Meet the Drumi, a sustainable, miniature washing machine on the way from household design company Yirego. It's basically like a salad spinner for your clothes.
The Drumi is foot-powered, and can clean about three days' worth of personal undergarments and shirts in about 5 minutes. It uses approximately 2 gallons of water per load and only a little soap, which according to Yirego is 80 percent less water and detergent than what's required by regular washing machines.
With 40 percent of the Drumi made from recyclable materials, there isn't a washing machine quite like it on the market. Watch how it works:
This machine was designed for people who usually go to laundromats, and should come in handy for who live in a compact urban homes or can't afford a traditional washer and dryer. Though it isn't intended to entirely eliminate laundromat outings or the use of a regular washing machine, it can replace frequent trips and multiple loads and help reduce a user's carbon footprint.
The Drumi will be available in multiple colors and will retail for $129, Digital Trends reports. Toronto-based Yirego says the product will hit the market this summer, though the company can currently only accept pre-orders from Canadian residents. Happy pedaling!
H/T Digital Trends
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