The word “laundromat” was coined by George Edward Pendray, an employee of the Westinghouse Corporation. In 1936, the very first laundromat in the United States opened in Forth Worth, Texas, and was run by Noah Brannen” (Answerbag, 2010). Laundry has always been a chore. However, thanks to technology, we are now able to clean clothes at home as efficiently as a laundromat. Stephen Butler, a professional laundryman, once said: "The general idea, of course, in any first-class laundry is to see that no shirt or collar is ever cleaned." returns. » Technology has allowed the truth to inhibit this quote to the extent that the mechanisms of today's washing machines not only create a better product, but also a more efficient product. Washing machines are now water and energy efficient appliances with simpler designs that contain fewer moving parts, thereby using less water and ensuring less wear and tear on the product, providing an economically intelligent system. The idea for the laundromat arose as the population continued to increase and people began to move out of their country homes and into city apartments. Britain's first self-service laundromat opened in 1949 and, according to the National Association of the Launderette Industry (NALI), its numbers in the UK peaked at 12,500 in the 1980s, but have since dropped to just 3,000. (BBC, 2010) The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) stated that choosing a machine that reduces water consumption increases efficiency. However, the size of the machine chosen also plays a role. Most conventional washers use about 40 gallons of water per use, but efficient, large-capacity models use less than 25 gallons per cycle. Additional savings can be made by switching to high-efficiency electrical appliances...... middle of paper ...... Less is more. (2007): Vegetarian Times. P46-48. Print.Perron, Céleste. “Get good health.” (2010): Prevention. P134-137. Print. “Simplified clothing care. » (2009): Good housekeeping. P109-112. Print.Frank, Randy. “The motor control platform is cleaning.” (2006): Design News Professional. P73-76.Kipling, (Joseph) Rudyard. “And it all goes into…” (2010): Winnowed Wisdom. October 18, 2011. Web.Leacock, Stephen Butler. Quote. “The general idea, of course…” (2010): Winnowed Wisdom. October 18, 2011. Web. “Who invented the laundromat?” » (2010): Bag of answers. October 18, 2011. Web. “The Rise and Fall of the Laundromat.” (August 2010): BBC News Magazine18, October 2011. Web. “American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy” (June 2010): ACEEE.com 26, October 2011. Web.Technology improves lives. (2011): urch.com. November 20, 2011. The web