If you are looking for similar space-saving or construction-free alternatives that are currently available, consider these options: The Circo dishwasher has a handle on washing dishes
The dishwasher is currently a non-commercial prototype and is not available for purchase at retail stores or online marketplaces. Designed by Chen Levin as a university project in 2014, the device was intended to be an eco-friendly, hand-powered alternative for small urban kitchens, but it has not yet reached mass production. The Circo Concept: Innovation and Accessibility Circo dishwasher
: Users fill a removable base tray with water and a sodium acetate tablet (to generate heat), then turn the side-mounted handle to activate a centrifuge that sprays water upward from the base. Commercial Status and Purchasing Reality Despite significant media attention in late 2015, the
has remained in the "final prototype stage". The designer was seeking investors to launch the product commercially, but no official release date or retail price was ever established.
: Once a one-minute wash cycle is complete, the machine doubles as a drying rack.
: The device uses only 3 litres (0.7 gallons) of water per cycle, compared to the roughly 10 litres (2.2 gallons) used by standard electric dishwashers.
: It operates via a hand crank rather than electricity, making it ideal for off-grid living, such as in cabins or developing regions.
was developed to solve common urban living challenges: limited space and lack of affordable, energy-efficient appliances.
