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 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 ...

Keeping your washing machine in good shape might not be at the top of your weekend to-do list — but one cleaning expert says it should be. A simple maintenance hack can not only extend your washer's ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. On average, families in the United States do 300 to 390 loads of laundry a year. In order to make this activity as stress-free as possible, ...