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3rd May 2019
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Products Be inspired by new kitchens from Keller
The brochure is packed with beautiful imagery of stylish kitchens and a focus on each model's detail such as handle trims and lacquer cabinetry, to show it off to its full advantage. New Hotpoint fridge freezers offer extended freshness
TKC adds Dust Grey colour to its contemporary Lucente and Vivo+ ranges
LochAnna Kitchens now available on Compusoft's Winner Design
Cool concrete sinks for today's industrial style kitchens
Grohe presents first 3D metal-printed taps
Bushboard Vista now available from Ireland's Potter Cowan
Complete colour coordination from Abacus
Trend - for beautiful surfaces
Experience the future with app-activated and smart kitchen appliances
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It's the time of the year that many of us take part in the annual Spring clean of our homes, yet few of us have a clue about where to start when it comes to specialist surfaces and appliances. Speaking to friends and family, I've realised that those who think they know what they're doing, are often doing it incorrectly and that some 'sworn by' methods are likely to cause irreversible damage. Wearing my Cleanzine editor hat, I've been on cleaning training courses and although it's easy to think that 'anyone can clean', I quickly learnt that it's really something of a science if you want to get it right. For example, I know people who tip bleach down the loo every night, who think I'm daft when I warn that this can damage certain sanitaryware, causing what I'll describe here as thousands of tiny pockmarks, which will harbour germs and encourage further staining. I don't of course, have to explain how to safely check for drugs paraphernalia such as syringes before starting the clean, but there's an art to that too! A press release from stone and wood specialists Stone Age and Root London (www.stone-age.co.uk / www.root-london.com ) sharing their tips on how to clean stone and wood, made me wonder how many retailers offer, as a matter of course, specific advice on how to clean the products being sold. After all, if a product fails to look its best (or perhaps breaks) because of incorrect care, who's going to get the blame? It certainly won't be the person who's inadvertently caused the damage, will it? You can guarantee that the retailer or manufacturer - or both - will be slated and their reputation/s tarnished through subsequent conversations with, or social media posts by, the disgruntled customer, when really the suppliers are not at fault at all. I'm thinking that an illustrated and comprehensive 'how to clean & maintain your product/appliance' page would make a handy addition to any manufacturer's or supplier's website, and that this advice should be referred to verbally during the sale as well as on any literature and packaging. And if you're planning on Spring cleaning over this coming Bank Holiday weekend and are likely to tackle any stone or wood products, may I recommend some thorough research before you start, if you haven't taken this important step already? Yours,
 This Week's News
Wall-hung WCs made easy with striking glass casing Vitrus from VitrA
Vitrus comprises an in-wall-frame and cistern within a slimline glass case that seamlessly combines a modern dual-flush plate. The pan is attached to the casing which can be fixed to most types of wall. Available in either opaque white or opaque black shatterproof glass, Vitrus has been designed with a large cover opening so that the cistern is easily accessible for maintenance. BMA supports Water Saving Week with two consumer videos
The videos are part of a consumer campaign to promote the UWL and encourage more consumers to select bathroom products that carry the label, in order to make informed choices that will help save water. Orsoni from Trend for beautiful mosaic surfaces
Award-winning artist Dror designs masterpiece tap for Franke
The Maris Free stands tall at 425mm with a spout reach of 195mm, a 90-degree rotating side lever for easy water flow and a swivel spout which rotates 360 degrees. People ask friends, family, or Twitter for water saving advice, rather than their plumber
A new survey, commissioned by the Water Regulation Advisory Scheme to coincide with this Water Saving Week (29 April - 3 May) found that 38% of Brits do not actively look for water saving advice, despite almost a quarter of Brits (24%) admitting they have no idea how much water they use. Grohe's XXL Truck Tour returns to the UK for its third year
With three visits to the UK planned for 2019 and a fourth scheduled for early 2020, the Tour will be an unmissable attraction at a number of consumer and industry events across the UK. Bora Pure: Design on a whole new level, scaled down to the bare essentials
Miele's new G7000 dishwashers have automatic detergent dispensing systems
The PowerDisk, which is inserted in the inside of the dishwasher door panel, contains 400g of Miele's all-in-one granular detergent. This is automatically dispensed via the AutoDos function depending on the selected cleaning programme, or when used with the Automatic programme, the degree of soiling. Exciting plans in store for Moores and Roux Kitchens
Michel Roux Jr. visited the Moores factory in Wetherby, West Yorkshire in early April where he spent one-on-one time with the highly qualified teams that work on the Roux Kitchen collection. Compact Sanipump for all situations
An easy product to install, the compact pump is delivered ready to use and can be quickly deployed in domestic and commercial applications where the maximum immersion depth requirement is 5m or less. Don't let dirty laundry hamper bathroom style, says bathroom design expert Pelipal
Fortunately, German bathroom brand Pelipal knows that the secret to creating luxurious and relaxing spaces, is keeping dirty laundry out of sight. 'Free Trade' with Euro Brochure by Vogue (UK)
Pictorially led for easy reading, Prelude covers each specification by country to ensure international standards are upheld for quality, safety and efficiency wherever the designer radiators and towel warmers are to be used in the world. Users can email enquiries to Vogue (UK) in their preferred language to discover what design is right for them. Dublin distribution partnership marks further expansion in Ireland for Maxtop Quartz
The firm's Cork depot has been on board with Maxtop Quartz since 2017 and decided to introduce the entire range to its Dublin centre, owing to the success of the initial launch. The KBzine Archive Search We keep an extensive archive of news stories and product information that have featured in past issues of The KBzine. If you would like to run a search of the The KBzine web site using the search tool below please just go ahead by entering in the name of the person, product or company or any other key words that you are looking for. How to contact us at The KBzine:
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