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(1) They used a stream and a rock or two from the bottom of the stream and soap.... (2) Following the stream-and-stone method, the washboard was developed. The washboard required the person to scrub the material up and down over the corrugated board, as the board stood in a washtub (about the size of a standard washing machine tub). (3) Next came the washer with double-roller. This required a person to manually insert and crank wet, soapy material between the two rollers -- somewhat easier than pounding or scrubbing, but still not an easy task. What_did_they_use_to_wash_clothes_before_washing_machines Read more: What_did_they_use_to_wash_clothes_before_washing_machines
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 16y agoSeems to me it was powder. Possibly men used it too.
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∙ 15y agoWell I think that their used hands,water,soap and a sponge
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∙ 11y agoThey were washing the dishes by their hands.
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∙ 11y agoCan you believe people actually living without a dishwasher !
- Actually I do, I find it quite restful doing dishes.
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∙ 11y agoIt is perfectly possible to wash dishes by hand. I personally still do that. It isn't that hard.
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