| abstract |
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a washing machine and a washing method, comprising a mounting portion for installing a solid (37) which gradually releases hypochlorous acid by contacting water with respect to an inner tank (washing tank), and is discharged from the solid (37). By supplying hypochlorous acid-containing water into the inner tank 4, the growth of bacteria in the inner tank 4 and the laundry is suppressed by the sterilization effect of hypochlorous acid, and the occurrence of mold, odor, discoloration, infection, etc. Characterized in that it can be suppressed. |