Xiaomi launches 3kg Shoe Washer with 8 wash programs

Xiaomi has announced a compact 3kg Mijia Shoe Washer in China. The machine will be available through crowdfunding on the Youpin platform starting November 2. It’s listed at 1,299 yuan (about $188), but you can get it through crowdfunding for 799 yuan (about $116).

The Mijia Shoe Washer 3kg comes in Xiaomi’s familiar white Mijia design and takes up just 0.18 square meters of floor space. It’s small enough to fit on a balcony cabinet or in a laundry room. For comparison, Xiaomi’s earlier 6kg top-load Mijia washer takes up about 0.25 square meters.

Rather than using a regular washing machine for dirty footwear, the new model has a cleaning system built around shoes. Xiaomi says its high-speed rotating impeller creates a 3D water flow that reaches the uppers, soles, and inner linings. The company claims it can remove common stains from mud, grass, and sweat.

The machine also uses three layers of brushes to clean shoes, including the gaps in their soles. Xiaomi lists a wash ratio of 0.9 in its promotional material, although it hasn’t provided further details about the measurement.

The washer supports athletic shoes, casual shoes, children’s shoes, canvas shoes, sneakers, and sports slippers. Each load can accommodate two to four pairs, and there’s no need to remove the laces before washing. Starting a cycle is straightforward: open the lid, load the shoes, and press a button.

Eight wash programs and a 20-minute quick cycle

The Mijia Shoe Washer 3kg comes with eight programs: Standard Wash, Intensive Wash, Quick Wash, Antibacterial Wash, Multi-use Wash, Rinse + Spin, Spin-only, and Tub Clean.

Quick Wash takes 20 minutes, while the scheduling feature lets users set a wash to start up to 24 hours in advance. The dedicated shoe washer differs from Xiaomi’s regular laundry machines, including its 12kg front-loader and 10kg ultra-slim model, which are built for clothing and support smart features through Xiaomi’s HyperOS Connect.

Xiaomi says the machine can reduce bacteria and fungi commonly associated with footwear. According to the company’s test results, it removes 99% of Trichophyton rubrum, a fungus linked to athlete’s foot, along with 99.8% of Escherichia coli and 99.6% of Staphylococcus aureus.

The company also claims a 99.99% inhibition rate against E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus. After washing, the machine runs a self-cleaning cycle to remove sediment from the tub, helping prevent dirt from accumulating and transferring back onto shoes during later washes.

Price and availability

The Mijia Shoe Washer 3KG will initially be available through crowdfunding in China, with the campaign opening on November 2. Its suggested retail price is 1,299 yuan (about $188), but early crowdfunding prices start at 799 yuan (about $116).

Xiaomi hasn’t announced plans to release the shoe washer in other markets or provided a shipping date.

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