The region comprises both permanent and semi-permanent wetlands, which may experience changes in water depth, areal extent and length of wet and dry cycles.

Instead, they're usually side effects of wet washing and the automated dry cycle.

Priscilla stepped out of the dry cycle, running her fingers through unruly curls and frowning at her reflection.

Dr. Gerba found that some salmonella and hepatitis A survive through laundry - including the dry cycle - and remain on clothes.

He checked it out between the wash and dry cycles and bought it for $777,000.

(Answer: medium heat, tumble dry cycle.)

The new rules require that when the wash and dry cycle is over and the machine is opened, the concentration of perc be less than 300 parts per million.

It may simply be part of the natural pattern of wet and dry cycles in the Southwest.

Wrinkle protection Clothes left in a dryer after the dry cycle is finished can wrinkle, especially if they're warm.

The final step in a wash cycle is optional - the dry cycle.