10 Interesting Home Gadgets & Accessories That Will Wow Your Guests This Lunar New Year
As the calendar turns and the countdown to the Lunar New Year begins, there's no better time to revamp your house in anticipation of the numerous visitations and gatherings during the upcoming festive period.
From ice cream and popcorn-making machines to a cleaner that rinses, decontaminates, and dries your carpets, check out our curated list of the top home gadgets you need to impress your guests this Lunar New Year.
Kith Low Sugar Rice Cooker, $129
Festive seasons often mean one thing – plenty of feasting. This means another reason to cut down on your calorie intake with the Kith Low Sugar Rice Cooker from The Wonder Shop. Its smart three-step cooking process of heating the rice, draining the starch water, and steaming the rice to ensure it remains soft and fluffy without compromising on taste, has been shown to reduce rice starch by 36.9% and carbohydrates by 36.8% in test reports.
ARDEN Compact Cold-Pressed Slow Juicer, $126.90
A cold-pressed slow juicer is a handy machine to have around – think fresh, nutritious, and inexpensive fruit juices in the morning and every time you have guests around. Using a gentle, low-speed extraction process, the ARDEN Compact Cold-Pressed Slow Juicer preserves enzymes and vitamins, ensuring every glass of juice is packed with maximum nutrition.
KAPAS Popcorn Machine, $121.78
Netflix nights and festive gatherings will no longer be the same with the retro diner-inspired KAPAS Popcorn Machine. Throw in some popcorn kernels, coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil, or butter, and you’ll have up to ten cups of fresh and delicious popcorn in minutes. Just finished a meal and craving for some desserts? Wow your guests with some popcorn-on-demand.
Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt - Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker, $165.72
Popcorn for dessert not exactly your thing? What about frozen yoghurt, ice cream, or sorbet? Few will say no to having these sweet treats as a post-meal dessert. Design your own ice cream recipe with this machine, the possibilities are endless.
Iris Ohyama Rinser Cleaner, $159
The Iris Ohyama Rinser Cleaner is your all-in-one answer to soiled carpets, upholstery, or just about any fabric material. It works its magic by spraying a cleaning solution onto the soiled surface, and then using its strong suction to remove surface and underlying stains. Say goodbye to worrying about soiled carpets and sofas after your home parties.
Chunace Toilet Bowl Night Light with Motion Sensor, $23.99
Handy for people who loathe switching on the lights at night when doing their business, this appliance makes your toilet bowl light up and glow like a treasure chest full of jewels. You can program the lights to get activated when you open the toilet bowl cover or when you are nearby – and this will definitely be a talking point when the guests come over!
Hanience Ultrasonic Cleaner, $63.78
The Hanience Ultrasonic uses a powerful 46kHz sonic frequency to remove oils and stains on the surfaces of items like jewellery, eyewear, watches, and even dentures. It even separates the oxygen generated during the cleaning process, protecting your jewellery from oxidation. Imagine the looks on your guests’ faces when they learn they can clean their precious jewellery and eyewear whenever they visit your home.
1080° Swivel Faucet-Extender, $25.55
You may have seen this viral product on your TikTok feed. The 1080° Swivel Faucet, as its name suggests, is an extender you attach to your faucet to allow for up to 360° rotation at three different joints. I’m not sure about you, but I would welcome anything that makes dishwashing and cleaning of hard-to-reach areas easier, especially during the festive season when guests visit.
Rommelsbacher ER 400 Egg Boiler, $49
Let your guests experience the egg-citement (pun intended) of perfectly cooked eggs every time with the Rommelsbacher ER 400 Egg Boiler. Choose from perfectly cooked hard-boiled, soft-boiled, poached, or scrambled eggs within minutes, all with a push of a button. Fits up to 7 eggs (chicken, not ostrich).
K-Grill Infrared Electric Bbq Grill, $149
Indulging in a hotpot or BBQ meal over Lunar New Year has been a tradition for many Singaporeans. What sets the K-Grill Infrared Electric BBQ Grill apart from conventional BBQ grills is that it uses infrared to cook your meats, thus preserving flavours, moisture, and nutrients. Infrared cooking also means less smell, smoke, and oil splattering. The circular grooved pan drains excess oil into a removable container at the bottom, ensuring your precious meats do not drown in their own oil.
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