The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word BIDETS
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The straight part
We know that "washing facilities" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case washing facilities = bidets.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does BIDETS mean?
BIDETS noun- A low-mounted plumbing fixture or type of sink intended for washing the external genitalia and the anus.
- A small horse formerly allowed to each trooper or dragoon for carrying his baggage.