Do you simply throw clothes into your washing machine and hit start? Ditch the default setting in favor of a more nuanced approach to washing your clothes.

Washing machines release massive amounts of microplastics into the environment, mostly from worn clothing fibers. Researchers at the University of Bonn have developed a new, fish-inspired filter that ...

Abstract: There are many standard procedures that washing machines must provide. One of them is the washing performance, which shows the cleanliness of the laundry. This measurement, called the ...

Bath time can be tough for both the elderly and their caregivers, but this Japanese invention aims to make the process easier. Come 2026, the "human washing machine", which cleans the body, will be ...

Yasuaki Aoyama, right, chairman of Japanese bath and shower equipment manufacturer Science Co., demonstrates the use of a "human washing machine" in Osaka on Dec. 16, 2025. (Kyodo) OSAKA (Kyodo) -- A ...

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Washing machines aren’t what they used to be. Some new appliances have over a dozen cycles, and then there are a slew of other things to consider, including water temperature, spin speed, cycle ...

An unusual household appliance has been launched on the market in Japan: a washing machine for people. The 7.5-feet-long capsule (that’s 2.30 meters) was unveiled at the World Expo [PDF], which took ...

Amazon's Black Friday Sale has brought major price drops on washing machines, making this one of the best times to switch to a more efficient appliance. With discounts of up to 45% on leading brands ...