#economical dryer

[steamtechengineers]

Steamtech Engineers is a Rajkot based machinery manufacturing company. Steamtech Engineers is a pioneer manufacturer of dhoop sticks heat dryer. Dhoop sticks heat dryer removes all drying problems during heavy rain or in cloudy weather.

[peppermintquartz]

Prompt: laundry day

Tommy does not want to wake up. It's the day he has to do Most Dreaded Chore: Laundry.

He's certain that if he does go to hell because of the whole gay thing, his punishment will be to do laundry for eternity. Sorting. Washing. Drying. Ironing. Folding. Hunting down stray socks.

Before he even runs the dryer, he will need to clean out the lint trap and then check the vent. The past week the 217 ground crew had to help with not one, not two, but three houses that caught fire because of vents clogged up with lint. Tommy is feeling a little paranoid.

Grumbling, he rolls out of bed and pulls on the very last shirt and pants combo he has left: a faded green tee with holes in the side and a pair of purple shorts from his, let's say more... exhibitionist, days.

He's trying to work out whether Evan's teal sweater should be parked under delicates or darks when the owner of the sweater enters the bedroom, armed with a tray of breakfast. It smells so good that Tommy's stomach rumbles loudly in complaint, but Tommy doesn't move. No eating until the first load is in the machine.

"Hey, you're up," Evan says brightly. He sets the tray of food on the nightstand and joins Tommy on the floor. "What are you doing?"

"Trying to figure out how to wash this sweater," Tommy says.

Evan takes it, looks at the label, and glances around. "Honey, what is your system?"

"Darks here, lights here. Then tops, bottoms, socks and underwear." Tommy points to each pile. Then he holds up the knit sweater. "I don't know if this will shrink in the wash or not."

Evan stares at him. Then he heaves a sigh. "Okay. How have you mastered flying a chopper but don't know how to sort dirty laundry? Go. Have breakfast. I'll do this round and then I'll teach you."

"What? No, there's no need-"

"Thomas Kinard. Go eat the breakfast I cooked for you. Drink your coffee made the way you like it." Evan hauls Tommy to his feet and pushes him in the direction of the bed, smacking his ass in his tiny purple shorts for good measure. "Don't even come near this part of the room until you've finished breakfast."

Bossy Evan is very sexy in Tommy's eyes, but his hunger for actual food outvotes his libido. As he scarfs down scrambled eggs and pancakes, Evan is re-sorting the pile, muttering under his breath that he should put up a chart of care tags here and at Eddie's, this is why home economics should be mandatory for grown adults living alone, etc.

Tommy is about halfway through when Evan carts the first load off to the laundry room. Eyeing the piles left behind warily, Tommy wonders what complicated system he's going to learn.

Evan comes back. "Finish your food," he orders. But he's smiling as he says it, so clearly Tommy's lack of competence in washing his dirty clothes has not turned him off yet.

"Thank you," Tommy says, "for the food and for that." He gestures to the piles on the floor.

Evan joins him on the bed, accepting a slice of tomato from the end of Tommy's fork. "A third of those clothes are mine anyway." He chews and swallows. "Anyway, you had some concept, so it's not like I had to do it from scratch." Then, as Tommy eats the rest of his breakfast, Evan talks about reading care labels, sorting by color and fabric, and how he learned to hand wash delicates after ruining some very expensive lingerie belonging to an ex-girlfriend.

Tommy can't look away from Evan's animated face and the way he can't keep his hands still as he speaks, and he thinks, I want to keep him forever.

"Move in with me," Tommy says.

Evan stops mid-spiel. "What?"

"Move in with me," Tommy repeats. "Not... Not because you can cook or do the laundry, that's not the reason why I'm saying it. It's just. I like this. I love this. The whole bit where I wake up and I don't have to remember if you're here or at the loft, and we can steal bites from each other's meals, and I can look after you the way you look after me. And you already have my key. We can meal prep together, and I can do the dirtier chores, I can scrub the toilets and unclog the vents - don't run the dryer until I do - and maintain your Jeep, and we can fall asleep together whenever we don't have overnights."

It's a lot of words for him to say at one go, and Tommy feels himself faltering near the end. Licking his lips, Tommy swallows dryly. He reaches for Evan's slack hand.

"I love you and I want to be with you as often as possible. If you prefer to keep the loft, then it's also okay, I'm not pressuring you to-"

Evan shuts him up with a firm kiss. Then he smiles into the kiss. "Yes. I'll move in with you. My lease is almost up anyway."

Tommy exhales. Then he nudges Evan's nose with his own. "Alright. Let me drink my coffee, and I'll go check on the vent, and then you can teach me how to sort our dirty clothes."

"Okay. I'm gonna go find out what you have in your kitchen so I won't bring duplicates."

[molsno]

it is horrendously wasteful that society has become so atomized under usamerican capitalism. the suburban flight spurred by racism proved so profitable for capitalists because suddenly everyone had to buy everything they would ever need instead of relying on public services and their communities to provide for them. there's a tendency in leftish spaces to talk about how suburbia demands car ownership and the consequences of that, but this is an issue that extends far beyond cars.

why does every household need a washing machine and dryer? if we lived in close, dense communities, we could have public free laundromats for every neighborhood. why does every household need a bathtub in lieu of public communal bathhouses? why does every household need specialized cookware when public food pantries could supply meals that are finished or nearly finished, leaving the final touches to the individuals eating them? why does every household need a toolkit when we could have public tool libraries where you could borrow tools as needed and return them when you're finished with them?

the list goes on, but I think it's clear that having these kinds of public facilities would be significantly less wasteful. if we're to have any hope of this planet being sustainable, we need to drastically reduce the amount of resources we consume, and the fact is that will not happen under an economic system that benefits most from forcing every individual to buy items for their own individual uses, even things that they'll rarely use. we need to completely restructure society so that everyone's needs can be met communally. not only will this be more sustainable, it will also guarantee that no one will be deprived of the things they need to live a satisfying life, and the increased time we spend in community with others will make us happier as people.

[16woodsequ]

Sunday Steve - Day Ten

Things that would be new or unfamiliar to Steve in the 21st century, either due to the time period he grew up in, or his social-economic status and other such factors.

Day Ten: Laundry — Washer and Dryers

Washing Machine

1920s ad for a Thor brand washing machine. One of the first electric washing machines. Note the exposed motor underneath that could shock users when wet. (Imagine Steve associating Thor with washing machines 😆).

Laundry machines have a long history. The first washing machines were invented in the late 1800s. There were mechanical, hand powered machines, consisting of drums full of water and handles to agitate the laundry and turn the rollers to squeeze water from washed clothes.

However, these devices were most common in middle class families. Poor families who could not afford the machines and rich families who did not have to worry about the labour of laundry likely did not have these machines.

Laundry was a laborious task and families who could afford it had hired help to do their laundry or they sent out their laundry to be cleaned and returned.

Here is an account of laundry days in the 1920s for a family who had a scullery. They used a 'washing copper' tub that was built into the floor and had a space for a fire underneath. It is interesting how it describes typical washing without a washing machine, but Steve and Sarah likely lived in a tenement apartment building and did not have these facilities available to them.

We will get into what Sarah probably did when Steve was growing up. But one last laundry innovation to talk about in the 20s was the electric washer. The first electrical washer appeared in the US before the first World War thanks to the invention of the small electric motor (Link).

This blog page gives a good overview of how a domestic electric washing machine worked in 1927. The metal drum was manually filled with water (if you didn't have a hose, lifting and pouring water into the drum was your fate). Pre-prepared soap was added then pre-soaked clothes could be washed. The machines could handle about ten pounds, so clothes had to be regularly transferred in and out. After the wash, clothes were wrung out and put in scalding rinse water to remove soap. Clothes were then wrung out again (maybe rinsed a few more times), starched, and hung to dry. Some families had heated dryer cupboards to hang their clothes.

Domestic washing machines inside the home were not common before the 50s. They were growing in popularity in the 30s, but I doubt Steve every used any type of washing machine in his own home. Depending on how well off you feel the Barneses were they may have had one, but I still feel this wasn't very likely.

In 1920 only 8% of US families owned a washing machine. And by 1941 "only 52% of U.S. families owned or had interior access to an electric washing machine—almost half of families were still hand rubbing or hand cranking laundry or using commercial services" (Link).

Tenement Laundry Days

Reproduction of 1928-1935 tenement house.

Reproduction of 1890s era tenement apartment.

Wash days were usually on Monday. Sarah probably did these steps: Soaking the laundry, scrubbing, boiling, wringing, rinsing, wringing agin, and finally, hanging to dry. (Link)

In the second picture above a scrub board can be seen in the deep sink. The sink was likely used for soaking, scrubbing and rinsing. Scrub boards were used well into the 20th century.

While indoor plumping for tenements was becoming common in the 20s (especially for toilets), if they didn't have running water Sarah would have to trek up and down flights of stairs to fill her tub from the tap in the yard. (Link) This would most likely only be the case if Steve and Sarah lived in a pre-1905 tenement building as laws about tenements changed around that time. However, many tenements were cold water flats, so water would be boiled on the stove.

In the picture above you can see a large oblong metal tub on the stove. This is likely what was used for boiling.

After soaking (usually started Sunday night) clothes that were still soiled would be scrubbed, then the laundry was boiled. Clothes were boiled in water for an hour and stirred with a rod or wooden stick. They would then be removed with a fork or a rod, wrung out, rinsed (to remove soap) and wrung out again.

If Sarah (or Winifred) was able to afford it she may have a mangle to squeeze the water from washed clothes ($5.95-8.00 for a basic one in 1920). These two wooden rollers were dangerous because women could get their fingers or hair caught in them. They also sometimes damaged or broke off buttons. If she didn't have one, she'd wring them out by hand.

The spin cycle was developed to wring out clothes, and some electric washers had this feature going into the 30s. (Link)

Once wrung out, the clothes were hung to dry. In the winter clothes could be hung in front of the fireplace or stove (on a clothes horse for those who had one) if there was space, but they could also be hung outside to freeze and brought in before nightfall.

Tenement buildings commonly had clotheslines strung between buildings. "The advantage of living on a low floor (with fewer flights of stairs to climb) became a disadvantage on wash day, because when hanging your laundry out to dry, ‘someone else might put out a red wash or a blue wash over it, and it drips down and makes you do your wash all over again." (Link)

Berenice Abbott (1898-1991). Court of the First Model Tenements in New York City. March 16, 1936. Museum of the City of New York. (Link, many other examples of tenement clotheslines here. I think this is multiple days of laundry lines in one picture).

Abbott documented this space as a communal laundry line: ropes with pulleys led from apartments to five-story poles imbedded in concrete. Abbott made two exposures, with the laundry and poles forming different abstract configurations. She later recalled that winter day the laundry frozen stiff and the children huddled together, too cold to move.

If you didn't have a clothesline near your window you could dry your clothes on the roof. This required climbing more stairs and keeping an eye out for thieves. (Link)

Tuesdays were ironing days. There were electric irons in the 20s but people also still used multiple irons that had to be heated on the stove. Clothes needed to be damp and sprinkled with water while ironing. That is until steam irons were introduced in the 30s. (Link)

However:

What did Steve do after Sarah died? The same thing the Rogers would have done if Sarah had no time to do laundry, which is likely because she worked full time and laundry was an long chore. If Sarah did do her own laundry as well as worked, she would have worked very long hours trying to stay on top of everything.

For those who couldn't do laundry they would send out their laundry. The peak of the commercial laundry industry was in the 1920s. Many laundries were owned by Chinese immigrants and these laundries catered to single men. (Link) These laundries were cheaper than white-owned steam laundries, which generally catered to large institutions like hotels and hospitals, although they advertised to women as well. Here is a picture of a large commercial laundry.

Sending out laundry may have been a necessary expense on Sarah and Steve's part that they had to budget for. This recounting of a Chinese laundry has the clothes dried and ironed by the workers.

Women, especially black women, took laundry into their home. It is possible Sarah and Steve sent out their laundry to washerwomen, perhaps even one who lived in their own tenement. (Link)

If Sarah did not have the time, nor could afford to send out laundry (especially in the 30s), Steve may have had to deal with the shame of going to school in dirty clothes. Cleanliness was a point of pride and I'm certain Sarah would have made every effort to keep him clean but it may not have always been possible.

Laundry soap

Here is what was most typically used as laundry soap. It was also common, especially for rural families, to make their own soap out of lye and grate or cut up that as laundry soap. (Link)

(Link) Laundry soap options in 1927. They included purchasing flakes, chips, or powder; liquifying your soap ahead of time (right); and (left) grating your own laundry soap from a bar. Fels Naptha soap, which came in a big bar, was rubbed on difficult stains and rings around the collar.

Laundromats

The first laundromat or 'washateria' was opened in Texas in 1934. (Link) Laundromats grew in popularity and spread across the country. These early laundromats had rentable electric washing machines like the ones already mentioned in this post. Clothes were taken home damp to be ironed.

In the 40s the name laundromat became common to describe self-serve laundry. This name actually comes from a brand of automatic washing machine. (Link) Laundromats helps familiarize consumers with washing machines and grow their trust in them, thus ushering in the domestic washing machine age in the 50s and 60s and the decline of commercial laundry services.

Steve may have used a washateria or laundromat in the late 30s or early 40s but the machines would be different. They may have looked something like this:

Toploading washing machine bought in 1939 (Link) It has a motorized mangle.

This blog also has many 1940s ads to show other styles of washing machines. I think our modern washings machines would be somewhat recognizable if Steve saw these ads, but in general washing machines now look very different from the ones he probably saw.

Dryers

If one didn't hang their clothes to dry they were probably wealthy enough to have air dryers which became available in the early 1920s. These were rooms or cupboards. "These dryers could be powered by electricity, gas, or kerosene. In a good dryer, heated air circulated around the clothing so that the clothes did not bake and yellow. The hot air was pulled out of the cabinet and up a chimney" (Link).

Richer folks could also have their clothes dry in sunlit or steam-heated rooms at the top of their mansion or townhouse. (Link).

A sailor getting a uniform out of a clothes dryer in 1943 (link)

The first electric dryer was manufactured in 1938. (Link) Here's a picture of a 1940s dryer, it looks a bit like an oven.

Automatic dryers were slower to arrive. Launderettes had dryers after the war and this helped facilitate the arrival of dryers in the home.

Before dryers became common in laundromats clothes were taken back damp and ironed. This was more or less ideal anyways since clothes needed to be damp to be ironed if you didn't have a steam iron (which was still a luxury).

Dryers would be very new or completely foreign for Steve. I doubt he used one.

Army Laundry Days

This post is already long (I know), so quick coverage of what I found here.

Army training camps had laundries. The army developed laundry trucks (Quarter Master Laundry Units) to service medical units and troops in the field.

When the trucks couldn't keep up with the front (although they did their best) soldiers made arrangements with local laundries or cleaned their clothes themselves.

Clothing exchange was sometime done instead of cleaning and returning the same clothes to speed up the process. This was done most often with front line troops, often in conjunction with showers.

Steve specialised uniform (really, all of the commandos' uniforms) would probably complicate this process which is really interesting to think about. This wash trucks wouldn't be able to just bring standard uniforms to switch out since they were all wearing different uniforms from different armies. If it could be arranged beforehand they might be able to bring a new uniform for Steve, but I wonder if he wore regular fatigues most of the time and only switched into his Captain America suit during active missions to make things easier.

The mobile laundries also organized clothing repair.

This post got really long! I didn't get into the detailed steps of laundry before modern technologies really took off. But needless to say there's still a lot that could be said.

I have a housekeeping book from 1952 that goes into detail how to wash clothes. If anyone is interested in a post about that, you can let me know. I also have a catalogue reproduction showing laundry machines and prices from the early 20th century if anyone is interested,

Sunday Steve Masterpost

[chavisory]

One of the petty frustrations of the kind of city life that I live is how hard it can be to take care of clothing and things properly.

Like, I've had a couple of pillows, left behind by an old roommate, that are extremely good quality but had apparently never been washed and were...gross looking.

And I looked up instructions for cleaning and whitening yellowed pillows, and sources are like "soak in OxyClean in a tub for 24 hours" and...we have a kitchen sink, a bathroom sink, and a shower stall. We don't have a bathtub. I can't put the kitchen sink out of commission for 24 hours. I guess I could buy a giant, cheap plastic storage bin to use for this, but again...where? If I were alone in the apartment I could let this sit in the kitchen overnight, but I'm not; there's nowhere I can just take up that much space for a task like that.

Lots of things that need to be hand-washed/laid out flat to dry are really hard; we don't have enough of a common space that I can take it over like that! There are things I can wash one at a time in the sink and dry on a folding rack, and there are some that I could hang on the fire escape to dry if it were summer, but...it's not!

And so there's things I wind up paying more for professional cleaning for that I'd be fully capable of doing myself if only I had the space.

Anyway, so I took these pillows to the laundromat this morning before work and ran them in one of the big machines in hot water, didn't dry them, took them home and soaked them in bleach in the sink for a while, set out to let them air dry (because one roommate is out of town so I could use his room as well as the shower), went to work, got off early, came home, realized they would never dry under current atmospheric conditions (especially now that our heat is out), and also I'd already ruined a towel letting one drip onto it because I didn't get enough bleach rinsed out in the sink, so I took them both still sopping wet and heavy as shit back to the laundromat, ran them in the machine again, this time with no detergent and only warm water, let them spin dry, and this time put them in the dryer for about ten minutes...

And this is stupid and unfair and expensive, and I'm thinking so much about, like, class privilege and clothing care now. Like if I just had more money, I'd've probably just tossed them and bought new, good pillows.

But if I had a lot more money, I'd be able to live in a place that didn't make it ridiculously difficult to take care of my clothing and linens.

It's because I do belong to a certain economic class that it's advantageous to be able to fix and maintain things rather than replace them because money doesn't grow on trees...but also belonging to that economic class makes it significantly more costly to do that.

Anyway, I wish I'd taken before and after photos because these pillows look amazing and I can actually let people sleep on them now.

[webslingingslasher]

hey so uhh, idk how to say this but i need to talk to someone about this. its a long read so i get it of you skip this.

1) im not in the us nor any other 1st world country (this is relevant i promise)

im a freshman atm. i moved to a main city with many unis to one of the top unis in the country. i have a full ride which means i only have to pay for living expenses. im lucky enough to have my parents pay for it, i know that better than anyone. i also come from a city which is known for having a gated community filled with very rich people. i have stressed many times i am not from said gated comunity, in fact from the opposite side of the city. i also want to add that they do not consider my city, or any other city a 'real city' because they are not the capital of the country.

i live walking distance in a non walkable city so my rent is high in comparison to other places but theres amenities in this place that make it so worth it (all furniture, washer & dryer, hot&cold water included, cooking utensils, everything transplant students may need). no one here thats not in my situation will understand it (most students are native to the city and in general moving away to study is not very common in my country) and i get that.

i keep sensing that the specific group of my classmates which have become my friends because i obviously knew no one here (i hang with them the most) have this underlying animosity towards me and i dont know if i'm over thinking this, but i do have a history of choosing terrible people to befriend (not morals wise just in the way they treat me)

today in the gc they were joking about deportation and kept insisting i would get deported. (im white in a poc country (which most of the students at my uni are too)) i said i would get deported to a poor area of the country know for its farmland, given that my family actually DOES come from there, and i dont mean like four generations back, my parents were both born less that 10 years after my grandparents moved out.

to which both replied by telling me to 'stop pretending i have a struggle story' and to just 'admit im priviledged'. obviously, im offended. i never said i had a struggle story, i just stated the province my family is from and i've never acted as if im not priviledged. i like to consider myself to be hyper aware of my economic position considering my parents have always made it very clear where we stand politically and economically.

its not just those comments, there have been other things. i invited them over once and one of them (ill call her A) said for what i pay its not worth it and i could find a better place somewhere else (proceeded to indicate an area which is not walkable) after asking repeatedly to inform her if there were any units empty and if i wanted a roomate. she kept repeating my place 'is not worth it' for about a week after.

one time in class A mentioned how she was named after a telenovela and i said i didnt know about it. she kept dragging my not knowing on until i googled it. said telenovela ended YEARS before we were born and it was from another country, so obviously i didnt know. she proceeded to yell "if you dont have any culture its fine, just admit it"

as i mentioned, im white in a poc country. people always ask me where i'm from and sometimes insist when i dont say us/europe. sometimes i joke about it but only with certain people. these uni people are not in that group. i'm really proud of where i'm from and my culture, and i'm always defending it, so its really fucking annoying to be told i have no culture over a telenovela from a country thats a 12hr plane ride away.

she makes comments about how "i disgust her" and how shes "tired of me" but plays them off as jokes whener i make comments about having to leave uni after class because i need to buy groceries or i talk about back home (for example how our traffic jams are smaller, we are a smaller city, duh).

these comments also come when i mention i get takeout or something, which for context i will say is once a month since i cannot afford it all the time. comments will also come whenver i mention something about living alone like doing the laundry, cleaning days or my neighbours. they all live with their families in their childhood homes, but i kinda want someone to talk to about these things.

they will also judge my food habits and tell me to eat more sustainable stuff. i dont bring heavy foods to school. instead i bring light stuff like oats, yogurts, salads and bars since they are easier to make. they all take strong, home cooked meals which take time to cook to uni. they all live with their parents, of course they will always have a hearty meal. i'm learning how to cook. i cant waste food on complicated recepies i will probably get wrong just to keep up. i make my best efforts at home when i have the time. i take the safe meals to uni and when i dont have time/the food i buy at uni.

another thing that reslly frustrates me is that they always critisize me buying food but always expect some from it and will sometimes take it forcefully. once i bought a piece of pie which they all shitted on me for but they then tried to shame me into giving them some and 'letting them try it'. when i said i wasnt giving them any one of them ripped it from my hands and started running away to try it. that was not the only time they've ripped my food from my hands/ shoved it in my bag.

im not a total pushover and i do put my foot down but they always act as if im the one in the wrong when i do. i've also taken to just buying my food quietly and eating it a home.

one time A made a comment about me being 'so fucking rich' to which i said she doesnt live with me, she doesnt know anything. she then told me to not get upset.

she knows damn well i have a full ride, and i've said many times i could never afford this uni without a full ride. even with 75%, i couldnt make it. my parents are counting pennies back home so that i can study. i turn my breakers down in the middle of the caribbean heat to help with the light bill. im not the fucking oligarch she seems to think i am.

i've told her before im here because of my parents and their effort, and im aware all this sounds like typical rich kid talk, but my dad wouldnt eat when he was a uni student. he got a full ride to a uni and lived in a hostel. his mum would send him chicken once a week and he had to eat it in three days before it went bad since he didnt have a fridge. the other four days? he had to figure it out. my mum dropped out of uni twice. once to take care of my sick grandmother who still died and a second time because 2008 hit and they could barely feed two babies, let alone financially support other family members like they were expected to. my only chance at education has been scholarships, a fact which has been drilled into me since i was six.

obviously she doesnt know this, which to me means she further shouldnt be making comments about my economic position or my family.

i try to keep my mouth shut but all this is very annoying.

idk, am i the one in the wrong? or am i just overthinking this? if im being a spoiled brat i'd like to know. obviously i wont kiss away my apartment/my scholarship/my parents goodbye just because but i will watch my mouth more

idk. this is all over the place and messy. if you even read this i thank you, if you have any response even more

either way it feels good to let it go. i really dont have anyone else to talk to this about

you don't have to or need to explain your way into empathy with your "friends." i can't decide if they're jealous of you or just like having someone in the group to constantly bully.

your parents are working their hardest to support you and you're working your hardest to prove them right and i don't think they would like how your friends treat you.

i'm sending you a hug. <3333

[battleangel]

THE PLANET WILL DIE BY 2100!

THE PLANET IS DYING!

THE EARTH WILL DIE IN 100 YEARS!

100+ STUDIES PREDICT EARTH WILL BE UNINHABITABLE BY 2100!

Extreme weather never seen before — droughts, heat waves, back to back fire warnings than freeze warnings, 40+ degree temperature changes in one day, earthquakes & tornadoes in areas that never previously had them — signal the literal destruction of planet earth.

The sky is ACTUALLY falling!

•Do not have any children.

•Do not buy a house — live in a 1 bedroom apartment.

•Stop using air conditioning — use electric ceiling or box fan & open window.

•Keep thermostat for heat between 62 degrees & 68 degrees during winter.

•Work remotely if you can — W-2, contract, temp, part-time, freelance, fractional, start your own business — avoid working on-site & in an office that would require a daily commute.

•Only drive when absolutely necessary — walk, take the bus or stay home — should only be purchasing gas for car a few times a year at most.

•Do NOT buy an electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle & do not use air taxis. •Cobalt is only available in Congo & is causing a genocide as local warlords kill each other & local civilians over the mineral that Apple, Tesla, Google, Samsung, etc. pays outrageous amounts for — men, women & children work in the Congolese mines for 12 to 16+ hours a day with no protective gear & cobalt is an extremely toxic mineral.

•Stop buying new cell phones — buy refurbished or used cell phones every 3 to 5+ years — cobalt is used for the batteries for all cell phones & is currently causing a genocide in Congo.

•Stop buying new electronic devices — laptops, tablets, TVs, smart watches.

•Cobalt is used for the batteries for all cell phones & is currently causing a genocide in Congo.

•Stop taking vacations — do staycations instead.

•Do staycations — local county & state fairs, carnivals, farms, parks, gardens, movie marathons or sleepovers at home, nature trails, hiking, local museums.

•Stop flying in airplanes.

•Do not fly anywhere unless absolutely unavoidable.

•Do not go on cruises.

•Do not stay in hotels.

•Stay in motels, economic lodging, airbnb, vrbo or couch surf with locals.

•Minimize meat intake — stop eating meat Monday through Friday.

•No plastic water bottles.

•Buy water filter + use stainless steel water thermos.

•No showering or bathing.

•Wash at sink with face cloth & soap.

•Do not live in an apartment with a washing machine & dryer.

•Only do laundry at laundromat every 30 to 90+ days.

•Do not live in an apartment with a dishwasher — wash dishes by hands.

•Only do laundry at laundromat every 30 to 90+ days.

•Reduce single use plastic whenever possible.

•Six R’s: Refuse, repair, reduce, reuse, recycle.

•Delete Prime & Amazon account.

•Do not buy from Amazon.

• Borrow books from local library or purchase from local book stores or independent book stores online.

•Stop using fast fashion apps — Shein, Zaful, Romwe, Fashion Nova.

•Stop buying clothes at the mall, department stores & chains.

•Do not buy new clothes.

•Buy used clothes from online & in-person thrift shops — Depop, Mercari, Etsy, Poshmark, Goodwill & consignment stores.

•Reuse current outfits until they are unwearable — 25+ years.

•Only buy new shoes when current pair breaks down — every 10+ years.

•Stop using plastic sanitary pads & plastic tampon applicators — wear period underwear + biodegradable tampons without applicators or period cups or menstrual discs.

•Shave your head yourself with a razor at home every 1 to 3 months — stop going to hair salons & barbershops — do not use any hair products (shampoo, conditioner, oil, gel, spray, etc.) — do not dye hair — do not color gray hairs.

•Wear wigs for 3 to 5+ years before replacing.

•Be frugal & minimize consumerism.

•Do not purchase anything online more than 1 to 3 times a year.

•Do not buy gifts for anyone.

•Advocate for antinatalism — the belief that procreation is immoral & unjust.

•Advocate for the voluntary extinction of the human race both online & in-person.

•Minimize fast food, delivery, takeout & sit down restaurants to a few times a year.

•Do not use KCups & minimize buying coffee at Dunkin Donuts, QuickChek, Wawa, Starbucks or any chain.

•Brew coffee at home with reusable pod.

•Avoid big box retail & chains.

•Shop local grocers, food markets & mom & pop small businesses.

Make these changes because of climate change.

Make the change to save our dying planet!

Make that change!

[bdbpm]

Modern Au: Sabo x Female reader

Personal Concerns: This is a request

Words: 982

You weren't the most outgoing person in this world. Not at all. You were the exact opposite: introverted, shy and anxious. So when the guy you were secretly in love with made the first move by asking you out as more than just friends (because despite your shyness you liked to consider yourself Sabo's friend) your heart leapt in surprise and sighed in relief at the same time.

One date, and after another and another, by the end of it, you had gotten pretty close with your new boyfriend. Yeah, intimate, but let's just say you didn't have complete trust in him, at least… not yet. You had entered into confidence, he had even told you about his past, his family, his friends and his parents (whom he didn't consider part of his family), you almost felt guilty for not having opened up about your past. You'd worked through both of your insecurities and well, you'd done things…for the first time, to say the least.

The point is, you didn't have full faith in Sabo yet, but that certainly didn't mean that you two didn't love each other; indeed, the fact that you were afraid of losing each other symbolized how deep your love was.

So in conclusion, you loved him, he loved you, and you cared about each other's health.

Which leads to this moment, it was around four in the afternoon, you finished unpacking your small organized suitcase at Sabo's house, he had asked you to move in with him. The apartment wasn't gigantic but it wasn't stuffy either: one bathroom, a relatively narrow corridor, a double bedroom, a nice kitchen, a cozy living room and an almost insignificant room with a washer and dryer... Let's say what a twenty-two year old man by the fourth year of college he could afford a reasonably well-paying part-time job. He had told you that he had lived in that place for years now, the only thing that would change over time was the seriousness of the economic burden of owning a house, weight, which decreased with the progress of time and the constitution of a stable work. You hoped you weren't a burden to Sabo after all, you just wanted to make him comfortable with him and you dreamed of becoming as important as Ace and Luffy were (not knowing that you already were, if not more).As you silently placed your books on the coffee table in the living room, because you were too scared and uncomfortable to put them on the blonde's bookcase, you didn't have many items, especially clothes, you absolutely hated buying clothes out of phase for no real reason, what she needed and maybe , if you had the ability to afford it, what you liked and knew you would use. You couldn't help but be completely overwhelmed by the love you felt for that boy, who, not even trying, had freed you from the bonds of the family you lived with against your will until the day before yesterday. Your family didn't approve of the relationship you had with Sabo, they hated him for the banal fact that he loved you, they judged him only four years older than you. Imagine their dislike for your boyfriend when he kicked you out of the house. Your biggest regret was not having been able to pay for university, you had literally been rejected, but Sabo had reassured you, telling you that in one way or another he would have taken care of it; thing, that he had done nothing but increase the adoration in your little heart. Yes, you loved him...

In the meantime, the blond was trying to concentrate together with Koala, who had invited him "to a study session" for an upcoming oral exam. Very easily, the study had turned into a passionate digression about how you were the best girl in the world. He would never have allowed himself such a waste of time if he hadn't already studied with you the previous week. Yes, in fact another thing he deeply boasted about was your incredible intelligence and your vast knowledge of the reality around you.

-Oh, oh, OH! Earth calls Sabo, concentrate! You can't sulk and not text me back just because I politely declined to see your girlfriend's picture in her panties! -

-But why!? Are you implying that she is ugly!?? Cause if you're doing it just know that she's-

-NOW STOP! Do I look interested in seeing your girlfriend's panties?!!? -

-Actually not much, but it's really worth it you know-

-Shh! SHUT UP SABO!! I, I... I don't know what to do with you anymore!-

-But... -

The young woman abruptly grabbed the cheeks of the man in front of her, brutally and inexorably twisting his face, as if it were made of rubber. Once the edge of her face was stretched long enough, she released her grip and a heavy shot rang in the air. Above the being's face, rosy cheeks soon turned a deep red, and pain, accompanied by a mighty burning, began to set in.

-Koala! What are you doing?!! If you disfigure my face I will no longer be able to get pictures in my panties!! -

The next second, Sabo only knew that the pain was repeating itself. Maybe he should have kept quiet about the panties...

4.25pm. You had just finished folding your few clothes to put them in the drawer shared with Sabo. Shared… That word made you tremble, you hadn't really talked about it, but you assumed you would have slept together. After all, it wouldn't be the first time...

The sound of the keys in the lock distracted you from your own thoughts. Standing up, you were ready to welcome your man and thank him in the most appropriate way. The door slowly opened wide, Sabo made his entrance, and one look at his face was enough for you to run towards him.

His face was bruised, his eyes black and swollen, and purplish-red bruises over most of his cheeks.

-S-Sabo?! Y-Are you okay? What happened to you?! -

-Nothing like love. In a way, it's your fault. -

-C-My fault?! -

-Let's say your panties have something to do with it... -

[shoujoboy-restart]

Alan Menken and Howard Ashman: hey what if we made one of those stereotypical disney princess songs about wanting a better life but is all about middle class stereotypical stuff like Tupperware MLMs and eating frozen dinner, lol that would be so funny haha, it's 1986 so for sure everything here will be dated.

Multiple generations after the 2008 economic crash:

A WASHER AND DRYER WITH PINESOL SCENTED AIR SOMEWHERE THAT'S GREEN!

[yet-another-heathen]

What is the character’s go-to drink order? (this one gets into how do they like to be publicly perceived, because there is always some level of theatricality to ordering drinks at a bar/resturant)

What is their grooming routine? (how do they treat themselves in private)

What was their most expensive purchase/where does their disposable income go? (Gets you thinking about socio-economic class, values, and how they spend their leisure time)

Do they have any scars or tattoos? (good way to get into literal backstory) 

What was the last time they cried, and under what circumstances? (Good way to get some *emotional* backstory in.) 

For Henry of course

I know this was a very hand-picked set of questions, and for that I adore you so much, Red. [Henry asks that you send Yves his love.]

TW | alcohol use, depression

1. Go to drink order?

He has two go-to's that he likes to rotate between. His favorite of the two is a Lion's Tail, an older-fashioned drink made from bourbon, allspice liqueur, lime juice, rich demerara syrup, and bitters, often garnished with lime peel. For the bars that don't happen to keep allspice liqueur on hand, a Boulevardier is his second choice (a drink very much like a Negroni, but made with bourbon instead of gin). He'll usually ask the bartender for a sugar cube or two thrown in to the latter.

You want to know the way to soften his heart a little, though? Order him a White Russian.

2. What is their grooming routine?

Most of his grooming routine is centered around shaving and around his hair. He takes the time to use a blow dryer, and chooses hair products that allow him to style his hair loosely up and back without it getting crunchy. He has one light-hold pomade that has been his go to for years. He also shaves on a daily basis with a classic solid-blade straight razor. He finds the rhythm of sharpening it on its strop very soothing, and uses it as a regular grounding practice that he's worked into his daily routine. (Yes, that's a bit of his nerdy psychologist side coming out: may as well practice what you preach. Besides, it does work.)

Henry also fairly regularly dyes his hair. He discovered a few years back that he is prematurely going grey, and covers the salt and pepper with his natural dark brown. A certain pesky vigilante already incessantly teases him about being an "old man" and knows he would hear no end of it if he found out he's going grey. (Though no, if you asked him, you won't get him to admit it.)

He prefers woody/musky scents in his soaps, and sandalwood is one of his favorites. While you would expect a man like him to also have a ludicrously expensive set of colognes, he actually has one middle class scent that is a long standing favorite of his: a little pink bottle called 'Joop! Homme'. It's a spicy-sweet scent with a rounded smell of musk, heliotrope, and grapefruit. [Yes, for those of you wondering, it is a real and very underrated cologne]

The last part of his routine before getting dressed is to apply moisturizer to his stump. As he'll tell you, there's nothing worse than the scar tissue starting to itch through the day.

3. What is their most expensive purchase/where does their disposable income go?

Most of Henry's readily disposable income goes to the upkeep of his four safehouses, or is used under a pseudonym for lobbying. But when that is said and done, the thing he spends the most on for himself alond is what Wes coined "The Second Library of Alexandria". Henry has a stunning collection of first-edition, rare, and historical books that would (and have) made some of his fellow scholars weep. It would make Henry turn red to admit how much he has spent on them over the last twenty-ish years, but safe to say that they alone account for more than what he has spent on his flat, safehouses, and the Audi combined.

4. Do they have any scars/tattoos?

Quite a number of the former. His largest scars are the ones that circle what is left of his arm, the surgical scar down the center of his chest that has accommodated several repeated heart surgeries, and one more under his left collarbone where his ICD was implanted. He has dozens more from the years of doing what he does, but they tend not to get noticed in comparison.

He has only one tattoo, and he got it out of necessity rather than desire: a simple medical tattoo on the left side of his rib cage where a defibrillator paddle would go, denoting his Long Q-T syndrome. (And yes, it has already saved his life twice.)

5. What was the last time they cried, and under what circumstances?

There isn't a simple question to this one, because it depends so heavily on where the story we are. But Henry lets himself cry quite a lot, even if he almost always makes sure he's alone for it. His driving force is that he cares about people perhaps a little too much, and over the years he's backed himself into a horrible corner. Between murder and unspeakable violence, working under the crushing hand of someone he hates, keeping everything and everyone he truly cares about secret, trying to singlehandedly change the tide of power evil people hold over a city of millions, blaming himself for every single failure to do so, and feeling that there is no escape from the world he's built that won't cost the lives of innocent people? On top of being a psychologist who knows that crying is a healthy outlet for emotion and stress?

Yeah, he cries a lot.

In general, it's much more concerning when he goes through long spells without crying. His depression is fairly well-controlled on medication, but he still has breakthrough episodes where he'll feel hopeless and numb that can last for a few weeks at a time. And, what do you know, they're usually brought on by spikes of stress caused by any/all of the above somehow getting worse. It's those times that the people that care about him know to keep a particularly close eye on him, and it's a relief when he finally does find he is able to cry again at last.

[elibeeline]

Okay so fun little life update: our central heating got condemned yesterday so we're relying on electric heaters to, y'know, Not Die. And we have this lovely little meter that tells us how much electric we're using and how much its costing. Before the whole economic and heating crisis, it used to cost about £2-£3 a day to have the tv on, multiple things on charge, the oven and kettle used multiple times, and large appliances used every other day or so, altogether for a house of five people.

It is currently 4pm, i have been out of bed since 10am (six hours). I used the tv, one heater, the washer and tumble dryer twice each, and the kettle has boiled three times. By 2pm, that had cost £5 - over the span of four hours. Since then (with only the dryer finishing and one of the three kettle boils), its gone up to £6.50.

We have just under £4 to last until half ten when mom comes back because only she can top it up, and until then dad will want a hot drink, the tv, his laptop, and dinner.

[my-never-ending-nightmare]

For as long as I can remember I’ve dreamt of the day I can finally move into my very own place that I don’t have to share with anyone…

…so I thought that I would feel something good in this moment. But I don’t. And I’m not even sure why. I mean, there’s some like… relief, I guess. Relief that the search is finally over & that the place I’ve found is very nice. But at the same time I can’t stop thinking about the fact that my monthly rent is going to be twice as much as it would have been even just 3 years ago before the pandemic and subsequent economic woes began to completely skew the market in a landlords favour. Like, this place I’ll be signing a lease on is a brand new condo so that does help justify the price a little - but at the same time when somebody tells me they’re living in a condo what I picture is the halfway point between living in an apartment and living in a house… like, one of those townhouse sorta things that fill the suburbs, y’know? Enough room to feel like you have your own house even if you really don’t. But this ain’t that. Instead it’s essentially a 1 bedroom apartment. A really nice one. But still, it’s just a living room, kitchen, bathroom & bedroom. Sure I get a beautiful kitchen, tall ceilings, and my own washing machine & dryer which isn’t always the case with an apartment. But still… I can’t help but think about how in the past I’ve had friends who were paying less each month for 2 bedroom apartments in this same area.

But I guess those days are over. And perhaps I’m just being ungrateful. Idk.

I just feel this strange apprehension about it all; and maybe that’s preciously because I’ll be alone. Like, sure the people I live with right now can drive me bonkers - and while it’s true that I’ve always wanted my own space where I don’t have to constantly rub elbows with other people, now that it’s finally happening I wonder what it’s going to end up feeling like… will it be freedom? Independence? Or will loneliness make it feel like some sort of an extravagant prison cell? Idk.

I guess it’ll be whatever I make it be.

On the plus side it gets me out of the town I currently live in and into a much larger one that’s only about a 15 minute drive from the city where my friends live. It’ll add another 20 - 30 minutes to my commute to & from work every day but that’s another positive as far as I’m concerned since my job reimburses us for that. Oh, and since renting this place wasn’t just a matter of being able to afford it/proving my income but rather the result of me passing an application process that involved providing references & submitting to a criminal record + credit check then it stands to reason that I won’t have to worry about having awful neighbours. So that’s nice. But it’d be a lot nicer if I could shake off this trepidation I feel lol.

Maybe what I’m truly worried about is this: I thought that achieving this would fill the void/emptiness of what’s missing from my life. But now I realize that what’s absent is only going to remain absent from my life. And no amount of material success will change that.

Because what’s missing isn’t something that money can buy.

[nogling]

$65000 a year is not quite middle class.

It is by no means “rich”.

Most people making $65k a year are living paycheck to paycheck. They cannot afford to buy a house. They cannot afford childcare. Since most jobs that pay $65k a year require some form of secondary education, chances are they have pretty substantial student loan debt.

$65000 in 2024 is the equivalent of, funnily enough, about $17000 in 1980.

A person making $65k a year is likely taking home about $950 a week after taxes/insurance.

Average rent for a one bedroom apartment in the US is currently $1563 a month - let’s say this hypothetical person lives in a part of the country that is somewhere in the middle, between low cost of living and high cost of living, so let’s adjust that down a skosh to, say, $1450 a month.

$950 x 4 = $3800 per month - let’s say $4000 for easier math and to account for months with 5 paychecks, rather than four. That makes the average one bedroom apartment about 36% of your income.

Now let’s get some groceries - average grocery cost per person is $240 to $425 a month. Let’s make that $300, for easy math. We’re down to $2250, now, by the way.

Let’s go ahead and get some utilities for that apartment, shall we? Let’s estimate $150 for electric, $50 for basic internet, and $100 for a cell phone. Down to $1950.

Now we have to talk about transportation. Most of the US realistically requires a car, and most people buy cars on credit, so let’s say our hypothetical person has decent credit and bought an economical used car - let’s go with a five year old Toyota Corolla, with a little under 100k miles. According to auto trader, with decent credit and a $500 down payment, that 2018 Corolla will cost $371 a month - for easy math, let’s call that $350.

But cars require insurance - and since it’s financed, that means full coverage. Let’s assume our hypothetical person is a pretty safe driver, so their insurance is $150 a month. They also need fuel - average price of gas in the US is $3.25 a gallon. That Corolla has a 12 gallon tank, and gets good gas mileage - chances are our hypothetical person can get by with a full tank every two weeks, which works out to about $80 a month. That car will be pretty reliable, as long as you maintain it - let’s set aside $20 a month for things like oil changes and tires and windshield wiper blades and air filters and brakes. We’re down to $1350.

Okay, so we have a roof, a vehicle, food, phone, and internet. Let’s go ahead and start accounting for things like clothes, shoes, dishes/furniture, the kind of thing that you don’t necessarily buy every month but do require periodic replacement. Let’s set aside $200 a month for these kinds of expenses.

Chances are that one bedroom apartment doesn’t have a washer and dryer, so we need to account for laundry - let’s say $50 a month, or roughly $10 a week, plus a little extra to give us some cushion when the only machines open are the little ones, and the dryers are busted and take three rounds.

Our hypothetical person is trying to stay healthy, so they also have a gym membership - $50 a month will get you access to the Y, which is pretty sweet. Down to $1050 now. They probably also want some kind of entertainment, so let’s give ‘em a Netflix account and a little bit of DoorDash money - let’s go with $150 a month, which lets them eat out once a week and watch some TV.

$900 to go.

The average monthly student loan payment is $500.

Oof, that doesn’t leave a lot of wiggle room. Now that remaining $400 a month has to cover things like….doctor’s appointments, prescriptions, personal hygiene, and savings.

What that means is that someone making $65k a year is one emergency away from serious financial struggle. It means they have their needs met pretty consistently, but can’t afford to save for a house or a vacation, can’t afford to have children, can’t afford a wedding, can’t afford a serious illness. They are definitely not rich.

If you make $17000 a year, you deserve to make more money. Period. But that money shouldn’t come from the people making $65000 a year - it should come from the people making $2 million an hour.

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[fishmealplant]

What is a Fish Meal Dryer?

A fish meal dryer is a machine specifically designed to dry fish meal to the desired moisture level, typically around 10%. The drying process is crucial as it prevents microbial growth and spoilage, thereby extending the shelf life of the fish meal. Fish meal dryers come in various types, including rotary drum dryers, disc dryers, and fluidized bed dryers, each with unique characteristics and advantages.

Features of a Fish Meal Dryer

1. Efficient Drying Capability: Fish meal dryers are built to handle large volumes of wet fish meal efficiently. They utilize advanced drying technologies to ensure uniform and consistent drying, which is essential for maintaining product quality.

2. Energy Efficiency: Modern fish meal dryers are designed to be energy-efficient. They use heat recovery systems and other technologies to minimize energy consumption, making the drying process more cost-effective.

3. Durability and Robustness: Given the demanding nature of fish meal production, fish meal dryers are constructed from durable materials that can withstand high temperatures and corrosive environments. This ensures long-term reliability and minimal downtime.

4. Environmental Considerations: Many fish meal dryers are equipped with pollution control systems to reduce emissions and comply with environmental regulations. This makes them a more sustainable choice for fish meal producers.

How Does a Fish Meal Dryer Work?

1. Feeding: The wet fish meal is fed into the dryer through a conveyor or feeder system. This ensures a steady and controlled flow of material into the dryer.

2. Drying Process: Inside the dryer, the fish meal is exposed to hot air or other drying agents. The specific mechanism depends on the type of dryer used:

Rotary Drum Dryers: The fish meal is tumbled in a rotating drum where it is heated and dried by hot air.

Disc Dryers: The fish meal is spread across heated discs that rotate, facilitating even drying.

Fluidized Bed Dryers: The fish meal is suspended in a stream of hot air, which dries it quickly and uniformly.

3. Moisture Reduction: As the fish meal passes through the dryer, the moisture content is gradually reduced to the desired level. This step is critical for preventing spoilage and ensuring the fish meal's stability.

4. Discharge: The dried fish meal is then discharged from the dryer and moved to the next stage of production, which may include milling, packaging, or storage.

Applications of Fish Meal Dryers

Fish meal dryers are primarily used in fish meal plants, where they are an integral part of the fish meal production process. However, their applications extend to other industries as well:

Animal Feed Production: Dried fish meal is a key ingredient in animal feeds, providing a rich source of protein for livestock, poultry, and aquaculture.

Fertilizer Manufacturing: Fish meal is also used in organic fertilizers, where its nutrient content benefits plant growth.

Industrial Uses: Fish meal is employed in various industrial applications, including pet food production and dietary supplements.

Benefits of Using a Fish Meal Dryer

1. Improved Product Quality: By effectively reducing the moisture content, fish meal dryers help produce high-quality fish meal that is free from spoilage and microbial contamination.

2. Increased Shelf Life: Proper drying extends the shelf life of fish meal, making it more suitable for storage and transportation.

3. Enhanced Economic Value: High-quality, dried fish meal commands a better market price, enhancing the economic value of the product.

A fish meal dryer is an indispensable component in the fish meal production process. It ensures the fish meal is dried to the appropriate moisture content, thereby enhancing its quality, shelf life, and market value. By understanding the features, working principles, and applications of a fish meal dryer, producers can optimize their operations and achieve better results.

[businessmarketreports]

An Overview of UK Home Small Domestic Appliances Market: Trends and Insights

The UK home small domestic appliances (SDA) market has seen significant growth driven by evolving consumer lifestyles, technological innovations, and a growing focus on energy efficiency and sustainability. From kettles and toasters to handheld vacuums and smart kitchen gadgets, SDAs are becoming indispensable in UK households.

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Here’s an analysis of the key trends and insights shaping the market in 2024.

1. Market Size and Growth

The SDA market in the UK is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4-6% from 2023 to 2028, driven by post-pandemic shifts in home-based lifestyles.

Rising disposable income and increasing interest in premium and smart appliances are fueling demand.

2. Key Consumer Trends

a. Smart and Connected Appliances

Voice control integration (via Alexa, Google Assistant) and IoT-enabled SDAs are gaining traction.

Popular products: Smart kettles, Wi-Fi-enabled coffee makers, and robotic vacuum cleaners.

b. Health and Wellness Focus

Growing interest in air fryers, blenders, and juicers as consumers focus on healthier lifestyles.

Increased demand for air purifiers and humidifiers due to rising concerns over indoor air quality.

c. Sustainability and Energy Efficiency

UK consumers are prioritizing eco-friendly appliances with lower energy consumption, such as energy-efficient kettles and low-wattage irons.

Brands offering repairable and recyclable products are seeing stronger loyalty.

d. Compact and Space-Saving Designs

Urban living and smaller households drive demand for multi-functional and compact SDAs, such as 2-in-1 steamers or combination microwaves.

3. Product-Specific Insights

Kitchen Appliances

Coffee Machines:

Premium brands like Nespresso and De’Longhi dominate, with demand for bean-to-cup and pod-based machines increasing.

Air Fryers:

Brands like Tefal and Ninja lead as air fryers become a household staple.

Consumers prioritize larger capacities and multi-functionality.

Cleaning Appliances

Robotic Vacuum Cleaners:

Growing adoption of smart robotic vacuums from brands like iRobot and Eufy.

Consumers value mapping technologies and self-emptying features.

Handheld Vacuums:

Brands like Dyson continue to dominate the cordless vacuum segment, driven by innovations in battery life and suction power.

Personal Care Appliances

Growth in electric toothbrushes, hair dryers, and grooming kits, driven by brand diversification and targeted marketing.

4. Retail and Distribution Trends

E-commerce Boom:

Online channels like Amazon, Argos, and Currys are witnessing robust growth, fueled by convenience and competitive pricing.

Omni-Channel Experiences:

Retailers are integrating digital and in-store experiences, such as AR demos for products.

Subscription Models:

Brands offering subscription plans for products like coffee machines and vacuum filters are seeing higher customer retention.

5. Competitive Landscape

Key Players

Dyson:

Leader in cordless vacuum and air purifier segments, with a focus on cutting-edge design and functionality.

Ninja:

Dominates the air fryer market and continues to expand into other SDAs like blenders and multi-cookers.

Philips:

Strong presence in personal care and kitchen appliances, with a growing focus on energy efficiency.

Breville:

Known for kettles, toasters, and sandwich makers, with a strong mid-market appeal.

Market Share Dynamics

Premium brands like Dyson and Nespresso dominate the high-end segment.

Mid-range brands (e.g., Tefal, Morphy Richards) maintain steady growth by balancing affordability and quality.

New entrants offering smart or niche eco-friendly solutions are gradually gaining market share.

6. Challenges and Opportunities

Challenges

Economic Pressures:

Inflation and rising energy costs may deter discretionary spending on premium SDAs.

Supply Chain Disruptions:

Component shortages and logistical issues continue to affect manufacturing and delivery timelines.

Opportunities

Sustainability:

Brands investing in energy-efficient and recyclable products are likely to capture eco-conscious consumers.

Customization:

Offering customizable products (e.g., personalized coffee settings or modular vacuum components) can differentiate brands.

7. Future Outlook

Smart Home Integration:

Growth in smart home adoption will drive demand for IoT-enabled SDAs.

Health and Wellness Products:

Continued interest in products supporting healthy lifestyles, such as air purifiers and low-fat cooking appliances.

Sustainability Leadership:

Companies embracing circular economy principles will gain a competitive edge.

The UK small domestic appliances market is poised for steady growth, underpinned by consumer preferences for convenience, sustainability, and technology-driven innovation. Players who align their strategies with these evolving trends will be best positioned to thrive.

[adinathinternationalindia]

Fluid Bed Dryer R&D Model

Fluid Bed Dryer R&D lab model is uses for fluidized bed drying which is a pretty common process in the pharmaceutical industry. This process is needed in order to achieve optimum moisture apart from applying coatings or binders before proceeding for other processes for tablet formulation.

Our 5 liters fluid bed dryer is an efficient and economical solution for small batch sizes, but due to its scalable capabilities it can be scaled up for growing needs in future. Specifically designed for lab work and small batch processing, our lab scale fluidized bed drying system is equipped with features that allow maximum flexibility for batch. It also has height adjustability features and an ultra-modern touch screen that offers easy to read schematics for better control and diagnostics. The operator can seamless monitor the smallest of bit of every operation and since it has a robust dust collection system with cartridge filter system that’s easy to maneuver, you can expect phenomenal productivity.

Our 5 liters fluid bed dryer is loaded with satin type filter bag with fingers. Its sampling system (optional) allows you to keep an eye on all results during every cycle.

For more information related to our fluid bed dryer R&D lab model, feel free to get in touch with us.