Astronauts have to live in zero gravity, where neither it is easy to wash nor use water. Till now astronauts could not wash their dirty clothes, but had to throw them after use. This process was very expensive and resourceful, because every mission had to carry a huge amount of clothes.

In view of this challenge, Chinese scientists have developed a unique technique, so that astronauts will now be able to clean clothes without detergent and minimum water. The China Astronaut Research and Training Center (CARTC) has announced that they have created a cube-shaped washing machine. This machine is slightly larger than a carry-on suitcase in size. Its weight is about 12 kg. It uses only 400 ml of water in each bicycle. This machine can clean 800 grams of clothes at a time. The thing to note is that the machine uses the water not in liquid form, but from ultrasonic atomization into mist.

Amazing of ultrasonic and ozone technology
In ultrasonic and ozone technology, water is converted into haze, which removes the dirt by reaching the deepening of the fabric fibers. In this, the machine makes ozone from UV light instead of detergent. It completely eliminates the bacteria and viruses present on natural disinfectant clothing. The advantage of this is that even the clothes are safe till wearing 5 times and they do not get bad smell.

Saving water and resources
Compared to traditional machines, it takes very little water and does not require chemicals, making it an ideal technique for both environment and space. Talking about the benefits for astronauts, now astronauts will not have to carry heavy clothes in every mission. Clothes will always be disinfected, which will reduce the risk of infection. This 12 kg machine can easily fit into the spacecraft. This technique can revolutionize the washing machine industry on Earth in future as well.

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