# Eco CO2 Washers The Supercritical Washing Machine Uses No Water and No Detergent By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-10-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supercritical-washing-machine References: [art1st.hu](http://www.art1st.hu/index.php/103-art1st-a1r/art1st-a1r-arch/222-red-dot-award-design-concept-2014-singapore) & [red-dot.sg](http://www.red-dot.sg/en/online-exhibition/concept/?code=1176&y=2014&c=5&a=0) Imagine a stain-fighting appliance that uses no water and no soap. This is the concept behind the Supercritical Washing Machine. Proposed by Daniel Nagy, this device would really reduce the household consumption of natural resources, all the while avoiding the use of potentially contaminating products. The winner of a 2014 Red Dot Design Award, this cutting-edge idea involves taking advantage of carbon dioxide as a sanitizing agent. The capsular laundry cleaner would heat its chemical contents to 30 degrees, enabling this particular compound to exist in both gaseous and liquid forms at once. With this combination, spills, dirt and odors could be aggressively removed from fabrics without any damage to the clothing's delicate material. Let's hope that the possibilities of the Supercritical Washing Machine will begin to be explored immediately. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Supercritical Washing Machines:** The use of carbon dioxide as a sanitizing agent in washing machines can disrupt the traditional use of water and soap for fabric cleaning. - **Chemical-free Cleaning Appliances:** The Supercritical Washing Machine can pave the way for more environmentally-friendly appliances that avoid the use of potentially contaminating products. - **Efficient Natural Resource Consumption:** The Supercritical Washing Machine's no-water and no-soap concept can help reduce household consumption of natural resources and provide an opportunity for sustainable innovation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Household Appliances:** The Supercritical Washing Machine can disrupt the traditional market for washing machines, creating a new market for chemical-free and eco-friendly appliances. - **Green Technology:** The Supercritical Washing Machine can open up opportunities for environment-friendly products and promote sustainable living. - **Fabric Care and Cleaning Industry:** The use of Supercritical Washing Machines can potentially disrupt the traditional industry of fabric care and cleaning through the creation of chemical-free cleaning solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Free Standing Laundry Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eeva.md) - [Multipurpose Portable Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonertool-portable-washing-machine.md) - [AI-Driven Washing Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartwash-technology.md) - [All-Natural Bamboo Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-washing-machine.md) - [Detergent-Free High-Speed Dishwashers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highspeed-dishwasher.md) - [Eco-Friendly Washing Machine Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washing-machine-technology.md) - [Ultra-Modern Toy-Like Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toshin-machine.md) - [Portable Ultrasonic Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-washing-machine-concept.md) - [Steam-Powered Dishwasher Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-steam-cleaner.md)