to heat the water. However, a new method known as ‘dry’ cleaning could see washing machines cut water usage in a normal laundry by 90%. The device replaces water with tiny plastic beads and would see households save a significant amount on energy bills.

The process involves 3mm-long beads flooding the machines drum and circulating through the crevices and folds of your dirty clothes. The beads then drain, like water, back into the washing machine. The beads will last for a great number of washes. But when the beads are at the end of their life they can be collected and recycled. This is expected to become a major feature in the next coming years and predicted to be available by the end of 2011.

Aidan Donovan is a copywriter for several electrical appliance companies that provide cheap deals in Hotpoint washing machines and Miele washing machines.

Ever felt the urge to tweet or text whilst doing the laundry? Maybe you’ve witnessed a suspicious stain whilst sorting through your loved one’s dirty underwear and immediately felt compelled to confront them through a social media platform. If the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is anything to go by, this is the daunting prospect that we all face as smart technology looks set to be incorporated into pretty much every home appliance.

Evidentially, the show suggested that the days of the conventional home appliance could be over with a number of products on display that that were brimming with hi-tech features. Leading manufacturers such as LG, Samsung and Panasonic promoted a whole host of internet connected ‘smart’ gadgets  including a range of washing machines that send text messages and communicate with smarthphones. LG claim that devices that communicate with its owners – via texts and apps – can make it easier to run the household.  I don’t know about you, but I already find it difficult to work a conventional washing machine let alone one that is packed full of more gadgets and gizmos than a Japanese toilet.

It doesn’t end there. Samsung’s internet enabled fridges allows the user to stream music from the internet. This will cost around $3,500 when it goes on sale in May.  Internet linked programmes will allow the refrigerator’s owners to read news, make shopping list and get recipes from Epicurious and post on Twitter. Two speakers and a photo card will be tucked underneath the ice dispenser allowing users to stream music and upload photos. The appliance runs apps from Samsung app ecosystem which is primarily used on TVs.  Is this a good idea?  Do people really want to see Leslie Ash’s trout pout whilst actually munching on some trout!

It seems not like there’s no gadget too small or too insignificant to have a web connection. The show even presented bathroom scales that boasted a WI-FI connection, so you can tweet your weight to friends. Phew, now everyone can know how fat I’ve become.

Aidan Donovan is a copywriter for manufacturers of <a href=”http:// http://www.laskys.com/tv_and_dvd/lcd_tvs/”>LCD TVs</a>

Air conditioning systems have proliferated into everyday life for many in recent years. It is now common place to units in many UK homes and even in the most basic of new cars. This phenomenon has been occurring gradually since commercial air con systems were made widely available back in the 1980s and they have grown in popularity ever since. Although air con is seen as somewhat of a luxury in this country, it is absolutely essential in the balmy Mediterranean climates of Spain, Italy or Greece where temperatures can exceed 40 degrees in the height of summer.

As global warming takes hold air con will become more and more of a necessity as the UK’s weather system becomes more like that of it’s continental cousins. Simple economics dictates that as demand increases, so will price, meaning now would be a great time to invest a unit for your home or office. Gone are the days when air con systems were cumbersome and consumed a whole room in the house. Today’s setups are much more streamlined and efficient.

There are numerous options now available to suit a range of different environments, portable air conditioners offer a huge degree of usability and are a great alternative to fixed systems such as window air conditioners for when you want to use air con seasonally or only in one room. The Air Curtains is a new product which encroaches even less on your personal space by hanging above a door frame and keeping cold air out of heated areas or hot air out of chilled spaces.

For a small initial outlay you can alleviate yourself of much of the grief and discomfort associated with being in a hot or stuffy environment. There is nothing worse than trying to work while drenched in sweat or not being able to sleep due to the heat. Commercial Air conditioners have come a long way since their inception and now come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. For you, all of this means you can enjoy the heat of the summer months whilst still being able to work rest and play in comfort.