There are many customers who share the washing machine and settle in the Shanghai shopping mall to wash the curtain carpet.

According to the "Labor" report, can the washing machine be shared? Recently, a shared washing machine was officially put into use in the shopping mall of Zhengda Lecheng in Xuhui District. The washing machine can clean large clothes and provide drying service, attracting the attention of many customers. However, there are not many people who are brave in "earnings" because of concerns about the operation of the machine and health and safety. On the other hand, in view of the high operating and maintenance costs of the project, the person in charge of the operation indicated to the labor reporter that at this stage, the consumption concept of the market will be the main focus, and will not be put into massion.

Shared washing machine capacity can be dried

On May 23, the labor reporter came to Zhengda Lecheng, located on Longhuazhong Road in Xuhui District, and found this shared washing machine in a prominent position on the first floor of the open-air plaza. At noon on weekdays, many pedestrians have stopped to look at them, and some people have taken out their mobile phones to take pictures. "Bicycles and charging treasures are all there. Now it is a washing machine. I don’t know what else to share in the future?" Some citizens laughed at the reporter.

The reporter carefully examined the washing machine. The machine is actually composed of three drum boxes. From the right, there are one washing machine with 8kg and 18kg capacity. The leftmost one is a dryer with a capacity of 18kg. According to the instructions, 8kg washing machine charges 20 yuan per barrel, 18kg per barrel costs 40 yuan, and drying charges 10 yuan. The laundry time for both capacities is 30 minutes and the drying time is 15 minutes. In addition to cash, the payment method also supports WeChat and Alipay payment.

"The starting point is still good. After all, the washing machine in the home is not very powerful. It is very difficult to wash large parts. In addition, it is estimated that some young people have no time or no conditions to wash, which is also a solution." One interviewed woman said.

Health safety causes public concern

“Everyone will use it every morning. They will wash the curtains, sheets and other items that are heavy, bulky and difficult to clean. Old aunts and young people have it, but in general, people are not too many. More is to look at it." A shop staff member of the washing machine told reporters.

The reporter interviewed and learned that whether the shared washing machine is hygienic and whether it will cross-infect bacteria is the most important reason for the public to wait and see. "I am afraid that it is unhygienic and may be cross-contagious." An old aunt told reporters that she was worried that after the last user's clothes were cleaned, some bacterial stains would remain in the drum and be passed on to the next user. Many passers-by have expressed the same concerns.

"There should be another table around, or the wet big pieces will not be put out." Ms. Ye believes that the shared washing machine needs to follow up in the follow-up matching and site selection. "After all, it is a public place like a shopping mall. I’m pretty embarrassed when I’m wearing underwear and washing.”

Operator: Future or targeting large communities

According to the reserved phone on the shared washing machine, the labor reporter contacted the company that promoted the washing machine. The head of the company's marketing department told reporters that all the equipment for sharing washing machines were imported from France. There are currently two sets in Shanghai. One set is placed in the Lotus Supermarket (Yanggaozhong Road) and the other set is placed in Zhengda Lecheng. .

"The washing capacity of many people's homes is relatively small, they don't have the ability to wash large parts, and they don't have the function of instant drying. For example, if they encounter water cuts, power outages, etc., these shared washing machines can help." According to the observation of the trial operation stage, Shanghai residents use a shared washing machine to wash curtains and carpets.

However, he also admits that the operating cost of sharing washing machines is relatively high. Considering the objective factors such as the high operating costs, the current stage is to cultivate the market's consumption concept, and will not be put into large quantities. After all, this shared laundry method is in China. The popularity is still not high. "It is mainly to let everyone know that what is shared laundry, health and safety can be guaranteed." Sun said that in the future, sharing washing machines will choose some large residential communities to provide laundry services for the public.

Editor in charge: Li Qun