Year in Review: Home Environment

Lumie, a British light therapy brand, has introduced the Halo multifunctional light therapy lamp in the U.S. The lamp is designed to enhance mood, energy and alertness during the day while promoting relaxation in the evening by mimicking the effects of daylight.

The Dyson Submarine Wet Roller Head is Dyson’s first wet vacuum cleaner. Designed to deliver just the right amount of water to effectively remove spills, stains and spall debris from hard floors with a motor-driven microfiber roller, the Dyson Submarine achieves a “clean floor” finish without over-saturating, says the company.

Roborock launched the Dyad Air, a handheld vacuum that cleans wet and dry messes simultaneously. The Dyad Air features powerful cleaning performance, enhanced intelligence with smart sensors and ease of use with a self-cleaning and drying system.

The Iris Woozoo air purifiers are designed for large and extra-large rooms, the company noted. The air purifiers can capture up to 99.97% of allergens with the True HEPA filter technology, the brand said. Both purifiers have a five-speed fan, built-in dust sensors, replaceable filters and an LED light feature that is designed to indicate the air quality of a room.

Lasko expanded its line of home environment appliances with the introduction of four new space heaters, including three tower units and a compact model. All of the new Lasko heaters feature sleek and modern designs and complement any room of the home while providing even heat distribution and widespread oscillation.

Dreame Technology has released the L10 Prime, an automated, all-in-one robotic vacuum and mop. It features upgraded mop cleaner technology, a 2.5L water tank for uninterrupted cleaning, and powerful suction power.

The Dyson Big + Quiet Formaldehyde purifier is designed for large open-plan spaces while the Dyson HEPA Big + Quiet Formaldehyde purifier is made for shared, commercial spaces. The Cone Aerodynamics deliver up to 32 feet of projection and the CO2 filter indicates when to ventilate. The company says the Big + Quiet Formaldehyde is engineered to operate quietly, producing only 56 decibels of noise, making it Dyson’s quietest and most powerful purifier.

Dreo launched a collection of smart fans, including pedestal and floor fans designed for blowing air quietly and intelligently. Both fans are IoT-enabled for voice control and are able to be controlled with the Dreo app, which allows consumers to control the two fans remotely even while not at home. Users can change speeds or enter different modes, including sleep, auto, eco and turbo modes, for the right output at the right time and remotely adjust the fan’s oscillation and tilt.

The Tineco Floor One S7 Steam is a 3-in-1 smart, cordless steam floor washer vacuums, washes, and uses steam to clean and remove stains. Using Tineco’s iLoop sensor, the steam washer adapts power according to the type and amount of dirt on the floor. The cleaner’s “MHCBS” system recycles dirty water with an internal brush scraper, continually washing and rinsing with fresh water at a constant 450 rotations per minute, according to the company.

Winix has released the T810 360° All-in-One 4-Stage True HEPA Air Purifier with PlasmaWave Technology. The T810’s filtration system combines True HEPA filtration, activated carbon and Winix’s proprietary PlasmaWave technology, working together to eliminate airborne pollutants, allergens and odors. 

The Dyson 360 Vis Nav is engineered with Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) technology and a 360-degree vision system with a fish-eye hemispheric lens that remembers where it has been, sees where to clean and is intelligent enough to create dust maps of the home, says the company.

Midea launched the M9 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner which has both vacuuming and mopping functions. The cleaner features 3D obstacle avoidance, pressurized mopping that mimics human cleaning and auto mop raising that allows the M9 to work on different surfaces.

RZ Industries, known for its filtration products, launched the RZ Airflow. This offering is a portable air filtration product so that consumers can keep their minds at ease about air quality when traveling and at home. According to the company, the RZ Airflow can fit in a suitcase or carry-on and can be attached to nearly any ductless, through-the-wall heating and cooling system within seconds. The company notes that this new launch is designed to purify up to 99.97% of allergens and bacteria and can reduce viruses down to .03 microns. 

The Iris Woozoo Pedestal Standing Fan is designed for 3D air circulation, as the unique oscillating motion covers a wider range in the room and contributes to better air circulation throughout the environment, the company said. Other features include 12 speeds, zero-to-little noise and a smart feature that is designed to detect the room temperature and adjust the fan level automatically while in auto mode.

Bissell partnered with battery specialist Greenworks to launch the Bissell CleanView XR Stick Vacuum series powered by the PowerAll 24-Volt Lithium-Ion Battery by Greenworks. The two vacuums in the series, the CleanView XR Stick Vacuum and the CleanView XR Pet Stick Vacuum have more powerful motors and increased run times compared to competitive products’ nominal wattage, according to Bissell. The Clean XR Stick Vacuum was engineered to have a 40% more powerful motor and 35 minutes of runtime, while the CleanView XR Pet Stick Vacuum has a 60% more powerful motor and up to 40 minutes of runtime. 

Pela has introduced the Lomi Smart Waste Appliance, which is designed to turn food waste into nutrients for green spaces, like lawns and plants. Just scrape plates directly into Lomi, instead of the standard garbage pail. From there, it neutralizes odor and can turn waste into nutrient-rich dirt in as little as four hours. The company notes that fruits, vegetables, bread, grain, animal products, yard waste and Lomi-approved packaging can all be composted.

Blueair launched its Blue Pure Max line of air purifiers featuring what the company said is enhanced performance, minimal noise, a refreshed design and new smart features through the Blueair app.