Singapore Waterless Washing Machine

With water prices going up everywhere ( imminent in Malaysia) and humans becoming impatient, it was only reasonable to find someone designing a washing machine that does not need water and only uses negative ions, compressed air and deodorants to clean clothes. Now that’s a quick wash-and-wear concept and I get to blog more and even go jogging. Thanks to Wendy and Chua for making washing laundry a faster chore.
A waterless washing machine that removes stains from garments in a few minutes has been developed at the National University of Singapore, the facility said on Wednesday. The appliance uses negative ions, compressed air and deodorants to clean clothes. Industrial design students Wendy Chua, 21, and Gabriel Tan, 23, said they were inspired by the technology in air purifiers, which uses negative ions to clump dirt and bacteria, making it easier for the particles to be sucked out. The ions are a natural cleaning agent.
Update : 24 Nov 2005
Wow. Its nice to be on Yahoo News albeit a wrong spelling of our website. I have sent an email to Gizmodo on this.
Some pics of the winners from Electrolux website - Wendy Chua and Gabriel Tan

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46 opinions for Singapore Waterless Washing Machine
colbert low
Nov 21, 2005 at 9:09 pm
http://www.hiptechblog.com/2005/11/21/singapore-students-invent-waterless-washing-machine/
colbert low
Nov 21, 2005 at 9:10 pm
http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000130068921/
Groovy Green » Waterless Washing Machine
Nov 21, 2005 at 11:32 pm
[…] Adding more firepower to the arsenal of water-saving, chemical free, environmentalists, two students from the University of Singapore have developed a waterless washing machine that removes stains from garments within a few minutes—without the use of detergents. The appliance uses negative ions, compressed air and deodorants to clean clothes. “Industrial design students Wendy Chua, 21, and Gabriel Tan, 23, said they were inspired by the technology in air purifiers, which uses negative ions to clump dirt and bacteria, making it easier for the particles to be sucked out. The ions are a natural cleaning agent.” The invention is not meant to completely replace traditional washing machines, but for those with little water access or looking to reduce their energy bills, this looks like a wonderful alternative or compliment to their exisiting in-house cleaning appliances. Looks like no more trips to the dry-cleaners either! Not sure as to what the energy requirement for such a machine is; but a step in the right direction nonetheless. Check out more after the jump. Link: Singapore Waterless Washing Machine « Organic Milk Receiving Praise […]
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Nov 22, 2005 at 5:07 am
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Nov 22, 2005 at 10:22 am
http://uk.gizmodo.com/2005/11/21/dry_cleaning_v20_waterless_was.html
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Nov 22, 2005 at 10:29 am
http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/dry-cleaning-v20-waterless-washing-138507.php
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Nov 23, 2005 at 8:34 am
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Nov 23, 2005 at 2:11 pm
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Nov 23, 2005 at 2:17 pm
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Nov 24, 2005 at 5:25 pm
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Nov 24, 2005 at 8:39 pm
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Nov 26, 2005 at 7:23 pm
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Nov 28, 2005 at 12:56 pm
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Nov 28, 2005 at 12:57 pm
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Nov 28, 2005 at 9:41 pm
[…] Singapore Waterless Washing Machine “A waterless washing machine that removes stains from garments in a few minutes has been developed at the National University of Singapore, the facility said on Wednesday. The appliance uses negative ions, compressed air and deodorants to clean clothes.” (tags: water sustainability green) […]
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Nov 28, 2005 at 11:53 pm
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Nov 30, 2005 at 7:00 am
[…] Bie diesem seltsamen Objekt handelt es sich tatsächlich um eine neue Art von Waschmaschine! Das nette Gerät kommt völlig ohne Wasser aus und reinigt Keidung durch negative Ionen. Zusätzlich wird die Kleidung durch hunderte von Düsen mit einem Duftstoff versetzt und mit frischer Luft durchgeblasen. Erfunden in Malaysia. Infos HIER […]
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Dec 1, 2005 at 11:33 pm
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Apr 25, 2006 at 1:43 pm
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Jul 3, 2006 at 10:46 am
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Oct 21, 2006 at 10:35 pm
It would be great to embed this machine to a wardrobe – no need to spend time and place in the room.
Oosh Shaw
Nov 13, 2007 at 9:20 pm
Singapore is famous for its industrial designs.i have never heard this waterless washing machine before.but i know Haier has invented a detergentless washing machine the name of the product is Haier WashH20.actually stain removing is the most common problem among all of us and people are impatient to grab this appliance and i hope the laundry is hygienically perfect in every respect.thanks to Chua & Tan for this cute invention.and you colbert for the post.:)
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