The Steam Cycle: Do I need it?

If you have been shopping around for a dryer or washer and dryer combination, you probably have noticed seeing the steam cycle more and more often as you hunt around for the right one. It seems that the steam cycle has been gaining some popularity, not just as a feature on the dryer, but on clothes washers and dishwashers too. This leads many people to ask, "Do I need a steam cycle?"

Well believe it or not, steam adds a sanitizing quality to the particular appliance it is featured on. Even some ovens have a steam cycle. Since people are more health conscious these days, the idea of sanitizing their clothes and utensils sounds pretty good. So these appliances are gaining some popularity.

Want to know more? House Beautiful has a very interesting article about the steam feature on appliances that you may find interesting.