Washing Machine Microplastics Filters

The CLEANR Filter for washing machines is a plug-and-play external filtration unit designed to capture microplastics and microfibers from laundry effluent before it enters household drains. The device uses a patented VORTX separation technology inspired by biological filter-feeding to remove particles down to 50 microns and is certified to capture over 90% of microplastics according to materials published by the vendor. The unit is marketed for compatibility with both front-load and top-load residential machines, with advertised dimensions of approximately 11.7 in × 5.9 in × 18.0 in and an installation time of about 15 minutes without tools; the product package includes the VORTX canister, a set of disposable CLEANR Pods for collecting captured material, hose clamps, a cleaning brush, and an app for monitoring status and replacement intervals.

Operational design emphasizes low-touch maintenance and measurable impact reporting: CLEANR Pods are intended to be replaced roughly every five wash loads and the VORTX element cleaned approximately every 20–30 loads, with the company’s smart-app notifications indicating service actions and estimating microplastic mass removed. CLEANR positions its pod-disposal and subscription model as a containment pathway to keep collected microplastics in managed waste streams rather than wastewater systems, and the vendor cites third-party certification, consumer reviews, and partnerships (including an ocean clean-up pledge) as supporting claims related to capture efficiency and user adoption across several markets.

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