These wacky and often unexpectedly wild ways to clean clothes make the tedious task of laundry far more enjoyable.
Often moving toward a more eco-conscious approach to a fresh wardrobe, innovations in laundry are amazingly creative and useful. Though perhaps not the most inherently interesting task, changes made to the way people clean clothing tend to be welcomed, provided that they make the task more enjoyable in some way. Clothing pins, detergents and washing appliances themselves have all received some fairly futuristic makeovers, leading to some fairly Jetson-esque results.
Because this is an activity that people are bound to continue partaking in for an indefinite amount of time, buyers can continue to expect to see cutting-edge changes made to the way clothes get clean.
85 Wild Ways to Clean Clothes
From Radioactive Laundry Holders to Luxury Laundry Detergents:
Courtney Scharf — Jun 27, 2012 — Art & Design
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Portable Washing Machines
The Dismount Washer Makes Laundry Much Easier
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Soapless Eco Clothes Cleaners
The Orbit Washing Machine Lets You Do Laundry Anywhere
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Futuristic Laundry Stations
The Whirlpool Body Box Sorts Clothes by Fabric and Colour
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Washing Machine Chairs
The Alternative Clothes Cleaner
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Miniature Laundry Machines
The 'Pebble' Washing Machine is Small & Sustainable
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Money-Threaded Clothing
Money Laundry Clothing Recycles Used Money into Their Clothes
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Detergent-Free Washing Machines
Environmentally Friendly Laundry
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Laundry Machines Turned Into Stomachs
Guerrilla Pepto-Bismol Campaign
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WiFi Washbaskets
The iBasket From Electrolux
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Waterless Washing Machines
Xeros Uses Only 1 Cup of Water/Load
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Clothespin Flash Drives
The MemoryPin USB Stick is Doubly Useful for Laundry and Tech Situations
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Android-Powered Washing Machines
The Moshi*Matic Lets You Do Laundry from Your Cell Phone
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Luxury Laundry Detergents
The Laundress Saves Delicates
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Laundry Day Lookbooks
The Lovewright Company 2010 Winter Collection
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Antimicrobial Towel Racks
Kim Jin Yeong's Towel Hanger Dries, Deodorizes, and Sanitizes Your Towel
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Money-Saving Appliances
The Individual Washer Just Cut Your Laundry Day in Half
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Fighting The Clothes Line Ban
Hang Laundry, Save Energy, Even If Its Ugly
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Clothes-Drying Curtains
The Blindry System Incorporates Two Functions Fit for Small Living Spaces
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Laundering Stationary Bikes
Green Wash is an Eco Machine for Health and Hygiene
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Creature Clothes Pins
The Sharky and Crocodile Clips are Incredibly Adorable
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Experience-Creating Cleaners
The Eco Laundry Room Has a Cafe, Kid's Play Area and Free WiFi
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Wall-Mounted Washing Machines
The Re-Cycle Laundry Center
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Laundry Room Furniture
Terry Dwan's Collection Makes Laundering More Enjoyable
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Air Force Laundry Sacks
Killspencer Parachute Bag Offers a Durable Solution for Dirty Clothes
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Food-Converted Clothing Campaigns
These Espumil Ads Salvage Stained Garments
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Feminine Laundry Carriers
The Ruffle Laundry Bag is Perfect for Every Household's Princess
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Crystal Ball Clothes-Washers
Maglev Washing Machine Predicts the Future of Laundry
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Personal Washing Drums
The Easy Living Washing Machine is for the Time-Crunched Individual
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Round Washing Machines
The ‘Aquarium' Features Rotating Spheres
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Male-Targeted Detergent
Cleanjet Branding Markets Convenient Guygiene
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Playful Washing Machines
The Swirl Water Ball by Designaffairs Cleans Clothes While You Play
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Electronic Stain Zappers
The Portable Spot Cleaner Saves You the Labor of Laundry
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Educational Laundry Systems
Electrolux Renew by Louis Filosa Swipes Your Clothes Clean
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Whirlpool Laundry Wall
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Clothes-Cleaning Cafes
Copenhagen's Laundromat Cafe Lets You Do Laundry While Sipping Lattes
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Washers with Integrated Hampers
Baguni Eliminates One Step From Your Laundry Routine
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Plant-Based Laundry Soap
Berry+ Laundry Detergent is Mean and Green
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Hanging Solar Chargers
Sunbox Solar Panels Can Be Hung on a Standard Clothesline
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Gender-Biased Washing Machines
The Almighty Laundry is Built Specifically for Men
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Illuminating Cleaner Campaigns
The Nevex 2011 Ads' Super-Whitening Action Sheds Light
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White Eco-Smart Washers
The ‘Lavadora' Laundry Machine Knows Just How Much Water it Ne
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Mobile Laundry Units
Mitch Shivers' Washing Machine is Powered by a Bicycle
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Clothesline Challenges
The Seventh Generation 7-Day Challenge is for Sustainable Laundry
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Dancing Detergent Ads
These Fuzol Laundry Detergent Ads Make a Splash
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Heroic Household Pressers
The Iron Man Iron Will Have Your Shirts Looking Spiffy
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Toilet Lid Sinks
Wash Up With Toilet Water
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Naughty Laundry Service
Multi-Service Thai Establishments
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Door to Dorm Shipping
MadPackers.com
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Convenient Laundry Loads
Clean Your Clothes with Ease Using the Hand Washing Pond
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Slide Puzzle Stain Ads
Sao Luiz Laundry Service Campaign Suggests a Strategy for Cleaning Clothes
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Imminent Spill Campaigns (UPDATE)
Ariel Stain Remover Ads Anticipate Eating Accidents
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Laundry Bag Barstools
Nexus Stool by Elementodiseno Cushions Your Bottom with Clothes
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Internet-Saavy Washers
Laundryview Emails You When Your Clothes are Clean
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Scented Clothes Dryers
Breeze Racks Dry Clothes Straight Out of the Wash
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Autobot Laundry Lines
The Optimus Prime Dryer Transforms Wet Clothes to Dry
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Industrial Clothes Bins
The Dandux Laundry Cart Design Dates Back to the 1800s
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Playable Clothes Cleaners
The Amusement Washing Machine Lets You Game Through the Spin Cycle
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Hand-Powered Washers
The Laundry Pod Washing Machine is a Green-Friendly Way to Get Clean
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Worn Togs Trestles
Der Bremer Airs Out Your Articles to Reduce Excessive Laundering
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Eco Clothing Cleaners
Jiminy Washing Machine Puts Sustainable Garment Care in Your Hands
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Energy-Saving Laundry Lines
Mrs. Pegg's Handy Line Dries Clothes Without Electricity
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Soap-Free Laundry
The BioWashBall Uses Ceramic Beads to Wash Clothes
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Washer-Free Denim
The Self-Cleaning Jeans Design Removes Dirt and Stains When Exposed to Sunlight
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Hanging Laundry Racks
The Tree Hanger is a Clothing Hanger That Transforms Into a Drying Rack
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Plant-Perfect Clothespins
Flower and Vine Clips Keep Stems Straight and Plants Upright
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Energy-Sensing Appliances
The Miele Smart Grid Washer Does Laundry When the Costs are Low
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Interactive Home Appliances
OVO Washing Machine by Murat Ozveri May Be the Coolest Washing Machine
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Airing Clean Laundry
'The Right to Dry' is Upheld in Vermont
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Pea Clothes Cleaners
The Easy Pod Washer Lets You Do Water Greenly On-the-Go
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Laundering Robots
Willow Garage PR2 Will Knock Your Socks Off, Then Sort Them
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Vomiting Laundry
Samsung Washing Machine Ad Forces Dirt Out
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Detergent-Free Soap
Eco-Friendly Solution for Laundry and Cleaning Comes from Nuts
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Cupid Pinion Clothespins
The Wing Clip by Lufdesign Can Make Lightweight Items Airborne
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Tiny Clothes Dryers
The Mini Tumble Dryer is for Light Load Laundry
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Dirty Clothing Duvets
The Snurk White Laundry Line of Bedding Features Dirty Clothes
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Disco Ball Clothes Cleaners
The Supernova Robot Uses Lasers to Eliminate Stains
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Lightbright Clothes Pin
Sungho Lee Creates LED Pin For More Than Just Laundry
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Radioactive Laundry Holders
These Biohazard Laundry Baskets by Thor-Hoy are for Filthy Clothing
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Paper Laundry Detergent
Don't Let Airport Security Stop You
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Airing Dirty Laundry
The Steve Nichols Convoy Redefines Laundry Baskets
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Sonic-Inspired Laundry Accessories
These Hedgehog Dryer Balls by Kikkerland are Spiketacular
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Crowdsourced Laundry Mats
La Machine Du Voisin Connects Laundry Doers with Available Machines
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Detective Washers
The Electrolux 'Lupe' Design by Il-seop So Makes Cleaning Fun
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Tortuous Detergent Commercials
The Rob Zombie Woolite Ad Stretches Clothes to the Limit
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Throw Racks
The Clothes Storage Hanger Is a Lazy Person's Dream Come True
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BMG-10 Beer Packaging Takes an Explosive Aesthetic
Ironic Iconic Totes
Maude and Tilda Will Make All the Fashionistas Fall in Love
Comic Book Bras
Etsy User Megan Elizabeth Presents Nerdy Lingerie
Superhero Torso Renderings
Matthew Gallagher Illustrates the Bodies of Marvel Comics' Best
Bum Bag Advertising
This Pilates With Gerda Campaign Enquires After the Weight You Carry
Extravagently Elegant Handbags
The Tyler Alexandra Spring 2012 Collection Comes at a Hefty Price
Avenger-Inspired Frocks
These deviantArt Artist Xeora Avenger Dresses are Combat-Ready
Salvaged Laundry Machine Lighting
The To Martins REWASHLAMP Illuminates an Old Appliance
Spontaneous Supermodel Shoots
The Hanneli Mustap 'Rag & Bone Jean DIY' Shoot is Carefree and Cute
Glamorous Denim Looks
This Vogue Joyas Spain December 2011 Shoot Turns Casual into Dressy
Regal Restaurant Aesthetics
Cafe Vue Branding Brings Back 18th Century French Style
Curved Composite Perches
The Henri Stool by Alexandre Reignier is a Charming Material Mix
Drawbridge Herbage
Volet Vegetal Creates a Tiny Terrace for Upper Floor Apartments
Kaleidoscopic Menswear Ensembles
The 'Boys Wanna Have Fun' Shoot by Matias Indjic is Loud and Bold
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From Technological Literacy Programs to Craft Ciders
Second-Hand Clothing Seats
The Giving Tree Project Turns Used Togs into Stumps
Dinner Plate Dress Campaigns
Joy Dishwashing Liquid Ads Equate Other Brands to Laundry Soap
Superheroic Shot Recipes
Lily Mitchell Concocts Alcoholic Beverages Inspired by The Avengers
Hypnotic Chocolate Branding
Mr. Brigadier Packaging Harkens to the Treat's History
Fictitious Felon Events
Marvelous Mischief Makers Celebrates Villainous Personalities
Eco Ocular Washing Machines
The Swish Sustainable Diaper Cleaner Encourages Cloth Nappy Use
Revolving Oven Refrigerators
The Orbital Food Organizer Makes Meal Prep Easy
Posh Parisian Streetwear
The A.P.C. Spring 2012 Pre-Collection Offers Diverse Demin Styles
Buzzed Bird Advertising
These Braun Silk-Epil Ads Exhibit Meticulous Animal Grooming
Counter Top Capsule Agriculture
The Origin Innovative Homefarmer Frees You Sustainably
Hi-Tech Dish Dryers
The Breez Portable Dish Dryer Makes an Easy Job for the Kitchen Hand
Dextrous Task Seating
The Ergo Bench is Springy Stool Designed for Designers' Comfort
Accordion Confection Presentation
Auberge du Soleil Packaging Incorporates a Paper Spring
Sticky Tack Seating
The Plust Gumball Collection Offers Soft Surfaces for Sitting Outdoors
Wrist-Worn Microwaves
Electrolux EMS Cooker Uses Your Body's Heat to Warm Your Drink
Custom Comic Cover Kicks
Arth Akal Paints Funky Footwear Inspired by Superheroes
Manly Short Shorts
The Bally Spring/Summer 2012 Menswear Lookbook Features Leggy Lads
Crowdsourced Problem Solving
Riley Crane Explores the New Communication Paradigms of the Internet
Visually Stimulating Advertising
These Phonak Spice Generation Ads Allude to the Beauty of Sound
Creepy Crawly Companion Cushions
The Funktionide Body Pillow Will Squirm Into Your Arms
Life-Sized Crusader Cutouts
The Avengers Cardboard Standups Let You Take Home Each Superhero
Robotic Grocery Gofers
The Electrolux AMMI Fetches Food from the Supermarket for You
River Rock Clothes Cleaners
Ovum Washing Machine Embodies the Organic Essense of Natural Washtubs
Effervescent Fluorescent Branding
OP Light Bulb Packaging Has a More Lively Look than Usual
Sickly Stump Seating
Spalted Stools by Don Howell Cure Infested Forest Finds
Bottle-Patterned Branding
I.C.O.N. Set Packaging Hints at its Contents
C-Clamp Coffee Tables
Make-a-Table Lets You Turn Any Object into an Original Piece of Furniture
Epic Oven Ads
The LG Solardom Campaign Depicts Our Yearning for Good Food
Hovering Stain Campaigns
Flash Cleaner Ads Keep Potential Spills From Pristine Surfaces
Crowdsourced Model Casting
'I am Levi's' Instagram Campaign Searches for Next Star
Coat Rack Room Dividers
(parentesis) by Salvador Bru Provides a Useful Spatial Interlude
Solar System Seating
The Octopus Chair by Francesco Biagini Has Tentacles to Help You Tidy
Crowdsourcing Design Duos
Heineken Limited Edition Design Challenge Chooses Paired Concepts
Graphic Geometric Branding
SNZ Essence Soap Packaging Celebrates the Square
Stand-Alone Chair Arms
Arm Rest by Peter Marigold Improves a Simple Dining Chair
Laundering Stationary Bikes
Green Wash is an Eco Machine for Health and Hygiene
Sapphire Nomad Packs
Frog Lanes Good Collection Offers Fashionably Durable Bags
Experience-Creating Cleaners
The Eco Laundry Room Has a Cafe, Kid's Play Area and Free WiFi
Cutting-Edge Stacking Cooktops
Totem Lets You Bake, Fry, Chill and Freeze Food
Revolving Bread Roll Browners
Salve Bagel Toaster is a Desktop Breakfast Prep Applicance
Sauce Splatter Marketing
The Vantage Ketchup Campaign Challenges the Permanece of Stains
Manual Laundering Aids
The Indra Washing Machine Promise a Better Life for the Ghobi in India
Disjointed Appendage Ads
Life Nutrition Chondroitin Plus Campaign Won't Have You Out on a Limb
Quirky Minimal Lookbooks
The Japanese Rehacer Spring Summer 2012 Collection is Fun and Modern
Anomalous Stiletto Loungers
The Sofa MrSH by Alexander Kozynets Refuses to Conform
Boa Constrictor Cookers
The Ribbon by Enzo Kocak is an Innovating Coiling Hotplate
Tilted Minimalist Tables
Constantine by Silva Bradshaw Performs a Balancing Act
Fruit-Impersonating Packaging
Pineapple Pastry Branding Takes Shape of the Tropical Treat
Gambling Book Covers
The New York-New York Hotel Ads Show There's a Story Everywhere
Hand-Painted Bicycle Bells
DringDring Creates Colorful Custom Cycle Accessories
Pop Art Music Ads
The QuitoFest 2011 Campaign Asks You to Vuelve el Rock (Rock Again)
Water-Saving Nozzles
The Water & Time Tap Attachment is an Aqua Blocker for Reducing H2O Waste
Clothespin Cup Holders
The DrinKlip Lets You Fasten Your Glass Anywhere
Multi-Compartmented Rawhide Packs
The Utility Backpack Organizes in a Fashionable Way
Industrial Italian Lookbooks
The Meltin' Pot S/S 2012 Collection is Washed in Denim
Booger-Battling Campaigns
The Conidrin Nasal Decongestant Ads Are Colorful and Minimalist
Crowdsourced Car Designs
Nissan 'Project 370Z' Wants Your Help Building a New Auto
Tech Parts Workout Posters
Companhia Athletica Asks You to "Switch Your Routine for Ours"
Stained Supper Serviettes
These Out Damned Spot Linen Cloths Confuse Guests
Adaptable Pouch Racks
The Paper-Bag Hanger Transforms to Suspend the Clothes it Once Carried
Detachable Hi-Tech Stovetops
The Free Cooker by Ahhaproject Lets You Roast in Any Room
Bent Contemporary Benches
This Bus Shelter by Simon George Embodies a Streamlined Ideal
Crowdsourced Fast Food Tees
You Could Win $5,000 With Wendy Threads T-Shirt Design Contest
Gender-Biased Washing Machines
The Almighty Laundry is Built Specifically for Men
Suspended Table Settings
Itadakimasu Dishes Serve up an Unusual Storage Alternative
Avalanche Survival Airbags
Backcountry Access Float 30 Prevents Skiers from Snow Burial
Lost Literary Characters
The Micromax Mobile Ad Campaign Shows You Will Never Go Astray
Stained Glass Superhero Lamps
This Iron Man Helmet Light is Inventive and Intricate
Clothing-Shaped Suitcase Campaigns
These 5aSec Dry Cleaning Ads Have a Wringke-Free Guarantee
Pleated Note PSAs
This AMR Donation Campaign Communicates Through Cash
Shirt Tag Branding
Morrisons Laundry Care Packaging Incorporates a Familiar-Looking Label
Precious Metal Desk Lamps
The Copper Lamp 10kg is a Functional Investment
Drip-Through Campaigns
The Clorox for Colors Ads Show Super Stain-Resistent Clothing
Personal Warning Ads
The Photoelectric Smoke Alarm Campaign Shows the Chances of a Fire
Macho Green Grocery Totes
The Fashionable Notes Reusable Market Bags Make for Sustainable Studs
Hand-Washing for Haiti
When You Buy 'SoapBox Soaps' They Give Bars to Children in Need
Louvered Table Lamps
Ventilite by Chris Jackson Gives Construction Materials Second Life
Toy-Inspired Soap Campaigns
These Fab Detergent Print Ads Use LEGO Stains to Target Children
Business Betterment Campaigns
The MWEB 2011 Ads Show That Companies Look More Appealing Online
Inedible Noodle Advertising
This Conaprole Tomato Sauce Campaign Defines Pasta
Creating Community Bonds
CSI's Tonya Surman Addresses the 2011 Social Finance Forum
Social Mission Totes
Cause Boutique Promotes a Variety of Worthy Causes
Convenient Laundry Loads
Clean Your Clothes with Ease Using the Hand Washing Pond
Luxury Car Lawnmowers
Garryd Howell's Land Rover Unsiex Garden Tools Make Gardening Look Glamorous
Imminent Spill Campaigns (UPDATE)
Ariel Stain Remover Ads Anticipate Eating Accidents
Laundry Bag Barstools
Nexus Stool by Elementodiseno Cushions Your Bottom with Clothes
Crowdsourced Fast Food Films
McDonald's McBites Contest Encourages People to Create Mini Films
Grenade-Launched Bags
The Green-Aid Shopper Rages War Against Plastic Bags
Behemoth Bubble Campaigns
The Solen Crazy Balloon Gum is Imaginatively Fun
Playable Clothes Cleaners
The Amusement Washing Machine Lets You Game Through the Spin Cycle
Social Finance Forums
Mobilize Capital and Inspire New Ideas at 'Investing in Good Deals'
Hand-Powered Washers
The Laundry Pod Washing Machine is a Green-Friendly Way to Get Clean
Eco Clothing Cleaners
Jiminy Washing Machine Puts Sustainable Garment Care in Your Hands
Rad Superhero Rides
The Iron Man Scooter is Worth Marvelling Over
Washer-Free Denim
The Self-Cleaning Jeans Design Removes Dirt and Stains When Exposed to Sunlight
Housewife Soap Ads
The Procter & Gamble Retro Packaging Designs Generate a Sense of Nostalgia
Pyramidal Wardrobe Storage
The MAJA Hanger Shelf Contribues a Surface to a Suspended Environment
CSR Influencers
'One Love Network' Empowers Consumers to Impact Social Good Budgets
Colossal Tote Bags
Shopaholics Rejoice at the Size of 'Baglaboration'
Confused Clothes Hangers
The Trook Hanger is Installed with Three Separate Hooks
Cupid Pinion Clothespins
The Wing Clip by Lufdesign Can Make Lightweight Items Airborne
Crowdsourced Phone Captures
The iPhoneography International Exhibit Presents Pics from the Public
Reflective Jacket Racks
The Mirata Coat Hanger Helps You to Look Your Best
Alphabet Block Advertising
This Huggies Campaign Spells Out the Activities of Growing Infants
Webbed Trotter Reflectors
The Duck-Footed Mirror is a Waddling Wardrobe Accessory
Flying Pig Pitches
Good Deals UK Brings Unconventional Voting to the 2011 Social Finance Forum
Wirelessly Controlled Cleaners
The F457 Washing Machine Lets You Do the Laundry with Your Phone
Satisfied Stained Ads
This K2R Stain Remover Campaign Shows Proudly Soiled Kiddies