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Power-Boosting Washing Machines

Maytag's Extra Power Button Amplifies Stain-Fighting Power

— May 16, 2019 — Art & Design
Maytag is introducing its new front load washer and dryer with an Extra Power button that is specifically designed to tackle tough stains. According to Sarah Brandonisio, Maytag Communications Brand Manager, "Stain fighting can be complicated. Some stains dissolve best in hot water. Others in cold. Now, with the push of the Extra Power button, Maytag fights both in a single load."

Since research indicates that the majority of people who do laundry use the same wash cycle setting for different kinds of stains—and are generally unaware of the most effective ways to remove stains from clothing—his machine offers powerful assistance with the press of a button.

While the Extra Power button on the washer helps to target tough stains, even on delicates, the dryer extends time, heat and tumbling settings to completely dry thick fabrics, pockets, seams and hems.
Trend Themes
1. Customizable Stain-fighting Technology - The introduction of a button that adjusts wash cycle settings to effectively remove different kinds of stains opens up opportunities for customizable stain-fighting technology in the laundry industry.
2. Smart Laundry Systems - The integration of sensors and AI capabilities in washers and dryers creates opportunities for smart laundry systems that can automatically detect and treat stains, optimizing the laundry process.
3. Enhanced Fabric Drying Technology - The development of dryers with extended time, heat, and tumbling settings for drying various types of fabrics provides opportunities for enhanced fabric drying technology that ensures thorough drying without damaging delicate items.
Industry Implications
1. Appliance Manufacturing - Appliance manufacturers can explore the development of customizable stain-fighting features and smart laundry systems to meet the needs of consumers seeking more efficient and effective laundry solutions.
2. Textile Care Services - Textile care service providers can leverage enhanced fabric drying technology to improve the quality and speed of their laundry processes, offering customers better results and faster turnaround times.
3. Sustainable Laundry Solutions - Companies specializing in sustainable laundry solutions can incorporate customizable stain-fighting technology and smart laundry systems into their products, providing eco-conscious consumers with efficient and environmentally-friendly options.
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