Don't like ironing? A washing machine with a steam function is very useful. Laundry comes out of the drum less wrinkled, which means you can finish ironing faster. A washing machine with a steam function has several advantages like cleaner laundry, because the steam goes into the fibers. It also reduces wear and tear of the laundry. Some models smooth clothes with steam after washing, so the laundry looks fresh and smells nice for longer. Even if you come home until hours later, your laundry will still smell like it's been freshly washed.