7. Auto dispense
If you hate carefully measuring out your detergent with each wash, this is a feature you’ll want. Some washing machines come with auto dose capabilities, which means it can calculate the amount of detergent required based on load size and soiling levels. It then takes what it needs from its stockpile.
The same function exists for softeners as well, so you can effectively run several cycles without having to touch a bottle. This stops the habit of overusing detergent, which is tricky to fully rinse out and results in more expense.
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