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Will somebody please invent…….?

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RosiesMaw Thu 25-Jan-24 20:33:33

What would you like to see invented?
You know how Colourcatchers can go in the wash to stop your entire white wash going PINK because there is one red sock in there?
Well will somebody please market a gizmo that goes in with dark or coloured clothes and catches all those pesky shreds of the tissue you left up your sleeve please?
And why does it only happen with coloureds anyway?

What else would you like to see invented?
Dragons Den awaits!

JennyCee Thu 01-Feb-24 18:12:30

I have got one of these. It fits perfectly on an electric toothbrush. Bought from Amazon with some brush heads. It works well too

Suzique Thu 01-Feb-24 18:12:10

I would like an automatic ‘umbrella’ that opens over the rotary washing line at the first raindrop!
We often have to rush out to the garden to get in the washing when it rains unexpectedly!

notgoneyet Thu 01-Feb-24 17:42:50

Yvettehartland1 here's a link:
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notgoneyet Thu 01-Feb-24 17:37:10

Yvettehartland1

Seatbelts that fit a 5’3 person, all seatbelts strangle me!

Yvettehartland you can get a little thing that fits onto the seatbelt so it pulls the seatbelt further down and doesn't strangle you. I had one when I still had my car, but sorry, can't remember what they were called.
Try Halfords or Amazon I should think

Auntieflo Thu 01-Feb-24 16:57:46

Gwenisgreat, I've wanted one of those for years.
Didn't they have one in one of the Bond films?

MamaB247 Thu 01-Feb-24 16:53:58

For OP: They have invented something like this, there's little gizmo silicone type things that you throw in the wash which catch residue, hair, tissue, lint etc. I use them regularly from temu I do think they'd are marketed as pet hair removal though. But they are great for this exact reason. I have also thrown in a static-y (not sure if that's the word) micro fibre cloth with my washing which has also done the same. Dr Beekman do a pet hair in wash dissolver too that helps with this.

ordinarygirl Thu 01-Feb-24 16:41:58

it is too late for me now but i would have liked something that stopped me saying something at the wrong time. People really don't always want to know the truth

Gwenisgreat Thu 01-Feb-24 16:23:40

Why can't someone invent a fabric cubicle that comes down after you' ve had your shower, and it will blow dry you - doing away with the need for bath towels to wash and clutter the bathroom?

Boolya Thu 01-Feb-24 16:21:35

Koa duvet cover have a long zip in middle going down the length and 2 smaller ones at the base. I'm sure other methods are available!

jocork Thu 01-Feb-24 16:16:16

Vintagegirl

I am 5' 2" and no trouble with seatbelts. The upper portion can be adjusted downwards to make a neater fit.

I'm only 5ft and my seat belt is adjusted as far as it will go but still strangles me from time to time. On long journeys I often find my self holding it down with my left hand for much of the journey, only letting go to change gear! However I had a lift with my DiL's uncle whose car had a home made fabric sleeve around the passenger seat belt in a triangular shape which held it in place for his mother who is tiny. I really ought to make myself one!

MrsHappy Thu 01-Feb-24 16:08:48

An ironing machine. Chuck the clothes in one end and they come out ironed and on a hanger.

Cid24 Thu 01-Feb-24 16:08:40

A 100% safe pill that makes you lose weight

Romola Thu 01-Feb-24 16:04:30

Duvet covers: why can't I get one like this any more?
I had a wonderful one from M&S years ago. The top side had a buttoned opening about a third of the way down (rather nice large buttons).
I just used to lay it on the bed and it was easy to get the four corners of the duvet into it.
I put a new backing on twice, but eventually gave it away when I no longer needed a big duvet.
Has anyone seen anything similar?

DanniRae Thu 01-Feb-24 16:03:31

This is about coverless duvets!

DanniRae Thu 01-Feb-24 16:02:34

I looked into getting a king size one but apparently they don't fit in a standard size washing machine shock

Cambia Thu 01-Feb-24 16:02:16

Fitted sheets that you can fold and iron easily. Teleporting so I can avoid airports for the rest of my life. I am sure they promised us that on Tomorrows World and it still hasn’t happened!!! I want to go in my wardrobe, spin around and come out in Greece.

Pegsmum Thu 01-Feb-24 15:32:30

I have a few of the apple tiles (not called tiles by apple but can't remember the name!). I even have one on the dog! Sadly they are too big to be used for spectacles but that would be an amazing invention.

Sharr22 Thu 01-Feb-24 15:21:11

Someone already has lol it's a textured thing that grabs lint

16 Pcs Washing Machine Hair Catcher, Pet Hair Remover Washing Machine, Reusable Pet Hair Remover for Laundry, Pet Hair Catcher Lint Remover Balls for Washing Machine amzn.eu/d/0sWKYtS

Vintagegirl Thu 01-Feb-24 15:15:53

I am 5' 2" and no trouble with seatbelts. The upper portion can be adjusted downwards to make a neater fit.

Gwyllt Thu 01-Feb-24 15:07:13

Shinamae
A device to ensure that all politicians would get an electric shock every time they lied
When they invent it can they adapt it for when husbands have more than a couple of drinks

Yvettehartland1 Thu 01-Feb-24 14:40:32

Seatbelts that fit a 5’3 person, all seatbelts strangle me!

sharon103 Thu 01-Feb-24 14:31:45

merlotgran

Will somebody please invent packaging that actually opens at the corner where it says, ‘Peel Here.’

Yes! smile

narrowboatnan Thu 01-Feb-24 14:27:37

Shinamae

A device to ensure that all politicians would get an electric shock every time they lied.. 🙄

Brilliant!

Rainnsnow Thu 01-Feb-24 14:23:54

Instead of pills, a machine you can go into like the Photo Booths and come out well. I know mri machines are diagnostic but this would be a cure all.

NotSpaghetti Thu 01-Feb-24 13:58:55

Some CVSs have a "handyman" service. Obviously not always a man.