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Is There A Future For The Washing Machine?

Friday, November 13th, 2009

Is the world changing for the better, because it is really changing? There are so many people out there looking for greener options and ways to save money which is why wahsing machines are being looked into. This isn’t just for the home either; many companies are looking for greener commercial washing machine and commercial dishwashers.

So is there anything on the way for the washing machine or is it set to be replaced by something new and better? Well washing machines are supposed to be getting a complete overhaul by 2030 according to many sources. Ultrasonic washing machines are apprently to become the norm in peoples homes. Ultrasonic machine, what on earth is that I hear you say?

Well apparently they run with nearly no water and the only part water is needed is at the beginning. Getting the detergant off of the clothes is not easy to do which is why water is needed to wash it away from the clothing. The new ultasonic machines will actually send out sound waves onto the clothes at a very powerful speed which in turn rips the detergant away from the clothes. If this stopped hand washing then it would certainly sell a lot because people just do not have the time to do all of the work.

If you think this idea is brand new it really isnt but was laughed at in the 80s. However with energy prices soaring through the roof and the worlds resources looking very thing, companies are looking for solutions like this to have in their commercial laundry equipment.

It is also said that the spin on these washing machines will be strong enough to power things like the dishwasher and that our future showers will be powered by recycled rainwater. If you think about it the water that we use for out showers is actually recycled already it just gos through a lot of stages to make it clean?

This will only really takeover from the normal washing machine if people are saving money in the long run?