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Mars Challenger V1.0 => MCO Early Discussions => Topic started by: Marco2001 on November 24, 2010, 06:12:38 PM

Title: Airwash - washing unit that require neither water nor detergents - Idea
Post by: Marco2001 on November 24, 2010, 06:12:38 PM

Airwash - washing unit that require neither water nor detergents - Idea
(Mars colonists as all other peeple will need they'r clothes cleaned. Whether there be a real obligation for Hygiene in MCO or will the washing machine be just a graphical element that does nothing, is optional. I present you the latest invetion from 2005 that uses no water and no detergents - which obviously has is advantages on Mars)

(http://www.hiptechblog.com/wp-images/waterlesswashing_01.jpg)

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    “Called Airwash, the waterfall-inspired washing unit is waterless and does not use detergents. Instead, it utilises negative ions, compressed air and deodorants to clean clothes. By using atmospheric air and negative ions � a natural cleansing agent � it fights dirt and bacteria with nature’s own weapon. Airwash is also designed to be placed anywhere in the home, instead of the designated laundry area.”

    - National Univeristy of Singapore
http://www.hiptechblog.com/2005/11/21/singapore-students-invent-waterless-washing-machine/ (http://www.hiptechblog.com/2005/11/21/singapore-students-invent-waterless-washing-machine/)

(http://d2eosjbgw49cu5.cloudfront.net/wiredhome-weblog.com/imgname--airwash_waterless_washing_machine---50226711--airwash2.jpg)

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“I’ve heard of this for the future of space travel. they should expect NASA to be knocking on their door soon.” – BLACKANGEL32076

(http://www.scienceahead.com/images/airwash3_48.jpg)

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However, in the "smart" (read that as "green" or environmentally friendly) home, any appliance that can be used to reduce the use of water in a household is to be welcomed. I can see an Airwash Machine installed in my bedroom, but other items will still need to be cleaned in the washing machine. Perhaps the Airwash Machine could cut the amount of "water washing" I do in half; that would still be a great saving.
Link: http://www.wiredhome-weblog.com/50226711/airwash_waterless_washing_machine.php (http://www.wiredhome-weblog.com/50226711/airwash_waterless_washing_machine.php)

There are 2 other waterless machines developped that I found:
Nearly Waterless Washing Machine to Debut in 2009 - http://www.physorg.com/news136555635.html (http://www.physorg.com/news136555635.html)
(http://cdn.physorg.com/newman/gfx/news/2008/nearlywaterl.jpg)

and

Electrolux KaionWave: Waterless Washing Machine - http://gizmodo.com/215877/electrolux-kaionwave-waterless-washing-machine (http://gizmodo.com/215877/electrolux-kaionwave-waterless-washing-machine)
(http://www.gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2006/11/washing-system-electrolux-kaionwave.JPG)

Title: Re: Airwash - washing unit that require neither water nor detergents - Idea
Post by: pad69 on December 02, 2010, 11:35:06 PM
Interesting
Title: Re: Airwash - washing unit that require neither water nor detergents - Idea
Post by: thedubman on December 09, 2010, 01:56:33 PM
My girlfriend would love that... she mad keen on cleaning everything in site- she would clean mud if she could!
Title: Re: Airwash - washing unit that require neither water nor detergents - Idea
Post by: Ivanpet on December 09, 2010, 02:03:16 PM
ya true interesting