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GADGET OF THE MONTH KITCHENWARE NEWS & HOUSEWARES REVIEW n MARCH 2019 n www.kitchenwarenews.com 2 2 Gadget of the Month QUIET BLENDER WITH SMALL FOOTPRINT FROM BLACK + DECKER The PowerCrush Digital Blender with Quiet Technology from Black + Decker is designed to effectively and quietly blend just about any ingredient in its 18 ounce personal jar. The on-the-go jar is made using BPA-free Tritan, making it incomparably durable and dishwasher safe along with the rest of the PowerCrush Digital Blender's components. The Black + Decker Infuser 3-In-1 Digital PowerCrush Blending System is a solution for everything from drinks to soups to crushed crumbs which can be safely blended in two sizes of blending jars made from shatterproof Tritan. The unique 6-cup blending jar made from BPA- free Tritan features an infuser for the easy addition of added flavor, while the 18-ounce jar is great for on the go. Both are easy to clean and dishwasher safe. Black + Decker Matt.Kosloske@spectrumbrands.com www.blackanddeckerappliances.com KILNER SAUCE PRESS SET Sauces and purees taste so much better when they are homemade, and with the Kilner® Sauce Press Setup is easy: the hopper just has to be filled with the desired ingredients, and then when the handle is turned, those ingredients are pureed directly into the Kilner Jar Below. Included is a practical stainless steel hopper that screws directly onto the Kilner 1 Litre Preserve Jar and a stainless steel one-piece lid. Ideal for making tomato and apple sauces. The suggested retail price is $40. Typhoon Homewares LLC 866.598.0309 customercare@typhoonhomewares.com www.typhoonhomewares.com Building on the success of its hilarious and effective Angr y Mama microwave cleaner, New Metro Design introduces its parody-based Angry-POTUS microwave cleaner, which is playfully packaged with the company's trademarked tagline, "Make Your Microwave Clean Again!" In keeping with the original Angr y Mama cleaning gadget, new Angr y- POTUS ($13.95 suggested retail) effortlessly disinfects and cleans the inside cavity of built-in and countertop microwave ovens with a simple solution of white vinegar and tap water. When filled with this all-natural, toxin-f ree cleaning mixture and placed in the microwave oven for heating, Angr y-POTUS releases a cloud of hot steam that softens food particles and stains on the appliance's walls, base and ceiling. Adding satirical fun to keeping microwave ovens spotless and f ree of unsavor y odors, Angry-POTUS features three easy to remove and assemble parts that are all made of durable BPA-f ree plastic. Angr y- POTUS' stable and sturdy base features two easy to grip side handles. The f ront side of the base, or "torso" is styled in blue with a contrasting red tie emblazoned with "USA." The gadget 's arms, which stay cooler for safe lifting from a hot microwave oven, are humorously positioned with one hand mimicking the president 's signature finger point. The back of the gadget conveniently offers two fill-marks – one for pouring a quarter cup of vinegar – preferably clear white vinegar – and another fill mark for adding approximately the same amount of plain tap water. After filling the base, Angry-POTUS' "face" is placed back on the unit's "neck," followed by the gadget's oversized yellow "hair," which is perfectly coiffed in the president's highly recognizable hairstyle. When placed inside any-size microwave oven for five minutes at high power, the disinfecting mixture of vinegar and water boils and turns to dirt-cleaning steam that escapes f rom a ring of holes at the crown of Angry-POTUS' head. At this point, all that's needed is a quick wipe-down of the appliance's cavity. Compact, lightweight, dishwasher-safe, and easy to store, pint-size Angry-POTUS measures approximately 6 inches tall and 5 inches wide. Ideal for cleaning microwave ovens at home, office, dorm, hotel, vacation condo rental, etc. – and perfect as a practical and affordable home gift that brings smiles – Angry-POTUS is available now at stores nationwide. KN Angry-POTUS Gets Steamed to Clean Microwave NEATFREAK PROVIDES CHEMICAL-FREE ODOR CONTROL Consumers are becoming more educated about the dangers of chemicals and additives in household products, like odor control sprays and air fresheners, and how they affect their health and environment. Many home deodorizers and air fresheners control odors by using fragrance, masking agents, anti-microbials, or pesticides and contain ingredients that are known to be hazardous to humans, pets and the environment. Many of these chemicals are listed with environmental watch groups such as the David Suzuki Foundation or the Environmental Working Group (EWG), and appear on the "Dirty Dozen" list. They contain Food and Drug Administration-regulated chemicals, including carcinogens, pesticides, reproductive toxins and hormone disruptors. One ingredient that is common across all these types of air freshener products is fragrance. However, the chemicals used to create fragrance do not need to be individually listed on labels and may contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). These VOCs can cause skin irritation, allergies, respiratory issues, developmental and reproductive toxicity, aquatic toxicity, biodegradation and cancer. So how is one to control odors in the home? Enter neatfreak with EVERFRESH ® pro-biotic technology using natural, beneficial microbes embedded into the fabric of neatfreak laundry products. EVERFRESH works continuously to control and reduce odor, so neatfreak laundry hampers are always fresh, eliminating the need to spray the hamper with de- odorizers or scents to control unpleasant odors. EVERFRESH is natural and organic, is non-toxic, contains no harsh FDA-regulated chemicals, VOCs or HAPs and is fragrance free. How does EVERFRESH work? Odor is caused by partially digested organic material left behind by bacteria – for example, body sweat. Beneficial probiotic microbes, similar to those in yogurt and which are found all around us in nature, are selected and invisibly bonded to the fabric surface of neatfreak laundry products using proprietary technology. This results in thousands of dormant microbes affixed to every square inch of the fabric surface. Once they come in contact with odor- causing partially decomposed organic material and bacteria, they activate. Then, the activated microbes work to eliminate the odor-causing organic material, leaving behind odorless water and carbon dioxide that dries and evaporates. With the partially decomposed organic material broken down, the odor is eliminated, and the microbes go dormant until reactivated. This innovative process of applying live micro-organisms to fibers results in natural, non-toxic odor control that is safe for people, pets and the environment, and it's exclusive to neatfreak laundry products. If it doesn't say neatfreak, it doesn't have EVERFRESH. EVERFRESH Pro-Biotic technology is a registered mark of Neatfreak Group across multiple categories, making it a point of differentiation for retailers and a clear choice for consumers. Neatfreak has extended the brand to expand its consumer reach through licensing EVERFRESH and partnering with selected non-competing home product manufacturers. NeatFreak John Collins, President & CMO 905.624.6262 ext. 262 Booth N7740 www.neatfreak.com SPONSORED CONTENT

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