Imagine washing clothes by hand for up to 20 hours each week. This is a reality for more than 5 billion people worldwide. In remote villages and settlements — many lacking electricity or running water ...

While most Americans rely on washing machines to clean their clothes, that's not the case everywhere: Over half of the global population washes clothes by hand. It's a time-intensive and physically ...

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (WNDU) - On Monday morning, the Whirlpool Foundation and The Washing Machine Project announced they have partnered together to take on what they’re calling the “global washing ...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / December 15, 2025 / The Divya manual washing machine, developed by The Washing Machine Project which is supported by Whirlpool Foundation, was named one of TIME's ...

Whirlpool washing machines are built to make laundry less of a chore and more of a smooth, everyday task. What sets them apart is how smart and practical they are. For example, they can sense the load ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Co-Founder, Conspiracy of Love, and Good is the New Cool. For millions around the world, washing clothes is a physically demanding ...

The front-loading washing machine was meant to be the panacea of laundry. Launched with a big push in the late ’90s, the machines were supposed to use less water than the old top loaders and be easier ...

Washing machines have revolutionized daily life in ways we often take for granted. They turned a time-consuming and physically demanding chore that typically fell to women into an easy hands-off ...

Whirlpool has long been a trusted name in home appliances, and their washing machines are especially popular among families seeking reliable performance and innovative features. With a wide range of ...