This 3-in-1 dishwasher is a must-have for your next home
If you have space constraints, or you want something truly cool, look no further!
One of the most interesting products this year has been the Fotile X20 Max, a 3-in-1 sink and dishwasher that completely took me by surprise. I flew to Ningbo, China, earlier this month to tour FOTILE’s HQ and saw why the company is a global leader in smart kitchen solutions.
Alongside this, I checked out the company’s new X20 Max sink and dishwasher, and it surprised me far more than I expected. There are a few key reasons this is a product everyone should consider, but crucially, it also comes at a time when many customers are opting for smaller houses and apartments to save on ongoing costs.
I’ve lived in many apartments, and when I consider some of the smallest places I’ve toured, the FOTILE X20 Max is an absolutely fantastic product that solves key problems for many people. Here’s why.
This newsletter was produced in partnership with FOTILE as part of a campaign to highlight key features of the X20 Max.
Space-saving yet multi-faceted
Builders and landlords are constantly looking for ways to maximize space in space-constrained cities worldwide, whether in New York, London, or many cities across China.
Alongside these space constraints, builders and landlords are financially motivated to improve yield by installing features such as dishwashers, which can often increase monthly rent, property value, or desirability, depending on market conditions.
Yet a traditional dishwasher requires much space, forcing you to either increase the overall size of the kitchen — at the expense of other usable space — or decrease storage space. Further to this, it’s not just the space required for the item itself, but also the space needed for the traditional front door that opens to load it.
Against all of this, the FOTILE X20 Max is uniquely positioned as a clever 3-in-1 solution that addresses these changing dynamics.
First, it’s a 3-in-1 sink-and-dishwasher combination that takes up just 1 square meter of space. There’s a regular sink for washing dishes and a top-loading dishwasher, ideal for those with back issues like me. There’s also a separate sink designed specifically for washing fruits, meats, vegetables, fish, and more, which aligns with a growing trend of washing these items before storage to remove any pesticides.
One particularly impressive feature is that the cover for the vegetable-washer can also serve as a chopping board, making it a truly integrated wash-and-prep station. Yes, you can manually wash these items in a regular sink, but the patented four-layer micro-aerated bubble technology offers a deep yet gentle clean. Having tried some grapes washed in this bath, I can confirm they tasted better than they would have with just a quick rinse.
Finally, a dishwasher that’s designed for Asian families
Second, it’s built to meet specific needs that are prevalent in Asian households. In China, heavy grease during cooking can make it challenging for traditional dishwashers to clean dishes or cookware effectively. Similarly, in Indian households, turmeric is prevalent in many dishes and can be difficult to remove, especially when mixed with oil during cooking.
Traditional dishwashers fail to account for the cooking habits of both of these cultures — which together account for almost 35% of the world’s population — but the FOTILE X20 Max is uniquely designed to address this. However, while it seems like a genius solution now, it took considerable testing to perfect.
To find a solution that actually worked for customers, FOTILE’s R&D team visited over 1,000 households in China to identify the key challenges they face. Over five years, the R&D team traveled to 25 cities, conducted 274 research sessions, and produced 150+ design drafts alongside more than 25 user families that helped co-design and develop the first generation of the X20 Max.
Built for the whole family, whatever your style
When I first saw the FOTILE X20 Max, I questioned why it existed. Within minutes, however, I realized that it was exactly the type of product many households need. I have family and friends who struggle to load a dishwasher, especially as constantly bending down to load and unload isn’t practical for many people, especially those of an older age.
That’s the substance, but the FOTILE X20 Max also has exceptional style and is designed to fit into a variety of different kitchen designs. FOTILE showed us how it can integrate into simple household kitchens and how multiple units can be used in a professional kitchen environment.
I love the idea of a 3-in-1 sink-and-dishwasher, and the FOTILE X20 Max is the best I’ve seen yet. I know I want them — and yes, I considered transporting one back on a flight — but the real question is how many I should get, and where to put them. As the adapted adage goes, I’m going to need a bigger house!