Inventions · Topic 26 of 54
The Washing Machine
⭐ MasteredEarly washing machines were hand-cranked tubs. Modern washing machines use electric motors to spin clothes and clean them with water and detergent.
💡 Fun fact
Before washing machines, most families washed clothes by hand in buckets or streams.
All about The Washing Machine
Early washing machines were hand-cranked tubs. Modern washing machines use electric motors to spin clothes and clean them with water and detergent.
Before washing machines, families washed clothes by hand.
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Real-life uses of The Washing Machine
- Washing school uniforms
- Saving time on laundry
- Learning how machines help people
Frequently asked questions about The Washing Machine
What powered early washing machines?
A hand crank.
What do modern ones use?
Electric motors.