Haier Japan Sales Concludes Comprehensive Partnership Agreement with Sukumo City, Kochi Prefecture to Promote Regional Revitalization
Haier Japan Sales has signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Sukumo City, Kochi Prefecture, to promote regional revitalization. The company is donating advanced floor-wiping cleaners, fabric washers, refrigerators, and washing machines to local schools and facilities to reduce staff workload and improve environments. Future demonstration experiments in nursery schools are also planned.
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■ Details of the Comprehensive Partnership Agreement
Haier Japan Sales Co., Ltd. and Sukumo City, Kochi Prefecture, will conclude a comprehensive partnership agreement to strengthen mutual cooperation in addressing various regional challenges, such as welfare, environment, disaster prevention, and urban development. The goal is to promote regional revitalization in Sukumo City, foster further development of the local community, and ensure swift and smooth supply of goods during disasters. In addition, Haier will donate appliances including the 'MIZUKI' (JC-M1A) suction floor-wiping cleaner and the hot water steam model of the 'MIZUKI nu-no' (JC-RPS1A) fabric water-washing cleaner to Sukumo City. By utilizing these in regional facilities, it will contribute to reducing the labor burden on facility staff, improving environmental hygiene management, and streamlining cleaning operations.
Furthermore, Haier will donate 120L refrigerators (JR-12A), 87L refrigerators (JR-9A), and 5.0kg fully automatic washing machines (JW-U50C) to school facilities that conduct after-school children's classes. In addition to improving the storage environment for food and supplies, establishing a laundry environment for clothing and equipment will support more efficient facility operations and enhance convenience, thereby contributing to creating an educational environment where children can spend their time safely.
Moving forward, Haier will also engage in product development that incorporates on-site feedback through demonstration experiments of home appliances in nursery schools and other facilities.
■ About the 'MIZUKI' Suction Floor-Wiping Cleaner (JC-M1A)
This product was developed to meet customer needs regarding floor cleaning, such as 'concern about stickiness and roughness when walking barefoot,' 'wanting to easily clean oil stains, sand, and pollen,' 'wanting to wipe with water but unable to due to back and leg strain,' and 'finding water wiping tiring because it requires strong force.'
The 'MIZUKI' (JC-M1A) is a stick cleaner equipped with 'Multi-Powerful Suction' that performs water and dry wiping while suctioning dirt, solving these needs at once. This product was jointly developed with Haruko Niitsu, who belongs to Japan Airport Terminal Co., Ltd. Leveraging the experience and skills of Niitsu, who has supported Haneda Airport—praised as the 'cleanest airport in the world'—as a cleaning professional for many years, this cleaner can remove fine dust that conventional vacuum cleaners cannot completely suck up, as well as hardened dirt that cannot be removed by dry wiping. It received the '16th Parenting Award' in the Goods/Services category and continues to be highly evaluated by the market.
■ About the Hot Water Steam Model of the 'MIZUKI nu-no' Fabric Water-Washing Cleaner (JC-RPS1A)
Born as the second installment of the 'MIZUKI' series, this is a fabric-washing cleaner that uses water to wash un-washable fabrics. It was developed under the concept of 'Let's wash fabrics more,' inspired by many voices saying, 'I wanted to wash the fabric products around me.' It is a new rinse cleaner that makes it familiar and easy to care for fabric products that were previously given up on because they couldn't fit in a washing machine, such as sofas and car seats, or carpets and strollers that are difficult to remove and carry.
This product sprays water from the tank through a nozzle to float the dirt soaked into fabric products. The lifted dirt is then scraped out by a brush and suctioned with a maximum force of 15,000Pa, thoroughly cleaning fabrics from the surface deep into the fibers.
The hot water steam model (JC-RPS1A) is equipped with a '60°C Hot Water Mode' that heats room temperature water to 60°C using an internal heater to clean oil-soluble stains that are difficult to remove at room temperature, and a 'Steam Mode' that heats room temperature water to 100°C and sprays it as high-temperature steam from the nozzle. This mode deodorizes approximately 99% of smells from tobacco, food, and pet urine (*1) and has confirmed a mite-killing effect of approximately 99% (*2).
■ About the 120L Refrigerator JR-12A and 87L Refrigerator JR-9A
The JR-12A and JR-9A are space-saving refrigerators designed for ease of use, featuring a 'slim body' with a width of 45.2cm. They are easy to install in limited spaces and blend into various environments with their simple design.
The 120L JR-12A features a spacious 91L refrigerator compartment, which accounts for about 3/4 of its total capacity, allowing ample storage. It uses 'Height-Adjustable Trays,' enabling efficient storage of items like 500ml cans and large foods.
The 87L JR-9A adopts a low design with a height of about 85cm, making it easy to place without making the space feel cramped.
Both products are equipped with a 'Heat-Resistant Top Plate (*3)' that can hold a microwave, a 'Neat Pocket (*4)' that can hold three 2L plastic bottles, a 'Free Case' for easy viewing and organizing, highly visible 'LED Interior Lights,' and easy-to-clean 'Tempered Glass Trays.' Furthermore, they are environmentally friendly and easy to use, achieving energy-saving standards and operating quietly.
■ About the 5.0kg Fully Automatic Washing Machine JW-U50C
Developed to meet needs like 'wanting just the right capacity for single living or small households' and 'not wanting to compromise on features despite a compact size.' This model is a new addition to the U series line, serving as a 'just right' unit that combines a size easy to install in limited spaces with sufficient functionality for daily use.
It features various washing courses, including an 'Express' course that completes washing to spin-drying in as little as 10 minutes, a 'Sanitize' course (*5) that suppresses indoor drying odors, and a 'Whiteness Pursuit' course that uses twice the usual detergent for thorough cleaning. It also has a 'Scent Up' course that enhances fabric softener fragrance. It ensures cleaning power through high-concentration spiral washing while conserving water. Combining convenience and cleanliness in a compact size, it efficiently supports daily laundry.
*Notes 1-5 detailing test results and specifications.
Haier Japan Sales Co., Ltd. and Sukumo City, Kochi Prefecture, will conclude a comprehensive partnership agreement to strengthen mutual cooperation in addressing various regional challenges, such as welfare, environment, disaster prevention, and urban development. The goal is to promote regional revitalization in Sukumo City, foster further development of the local community, and ensure swift and smooth supply of goods during disasters. In addition, Haier will donate appliances including the 'MIZUKI' (JC-M1A) suction floor-wiping cleaner and the hot water steam model of the 'MIZUKI nu-no' (JC-RPS1A) fabric water-washing cleaner to Sukumo City. By utilizing these in regional facilities, it will contribute to reducing the labor burden on facility staff, improving environmental hygiene management, and streamlining cleaning operations.
Furthermore, Haier will donate 120L refrigerators (JR-12A), 87L refrigerators (JR-9A), and 5.0kg fully automatic washing machines (JW-U50C) to school facilities that conduct after-school children's classes. In addition to improving the storage environment for food and supplies, establishing a laundry environment for clothing and equipment will support more efficient facility operations and enhance convenience, thereby contributing to creating an educational environment where children can spend their time safely.
Moving forward, Haier will also engage in product development that incorporates on-site feedback through demonstration experiments of home appliances in nursery schools and other facilities.
■ About the 'MIZUKI' Suction Floor-Wiping Cleaner (JC-M1A)
This product was developed to meet customer needs regarding floor cleaning, such as 'concern about stickiness and roughness when walking barefoot,' 'wanting to easily clean oil stains, sand, and pollen,' 'wanting to wipe with water but unable to due to back and leg strain,' and 'finding water wiping tiring because it requires strong force.'
The 'MIZUKI' (JC-M1A) is a stick cleaner equipped with 'Multi-Powerful Suction' that performs water and dry wiping while suctioning dirt, solving these needs at once. This product was jointly developed with Haruko Niitsu, who belongs to Japan Airport Terminal Co., Ltd. Leveraging the experience and skills of Niitsu, who has supported Haneda Airport—praised as the 'cleanest airport in the world'—as a cleaning professional for many years, this cleaner can remove fine dust that conventional vacuum cleaners cannot completely suck up, as well as hardened dirt that cannot be removed by dry wiping. It received the '16th Parenting Award' in the Goods/Services category and continues to be highly evaluated by the market.
■ About the Hot Water Steam Model of the 'MIZUKI nu-no' Fabric Water-Washing Cleaner (JC-RPS1A)
Born as the second installment of the 'MIZUKI' series, this is a fabric-washing cleaner that uses water to wash un-washable fabrics. It was developed under the concept of 'Let's wash fabrics more,' inspired by many voices saying, 'I wanted to wash the fabric products around me.' It is a new rinse cleaner that makes it familiar and easy to care for fabric products that were previously given up on because they couldn't fit in a washing machine, such as sofas and car seats, or carpets and strollers that are difficult to remove and carry.
This product sprays water from the tank through a nozzle to float the dirt soaked into fabric products. The lifted dirt is then scraped out by a brush and suctioned with a maximum force of 15,000Pa, thoroughly cleaning fabrics from the surface deep into the fibers.
The hot water steam model (JC-RPS1A) is equipped with a '60°C Hot Water Mode' that heats room temperature water to 60°C using an internal heater to clean oil-soluble stains that are difficult to remove at room temperature, and a 'Steam Mode' that heats room temperature water to 100°C and sprays it as high-temperature steam from the nozzle. This mode deodorizes approximately 99% of smells from tobacco, food, and pet urine (*1) and has confirmed a mite-killing effect of approximately 99% (*2).
■ About the 120L Refrigerator JR-12A and 87L Refrigerator JR-9A
The JR-12A and JR-9A are space-saving refrigerators designed for ease of use, featuring a 'slim body' with a width of 45.2cm. They are easy to install in limited spaces and blend into various environments with their simple design.
The 120L JR-12A features a spacious 91L refrigerator compartment, which accounts for about 3/4 of its total capacity, allowing ample storage. It uses 'Height-Adjustable Trays,' enabling efficient storage of items like 500ml cans and large foods.
The 87L JR-9A adopts a low design with a height of about 85cm, making it easy to place without making the space feel cramped.
Both products are equipped with a 'Heat-Resistant Top Plate (*3)' that can hold a microwave, a 'Neat Pocket (*4)' that can hold three 2L plastic bottles, a 'Free Case' for easy viewing and organizing, highly visible 'LED Interior Lights,' and easy-to-clean 'Tempered Glass Trays.' Furthermore, they are environmentally friendly and easy to use, achieving energy-saving standards and operating quietly.
■ About the 5.0kg Fully Automatic Washing Machine JW-U50C
Developed to meet needs like 'wanting just the right capacity for single living or small households' and 'not wanting to compromise on features despite a compact size.' This model is a new addition to the U series line, serving as a 'just right' unit that combines a size easy to install in limited spaces with sufficient functionality for daily use.
It features various washing courses, including an 'Express' course that completes washing to spin-drying in as little as 10 minutes, a 'Sanitize' course (*5) that suppresses indoor drying odors, and a 'Whiteness Pursuit' course that uses twice the usual detergent for thorough cleaning. It also has a 'Scent Up' course that enhances fabric softener fragrance. It ensures cleaning power through high-concentration spiral washing while conserving water. Combining convenience and cleanliness in a compact size, it efficiently supports daily laundry.
*Notes 1-5 detailing test results and specifications.
FAQ
What is the main content of the agreement between Haier and Sukumo City?
Haier is donating appliances like vacuum cleaners and refrigerators to Sukumo City facilities to solve regional issues like welfare and environment.
What are the features of the donated 'MIZUKI' vacuum cleaner?
It's a stick cleaner that suctions and wipes simultaneously, co-developed with cleaning professional Haruko Niitsu.
What can the hot water steam fabric cleaner do?
It uses 60°C water to remove oil stains and 100°C steam to deodorize pet/tobacco smells and kill mites by about 99%.