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As much as we don’t like doing it, laundry has become an important chore of our life. Thanks to advancements throughout history, doing laundry has become easier and convenient over time. From hand-washing to washing machines to laundry services, here is the evolution of laundry throughout history! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hand-Washing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the early days, laundry was an excessively time-consuming chore because it required hand-washing. Garments were scrubbed on washboards, soaked and rinsed in basins. Laundry was physically demanding in this era, especially when people had to go by rivers just to wash their garments. Perhaps not surprisingly, clothes did take time to get back to their condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Introduction of Tumble Dryers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first tumble dryer was invented in 1892. Before this, the typical ways to dry clothes was by hanging them on a tree, making a clothesline or even putting them close to a fireplace so they could dry. As technology advanced, tumble dryer was invented and since then, clothes take 15 minutes to an hour to dry up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Early Washing Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Industrial Revolution is one of history’s most famous periods, not just in general but also when it came to the evolution of laundry. As technology progressed, so did laundry methods. In 1851, the first washing machine was invented. This made washing clothes easier and faster compared to doing it by hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rise of Electric and Automatic Washing Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In 1907, the first electric washing machine was invented; marking a significant leap forward in convenience. These machines had agitators and electric motors inside which made chores more accessible for households.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to this, automatic washing machines also grew in popularity. After World War II, machines featured automatic timers, multiple wash cycles and the ability to connect to hot water. This gave consumers better control of their washing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Laundry Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With technology constantly advancing throughout time, so did the demand of convenience. The widespread use of mobile phones and the internet has sparked the emergence of laundry services. Now, customers can easily schedule laundry pickup and delivery through their digital devices with just a few taps, thanks to this technological integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This easy process shows how laundry services like Laundryheap<\/a> make things more convenient for customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Once customers have booked a service<\/a>, our team will collect their laundry on the collection date and deliver it back within 24 hours<\/a> – all clean, fresh and neatly folded. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This evolution of laundry is remarkable. The changes in technology especially marks a significant shift in how we approach this essential chore. Gone are the days of limited options; customers can now enjoy the convenience of having their laundry done by Laundryheap<\/a>, making it easier than ever to maintain clean clothes without any hassle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To learn more about Laundryheap,<\/a> visit our website or download the free app on iOS<\/a> or Android.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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We're fortunate enough to have washing machines and tumble dryers (for some),\u00a0as a resource\u00a0to help us do our laundry. 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