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Full Steam Ahead: Steam washers offer something for the germaphobe in all of us.

Smoke, pet hair, dust mites, heaven-knows-whatever-your-kid-came-into-contact-with-at-school-yuckiness; these are the enemies of clean clothes. Throw in recent reports of the H1NI virus and seasonal allergy alerts and you’ve got good reason to de-germ your garb, stat. Enter the steam washer. Following closely in the footsteps of its sibling, the steam dryer, the steam washer uses steam to turn up the heat on clean. And when it comes to washing, that means reducing allergens, boosting stain remov...

Smart Laundry: Ironing Out the Facts about Top Load and Front Loading Washing Machines

Imagine that not too long ago, it was a rarity to have your own washing machine. Today a home clothes washer is a commodity that few of us could live without. A washing machine is a major purchase – one that you hope will last through many long years of wear and tear. If you are looking to purchase a new machine there are a number of different factors that you should be aware of in order to make the best, most educated decision. We’ve done the research for you to take you step by step through th...