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In the past, people washed clothes by hand, often using a washboard and a basin or tub filled with water. They would scrub the garments with soap made from natural ingredients, such as lye or animal fats, and rinse them in clean water. Some communities utilized rivers or streams for washing, while others heated water over a fire for better cleaning. After washing, clothes were typically wrung out and hung to dry outdoors.

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