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If you're like most people, you probably assume that your washing machine is the cleanest appliance in the house. After all, it spends all of its active time agitating away with hot water and soap!

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 ...

Japanese company Science is commercially producing its Mirai Ningen Sentakuki – Human Washing Machine of the Future – after an overwhelming response at the Osaka-Kansai Expo this year. Only 50 models ...

A next-generation “human washing machine” that captured attention at the World Expo in Osaka has now hit the market in Japan. Developed by Japanese tech company Science, the capsule-style device lets ...

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Washing machines have revolutionised the way we do laundry, making it easier and more efficient to keep our clothes clean. From basic models to high-tech smart washers, these appliances have come a ...

The average American family does 300 loads of laundry annually, according to Energy Star. And if you happen to own a front-loader, your work doesn’t end there. These machines have a history of ...