Sunday 28 April 2002
Dishmatique
I’m not sure what this reveals about my personality but one of things I loved about being a photographer was having different camera systems, with all kinds of accessories that screwed or snapped together with satisfying clicks. Though not anywhere near as tactile, computers are similar: I have lots of SCSI, USB, and Firewire devices hanging off both my desktop and notebook PCs.
I like the Dishmatique washing up system for the same reason: not only does it have replaceable sponge/scouring heads, but you unscrew the cap on the end and fill the handle with dishwashing detergent, which the Dishmatique automatically dispenses as you clean!
Each scouring head has a kind of bayonet mount with a safety catch to ensure that the head cannot work its way loose—no matter how vigorously you scrub.
Best of all, two kinds of interchangeable sponge/scouring heads are available:
- Non-Scratch White (for delicate china and non-stick cookware) and
- Heavy Duty Green (for stubbon stains and cast-iron pots and pans).
Given that the Dishmatique is made in England, it amazes me that a Google search on “Dishmatique” yields only two sites: Maria in Finland and Kron International in Sweden.
I can’t imagine facing a pile of dishes without my Dishmatiques (I have two, so that I don’t have to switch heads in mid-wash). I’ll be interested to hear if they’re available elsewhere in the world.
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Seperate green and white, is that like two leicas, one with a 35mm and the other an 85mm or is it b&w in one and colour in the other body?
Snap! That's my bachelor washing up tool too.
Oh, and hello Gerritt, long time no see.
Here in the UK, there are actually three scouring heads!
White
Orange
Green
The orange one is less abrasive than the green and not as smooth as the white.
I think they are also available in France.
I actually use something very similar to this as well, although it doesn't have a cool name like "Dishmatique." I think it's called "spongey-thing with the handle."
You are fucking disturbed.
Where do you buy them?
Coles Supermarket at Broadway.
I like the idea of washing dishes with more or less clean hands. I live in Germany and I don't have the faintest clue where to get one of these "dishmatiques" (except at Coles Supermarket at Broadway, but I don't think that I will ever get there) Who can tell me? Maybe someone is willing to send me a box full of dishmatiques with replacement heads (after I sent the money, of course *g*).
too lazy for the manual approach
Jonathan please would you send me any info onwho originally designed th eproduct and who holds the patent and wether it is internationally protected. I would like to bring the dishmatique to my country if possible.
Thank you any help on this matter would be greatly appreciated .
Gary
I love this deisgn which is simple but absolutely useful.
What a pity that it is not available in Asian countries? Why?
Hong Kong people must like it very much because we don't have a dishwasher at home.
I bought two sets with 9 heads from Perth (Australia) two years ago.
Now, I'm still using it everyday. But I have only 3 heads left.
I'm worrying where can I buy this besides Australia?
UK? Is this common in any super-market in UK?
Please, if anyone know the producer of this dishmatique,
contact me on jesseeee@netvigator.com
I'd love to introduce this to Asian countries.
This discussion is now closed. My thanks to everyone who contributed.
© Copyright 2007 Jonathon Delacour
Seperate green and white, is that like two leicas, one with a 35mm and the other an 85mm or is it b&w in one and colour in the other body?
Posted by Gerrit Fokkema on 28 April 2002 (Comment Permalink)