Ask HN: What's a product you wish more people knew about?

24 pointsnodoodles4y ago14 comments

Any hidden gems that haven't received enough attention or popularity? Any category, even JS frameworks (I'd nominate SvelteKit).

Few of mine: 1) Dishwasher with automatic detergent dispenser. Such a tiny improvement but huge difference (mine is Beko but brand irrelevant)

2) Samsung DeX desktop mode for Android phones. Surprisingly smooth experience with external monitor, keyboard and mouse. Looking for continued development to replace primary device in a few years (unless VR gets there first)..

3) Domestic again, and pretty well known, but induction stoves. Surprisingly many still don't use one..

Ask HN: What's a product you wish more people knew about?

24 pointsnodoodles4y ago14 comments

Any hidden gems that haven't received enough attention or popularity? Any category, even JS frameworks (I'd nominate SvelteKit).

Few of mine: 1) Dishwasher with automatic detergent dispenser. Such a tiny improvement but huge difference (mine is Beko but brand irrelevant)

3) Domestic again, and pretty well known, but induction stoves. Surprisingly many still don't use one..

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jonathanleane4y ago· 5 in thread

Waterpik, or some kind of analogous water flossing device. It's probably a sign of getting old, but I'm unironically excited about this purchase, even months after actually buying it.

I could basically never be bothered to floss the conventional way, but water flossing has become part of my nightly routine.

The amount of gunk that comes out from between your teeth even after brushing is pretty staggering.

sorum4y ago

I love mine. The only sad part is that my dentist's team explained to me that it wasn't a _replacement_ for regular flossing, but an addition to it.

I lived a few glorious weeks in bliss, thinking that regular string flossing was in my past.

jonathanleane4y ago

Sorry for the late reply - not sure if you'll see this.

But I think the jury's out on that. Check out https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24282867/

No idea how legit this research is though - I think one of the authors works for WaterPik, so take it with a grain of salt :)

Either way, I know I'm too lazy for string flossing, so for me it's either the WaterPik or nothing.

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mettamage4y ago

Brand recommendations? Or is waterpik a brand?

jonathanleane4y ago

Yep, I just have the brand waterpik. I think there are some much cheaper knockoffs on eBay that are probably just as good though.

btzo4y ago

Waterpik is a brand

otikik4y ago· 3 in thread

Bidets. Or higienic showers. Or Japanese-style toilets. Toilet paper is not enough, folks.

ravenstine4y ago

Even wet wipes are a million times better than toilet paper. They feel better, are more effective, and I know for a fact I use less of it than I did toilet paper.

Kaibeezy4y ago

Wet wipes cause a billion times more problems than toilet paper. Almost all contain plastic microfibers and degrade very slowly. They clog plumbing and septic tanks, and create environmental hazards in aquatic environments.

I wish people knew wet toilet paper is equally effective.

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readme4y ago

i have been a happy bidet owner for at least 5 years now and it's life changing

also you can install one easily, you just need teflon tape, and maybe a screwdriver to remove the toilet seat

i have zero doubts that it's also much healthier than the alternative

B5C8ECB24DB47D14y ago

Similar thread from Oct 2020: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=24819254

d--b4y ago

I sure wish more people knew about my product, cause it’s preeeeeeetty sweet

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12 comments · 4 top-level

jonathanleane4y ago· 5 in thread

Waterpik, or some kind of analogous water flossing device. It's probably a sign of getting old, but I'm unironically excited about this purchase, even months after actually buying it.

I could basically never be bothered to floss the conventional way, but water flossing has become part of my nightly routine.

The amount of gunk that comes out from between your teeth even after brushing is pretty staggering.

sorum4y ago

I love mine. The only sad part is that my dentist's team explained to me that it wasn't a _replacement_ for regular flossing, but an addition to it.

I lived a few glorious weeks in bliss, thinking that regular string flossing was in my past.

jonathanleane4y ago

Sorry for the late reply - not sure if you'll see this.

But I think the jury's out on that. Check out https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24282867/

No idea how legit this research is though - I think one of the authors works for WaterPik, so take it with a grain of salt :)

Either way, I know I'm too lazy for string flossing, so for me it's either the WaterPik or nothing.

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mettamage4y ago

Brand recommendations? Or is waterpik a brand?

jonathanleane4y ago

Yep, I just have the brand waterpik. I think there are some much cheaper knockoffs on eBay that are probably just as good though.

btzo4y ago

Waterpik is a brand

otikik4y ago· 3 in thread

Bidets. Or higienic showers. Or Japanese-style toilets. Toilet paper is not enough, folks.

ravenstine4y ago

Even wet wipes are a million times better than toilet paper. They feel better, are more effective, and I know for a fact I use less of it than I did toilet paper.

Kaibeezy4y ago

I wish people knew wet toilet paper is equally effective.

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readme4y ago

i have been a happy bidet owner for at least 5 years now and it's life changing

also you can install one easily, you just need teflon tape, and maybe a screwdriver to remove the toilet seat

i have zero doubts that it's also much healthier than the alternative

B5C8ECB24DB47D14y ago

Similar thread from Oct 2020: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=24819254

d--b4y ago

I sure wish more people knew about my product, cause it’s preeeeeeetty sweet

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