India, Jan. 21 -- Whirlpool has introduced a new range of front-load washing machines in India under the Xpert Care series. The key addition in this lineup is Ozone Air Refresh Technology, which allows users to refresh clothes without using water or detergent. The company says the feature aims to reduce fabric damage caused by repeated washing.

Whirlpool positions the ozone-based refresh cycle as an option for garments that are lightly worn and not visibly stained. Such clothes often go through full wash cycles only to remove odour or for hygiene reasons. The company says this habit leads to over-washing and gradual fabric wear. With Ozone Air Refresh, users can treat clothes without running a regular wash.

The process uses an in-built ...