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 ...

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

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

Many of us may be guilty of not cleaning our washing machines as regularly as we should. While we may pay extra attention to other areas of our kitchen, including our cooking areas, we may forget that ...

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

Researchers at the University of Bonn in Germany have developed a bio-inspired filter for washing machines that can remove ...