Method and apparatus for cleaning laundry

A laundry washing machine comprising:

• a casing comprising a door;
• a washing tub located within the casing;
• a rotatable drum mounted within the washing tub;
• an additive loading and supply system configured to receive one or more cleaning products;
• one or more valves configured to selectively provide water to the additive loading and supply system;
• and
• a tub supply pipe fluidly connecting the additive loading and supply system to the washing tub, the tub supply pipe comprising:
• a first portion extending vertically from the additive loading and supply system,
• a shelf positioned at a bottom of the first portion, the shelf configured to hold a unit dose package, and
• a second portion extending from the shelf to the washing tub.

A laundry washing machine comprising:

• a casing;
• a washing tub located within the casing;
• a rotatable drum mounted within the washing tub;
• a door attached to the casing and being openable to provide access to the drum;
• an additive loading and supply system configured to receive one or more cleaning products;
• one or more valves configured to selectively provide water to the additive loading and supply system;
• and
• a tub supply pipe fluidly connecting the additive loading and supply system to the washing tub, the tub supply pipe comprising:
• a first portion extending from the additive loading and supply system, the first portion having a vertical shaft with a bottom configured to receive a unit dose package, and
• a second portion extending from the bottom of the vertical shaft to the washing tub, the second portion offset from the vertical shaft,
• wherein a means for breaking the unit dose package comprises water passing from the one or more valves and down the vertical shaft to strike the unit dose package.