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Gas Powered Automobile
People were now able to live in the suburbs and the gap between rural and urban life narrowed. -
Lightweight Electric Iron
The iron allowed for families (mainly mothers) to do laundry more effectively and efficiently, getting out wrinkles and giving clothing a more presentable and professionable look. -
"Right Way to Live" Books
These books instructed women on their roles on gave specific ways on how to raise children and how run a household, providing a structured routine for family life. -
First Domestic Vacuum Cleaner
The first development of the vacuum cleaner helped families more efficiently clean their homes, giving them more time to enjoy leisure activities and time spent with family. -
First Commercially Successful Electric Toaster
It allowed for more efficient and quick cooking times in households, making food preparation easier. -
Refrigerator
Allowed households to preserve and easily save food, making it easier for households to purchase mass-produced items in store. -
First Electric Dishwasher
A dishwasher in the household allowed for more efficient cleaning and more time spent with family rather than in the kitchen. -
First Garbage Disposal
The garbage disposal allowed for housewives to reduce waste in the home and limit the amount of trash. It also made clean up after meals easier, giving them more time to spend with their families. -
Central Air Conditioning
Central air conditioning was added to many high-rise buildings. This invention brought more families together for leisure activities, such as movies, going out to eat, etc. -
First Clothes Dryer
Rather than hanging clothes outside to dry, women could now dry laundry quickly and more efficiently, making their chores around the home easier. This also allowed them to spend more time with their families.
