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Profile America: Washing Machines 

On this date in 1858, Hamilton Smith patented a rotary washing machine. The first electric washer came along in 1908.

by · October 26, 2016 · Profile America, Technology
Dreft detergent first came on the market on October 10, 1933. Photo credit: Dreft

Profile America: Detergent Cleaning Power

Monday, October 10 — Something that we all take for granted made its appearance on this date in 1933, when the first household detergent — named Dreft, and still in production — went on sale. The chemistry of making soap had […]

by · October 10, 2016 · Profile America