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# self cleaning

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Sick of doing the washing? Scientists are one step closer to inventing self-cleaning clothes
Researchers have developed textiles that can clean themselves when exposed to light.
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Mar 24th 2016, 10:25 AM
Nissan begins testing dirt-repellent car that will make car washes obsolete
By applying super-hydrophobic and oleophobic paint, which repels both water and oil, the car can repel water, mud and dirt from the car.
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Apr 25th 2014, 11:09 AM
Watch: The waterproof t-shirt that's impossible to stain
The shirt can repel any water-based liquid, ensuring that it stays both dry and stain-free.
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Dec 19th 2013, 7:30 PM
New technology will make your car clean itself
The self cleaning, self repairing coating can also be used in mobile phones and contact lenses.
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Jul 23rd 2012, 7:36 PM