Laundry Automation Debate

The cluster centers on discussions about automating laundry tasks like washing and folding clothes using machines, robots, or services, often contrasting these with manual methods or laundromats and responding to claims about machine limitations.

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Sample Comments

bicepjai Apr 25, 2025 View on HN

Who ever says this have not done laundry :)

killjoywashere Dec 21, 2024 View on HN

I just want it to do my laundry.

dekhn Aug 12, 2024 View on HN

that's what washers are for.

rhizome Dec 10, 2011 View on HN

Washing machines are a common workaround.

pestatije Jan 21, 2024 View on HN

it definitely beats having to go to the launderette

wodenokoto Jun 5, 2016 View on HN

"anything other than fold your laundry and treat your clothes." != "destroy clothes"

Ym7K8KUf Aug 12, 2020 View on HN

Currently trying to find a good reason for doing laundry.

necovek Aug 1, 2025 View on HN

Sounds cheaper to just get multiple washing machines instead :D

knocte May 29, 2014 View on HN

wow, super expensive, I still prefer to do the laundry myself...

pdimitar Nov 4, 2024 View on HN

Would be nice if it also folds the laundry. :)