Oct 20, 2021
Whether you’re living in a cozy condo in Cebu or a studio unit in Manila, you have to be precise with the appliances you place inside your home. Lucky for you, good things can come in small sizes too! If you are having a hard time looking for appliances that don’t crowd your space, here are a few suggestions from AllHome.
Rice is life! Every Asian household is not complete without a rice cooker. A rice cooker like HANABISHI HRC14SS 1.4L Rice Cooker with Steamer is a great addition for your compact kitchen especially when you want to consistently achieve perfectly cooked rice in every meal. This nifty appliance from AllHome is a 1.4L automatic rice cooker with a “keep warm” system and a steamer. It also comes with a detachable power cord and is protected by a thermal fuse to avoid any malfunction or fire hazards.
A microwave oven is one of the easiest appliances to conveniently heat your food or drinks. It can also be used to thaw frozen food like meat, poultry, or seafood. One of its perks is that it’s portable and lightweight enough to fit in your kitchen. In addition, you should also keep in mind that the higher the wattage of your microwave, the faster it is to cook your food. If you are planning to completely cook your food through a microwave, purchase a microwave with 900 to 1,300 watts. If you are just using it for re-heating purposes, a 700-watt microwave like ASAHI MW2001 20L Microwave Oven is enough to do the trick.
Some small apartments and condominiums restrict the use of gas ovens and stoves. That is why AllHome suggests that a safer and energy-efficient alternative is to purchase an induction cooker such as BRIKK BDIC22D5 Single Induction Cooker with Pot. Having your own induction cooker and preparing your home-cooked meals will allow you to save more money compared to ordering take-out. The best qualities of this induction cooker are: its 8 cooking functions with an energy-saving feature that can save up to 50% electricity, a user-friendly touch sensor, and portability. You can also easily store this appliance inside your kitchen cabinet when it’s not in use.
In most homes, an iron and ironing board are usually used to straighten up the creases of clothes. However, that is not the case for small apartments. Substitute your iron and ironing board for a clothes steamer like DOWELL CSH-35 Garment Steamer. This is a much more realistic choice given your limited area. This handheld garment steamer is pretty convenient with its single-button operation and leak-proof feature. It’s also gentler on clothes and you won’t risk burning right through the fabric. You can steam clothes on your hanger without taking up too much room, and the outcome would be pretty much the same as ironing your clothes.
A refrigerator is one of the most crucial kitchen appliances for preserving food quality. A kitchen is never complete without it. It’s important to own one to extend the longevity of food and leftovers especially when it’s quite typical for some parts of your apartment to rise beyond room temperature during the day because of the notoriously hot and humid weather in urban areas like Manila. A fridge like FUJIDENZO RDD50S 2DR Refrigerator DC 5cuft is a good option if you’re looking for an energy-saving ref with a decent-sized freezer that can fit a small kitchen at an economical price.
Some apartments and condos in cities like Makati or Cebu lack the benefit of having large windows that swing open to let fresh air in. For this reason, owning an air conditioner and an electric fan is a must to make your home cooler. AllHome suggests buying an air conditioner that has a high Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER). Inverter window-type or split-type airconditioners, such as FUJIDENZO WAM60IG2 Window Type Aircon 0.6HP Inverter Grade and HAIER HSU-12TSV13(DC)SC 1.5HP from AllHome, are highly recommended to keep your electricity bill tolerable and eco-friendly.
Aside from aircons, having a cooling appliance like HANABISHI WC18SF Stand Fan Wind Chaser in your home can drastically reduce a surge in your electricity bill. When you’re really keen on saving space, a ceiling fan like DOWELL Orbit Fan 16″ OF-160 or a wall fan such as ASAHI WF-627 Wall Fan 16″ Banana Blade is a great addition to your home.
One of the best investments you can purchase is having an air purifier. With a useful appliance like CHERRY HOME Ap-02 Purifier 6 Stage 45W from AllHome, you’ll be living in a cleaner home without any unwanted particles floating around your area with its 6 stage filtration system that filters pet dander, human hair, allergens, hazardous gases and chemicals, and airborne pollutants.
Insects such as flies and mosquitoes are quite a handful. When you have an insect killer like the DOWELL IK-912 Insect Killer for your small apartment, you’ll be able to live stress-free without the hassle of these annoying little critters. It’s also a safer alternative to insecticides and mosquito coils because of its chemical-free and non-toxic feature since it only uses UV light to attract insects and zap them with electricity.
To keep your small living space free of any dirt or dust, a home appliance like a vacuum will solve the problem. A budget-friendly vacuum like the DEERMA Dx700 Handy Vacuum Cleaner is best for apartments and condos with its lightweight and low-noise feature. The nozzle, brush, and flat press of this vacuum allow you to clean every corner of your home with its 3 layer HEPA filtration system.
Before buying an appliance, keep track of the price of the product, operating cost, EER, and warranty. Never make a purchase based on mere impulse or aesthetics. Remember that it’s important to do research to avoid overcrowding your apartment with stuff you don’t actually need.
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