18 JULY 11, 2019 RIDGEWOOD TIMES WWW.QNS.COM
AT HOME
Tips, tech to make your chores easier
Most of us have chores we
would do almost anything
to avoid. The good news
is, advanced technology and new
products have focused attention on
making housework easier - or taking
it completely out of our hands. Did
you know you can leave many chores
to technology, or use new products
that make them easier?
Here are some examples:
Floor cleaning
Everyone’s seen robot vacuum
cleaners, which help keep your floor
free of dust and debris without you
having to lift a finger. The latest
technology uses Wi-Fi to control
your robot vacuum, making the
job even easier. You can also find
robotic mops to clean your noncarpeted
floors without you.
Window cleaning
If you “don’t do windows,” you’ll
be happy to hear that the next step
up from robot vacuums is of course
robotic window cleaners. While
some models currently on the
market appear to be easier to use
and more effective than others, this
technology will likely be perfected
in years to come.
Pet care
The unpleasant task of cleaning
up cat messes has inspired a few
different types of self-cleaning litter
boxes, some of which have a pretty
high price point. It may be worth it,
however, if you’re a cat owner and
this is your least favorite chore.
Automated pet feeders are also
available, to make sure your cat or
dog gets fed when you can’t be home
at their regular feeding time. Some
users have reported issues with pet
food clogging these products, but
that may depend on the type of pet
food you’re using.
Cleaning the bathroom
In a recent study by Kohler, 42%
of consumers admitted that toilet
cleaning is one of their most disliked
chores. While there may be no such
thing as an entirely self-cleaning
toilet, Kohler has just developed
the next best thing - the innovative
Betello toilet, with advanced
technology to help keep the toilet
bowl clean. Kohler’s Revolution
360 flushing technology powered
by AquaPiston cleans two times
better than a conventional flush.
Water flows out of the tank at 360
degrees, increasing the power and
effectiveness of the flush to keep the
toilet much cleaner. The bowl also
uses CleanCoat surface technology,
made from an ultra-thin protective
layer that repels water and dirt,
minimizes debris and prevents
bacteria, mildew and hard water
mineral deposits from forming.
For an even cleaner toilet, the
Betello also offers a model with
ContinuousClean technology, a
system in the toilet tank that
dispenses a consistent dosage of
cleaner during each flush.
Taking out the trash
Dealing with trash and recycling
just got easier with a Kohler dualcompartment
step trash can that
provides a single solution for
refuse and recyclables. The can’s
fingerprint-proof finish keeps
the exterior clean longer, and
the proprietary Quiet-Close lid
reduces noise. Inside, two 5.5-gallon
removable buckets help make taking
out the trash easy and mess-free.
Yardwork
If lawn care is your least favorite
chore, a few robotic lawn mowers
are available on the market that
use smart technology to make your
yardwork much quicker and easier.
With all of the household chores
that everyone needs to tackle daily,
it’s good to know about the latest
products and technology that take
some of the stress and mess out of
housework.
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