"Life-Changing Kitchen Goods and Home Appliances: A List to Enhance Your Quality of Life"

2018.10.15 published

Great Life Products That Were Worth Buying!

Suddenly, haven’t you ever thought that there are things in daily life that are a bit bothersome?

For example, the hassle of cleaning and laundry, where to wipe your dripping feet after a bath, or the cleanup after washing dishes.

Every time, you may think,

"Well, it can't be helped."

"Everyone does it, so I might as well just do it silently."

You might often give up or prematurely decide that it's something that "cannot be solved."

However, such stress can often be resolved and eliminated by using convenient goods!!

Once you experience a stress-free life, you’ll feel liberated as if you’ve grown wings, and you’ll think,

"Why have I been doing such things until now…!" "I should have bought this sooner!" You will surely feel like there’s no going back!!

This time, we asked members of marry about their "everyday products that they truly think were worth buying."

Trust in the words that they felt refreshed and good about their purchases, and try incorporating these into your life♡

Item Worth Buying ① Diatomaceous Earth Bath Mat

First, let me introduce the diatomaceous earth bath mat!

Diatomaceous earth is a fossilized deposit of the shells of a type of algae called "diatom." This diatomaceous earth has an incredibly strong ability to absorb water, which is why it is used as a bath mat.

I use it at home too, and the moment I step onto the diatomaceous earth bath mat after a bath, my feet instantly feel dry, so I can’t part with it!

Moreover, the best part about the diatomaceous earth bath mat is that you don't have to wash it!

Since bath mats are placed on the floor, are used to wipe your feet, and get wet, they can feel unsanitary, and it’s somewhat undesirable to wash them together with regular laundry, isn’t it?

However, it’s also bothersome to go out of your way to wash it just for the bath mat.

With the diatomaceous earth bath mat, there’s no need to wash it – just air it out in the shade occasionally, and you’re good to go!

➡ The most famous brand for diatomaceous earth bath mats is "soil."

By the way, the experience of "wetness drying to a soft finish immediately" with diatomaceous earth is truly impressive, and now they also sell measuring spoons, coasters, toothbrush holders, and more!

Item Worth Buying ② Drum-Type Fully Automatic Washing Machine

Next, the one that members were talking about as "really worth buying!" is the drum-type fully automatic washing machine.

You can do laundry anytime without worrying about the weather or time of day, and towels and such come out fluffy.

It’s perfect home appliance; easy to use and provides great quality results. They’ve mentioned that they now do their laundry every day and have completely stopped air-drying on the balcony, which is revolutionary!

Furthermore, not having to air-dry on the balcony means that you don't need pegs or drying racks, allowing for a tidy and spacious balcony (plus, it looks neat with no visible clutter!).

Before buying the drum washing machine, they had a habit of accumulating laundry and washing it once a week.

After purchasing the drum washing machine, since you just press a button, doing laundry daily has become a breeze!!

Apparently, I’m also tempted to buy one…!

Item Worth Buying ③ Dishwasher

I recommend a dishwasher too!

The sight of a mountain of dirty dishes piled up in the sink after eating is really something you don’t want to see…

It’s unpleasant enough that you might regret spending so much time cooking.

With a dishwasher, you can just place your used dishes inside the machine, and that’s it!

There’s no need to leave dishes unused until nighttime, and since it dries them to a sparkling finish, you don’t have to worry about water stains either, which is delightful♡

Item Worth Buying ④ Handheld Iron

A handheld iron that can be used while the clothes are hanging is also recommended!

With a handheld iron, you can iron shirts and pants while they’re still on the hanger, making a large ironing board unnecessary.

If you have a type that produces steam, you can easily iron skirts and dresses as well, making it quite handy♩

A handheld iron is small, making it great for taking on a honeymoon trip as well.

➡ You can purchase a handheld iron here.

Item Worth Buying ⑤ Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

A cordless vacuum cleaner is also one of the items worth buying◎

With regular vacuum cleaners, you have to extend the cord and plug it in, and the range of the cord is limited.

They take up quite a bit of space to store, as you have to manage the pole, the hose, and the main body.

With a cordless vacuum cleaner, since it’s rechargeable, you don’t need to plug it in.

You can just grab it whenever you want and immediately start cleaning◎

Additionally, it’s small, so storage isn’t a problem. It can fit in closets, next to refrigerators, or even under shoe cabinets, so it won't take up unnecessary space♩

➡ You can purchase a cordless vacuum cleaner here.

Item Worth Buying ⑥ Georg Jensen Kitchen Towel

The kitchen towel from Georg Jensen that I purchased after being intrigued by an article on marry turned out to be really good.

The Georg Jensen kitchen towel is highly absorbent and quick-drying, and its large size is appealing!

It dries dishes quickly, so it’s hygienic, and you can use it in the kitchen instead of a drying rack♩

Even when it gets soaking wet, it dries quickly, so you don’t have to worry about bacteria or strange smells!

It stays clean, making it a useful item as both a cloth and a drying rack♩

➡ You can purchase Georg Jensen towels here.

Item Worth Buying ⑦ Water Server

A water server is very convenient to have in every household.

You can get cold water, hot water for coffee or tea, and hot water for instant noodles right away◎

Members of marry use water from the water server for all their cooking as well, claiming it helps the rice cook better.

Carrying water from the store is heavy, and even if you order it online, you still have to throw away the plastic bottles.

However, with a water server, the delivery person brings it right to your home and also takes the empty bottles back, making it hassle-free.

Furthermore, it’s surprisingly affordable. For a couple living together, it costs less than 10,000 yen a month, so it’s not too much of a hurdle.

Item Worth Buying ⑧ Google Home

Finally, let me introduce Google Home, a smart speaker with wireless communication capabilities and voice assistant functions♩

With Google Home, you can:

☑ Check the weather forecast every morning

☑ Listen to news

☑ Listen to music

☑ Check your schedule

It seems like it’s fun to say "Okay, Google!" and even becomes a topic of conversation between couples.

Apart from Google Home, various smart speakers have also been released, such as Amazon's Echo and LINE's Clover.

➡ Search for smart speakers on Rakuten.

Enrich Your New Life ♡

We introduced the "everyday products that were worth buying" that we heard from marry members.

Particularly, they passionately recommended the dryer-equipped drum-type washing machines and dishwashers, as well as the water server!

Listening to their stories made it seem like their lives have truly "changed," appearing more stress-free and enviably easier, which made me want them too…!!

If having a machine's help can make life easier, isn’t that the best thing ever??

If you keep thinking, "No, but it's expensive, so never mind..." your quality of life will never change.

I’m thinking of bravely saying "what the heck!" and buying a drum washing machine (around 150,000 yen, right...??).