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Kicking back on your sofa could be more harmful to your health than you realise

Environmental consultancy Quiet Mark is on a mission to ensure technology is seen but barely heard.

How loud is your house? as more and more of us are seeking out quieter appliances for our homes, zoe kleinman meets a firm that says there's more to noisy gadgets than just decibels. this is the lab where the sounds in your home get put through their paces. here in south london, the noise levels of hundreds of appliances are rigorously tested by the firm quiet mark, and it awards the quietest models a sticker of approval. shh! when you buy a new household appliance, you might be able to see how loud it is if there's a decibel rating on the box, but you won't know about any bangs, clanks or bee...

By the firm quiet mark, and it awards the quietest models a sticker of approval. shh! you will spot the stickers in argos, john lewis and littlewoods among others. when you buy a new household appliance, you might be able to see how loud it is if there's a decibel rating on the box, but you won't know about any bangs, clanks or beeps until you actually plug it in. the firm quiet mark is on a mission to change that. for the first time ever, the firm is now looking at how to include overall sound quality in its ratings for consumers like you and me, but it's complicated. something up at 80 decib...

At £750, it’s undoubtedly a premium stand mixer but the price tag is reflected in the additional features, build and attachments you get when compared to a basic model. Not only do you get a digital touchscreen, bowl warming and integrated weighing scales, but the mixer also looks great with smooth curves and a satin finish. The attachment outlets, speed dial, power button and head release lever all feel incredibly robust. There’s also a ring light on the mixer head, which, while not exclusive to the Chef Patissier XL, isn't something you’ll find on the KMix line or with other cheaper ...