# KaionWAVE Waterless Washing Machine Cleans with Ultraviolet Light By Lena White | Published 2007-01-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaionwave-waterless-washing-machine References: [appliancist](http://www.appliancist.com/washers_dryers/) This cool designed washing system uses ultraviolet-C light for cleaning nano-coated fabrics, a durable and stain resistant fabric that many hypothesize will be used to make the clothing of the future. The [Electrolux](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plano-laundry) KaionWAVE system uses fee radical oxygen alongside the [ultraviolet C-light to sanitize fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraviolet-food-storage) while they're being cleaned. The KaionWAVE can kill viruses, bacteria and dirt in one fell swoop. **Implications** - Modern washing machines are changing the face of laundry as we know it by leveraging research on the science of stains. Many of these [tech-savvy washing machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiq-colorluxe-washing-machine) don't even use water to do their magic, and most are outfitted with environmentally friendly features to cut down on electricity usage. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Waterless Washing Machines:** Developing washing machines that use alternative cleaning methods, such as ultraviolet-C light, to eliminate the need for water. - **Nano-coated Fabric:** Exploring the potential of durable and stain-resistant fabrics, such as those that are hypothesized to be used in future clothing, to revolutionize the textiles industry. - **Science-based Laundry Solutions:** Incorporating scientific research and advanced technologies into laundry solutions to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact. ### Where This Applies - **Home Appliances:** There are disruptive innovation opportunities for home appliance companies to develop innovative washing machines that use alternatives to traditional water-based cleaning methods. - **Textiles:** Opportunities in the textiles industry for developing and utilizing nano-coated stain-resistant fabric, which can revolutionize how we think about clothing and its maintenance. - **Clean Energy:** Developing cleaning systems that utilize fee radical oxygen and ultraviolet-C light could be a promising application for clean energy technologies in a range of industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Germ-Killing Clothing Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clothing-care-appliance.md) - [Multipurpose Portable Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonertool-portable-washing-machine.md) - [Portable Ultrasonic Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-washing-machine-concept.md) - [Free Standing Laundry Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eeva.md) - [Human Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirai-human-washing-machine.md) - [Miniature Portable Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-mini-washing-machine.md) - [Ultra-Modern Toy-Like Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toshin-machine.md) - [Next-Gen Laundromats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plano-laundry.md) - [AI-Driven Washing Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartwash-technology.md)