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On the horizon: a 'rinse' for washing machines that dries clothes Think of it as a kind of chemical clothes wringer.University of Florida engineers have developed a compound that forces clothes in the washer to shed 20 percent more water during the spin cycle than in normal conditions. The result: A load of clothes dries faster in the dryer, saving energy - and reducing homeowners' electricity bills and time spent in the laundry room.
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