Americans have lived in a culture built on convenience and disposability for decades. But a recent survey found 80% of adults ...

Comforters and duvets don’t need to be washed as often as sheets, but they should be cleaned a few times a year. Whirlpool suggests washing duvets that are protected by a cover two to three times a ...

Deep cleaning a washing machine. Cleaning the inside of the machine and wiping down the exterior.

Laundry doesn’t have to be a chore, especially with 5 star washing machines. The best washing machines mix efficiency, speed, and smart features to give you perfectly clean clothes with minimal effort ...

Your laundry is shedding more than just lint. Washing machine wastewater is one of the top sources of microplastics, with a single unit in a four-person household producing up to 500 grams a year as ...

The Mirai Human Washing Machine washes and dries bathers in a 7.5-foot-long pod in just 15 minutes Shawn.ccf / Alamy Stock Photo Japan-based tech company Science developed a futuristic cleaning device ...

The Human Washing Machine at an expo in Osaka. Credit: Nikkei. The future of bathing is here, and it looks like a high-tech escape pod from a sci-fi movie. Science Inc., a tech company based in Osaka, ...

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 ...

What’s happened? If you have ever wished your shower could do the hard work for you, a company from Japan has finally delivered the gadget of your dreams. A new human washing machine, now officially ...

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