摘要 |
<p>A washing aid 1 suitable for immersing in water comprises an inner portion 2 and an outer portion 3. The inner portion of the device comprises a metal having an antimicrobial property such as copper, silver, or alloys thereof. The outer portion is porous enough to allow water to interact with the inner portion when immersed during a washing machine cycle or the like. The washing aid can be weighted to achieve neutral buoyancy in the wash water and the outer portion may be a spherical mesh or cage possibly made of a plastic.</p> |