The Washing Machine!
By: Vivianny Cabrera
Impact
History
* also a scrub board (invented in 1797)
* before the 1800's not many people have seen a washing machine or used one!
* another century later not many people had one in their house
* before washing clothes would take a long time
Who Invented the first "powered" Washing Machine and Why?
* this was with pulling gears and pegs to push the clothes
*This was for his wife as a B- Day gift
Who invented the first electric Washing Machine ?
* called the Thor
* manufactured by Hurley Machine Company ( in 1908)
Pros And Cons
Pros
* can be powered by renewable wind energy
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Cons
* washing machines are involved in 1 out of 22 house fires
*almost a quarter of the water in U.S. used toward washing machines
Fun Facts
* Washing machines from the front wash better than the ones from the top.
* average load = 16 different items, would take an hour and half to wash/dry.
* One nickname for a washing machine is Oprah Spinfrey.
* 90% of women do laundry.