If you are a space enthusiast, have you ever wondered what do astronauts do when their clothes get all dirty and stinky in space? Well, if you have, then you might know that they wear their clothes for a prolonged period until throwing them away to be destroyed. So, to solve this issue, Tide is developing a space-friendly detergent to help astronauts wash their dirty clothes in space.
According to recent reports, NASA has teamed up with Procter and Gamble, the parent company of Tide, to develop a special detergent to wash clothes in space. This will keep the astronauts’ clothes fresh and wearable for a long period in space.
The company will initially send custom-made, space-friendly detergents to astronauts in December. This will enable the astronauts to test the detergents and observe how the enzymes react to six months of weightlessness.
Now, as per reports, P&G, apart from developing the space-friendly detergent, is also working on a washer-dryer device that can be used in space. The device will use minimal amounts of water and detergent to be efficient enough to operate in space. However, one of the many challenges for the astronauts would be to recycle the washing water to make it drinkable.
