The annual Kitchen & Bath Industry show in Las Vegas is almost a month away, but we’re already feeling the heat—and sensing a trend: Steam is on the rise. In past seasons, the powerful stuff (which unclogs pores, powers aircraft carriers, and speeds cooking in commercial kitchens) was added to residential ovens. (Check out 2005 Kitchen & Bath Awards and Buying Guide: Wall Ovens.)
And last spring, LG Electronics introduced the SteamWasher (click here for video demo), which features steam-assisted deep-cleaning wash cycles, as well as a 20-minute water- and detergent-free mode that removes wrinkles and deodorizes up to five garments at a time. This latter option is eco-friendly because it reduces water usage (you aren’t running a wash load) and dependence on chemically based professional dry-cleaning. Now two more appliance companies are following suit.
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Whirlpool has added a 10-minute steam cycle to its popular front-loading Duet model, and Kenmore is introducing a similar feature in its Elite HE5 and HE3 Steam Dryers (shown). Available in September, the units require hookups to household water and are estimated to cost $100 to $150 more than similar—but steamless—models. —BrickChick
The Kitchen & Bath Show is also for luxurious stone bathtubs and Kitchen.
Too bad you didn't mention this...
Posted by: Quartz Kitchen Counter Tops | October 30, 2007 at 10:29 AM
Is it good if we display luxurious stone bathtubs,wooden bathtubs,granite faucets,marble faucets,all kinds of basins for bathroom,as well as engineered quartz kitchen countertops on the show?
Posted by: Justin Hoo | April 23, 2007 at 02:30 PM