Washing and ironing are crucial for garment care, ensuring clothes stay clean and presentable. Washing removes dirt and odors using water and detergent, tailored to fabric types. Ironing restores a crisp look by smoothing out wrinkles and creases.
Our Laundry work has traditionally been highly gendered, with the responsibility in most cultures falling to women (formerly known as laundresses or washerwomen). The Industrial Revolution gradually led to mechanized solutions to laundry work, notably the washing machine and later the tumble dryer.
