On the horizon: a 'rinse' for washing machines that dries clothes

摘要

Think of it as a kind of chemical clothes wringer.University of Florida (UF) engineers have developed a compound that forces clothes in the washer to shed 20% more water during the spin cycle than in normal conditions.The result: A load of clothes dries faster in the dryer,saving energy-and reducing homeowners' electricity bills and time spent in the laundry room.