Washing Machine Without Water

As one item in a selection of 50 of this year's best invention, Time magazine featured the almost waterless washing machine that uses reusable, stain-absorbing nylon beads to do the cleaning.

Seeing that Americans use more than 330 billion gallons of water each year on washing clothes, this invention by Xeros Ltd, a British firm, might take a little getting used to, seeing that most people associate cleaning with water.

The machine requires 90% less water than conventional washing machines.

A commercial version of the machine is due out 2011. It's good news for those who champion conservation of water, and it'll probably be welcomed news for those looking to reduce the monthly water bill.

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