$40 Washing Machine That Could Change the World for Billions

Fast Company: How A Foot-Powered Washing Machine Could Change Millions Of Lives

Developed by two product design students, GiraDora could be the next big social innovation.

... GiraDora is a blue bucket that conceals a spinning mechanism that washes clothes and then partially dries them. It’s operated by a foot pedal, while the user sits on the lid to stabilize the rapidly churning contents. Sitting alleviates lower-back pain associated with hand-washing clothes, and frees up the washer to pursue other tasks. It’s portable, so it can be placed nearby a water source, or even inside on a rainy day. It reduces health risks like joint problems, skin irritation, and mold inhalation. Most importantly, it uses far less water and cleans clothes faster than conventional hand-washing. This equates to more free time, explains Cabunoc, and the opportunity to “break the cycle of poverty." ...

Here is a one-minute YouTube vid about the product:

Also, keep in mind Hans Rosling's wonderful TED video about washing machines to appreciate why this could be such a big deal:

Comments

[Dana Ames]

GiraDora translated loosely into English would be, "the spinning gift>" And very much a gift it is- may it multiply!