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Sink-Sized Dish Cleaners

The SOAK Dishwasher Runs Off of Tap Water

— January 3, 2012 — Eco
Everyone who does dishes by hand (myself included) is going to love the SOAK dishwasher. The SOAK dishwasher is a compact dishwasher designed for those who still do their dishes the old fashioned way. SOAK was designed by Dante Bonfante and is designed to fit in your sink.

The SOAK dishwasher runs off of the hot water that comes out of your sink's tap. The steam from the water is used to soak the dishes and the water is channeled through to remove the grit and grime. SOAK is not designed to handle massive loads of dishes, but rather to take some of the strain out of hand washing pots and pans. Despite living in hi-tech times, many people still have out-of-date appliances. Compact and cheap alternatives to major appliances like dishwashers currently don't exist. The SOAK dishwasher would be a great midpoint between doing dishes by hand and investing in a new dishwasher.
Trend Themes
1. Compact Dishwashers - The trend of designing compact dishwashers that are alternatives to major appliances exists to cater to people who don't have space or money for full-sized machines.
2. Innovative Kitchen Appliances - The trend of creating innovative kitchen appliances like the SOAK dishwasher is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the household goods market.
3. Water Efficiency Appliances - The trend of designing water-efficient appliances like the SOAK dishwasher is an opportunity to cater to eco-conscious consumers who want to reduce their water usage.
Industry Implications
1. Household Goods - The household goods industry should consider creating alternative kitchen appliances such as compact dishwashers for people with small kitchens or low budgets.
2. Kitchen Appliances - The kitchen appliance industry should consider creating innovative kitchen appliances that cater to the needs of people who live in small spaces or are budget-conscious.
3. Eco-friendly Products - The eco-friendly products industry should consider creating water-efficient appliances like the SOAK dishwasher that cater to consumers who want to reduce their environmental footprint.
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