Most of us take access to clean clothes for granted.
But for children in some districts across the country, not being able to put on a clean shirt or pair of pants before school can be a reason to stay home.
In a big digital presentation, Whirlpool announced the results of its "Care Counts" program.
Concerned that a lack of clean clothes made a difference with attendance rates, the company installed a washer and dryer in 17 schools across two districts last year.
Whirlpool says it anonymously tracked loads of laundry, grades and attendance for students in the program.
A spokesperson for Whirlpool tells 7 Action News the process of doing laundry varies within the schools.
"For example, many schools ask parents to sign up for time slots, so they can come in to do laundry when it is most convenient for their schedule. Other schools encourage students to fill their backpacks with the clothes they would like to be laundered and program leaders return the backpack to the student at the end of the day with clean clothes," Whirlpool said in a statement.
The company found in the first year, after around 2,000 loads, attendance improved for 93 percent of the participants. On average, Whirlpool found most students attended about 6.1 more days of school. At risk students, who missed 10 or more days the previous school year, went to class almost two more weeks, according to the company.
Whirlpool says surveyed teachers found more than 90 percent of the participants also had more motivation in class.
After a reportedly successful first year, the company says it plans to expand the Care Counts program to additional school districts including Benton Harbor Area Schools right here in Michigan.
If people would like to help, Whirlpool is accepting donations for the program here.
