A washing machine appliance includes a cabinet having a top panel defining an aperture, a wash tub mounted within the cabinet below the top panel and configured for containing fluid during operation of the washing machine appliance, and a wash basket rotatably mounted within the wash tub directly below the aperture of the top panel. The wash basket defines a wash chamber configured for receiving laundry articles via the aperture in the top panel. A door is mounted to the cabinet at the top of the top panel. A pretreatment area is defined in the top panel between the door and the aperture. An elongated nozzle is positioned in the top panel proximate to and below the door. The elongated nozzle is configured to provide a sheet flow of wash fluid over the pretreatment area.

A washing machine appliance includes a cabinet having a top panel defining an aperture, a wash tub mounted within the cabinet below the top panel and configured for containing fluid during operation of the washing machine appliance, and a wash basket rotatably mounted within the wash tub directly below the aperture of the top panel. The wash basket defines a wash chamber configured for receiving laundry articles via the aperture in the top panel. A door is mounted to the cabinet at the top of the top panel. A pretreatment area is defined in the top panel between the door and the aperture. An elongated nozzle is positioned in the top panel proximate to and below the door. The elongated nozzle is configured to provide a sheet flow of wash fluid over the pretreatment area.

A cloth cleaning apparatus for cleaning cloths and rags that includes: a series of high-powered sprayers; a cleaning solution through a first slot on a first side of the high-powered sprayers; a stream of water through a second slot on a second side of the high-powered sprayers; an insert adapted to receive a cloth or rag; and rollers within the insert. The cleaning apparatus also includes high-speed sprayers adapted to spray within the insert and a heater, where the heater includes fans for drying cloths after cleaning. A wastewater receptacle is provided to receive water from the cleaning process. A compartment is adapted to receive clean clothes after exiting the insert with an access door above the compartment.

A cloth cleaning apparatus for cleaning cloths and rags that includes: a series of high-powered sprayers; a cleaning solution through a first slot on a first side of the high-powered sprayers; a stream of water through a second slot on a second side of the high-powered sprayers; an insert adapted to receive a cloth or rag; and rollers within the insert. The cleaning apparatus also includes high-speed sprayers adapted to spray within the insert and a heater, where the heater includes fans for drying cloths after cleaning. A wastewater receptacle is provided to receive water from the cleaning process. A compartment is adapted to receive clean clothes after exiting the insert with an access door above the compartment.

A pet grooming device forms a chamber with a base, two end panels connected to and extending upwardly from the base, and a rear wall. A front wall is hinged at a bottom edge and can be pivoted into a position where the front wall is opposite the rear wall forming an enclosure open only at the top. The front wall can be lowered to form a grooming and drying area bounded by the base, rear wall, and end panels and which is open along a front side. Two tethers each include a strap with an adjustable length. The straps are connected to a chamber end panel at one end, and have a hook at an opposite end. The tether hooks are connectable to opposite ends of a pet to limit movement of the pet within the chamber.

A multi-washer function box defines an interior space for accommodating a pet. A drying hood with an air blowing unit is attached to the box for drying of a pet. The pet is prevented from coming into contact with the air blowing unit by a mesh that covers and air blowing unit. The user can control the delivery of air by opening one side of the washing chamber, or by positioning the drying hood in various partially open positions. An accessory table is attached to the box with hinges, and can be used for grooming Stretchable water-proof cords are attached to the box for holding a pet A water-proof accessory kit protects the air-blowing unit from contact with water during washing.

A laundry treatment apparatus generates water stream during pre-washing so that pre-washing and soaking of laundry is performed automatically by the water stream; and upon completing of pre-washing, main washing is performed using a washing machine. The laundry treatment apparatus includes: a cabinet; a sink bowl provided at a top of the cabinet, and having an accommodation space which accommodates laundry and wash water and has an open top; a faucet which is provided at the sink bowl and supplies the wash water to the accommodation space; a water stream generator which is provided on at least one side of the accommodation space in the sink bowl and generates water stream to the wash water accommodated in the accommodation space; and a drawer type washer which is provided below the sink bowl to move forward and rearward in the cabinet, and performs washing, rinsing, and spin-drying of the laundry.

A shoe-washing device capable of cleaning shoes without damage and deformation. The shoe-washing device includes: an accommodating chamber for accommodating a pair of shoes, a plurality of holding parts for holding the shoes in the accommodating chamber, a plurality of nozzles arranged in the accommodating chamber, and an injection mechanism for injecting cleaning fluid through the nozzles to the shoes in the accommodating chamber.

A shoe-washing device capable of cleaning shoes without damage and deformation. The shoe-washing device includes: an accommodating chamber for accommodating a pair of shoes, a plurality of holding parts for holding the shoes in the accommodating chamber, a plurality of nozzles arranged in the accommodating chamber, and an injection mechanism for injecting cleaning fluid through the nozzles to the shoes in the accommodating chamber.