UK to give waterless washing machine a spin


	UK to give waterless washing machine a spin

iskandar

6-10-2008 4:18 AM

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washing machine, environmentally conscious

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6-10-2008 7:44 PM

imageis

You guys get all the cool "stuff" first! I'm interested to learn more about the role the plastic plays in the system, but otherwise, an intriguing invention!

6-10-2008 8:00 PM

tanyamm

I bet they'll cost a fortune.

6-11-2008 1:32 PM

aklimento

I bet they doesn't exist. Washing - this is serious event. For me, every time. And I suspect I'm not alone. Cap of water...

6-11-2008 3:24 PM

tanyamm

If they did exist they'd still cost a fortune.

6-11-2008 9:24 PM

aklimento

We are always paying price for everything...

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