# Compact Countertop Dishwashers The Three-in-One Capsule Dishwasher Makes the Most of Small Spaces By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-05-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-dishwasher References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/capsule-countertop-dishwasher-washes-dishes-sterilizes-personal-items-and-washes-vegetables-in-15-minutes-or-less-301289940.html) & [capsule.lochelectronics](https://capsule.lochelectronics.com/) Loch Electronics' Capsule dishwasher boasts a space-saving three-in-one design that's beneficial for maximizing available space in the kitchen. Created with small kitchens in mind, the countertop appliance takes up just 9.8 inches of space and yet it has the capacity to hold everything from large dinner plates to frying pans. The eco-friendly unit helps to save not only space but also water and energy, since it only needs two jars of water to wash 15 items in just 15 minutes. According to Loch Electronics, "when compared with washing dishes by hand, Capsule [saves seven times water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waste-no-space-campaign) and four times energy." As a multipurpose product, the [compact countertop dishwasher](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-kitchen-appliances) is for more than just tidying dinnerware. Capsule boasts a [UV light setting for medical-grade disinfection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scienceforward-cleaning-startup), which is useful for cleaning fruits and veggies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Compact Kitchen Appliances:** There is a trend toward smaller, more efficient kitchen appliances like Loch Electronics' Capsule dishwasher which maximizes space and is eco-friendly. - **Multipurpose Kitchen Products:** A trend toward multipurpose kitchen products is emerging as consumers seek versatile and practical items like the UV light setting on Loch Electronics' Capsule dishwasher. - **Energy and Water Conservation:** Consumers are increasingly interested in eco-friendly products like Loch Electronics' Capsule that save water and energy, suggesting more opportunities in this area. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchen Appliance Manufacturing:** The trend toward smaller, more efficient kitchen appliances creates opportunities for manufacturers to create innovative, unique, and eco-friendly appliances. - **Multipurpose Product Development:** A trend toward multipurpose kitchen products creates opportunities for developers to create versatile, practical, and innovative products that offer added value to consumers. - **Environmental Sustainability:** The growing concern for the environment creates opportunities for industries to develop eco-friendly products and services like Loch Electronics' Capsule which reduces water and energy usage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hyper-Fast Countertop Dishwashers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-solo.md) - [Compact Countertop Dishwashers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-countertop-dishwasher.md) - [Powerful Small-Space Dishwashers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lissome-r1.md) - [Small Space Dishwashers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-dishwasher.md) - [Sterilizing Countertop Dishwashers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karlxtom-countertop-dishwasher.md) - [Affordable Portable Dishwashers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shabosh.md) - [Stealthy Miniature Dishwashers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycup.md) - [Entry-Level Countertop Dishwashers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bugu-dishwasher.md) - [Multifunctional Countertop Dishwashers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-connected-dishwasher.md)