# Soap-Free Dishwashers The 'Vapure' Steam Washer Cleans Dishes with Steam Instead of Water and Soap By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-02-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steam-washer References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/02/15/not-your-grandmas-dishwasher/) The 'Vapure' steam washer harnesses the power of steam in order to clean dishes and make it possible to clean without the need for a stream of water and soap. Designed to replace [bulky dishwashers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeg-new-favorit) that sit below the counter, the 'Vapure' system is intended to be installed overtop of a kitchen space on the wall. This makes it easy to grab and start using without having to rely on [running water and elbow grease](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skip-the-soak-power-spray) to get the cleaning work done. The 'Vapure' steam washer works excellently as a way to sanitize kitchen equipment and surfaces after use. This comes without the use of chemicals in order to keep the cleaning process more eco-friendly and safer for use around children and pets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Soap-free Cleaning:** The movement towards soap-free cleaning is disrupting the traditional cleaning industry. - **Steam-powered Appliances:** The rise of steam-powered appliances is creating opportunities for innovation in various industries. - **Eco-friendly Cleaning:** The push towards eco-friendly cleaning is driving trends in the cleaning industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Appliance:** The home appliance industry has the opportunity to adopt the use of steam-powered cleaning technology. - **Cleaning Services:** Cleaning services can differentiate themselves by offering eco-friendly alternatives for their customers. - **Kitchen Equipment:** The kitchen equipment industry can explore the use of steam cleaning in their products for a more hygienic and efficient cleaning experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Detergent-Free High-Speed Dishwashers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highspeed-dishwasher.md) - [Portable Handheld Dishwasher](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-portable-handheld-dishwasher.md) - [Portable Ultrasonic Dishwashers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-ultrasonic-dishwasher.md) - [Hyper-Fast Countertop Dishwashers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-solo.md) - [Sterilizing Countertop Dishwashers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karlxtom-countertop-dishwasher.md) - [Affordable Portable Dishwashers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shabosh.md) - [Ultrasonic Kitchen Dish Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxxwasher-pro-ultrasonic-cleaner.md) - [Compact Countertop Dishwashers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-countertop-dishwasher.md) - [All-in-One Steam Cleaning Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dayoo-transteamer.md)