Our washing machine door won't rest open - the hinge is designed so it gently swings fully open unless it's latched. It gets in the way if you leave it fully open of course, and looks all of teh stoopid whilst doing so. But keeping it latched all the time keeps it damp inside and over time - makes it start to smell like a badger's bottom.
I bought one of these recently off the bay, and it's worked surprisingly well. The magnets could be stronger - the German Shepherd can knock it open occasionally when passing - but it generally works, doesn't look too stoopid when fitted, and keeps your washer smelling like a summer meadow.
On the Gadgets That Are Actually Useful scale (0-10) I rate it 8.5 GTAAU
