Almost water-less washing machine set for release

Almost water-less washing machine set for release
A new washing machine which uses just a cupful of water could be available as soon as next year.

Writing for Physorg.com, Lisa Zyga reveals that researchers from Leeds University are preparing to bring the product to market through spin-off firm Xeros.

Ms Zyga explains that aside from a cup of water, the device only needs a "pinch" of detergent and around 1,000 reusable plastic chips to clean clothes.

She says: "According to Xeros, the chips can last for about 100 loads of laundry, or about six months for an average family.

"The company has not yet provided details on what the chips are made of, or how easily and safely the chips can be disposed of or recycled."

Earlier this week, Smart Planet reported that the Haier WashH2O detergent-less washing machine could be set for a UK release.

The website stated that reviewers in this country have been looking to lay their hands on one of the machines in anticipation of its arrival in the shops.

Beko WM5100 Front Load Washer
Washer, Front Load 11.02 lb. load, Features: Dial ...

Price: £135 to £227

Hotpoint-Ariston WMD960 Front Load Washer
Washer, Front Load 17.64 lb. load, Features: Delay ...

Price: £310 to £450

Indesit IWC6145 Front Load Washer
Washer, Front Load 13.23 lb. load

Price: £249 to £351

Hotpoint-Ariston WDL540G Front Load All-in-One Washer / Dryer
All-in-One Washer / Dryer, Front Load 15.43 lb. lo ...

Price: £320 to £475

Hotpoint-Ariston WDD960A Front Load All-in-One Washer / Dryer
All-in-One Washer / Dryer, Front Load 15.43 lb. lo ...

Price: £391 to £549

INDESIT SIXL145 Front Load Washer
Washer, Front Load 14.33 lb. load

Price: £249 to £390

Hotpoint-Ariston WML540P Front Load Washer
Washer, Front Load 13.23 lb. load, Features: Child ...

Price: £245 to £390

Bosch WAE24164 Front Load Washer
Washer, Front Load 13.23 lb. load

Price: £289 to £389

Bosch WAE24468 Front Load Washer
Washer, Front Load 15.43 lb. load

Price: £367 to £560

Indesit IWDC6125 Front Load All-in-One Washer / Dryer
All-in-One Washer / Dryer, Front Load 13.23 lb. lo ...

Price: £299 to £450

Hotpoint-Ariston WDL520G Front Load All-in-One Washer / Dryer
All-in-One Washer / Dryer, Front Load 15.43 lb. lo ...

Price: £271 to £440

Zanussi ZWF12070 Front Load Washer
Washer, Front Load 13.23 lb. load, Features: Dial ...

Price: £259 to £418