Given the climate of cleanliness these days, most of us would throw our clothes into the washing machine the moment we get home.
But some garments made of fabrics such as wool, knits and leather require special care - normally in the form of expensive dry cleaning.
Enter the Samsung AirDresser, a new and efficient method of caring for clothes and keeping them fresh without washing. Samsung touts the gadget as being able to remove germs, dust and lingering odors, dry clothes and relax wrinkles.
"Consumers nowadays are very conscious of personal hygiene and have high standards for garment care," said Ellen Fu, vice president for CE and enterprise business at Samsung Electronics.
"The Samsung AirDresser combines the concepts of garment cleaning and care. Its revolutionary technology provides consumers with comprehensive and professional garment cleaning and care at home."
Basically, the AirDresser works like a super-sized steamer. Samsung's patented JetSteam is blasted through Air Hangers to remove germs, dust and odor inside and outside the garment.
Deodorizing filters get rid of 99.9 percent of unpleasant smells on clothes. The same filters and ultraviolet LED lights also sanitize the interior of the AirDresser, ensuring no odors are left behind.
The steam, combined with a special Weight Kit component, also helps to smoothen creases.
Preorder the AirDresser (HK$16,990) at Fortress or Broadway.
Website: www.samsung.com
