When was the last time you cleaned your washing machine filter? Rest assured that you're not alone if your answer is somewhere between "never" and "Does my washer even have a filter?" While you may ...

A single laundry load containing synthetic clothing can release thousands of plastic microfibers from nylon, acrylic and ...

“Brunch with Babs” strikes again — except this time, instead of sharing how to properly carve and care for fresh pumpkins, Barbara Costello (@brunchwithbabs), the viral grandmother influencer on ...

Washing machines release massive amounts of microplastics into the environment, mostly from worn clothing fibers. Researchers ...

Washing machine wastewater is one of the top sources of microplastics, with a single unit in a four-person household ...

Nature may hold the key to cleaning the dirty water from our washing machines. Researchers have turned to fish, whose ...

Tests show a new washing machine filter cuts polyester microfibres and captures particles down to 20 microns, helping keep ...

Washing machines clean your clothes - but how often do you actually clean your washing machine? One home expert has demonstrated how to clean a hidden part of your washing machine, in order to prolong ...

The company behind some of Europe's leading home appliance brands has unveiled the world's first washing machine with a built-in microplastic filter. Arcelik, the parent company of Beko and Grundig, ...

Every load of laundry sends tiny plastic fibers down the drain. These fragments, shed from synthetic fabrics, slip through ...

Researchers at the University of Bonn aim to improve the cleanliness of wastewater. Water released from washing machines is ...