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This vacuum pump merges the functionality of ziplock bags with a hard casing to reduce your leftover food wastage!

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Storing leftovers in airtight zip-lock bags is a trick hard to follow. While mastering the dance of rolling your food tight and simultaneously sliding its bag closed might teach you patience, the prospect of leftovers always seems to circle back for seconds, and they’re just aren’t enough bags in the kitchen. Zhuhai Kelitong Electronic Co. Ltd., the company that brought us electric wine openers, has recently been recognized by iF Design for its new set of vacuum-sealed containers and automatic vacuum pump that render zip-lock bags a thing of the past.

Designed to provide food containers with high-vacuum storage to curb bacterial growth, Zhuhai’s vacuum storage system boasts that it can keep your leftovers sealed for three to five times longer than the standard food storage container. The hard plastic containers come with pre-delineated food zones that help users separate their food items and with a vacuum-sealed lid that works as the base for the accompanying pump. Zhuhai designed the vacuum pump to be automatic so that once it’s placed on top of a container’s lid and activated, the pump immediately begins pulling out the excess air inside of the container until it reaches a high-vacuum degree of -0.03 Mpa.

Each food storage container is constructed using FDA-approved Tritan materials, which means that the plastic used is BPA-free and can safely be reheated in microwave ovens. The designers built the food containers to be 70% lighter than common glassware containers so that once the containers have been vacuum-sealed, they can just as easily go into the lunch box and be transported anywhere. Once the container is ready for use again, the lid comes easily apart from the container so that each component can be properly cleaned and prepared for its next use.

Designer: Zhuhai Kelitong Electronic Co. Ltd.

Coming in three parts, each vacuum pump and lid attach to different containers.

Once the vacuum pump is activated, then excess air that could lead to bacterial growth is sucked up from the container.

An automatic vacuum pump works by draining in the container’s excess air until a vacuum degree of -0.03 Mpa is reached.

Each food storage container can be easily disassembled and put back together for cleaning and storing.

Designed to be 70% lighter than average glass food storage containers, these containers from Zhuhai are perfect to bring for lunch.

Samsung’s smart home vision includes more intelligent fridges and vacuums

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CES wouldn't be CES if Samsung didn't have a slew of new appliances to announce, and the longer the company invests in its vision of a connected home, the more we at Engadget wind up writing about refrigerators and vacuums. That said, they are admitt...

RoboRock H6 Adapt Cordless Vacuum Review: A Portable Powerhouse

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I live in a 3-story, single-family house with my wife and two rather large, hairy dogs. So the amount of dirt, dust, and dog hair we accumulate around here on a daily basis is way more than should be permitted by law. The question is, can a compact, cordless vacuum cleaner handle big messes like ours? Well, when it comes to the RoboRock H6 Adapt cordless vacuum cleaner, the answer is yes… with a couple of caveats.

The H6 Adapt is really well made. Everything about it feels substantial, from the shiny red anodized aluminum main tube to the substantial main vacuum unit and power brush accessories. This is no cheap vacuum. Of course, with a current retail price of $449.99, I wouldn’t expect it to be. This stick-style vacuum is designed for quick cleanup of everyday dirt and is perfect for spaces like apartments and smaller homes.

I’ve been used to lugging around a Miele canister vacuum here for a while, and it’s really powerful, but you have to deal with changing bags on a regular basis, plus it does lose some suction as the bag fills up. It’s also got a cord, so I find myself constantly having to fumble about and unplug and replug it, and try not to run over the cord while vacuuming. The RoboRock has none of those problems. No wires mean it can go anywhere, so you’ll find yourself cleaning spots you might not otherwise get to with a corded vacuum. Plus it converts from stick mode to a snub-nose portable, so you can use it for dusting and countertop spills too.

The RoboRock hangs neatly on the provided wall charger, and its included accessories clip in alongside it for easy access. Installation of the wall charging station is easy, and just requires a couple of screws to attach it to a stud or into drywall with the provided wall anchors. The accessories attach to the vacuum with a quick and confident click, and definitely won’t come loose during usage.

The vacuum’s main section has a nice OLED display which tells you how much battery charge is left, not just in percentage, but in estimated run time based on the current mode. Simply squeeze the trigger on the handle to start up the vacuum, and it gets to work. There are three power modes: Eco, Standard, and Max, which offer varying amounts of suction, and there’s also a sustain button that keeps the vacuum running even if you let your finger off the trigger. It’s light and nimble enough to move just about anywhere in your house, and can even be used to vacuum ceilings and dusty ceiling fan blades.

I tested the H6 Adapt on a variety of surfaces in our house, including hardwood, yoga mats, and both low and high pile carpets. As long as you choose the right accessory, it does a great job cleaning all of them. The larger carpet brush has an automated motor that kicks in when it detects it’s on the carpet and really gets down between the fibers.

There’s also a smaller carpet brush which I found worked better on the yoga mats we have around here to keep our older Bernese Mountain dog from slipping on the hardwood. Other attachments include a bristled dusting brush, a crevice tool, and a flexible hose for reaching tricky places.

What impressed me most is just how powerful this little vacuum is, sucking up some of the worst fluff and dander in just a single pass. Even as the bin filled up, I didn’t notice any meaningful drop-off in suction until it was completely full. Speaking of which, there’s one big tradeoff to having such a compact and easy to maneuver vacuum – and that’s the canister size is small.

Granted, I let a week’s worth of dog hair pile up for my testing, so I had to empty the dustbin three times to totally clean just our living room, while I wouldn’t have had to empty the Miele for at least a couple of weeks. On the flip-side, cleaning is easy – just push a button and you can either flip the bottom of the canister open or unscrew the whole canister for a thorough cleanout. The process only takes a few seconds.

RoboRock does recommend that you clean out more than just the dustbin on at least a monthly basis, which means you have to rinse the front filter, rear filter, and metal cyclone assembly and let them dry before using the vacuum. Accessing these components is easy and intuitive.

The other thing to keep in mind with a cordless vacuum – especially something that weighs just three pounds like the H6 Adapt – it’s that you do have to consider battery life. RoboRock claims up to 90 minutes of power on a charge, but that varies wildly based on how thick the pile is on the carpet, if the motorized brush is engaged, and what power mode you have it running in. I got closer to an hour in my real-world testing, which was enough to do two entire floors of my house with a full week’s worth of dirt to contend with. Of course, your mileage may vary, and if you’ve got lots of thick-pile carpets, expect shorter runtimes.

Overall, I think the RoboRock H6 Adapt is an excellent, well-built cordless vacuum. It’s powerful, easy to carry, versatile, and stylish – as vacuum cleaners go. It’s absolutely perfect for apartment-dwellers or if you’re a fastidious, frequent vacuumer. If you live in a larger house or have lots of hairy animals, you’ll definitely be happier if you run at least every couple of days. If you let it go longer, you’ll find yourself having to empty out the canister more often.

The RoboRock H6 Adapt is currently available from Walmart for $449.99.

Neato’s robotic D10 vacuum uses LIDAR-based navigation

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Neato’s newest robotic vacuum, the Neato D10, uses LIDAR-based technology and a HEPA filter that captures virtually 100 percent of allergens, the company says. It offers a runtime of 150 minutes, the widest brush and largest dirt bin on the market, s...

Ex-Samsung Engineers design a 1.2lbs handheld vacuum that equals your Dyson in power!

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As a grown-up, do you get excited about vacuum cleaners or are you not normal? From someone who did it as a chore, as I have gotten older vacuuming has been giving me that certain joy you experience when you watch satisfying visual ASMR-like videos. The things on top of my wishlist have quickly changed from sneakers to $400 vacuums and now that I’ve discovered the Montanc, I am glad I can have both!

Montanc was designed by ex-Samsung engineers to give you exactly what you need in a handheld vacuum without burning a hole in your pocket – powerful suction, lightweight, compact, durable, and never misses a spot! Usually, handheld vacuums are considered a short-term investment. They don’t have good suction, can fall apart easily, and are just an added cleaning measure after you use the large vacuum because they can’t get inside crevices. The engineers addressed the two major pain points from the consumer market research – upright vacuums are bulky and handheld vacuums are flimsy.

This product was created to change how we perceive handheld vacuums all together with its clever engineering and attentive design that makes cleaning effortless. The strongest handheld vacuum on the market has a suction power of 12,000 PA while Montanc gives you 15,000 PA which is equivalent to a Dyson vacuum! Weighing only 1.18 lbs (525 g), this appliance has been made for everyday use which accounts for wear and tear. It is also easy to empty the dirt from the vacuum, it contains a double safety mechanism that twists the gadget as you press the button and lets you empty/wash the reusable canister. This prevents unexpected disassemble of dirt from the sack. But unlike its competition, Montanc’s weight doesn’t justify its strength and durability. Combined with a set of versatile nozzles, you can clean every crack, corner and crevice.

It has two power modes: Mode I and Mode II. The first one has the suction power of 6,000 PA and picks up your typical-sized particles and debris in a blink of an eye. The second one picks up microparticles that can’t be seen by the naked eye as well as larger chunks of debris with the suction power of 15,000 PA. Mode I can be used for 30 mins and Mode II can be used for 9 mins after one charging cycle. You can switch between the modes by pressing one button and it clears up everything from pollen to your girlfriend’s hair – no really, the fade-free suction sucks the hair in one second!

“Such power is only possible because of our Brushless Direct Current ++ motors (BLDC++ in short). This 120w motor clocks in at 76,000rpm which allows Montanc to produce 15kPa while staying insanely compact” says the team of engineers on the technology that makes Montanc stand out from the rest of its peers. Its good to be used on carpets too along with being car-friendly. Lastly, its minimal and elegant design means it doesn’t have to be stashed away in a closet and you can keep it outside too – it can be used right when the cookie crumbles! Powerful vacuums are heavy. Smaller vacuums are weak. But if you want the best of both worlds, this vacuum is your Hannah Montanc-na.

Designer: Montac

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This 4-in-1 smart home appliance is the only butler you need

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Quarantine has really shown me that I could never be a butler should I ever plan to switch careers, in fact, I could use a butler to manage all the chores as I work from home. This is the part where I fall in love with Mr. Alfred – no, not Batman’s butler but a smart home appliance that serves as a humidifier, dehumidifier, air purifier, and vacuum. I think this confirms that all men are truly not the same!

Mr. Alfred is a conceptual smart air-management system that looks like an elegant bar cart – the gold rails add a retro finish while the muted grey body gives it rich yet subtle aesthetic. Instead of having four home appliances, you can just have one that does it all while saving space and upgrading your interior game. Mr. Alfred is designed to provide solutions for healthy air in your space by sensing the quality. It is precise and targeted at keeping your space clean. The sleek appliance is made of six important parts – the main body which is responsible to store and charge the detachable parts, a drone that monitors the space, a robot vacuum, an air purifier, humidifier, and dehumidifier. Fun fact: the three air-management parts rest on the robot vacuum that makes them portable.

The rails of the main body help with putting the air-purifier, humidifier, and dehumidifier on the robot vacuum when being used. After the job is done, all parts return to the main body to be stored and recharged. Mr. Alfred also includes a cleaning tool kit with brushes and sprays. The physical form of a trolley was used to match the image of a butler. The wheels make it easy to move around the house and the minimal style lets it become a beautiful furniture piece when not in use. Mr. Alfred has been an iconic butler forever and now it lives in the form of this smart concept design…now only if it also had a feature to shine a symbol in the sky.

Designer: Dawn BYSJ, S-W K, Ki-Beom Hwang, Dong-Jun and Citrine H

Grab Shark’s IQ self-emptying robot vacuum for $170 off at Wellbots

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Want to get a robot vacuum cleaner for Mother’s Day, or just to keep things tidy for yourself? It might be a good time to shop. Wellbots is selling Shark’s IQ robovac with a self-emptying base for $429, or $170 off, through both a $150 immediate disc...