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Do Top-Load Washers Actually Clean Clothes Better Than Front-Loaders?

Top-loading washers have a reputation for being the traditional powerhouse of the laundry room. You can see the clothes moving and, in most older models, watch a center agitator really go to work. On the other hand, front-loading washers look much less aggressive by comparison, which can make it seem like they are doing less actual cleaning. But more visible jiggling doesn’t automatically mean cleaner clothes. To understand the nuance behind these appliances, we asked laundry experts which wash