Washing machine does not cost water

A new type of washing machine only needs exactly one cup of water for each wash to be launched in the UK early next year.

The researchers say the technology uses less than 2% of the water and energy of a traditional washing machine, saving billions of liters of water each year.

The machine, created by Leeds University scientists, works by using thousands of special small pieces of plastic - each half a centimeter - to suck and remove dirt. About 20 kg of debris will be put in each wash, along with a glass of water and detergent.

During operation, water will be heated to dissolve dirt and these contaminants will be absorbed by debris.

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The chips will be removed after each washing but can be reused 100 times - equivalent to use for 6 months. The price of the device will not be too different from the normal products.

Demand for washing machines has increased by 23% in the past 15 years. In the UK, each family consumes an average of 21 liters of water for everyday laundry, accounting for 13% of the water consumed throughout the home.

About 2 million washing machines are sold in the UK each year, with a total value of £ 1 billion.