(NC) At some point during housework, possibly while wiping away some sweat or heaving a sigh, many of us have thought, “if only this could just do itself.” It turns out that, thanks to modern technology, there are major household tasks that actually can:
Laundry. One of the biggest things that makes laundry such a hassle is that it’s really two tasks: washing and drying. By switching to a combo washer-dryer, you’re cutting out having to transfer every load between machines. This means you can just put the load in and leave—no timing your evening around being back in time to switch the load before it gets that mildew smell. It means you can put a load in before you start work and let the laundry do itself.
Some options, such as the washer-dryer from Samsung’s Bespoke AI line, automatically sense how much you’ve loaded and how soiled it is. It also lets you pre-load enough detergent and softener for dozens of loads, so you really can just throw your stuff in and go about your day.
Floor cleaning. Vacuuming can be a satisfying chore—it’s nice to see your progress on a dusty floor—but it can be time-consuming and disruptive. Unlike many other chores, it’s difficult to listen to a podcast or watch something while you do it, and there’s no good way to move furniture while cleaning solo. Corded vacuums have a nasty habit of snagging on something right as you extend, and it’s genuinely frustrating to run out of battery when you’re almost done the job.
You can spare yourself all of that by switching to a robotic floor cleaner. The technology has advanced quite a bit, and machines can now learn the size of your spaces, what they should look like, and can avoid even small obstacles. As an added convenience, you can set them to do their work after you’ve left the home, letting you come back to a clean space, friction-free.
Meal planning. People tend to underestimate how much work it is just to figure out what they’re cooking each day. Doing it efficiently is even harder: buying in bulk is the best way to get value, but it’s also easy to lose track of how much you have and when it expires.
Upgrading to a smart fridge, like one of Samsung’s Bespoke AI options, gives you a built-in sous chef. Using internal cameras, the fridge can see and catalogue the items you load in. Then, it can notify you if something’s going to expire or you’re almost out. You can also offload the meal planning altogether and let your fridge suggest a recipe based on what you have in stock.
Letting your technology work for you can help you reduce your mental load, save time and energy and enjoy a smoother day, every day.
