Laundry is an inescapable facet of modern life. Whether you choose to wash your clothes by hand and hang them out to dry or invest in high-tech washing machines that do just about everything but fold for you, these laundry innovations are sure to lighten your load.
In the slideshow below, you'll read about round washing machines, eco-friendly washers that are built into ottomans, tiny washer-dryer combos built for small spaces, and washers with integrated hampers to make laundry easy. You'll also hear about initiatives to protect the time-honored tradition of hanging your clothes out to dry on clotheslines.
34 Laundry Innovations
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Washing Machine Toilets
WashUp
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Futuristic Laundry Stations
The Whirlpool Body Box Sorts Clothes by Fabric and Colour
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Dog Washing Machines
The Dog-o-Matic Washes Mutts So Owners Don't Have To
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Turn Your Washing Machine Into a Lamp
Reestore Ideas
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Human Washing Machines
Avant Santelubain 999 Lets You Lay Down to Shower
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Washing Machine Chairs
The Alternative Clothes Cleaner
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Detergent-Free Washing Machines
Environmentally Friendly Laundry
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Eco-Friendly Laundry Pillow
Detergent-Free Washing
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Astone Portable Washing Machine
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Waterless Washing Machines
Xeros Uses Only 1 Cup of Water/Load
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Bicycle-Powered Washing Machines
Peruvian Village Teams Up With MIT for Clean Clothes
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Luxury Laundry Detergents
The Laundress Saves Delicates
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Fighting The Clothes Line Ban
Hang Laundry, Save Energy, Even If Its Ugly
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Wall-Mounted Washing Machines
The Re-Cycle Laundry Center
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Batman Clothespins
‘Vespertilium' Secures Your Laundry, Halloween or Not
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Round Washing Machines
The ‘Aquarium' Features Rotating Spheres
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KaionWAVE
Waterless Washing Machine Cleans with Ultraviolet Light
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Educational Laundry Systems
Electrolux Renew by Louis Filosa Swipes Your Clothes Clean
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Whirlpool Laundry Wall
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Shoe Washer
Sneaker Scrubbing Blender (CES 2008)
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Washers with Integrated Hampers
Baguni Eliminates One Step From Your Laundry Routine
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Tiny 2 in 1 Washers and Dryers
The Clean Cube
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Naughty Laundry Service
Multi-Service Thai Establishments
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Luxury Washing Machines
Techart by Samsung
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Stylish Washing Machine
Flexible Distance by Ye Xiao Dong
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Mitsubishi Launches World's Fastest Washing Machine
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Energy-Saving Laundry Lines
Mrs. Pegg's Handy Line Dries Clothes Without Electricity
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Cheeky Laundry Ad Campaigns
Softlan Ultra Makes Clothes So Soft, Athletes Become Gay
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Airing Clean Laundry
'The Right to Dry' is Upheld in Vermont
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Detergent-Free Soap
Eco-Friendly Solution for Laundry and Cleaning Comes from Nuts
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Microblogging Appliances
Washing Machine Tweets When Cycle Completes
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Paper Laundry Detergent
Don't Let Airport Security Stop You
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Swedish Sensibility Meets Laundry
Caress Detergent Tabs
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Eco Laundry Lamps
AWARE Dual Energy Saver
Related Ideas
Ceiling-Mounted Laundry Racks
GoodLiving Presents a Multifunctional Retractable Laundry Rack
Creative Laundry Solutions
'Uncommon' and 'Ecover' Release 'Rewear Chair' to Reduce Overwashing
Leading Fabric Rinsers
Downy and Tide Revolutionize Laundry with New Fabric Rinse Products
Bedroom-Sized Washing Machines
This Mini Drum Washing Machine Concept by Az is Ultra-Compact
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Accessibility-Focused Product Enhancements
LG's ComfortKit 1.0 Introduces a Thoughtful Solution
Space-Saving Garment Care Mirrors
The Flip Dual-Function Ironing Board Mirror is Adjustable
Eco All-in-One Laundry Appliances
The LG WashCombo Will Be Showcased at CES 2024
Waste-Free Dishwasher Pods
Nellie's Clean Introduces Dish Cubed—a Sustainable Dishwasher Pod
Clothing-Renewing Laundry Detergents
Dylon Detergent Gently Cleans and Revitalizes Clothes
Gentle Laundry Detergents
Dreft’s Fabric Rinse is a Must-Have for Laundry Perfection
Telescoping Component Kitchen Appliances
The Hybrid Kitchen Aid by Rishikesh Sonawane is Intuitive
Luxe Aromatic Detergents
Bath & Body Works is Venturing into Laundry with White Barn Fabric Care
Hug-Activated Marketing Machines
UNIQLO France and The Pull Launch the Hug to Unlock Ad
Product Review-Centered Campaigns
Kitchenaid's 'Love the Racks' Campaign Was Written by a Customer
Essential Oil-Infused Detergents
The Surf Joy Infused Fragrance Range Elevates Laundry Day
Convenient Detergent Sheets
Persil Laundry Detergent Sheets are Arriving on Amazon in the UK
All-in-One AI-Powered Laundry Appliances
The Roborock Zeo One Uses an Algorithm to Wash and Dry
Collapsible Microwave Appliances
The 'FoldWave' Foldable Microwave by Park Saun is Highly Portable
Naturally Inspired Body Dryers
The SUMSEI Air Shower Dries the Body with a Comforting Breeze
Luxe Textile Perfumes
Marine Coton Launched Laundry Fragrances to Perfume Everyday Textiles
Short Cycle Laundry Detergents
Persil Wonder Wash Provides an Effective Clean in Just 15 Minutes
Infrared Light Hair Dryers
L'Oréal Groupe Unveiled AirLight Pro at CES 2024
Compact Portable Dish Racks
This Progressive Dish Rack Springs Up and Collapses Down
Clothing Care Hotlines
Persil Launched a 24-Hour Wardrobe Refresh Hotline on TikTok Live
Pet Owner Laundry Machines
These Samsung Smart Laundry Solutions Remove Pet Hair
Air-Circulating Laundry Racks
This Clothes Drying Rack Concept by Seungbin Lee is Stylish
Pro-Grade Baby Bottle Cleaners
The KleanPal Pro from Momcozy Uses 22 Jets for 9 Cleaning Modes
Powerful Small-Space Dishwashers
The LISSOME R1 Washes a Full Load of Dishes in 15 Minutes
AI-Powered Recycling Systems
The Conceptual 'Binko' Recycling Machine Automates Sorting
Electricity-Free Microfiber Filters
PlanetCare 2.0 Fits onto Existing Washing Machines
Plastic-Free Laundry Sheets
Cleancult Debuts One-of-a-Kind Laundry Detergent Sheets
Collapsible Storage Trolleys
The CLAX Trolley Fuses Function with Sustainability
Portable Shower Machines
Yoomiily Debuted the World's First Portable Shower and Dryer Device
Efficient AI Washing Machines
The Samsung BESPOKE AI™ Washer Offers 55% More Energy Efficiency
Foldable Portable Washing Machines
PQP Design Unveils a Convenient Traveling Washing Machine
Fiber Laundry Detergent Tiles
Tide evo is Free from Liquids and Fillers
Compact Washer-Dryer Robots
Eureka's All-in-One Household Solution Features a Robot Vacuum
Washing Machine-Inspired Speaker Concepts
Hari 3D Designs a Speaker Resembling a Home Appliance
Convenience-Focused Upcycled Tote Designs
Out of the Woods Enhances Its Out of the Ocean® Range
Energy Efficient Home Appliances
LG Electronics Canada Debuts Its New Home Appliance Lineup
Clip-Style Clothing Care Devices
The Conceptual 'Steamur' by Shelly Tsai is Multifunctional
Compact Tumbler Washers
LG mycup is Coming to CES 2024
Deflated Balloon Clothing Hangers
Chong Shop Has Revamped the Iconic Clothes Hanger Using Waste
Clothing Buy-Back Programs
Eileen Fisher Revolutionizes Clothing Recycling with Renew Program
AI-Powered Washing Machines
The GO One Touch Washing Machine by Ayberk Kole Simplifies Laundry
Next-Gen Laundry Capsules
Unilever Launches a Powerful and Sustainable Laundry Capsule
Fragrance-Heavy Laundry Products
Snif Launches a Line of Laundry Fragrances and Boosters
Quick Wash Laundry Detergents
Persil Wonder Wash is Formulated for Washes 30-Minutes or Less
Biobased Cleaning Pod Expansions
Dropps Accelerates Retail Expansion with Wegmans and Walmart.com,
AI Household Linen Campaigns
Casa Pratesi Presents Luxury Linens within an AI-Driven Italian Villa
Sustainability-Focused Laundry Detergents
Nellie's Laundry Soda is a Concentrated Detergent
High-Capacity Pet Products
Drybo's Ultra Smart Pet Dryer is Spacious
Quirky Structural Clothes Hangers
The HANG / WE Hanger Emphasizes a Sense of Individuality
Automated Smart Dishwashers
Hisense Announced its New DIshwasher is Nominated for a CES 2024 Award
Flexible Liberating Kitchen Appliances
Neff Launches a New Neff Collection of Home Appliances
Fall-Ready Weatherized Advanced Apparel
nanamica Delivers Heartwarming Life-Tech Wear for FW24
Touchscreen Washing Machines
The CHiQ ColorLuxe Washing Machine Has an LED Color Touchscreen
Planet-Friendly Cleaning Products
Nellie's is a Canadian Family-owned Company
AI-Powered All-in-One Laundry Appliances
The LG Signature Washer-Dryer with Heat Pump is Efficient
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
Circular Fashion-Enabling Partnerships
Coach and Poshmark's Collaboration Makes Buyer Resale Easy
Sleek Micro-Scrubber Dryers
Nilfisk Debuts a Product that Streamlines Floor Mopping in All Areas
Outdoor Water Sink Stations
Weltrevee Presents the New Contemporary Waterworks Outdoor Sink
Vertical Bathroom Drying Installations
Gordan Presents the New Towel Rack with a Sleek Visual
Ethical Premium Bedding
Linen Reform is Revolutionizing the Home Textile Market
Canadian Detergent Rebrands
Swash® Laundry Detergent Recently Updated its Brand Look
Microplastic Washing Machine Filters
PlanetCare Introduces the Microfibre Filter 2.0
Mega Capacity Refrigerators
Samsung Expands Appliance Portfolio with Two New Offerings
Triple-Chamber Dishwasher Pods
Dropps' Biobased Dishwasher Detergent Gives an Uncompromising Clean
Wintry Laundry Detergents
Old Saint Wick Everything Wash by Snif Smells Like a Winter Wonderland
High-Tech Clothing Care Solutions
LG Electronics Introduces Its Advanced LG Styler at CES
Botanical-Inspired Laundry Products
These New Comfort Laundry Products Leave Behind No Residue
Plastic-Free Laundry Challenges
The Tru Earth Plastic Free July Challenge Reduces Household Waste
Rotating Clothes Drying Racks
SpeedDryer Presents an Eco-Friendly Solution to Clothes Drying
Laundry Scent Boosters
Kind Laundry Presents Its In-Wash Scent Boosters in Ocean Breeze
Sustainable Stonewashed Denim
GUESS AIRWASH Makes Classic Stonewashed Styles Eco-Friendly
Water-Soluble Detergent Sachets
MACK & Notpla Created an Industry First Detergent Sachet
Sustainable Laundry Packaging
Ecover Launches the Laundry Capsules with Eco-Friendly Packaging
Elegant Soft Pajama Lines
Cozy Earth Introduces Its New Soft Woven Pajama Line
Naturally Derived Cleaning Solutions
The Lab Co. Introduced Three New Products for Home Cleaning
Aluminum Cleaning Bottles
Cleancult Packages Cleaning Solutions in Waste-Reducing Packaging
Cherry-Scented Laundry Fragrances
Snif's Tart Deco Scent Booster Adds Fine Fragrance to Laundry
Eco-Minded Workout Wear
H&M Unveils a Sustainable Activewear Line to Combat Fast Fashion
Fine Fragrance Dryer Sheets
DedCool's Scented Dryer Sheets are for Layering, Mixing & Matching
Spiced Pumpkin Laundry Detergents
Snif's Spice Break Everything Wash Has a Spicy Gourmand Scent
Seasonal Interactive Fashion Installations
Yoshihisa Tanaka Highlights Washi Paper for SS24
Fan-Powered Washer Technology
Whirlpool Debuts the FreshFlow™ Vent System to Its Products
Microfiber-Collecting Fiber Washers
This Air Fiber Washer Helps Reduce Microfiber Shedding
Sanitizing Organizational Clothing Cabinets
Yujin Lee Designs the Evelopper for 210 PD.GROUP
Eco Sweatsuit Collections
Champion's Styles with CiCLO Tech Reduce Microplastic Pollution
Waterless Smart Cleaning Stations
The 3i Intelligent Cleaning Station Was Introduced at CES 2024
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Aluminum-Packaged Laundry Detergent
ECOS Ultra-Concentrated Laundry Detergent Comes in Two Scents
Eco-Friendly Detergent Sheets
Spot Detergent is a Leading DTC Laundry Detergent Brand
Storage-Conscious Clothing Hangers
Simone Giertz Creates the Space-Saving Coat Hingers
WiFi-Less Voice-Activated Appliances
JEM Brands Debuted AIWA INTELLIGENCE at CES 2024
Concentrated Cleaning Laundry Detergents
Arm & Hammer Deep Clean Laundry Detergent is Potent
Luxe Minimalist Home Cleaners
The Laundress Introduces a New Luxury Cleaning Product Capsule
Performance Kitchen Appliances
Maytag Launches New Performance Kitchen Appliance Series
Scented Ironing Cleaning Products
Lenor Steamer & Ironing Water Streamlines Garment Care
Travel-Friendly Garment Care Products
Lenor Crease Releaser Now Comes in a New Size for Travelers
Powerful Laundry Odor Removers
Downy Teamed Up with Venus Williams to Showcase Rinse & Refresh
Specialized Appliance Cleaners
Mighty Clean's Appliance Cleaners Target Washing Machines & More
Miniature Clothing Dryers
The BINY Dryer from Home Cera is Compact and Energy-Efficient
Water-Saving Textile Printers
TRUE BLUE TEXTILE Highlights Kyocera's FOREARTH Printer
Mess-Free Laundry Detergent Sheets
Arm & Hammer Power Sheets Laundry Detergent is Eco-Friendly
Simplified Laundry Detergent Sheets
Carbona Laundry Detergent Sheets Work in Any Water Temperature
Textile Recycling Supply Chains
Fashion Takes Action Releases an Eco-Conscious Textile Guide
Green Pet Refresh Capsules
Henry Wag Unveils a New Eco-Conscious Pet Care Collection
Next-Generation Hair Drying Tools
Conair Recently Launched the New InfinitiPro DigitalAire
Powder-to-Gel Washing Liquids
Homethings Invests in Refillable Tech with its Washing Up Liquid
Concentrated Cleaner Sachets
Cleanery's Multipurpose Cleaning Spray Reduces Waste Where Possible
Space-Saving Cookwear
All Clad's Stackable Cookwear Will Save Unorganized Drawers
Rental Bathroom Amenity Projects
Sojo and Clean the World Revolutionize Rental Amenities Recycling
Ethical Clothing Recycling Services
Retold Recycling Aims to Reduce Textile Waste
Perma-Black Towels
The Black Towel Collection by Lenzing Saves Resources & Resists Color Loss
Sustainable Wool Dryer Balls
AEMBR Wool Dryer Balls Offer a Sustainable and Effective Alternative
Banana Fiber Apparel
Interloop Limited and Simply Suzette Launch the Unpeeled Collection
Circular Non-Shrink Apparel
John Lewis is Unveiling a 20-Piece Eco-Friendly Clothing Capsule
Free-From Laundry Detergents
Delphis Eco Non-Bio Laundry Powder is Gentle on Fabrics
High-Speed Hard-Floor Cleaners
Dyson's Wash G1 is Backe with Various Bristles and Rollers
Eco Low-Energy Washing Machines
The Samsung A-40% Washing Machine 3 Will Arrive in 2024
Spanish-Language Washing Machines
GE Appliances' New Washer Supports Hispanic Customers in the US
Biodegradable Scent-Free Refills
This Complete At-Home Refill Station Kit Eliminates Plastic Use
Charitable Laundry Initiatives
Tide Expands Its Loads of Hope Program with a New Partnership
Folding Travel Toothbrush Concepts
Uladzislau Patapchyk Designs the IO Travel Toothbrush Concept
French Washed Linens
La Redoute's Adèle Duvet Cover is Made from Incredibly Soft Linen
Commercial-Grade Laundry Products
The P&G Professional Laundry Care Lineup Has Two New Products
Eco Hospitality Towels
The Still Water Linens Turkish Towels Line Provides Sustainable Luxury
Durable Cotton-Enhancing Products
CottonWorks Releases Various New Performance Upgrade Solutions
Off-Road Gear Washing Systems
The RinseKit Tailgate Shower Offers a 10-Gallon Capacity
In-Car Coat Hanger Concepts
BKID co Designs a Multi Hanger Concept to Use in the Car
Sleek Large-Capacity Dishwashers
Haier Recently Debuted its Jingcai Household Dishwasher in China
Circular Garment Repair Services
Nanushka Launches a Garment Repair Service with Sojo
Whimsical Ethically Made Apparel
iClothing Unveils its Bold and Eco-Friendly Sugarhill Collection
Versatile Modern Appliance Capsules
Monogram Unveils Three New Appliance Collections
Fast-Drying Odor Control Towels
PackTowl's Personal Towel is Available in Four Convenient Sizes
Modular Minimal Wardrobe Hangers
The KOI Cloths Hanger PD1 Has a Clean Design Aesthetic
Affordable Grease-Fighting Dishwashers
Elista's New Dishwasher Series is Ideal for Busy Households