+A washing machine is a [home appliance](/wiki/home_appliance) designed to clean laundry. It automates the arduous task of [washing](/wiki/washing) clothes, using water and detergent to refresh textiles.
+## See also
+- [Laundry](/wiki/laundry)
+- [Dryer](/wiki/dryer)
+- [Detergent](/wiki/detergent)