We’ve come a long way since we first wrung our clothes out in the river. In the twenty-first century manufacturers are competing to bring your family the best performing laundry in the history of well… ever.

Whirlpool and Maytag remain industry leaders pushing forward on time-saving, easy to use, and high performance washer innovations designed to make your laundry experience easier.

Here are 6 innovative washing machine features we’re excited about.

1. Load & Go

Skip the detergent every time you wash. With Load and Go you preload your detergent and fabric softener in an easy to access automatic dispenser. Whirlpool’s Load and Go system automatically adds detergent and fabric softener at the perfect time, with a capacity of up to 40 loads you’ll never wonder if you remembered to add the detergent again.

2. Built-In Water Faucet

Stop stains from setting with Whirlpool and Maytag’s Built-In Water Faucet. Located just inside the washer drum, the built-in faucet lets you prewash any stubborn stain or soil before the wash cycle even begins.

3. Smart Laundry

Smarter washing is better with Smart Laundry through the Whirlpool App. Start a load remotely or assign a task to family members when it’s time to flip the laundry. With its voice activation through Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or your Apple Watch, doing your laundry from anywhere has never been easier.

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4. Steam for Stains Option

Tackle even the toughest stains with Maytag’s Steam For Stains Option using a combination of steam and temperature to create an ideal environment for cleansing enzymes to remove organic stains.

5. Sanitize Cycle

Kill harmful bacteria with Whirlpool and Maytag’s Sanitize Cycle. The extra hot water inside the washer removes over 99% of the 3 most common household bacteria.

6. Extra Power

Sometimes your laundry needs extra attention. With select Maytag washers’ Extra Power button you boost the stain fighting wash features in any load.

Getting your clothes clean has never been easier. And now that you’re caught up on the newest innovations from Whirlpool and Maytag head on over to BrandSource and shop all the latest Whirlpool and Maytag washing machines.

And be sure to check out our helpful Washer and Dryer Buying Guide for the answers to all of your laundry questions.

Isabelle, Your Appliance Expert