FAQ


 * Question 1:** In 3rd world countries, this might not be a "necessity". I think there is more of a need for food, shelter, water, medication, etc.


 * Answer:** First, please consider the design of the "One Laptop per Child". It is not a necessity at all. However, it can IMPROVE their life in the long term. Giving them food or water is only a short term solution. They will eventually have to be independent. Also, please consider the article 'Can the Cellphone end Global Poverty?'.


 * Question 2:** Are you also having a solution for clean water??


 * Answer:** In the future, we may be able to apply ultrasonic technology; to use ultrasonic to clean clothing with less water and no detergent. Our design is not a product to find water, but to clean clothing with incredibly less energy (they can also wash clothing when they need to go shopping with a trolley).


 * Question 3:** Is there a drainage component to the wash and roll?


 * Answer:** The drum contains a small drainage hole which enables water leakage when the laundry is done cleaning.


 * Question 4:** Costs of productions, distribution?


 * Answer:** The laundry drum is made of LLDPE, which is a fairly inexpensive type of material. The material the trolley is made of can vary; it can be wood, steel, or other.


 * Question 5:** the size should be an important problem, which must have enough capacity but also light and convenient.


 * Answer:** The size should be double the size of the Q drum since the laundry drum is a wheel of the trolley, it cannot be too low/small.


 * Question 6:** specific question of how heavy would the product get?


 * Answer:** It will be heavy when the drum is fully filled. However, with the internal ball bearings, it will make the overall weight lighter and rotate smoother.


 * Question 7:** Is there something other than lemon juice you can substitute for detergent?


 * Answer:** Plastic laundry balls are a new alternative to using detergent. It is a detergent ball and it can last up to 3 years. Without any artificial detergent, people can use other natural cleansers such as salt or vinegar.


 * Question 8:** What is our target audiences?


 * Answer:** Our target audiences are low to middle social class people; underserved/developing countries.