[Athena E.]

Twin Tub Washing Machine​

Do you remember the days of washing your laundry in the Twin Tub? It may have required more effort to use, but wasn't it worth it for the unbeatable fresh and clean feel of your laundry? This machine not only got the job done, but also saved water, time, and laundry powder along the way.

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Do you still have one of these at home? Share your unforgettable memories with us!

 

[janj]

they were great

 

[Dottie P.]

Dreadful machine, had one, bashed the clothes to death.

 

[RieTreesSilver]

great for developing upper body strength when doing nappies and towels for a large family

 

[Littleboy8]

they were great

I hated them they were useless

 

[Ebby]

I hated them they were useless

Had one it scared me when l was pouring water over the clothes to rinse them and it flashed and there was a big bang

 

[Nevertiki]

Had a Hotpoint twin tub in our first house. Worked well for many years. We didn’t have a separate laundry room so it fitted neatly under the kitchen bench when not in use. I also had a wringer, which I much preferred to the spindryer as it pressed most cottons and linens splendidly and saved heaps of ironing. I detest ironing.

 

[Mary57Senior]

My first twin tub was second hand from my grandmother when she up graded her machine. Before the wedding my husband painted & waxed the outside so it looked like new! I used it for many years. Our laundry was outside at the end of the porch. The hardest items to wash were the sheets & towels.

 

[Littleboy8]

My first twin tub was second hand from my grandmother when she up graded her machine. Before the wedding my husband painted & waxed the outside so it looked like new! I used it for many years. Our laundry was outside at the end of the porch. The hardest items to wash were the sheets & towels.

I hated doing jeans drove me mad

 

[Wandiwa]

At a power station I worked at, all the electricians chipped in and we bought a 2nd hand one for a dollar, yes $1, washed all our overalls for years. Best investment ever.

 

[Helen Jeffery]

I had a twin tub. Loved it till I started with nappy.