Fruit Washer

No more viruses, bacteria, pesticides, with ultrasonic system.

PROJECT TYPOLOGY

University project,

Politecnico di Milano,

Individual project

PROJECT DURATION

Sep 2021 - Jan.2022

SERVICE AND OFFER

Product Design

Concepting

User Research

PROBLEM

Fruits and vegetables are often contaminated with pesticides (70%), posing a health risk to consumers. The peel, which contains 30% of the nutritional properties, is often discarded to avoid pesticides, reducing the nutritional value of the food. Additionally, washing two apples requires 1.5 liters of water, highlighting excessive resource use.

SOLUTION

The Fruit Washer is a practical and user-friendly solution for effortlessly cleaning fruits and vegetables. It effectively removes viruses, pesticides, and bacteria, ensuring you enjoy healthy produce without discarding peels or other natural parts. Designed with sustainability in mind, it uses just 1.5 liters of water per week. Ideal for kitchen countertops or co-working spaces where access to a tap may be limited, this washer is perfect for convenient and eco-friendly snacking.

VALUE DELIVERED

The Fruit Washer offers exceptional value by providing a thorough and efficient cleaning solution for fruits and vegetables. You can enjoy fresh, healthy food without having to discard peels or other edible parts, enhancing both convenience and sustainability.

THE PRODUCT

THE PRODUCT

HOW IT WORKS

HOW IT WORKS

CONTEXT OF USE

Co-working spaces

Kitchen countertop

Ultrasonic cleaning system

The ultrasound pressure wave creates many microscopic vacuum bubbles, which explode and remove viruses, bacteria, dirt and other contaminants.

The ultrasound pressure wave creates many microscopic vacuum bubbles, which explode and remove viruses, bacteria, dirt and other contaminants.

The ultrasound pressure wave creates many microscopic vacuum bubbles, which explode and remove viruses, bacteria, dirt and other contaminants.

DETAILS

INTERNAL COMPONENTS AND SHELLS

PROTOTYPE