The Crazy Future of the Washing Machine

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The washing machine. It’s a pretty regular thing. White. Square. Not usually the type of object that anyone could get excited about. Until now, that is. It just so happens that the last few years have seen some crazy advances in the industry, and the future looks even more interesting. So what’s up in the world of the washer?

LG Washer and Ironing Machine.
In 2006, Korean electrical giants LG announced the arrival of cheap washing machines that can iron as well as wash. By incorporating a unique hot steam system that starts after the rinse cycle, the creases that develop during washing are quickly eradicated, not only saving you time on ironing, but also meaning that your clothes will never shrink again. The machine is also available with a floral pattern to further stand out from the washer crowd.

Eco Egg
The Eco Egg, developed by the Chinese company Jiangmen Hanyu Electrical, is a curious thing. As the name suggests, this mini-washer is egg-shaped, pink and looks edible. The manufacturers are proud of its environmentally-friendly and its disinfecting function making it safer for cleaning baby clothes. It also means that instead of having to wait for a full load, one or two shirts can be washed whilst still being eco-friendly.

Whirlpool Mobile Phone Washing Machine
Another in a long line of ‘smart’ goods, Whirlpool have developed a washer that can be controlled by SMS. By using a home network, the machine alerts you if it has stopped by either sending a message to your mobile, TV or computer. The user can then either attend to the situation manually, or if he/she is not at home, they can send an order back to the machine, for instance a ‘fluff’ or dry cycle.

The Sfera – Spherical Washing Machine
In a revolutionary turn of washer design, the team at Electrolux have invented a completely new mini-washer. The Sfera is a wall mounted ball that entirely revolves. The few graphic representations that have been released show the machine attached to two walls in the corner of a bathroom of the future. But it remains to be seen that when the design comes to fruition, whether it will be able to carry the weight of wet clothes or will be able to be mounted on any kind of wall without breaking it when in use.

The Washup Washer/Toilet
The Washup is another future design. In simple terms it is a washing machine and toilet in one. The machine sits atop the cistern and once it has finished washing, uses the water from your dirty clothes to flush the toilet. The design is also space-saving and easier to use without any crouching or bending down involved.

Xeros
Finally, the University of Leeds has been testing a machine to be released in 2009. Amazingly, the full-size machine uses just a cupful of water in addition to plastic chips that absorb any dirt and are collected at the end of the cycle. Clothes are nearly dry as soon as the cycle is finished.

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