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Washing Machines

            Before washing machines were invented people removed dirt from their clothes by pounding them on rocks and washing them clean in the streams. Sand was used as a malleable cleaning stone for the clothes. Soap was eventually found at a place in Rome called Sapo Hill. People found ashes containing the fat of animals to have great cleaning powers. .
             The first washing "machine" was invented in 1797. Most people called it a scrub board because one would literally scrub the clothes clean. In 1874 William Blackstone decided to build a birthday present for his wife. It was a machine that removed and washed away dirt from clothes. It was made of a wooden tub in which there was a piece of wood with six wooden pegs glued in it. The inside tub looked like a milking stool. The stool moved back and forth with a handle and some gears. The dirty clothes were hooked on the pegs and moved through the hot soapy water. Mr. Blackstone started to build and sell his washers for $2.50 each. When word got out, the competition moved in fast. Most of the early washing machines cost less than $10. .
             In 1861 a "wringer" was added to the washer. Later metal tubs replaced the wooden types. Drive belts were introduced in the steam or gasoline engines in the early 1900s and in an electric motor first time in 1906. Maytag's first built a washer in 1907. A turning handle operated it. In 1922 Maytag introduced a system of forcing water through the clothes by using an agitator. This is the most common used now. As early as 1875 there had been more than 2,000 patents issued for various washing devices. One company built a machine designed to wash only one item at a time. What may have been the first "laundromat" was opened in 1851. They had a twelve machine shop that was run by ten donkeys. One washer even contained rollers that were pushed back and forth by hand to squeeze out dirt. There are only two types still around today, the agitator system and the cylinder system.


Essays Related to Washing Machines

1. Rise of the Automatic Washing Machine

The fully automatic-washing machine that resulted from many such modifications is a boon to mankind. ... These machines saved a lot of time and energy as they did the stressful work of washing and rinsing. ... This was rectified in 1937 when Bendix Corporation introduced a fully automatic-washing machine. ... Human beings have constantly tried to modify these safe washing machines to get the utmost benefit from them. ... Other than loading the machine with dirty clothes and removing the clean clothes after washing them, all the other aspects of the tedious process of washing clothes are accomp...

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2. fully utomotic machine

The fully automatic-washing machine that resulted from many such modifications is a boon to mankind. ... These machines saved a lot of time and energy as they did the stressful work of washing and rinsing. ... This was rectified in 1937 when Bendix Corporation introduced a fully automatic-washing machine. ... Human beings have constantly tried to modify these safe washing machines to get the utmost benefit from them. ... Other than loading the machine with dirty clothes and removing the clean clothes after washing them, all the other aspects of the tedious process of washing clothes are ac...

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3. Process Analysis: Washing Laundry

Then pour the detergent into the washing machine or the detergent dispenser and add some fabric softener, if desired, also according to the product instructions. ... Now that the wash cycle is complete, remove the clothes from the washing machine and put them into the dryer and if you wish, you can also throw in an anti-static sheet with the load. ...

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4. A How to Paper

If the load is small, it should be dry by the time the second load is finished washing. ... When my batch of reds, pinks, and oranges finish washing and are in the dryer, I handle the towels. First, I put as many towels as I can into the washer machine. ... Then I would put the rest of the towels into the washer machine. When they are done washing, I check the dryer to see how much the towels have dried. ...

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5. MArketing Communications Strategy

Important and unique Benefit Claims The Wet n dry machine has a variety of benefits that are appealing to the selected target groups. ... The ease of use of the model will mean hassle free washing at the touch of a button... Desired Perception: The new WashDry washing machine is an affordable and convenient machine that will save time and money. ... The existing attitude of consumers to the Fisher & Paykel brand must also be considered when promoting the new machine. ... A comparative approach should be used that shows the benefits of this new machine over the Washing Machines and Dryers c...

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6. Maytag

Maytag Corporation Executive Summary Maytag started out improving the performance of threshing machines. Then they built their first washing machine for a sideline product for seasonal slumps. Now since they built the washing machine they have a all year round business. Then F.L Maytag took over and got rid of the farm equipment and focus on washing machines. ... There was an increase on refrigerators, freezers washing machines, dryers, ranges, microwave ovens, and dishwashers. ...

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7. A Laundry Lesson for The College Student

Quarters will be needed to pay for the time that the machines are used. ... Load the pile of clothing into the washing machine and make sure the clothes are evenly distributed. ... After choosing the correct cycle, deposit the quarters into the machine. ... As soon as the washing machine stops, the clothing needs to be dried. Before beginning the drying process, check the labels of the clothes to see if they can be machine dried. ...

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8. Child Labor in the 19th Century

With each machine that has been manufactured, life was supposed to become that much simpler, and that much faster. Most people in today's society take these not so simple contraptions for granted, such as the washing machine or even the dishwasher. ... I am sure that their wash cycle took longer then the wash cycle of the modern day washing machine. ... But to compare, was it the best for us to have these machines come in and run our lives? ... With every new machine that is either updated or invented, people need to also learn how to work each new machine. ...

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9. Delia Jones in Sweat

In the story, "Sweat" written by Zora Neale Hurston, the author described her story to the protagonist Delia Jones who has obstacles in life and she has been abused by her husband Sykes. She seems to have the worst life ever, full of endless manual labor, physical exhaustion, abuse and tears. The ti...

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