WeHadOneofThose by ChesterMikeUK

So - You have wrapped the pressies, bought the food, opened your presents and cooked the turkey, whats left to do but enjoy!!! And now your tablecloths have a Christmas menu all of their own - wine, gravy and pudding stains, time for a wash. Pre-treat if required, use a biological washing powder with bleaching agents, usually in a green box... Select a Hot Whites Biological Wash Programme, a 95d temperature for sparkling whites, this will also keep the inside of your washing machine clean and fresh, avoiding expensive maintenance washes..... Dry until damp and press with a hot iron, use a little spray starch for a crisp effect, and there you have it, sparkling white tablecloths ready for your next party!!

Well I`ve finally been assimilated and made it into the "hive mind" of interesting photos...... "ChesterMikeUK - The Hive Mind of Interesting Photos"

Persil and Servis In 1966 A Winning Combination Did You Own A Servis Supertwin TwinTub Washing Machine,  If so tell us all about your Washday Experiences?

Belex Trade Show @ Harrogate Conference Centre 1988 Presented by Jenny Webb How Many Of These Appliances Do You Remember?

Approach PR are Promoting One of Britains Famous Brands!! 100-year heritage and 50 years loyalty – Servis is back! Janet McHugh and the UK's first Servis HydroDrive machine Household appliance favourite  Servis  is being relaunched in the UK with the Approach team behind the headlines of this loved white goods brand. Launching with a range of HydroDrive washing machines closely followed by stunning retro fridges, Approach is targeting the consumer, business and trade media while supporting with social media and awareness raising events. Bringing a human element to the business story, Approach has enlisted the help of Servis fan Janet McHugh who has had the Servis brand in her family for over half a century. Janet’s story will be showcasing in the national, regional and online media over the coming weeks. Category Manager Simon Hedges says:  “After 100 years of Servis in the UK an incredible brand loyalty has developed for the products and after Approach uncovere

From Where It First Started in 1929 Darlaston, West Midlands With The First All British Electric Washing Machine The Famous Model "A" Wringer Washer Launched in 1930 The 50`s Saw The Wringer Machines Re-Styled In The Familiar  Cabinet Style Of The Servis Superheat  As Well As a New Compact Model For Smaller Kitchen Called The Servis Powerglide The Best Selling Twintub The Servis Supertwin MK1 Introduced in 1959 A Matching Compact Front Loading  Washing Machine &  SupaDry Tumble Dryer in 1972 In 1976 Servis Launched the World`s First Computerised Washing Machine, The Servis Selectronic 1978 Saw The Slimline Range of Washers & Dryers  With The Brown Livery And Later in 1982 The Servis Quartz Range Developed In Conjunction With The Makers of Ariel Powder The Servis Quartz Range Was Re-Style

The Sounds of Washday!! As many new machines now operate with electronic controls that are super silent, I often miss the clicks and whirs of previous washing machines. One of the most memorable is the Hoover Keymatic - it used a card reader to select and read the wash programme chosen, and as the cams link up with the slots on the keyplate it makes a ticking and clicking noise that many of us will remember  on washday?? Tell us your most memorable washday sounds??

Presented By Brendan Walker  Well did you enjoy watching "The House the 50`s Built", tv programme on C4?, most people I have spoken to did, it took them straight back to their memories of growing up, the hardships, the good times, the lack of appliances that where present in the show. Here`s the pic of my Servis Supertwin MK27 Twintub that was featured by Sheila his neighbour.  Did any of you have this as your family washer? Do you remember your mum using one or perhaps the smell of steamy washing powder or the noise of "Washday"  all over the house - Dont forget to let us know!!! 

Which Report 1959 - Airer Dryers Do any of you remember these box type Airer Dryers, did you have one at home??  Very simple to operate, simply place damp clothing of the hangers rails and switch on the heater in the base, the gentle rising heat then drys the clothes to iron dry or is suitable for airing clothes later.

Set "Record", Thursday, 7th June 2012, Channel 4, 9pm (tomorrow night), lots of familiar appliances !!! (and possibly people... - its all in the editing) Click Here To See:   The House The 50`s Built

Here is the V-Zug Adora washing machine showing its STEAM cycle programme.  This programme takes around 24mins and heats a small amount of water in the sump of the drum, producing steam which penetrates throughout the whole drum and envelopes the clothes as they are slowly tumbled. Ideal for refreshing your work suits also to re-fresh shirts and fine fabrics.

Remember when there was only ONE washing powder to buy??, now we have powders, liquids, tablets, pods, bio, non-bio, colours - along with stain removers - Whats your favourite washing detergent?

Here is the Electra washer & dryer from 1980`s, these where made for the Regional Electricity Boards and sold in their showrooms. These particular machines where made by Hoover UK Ltd in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales. They where able to to be positioned side by side or stacked as shown. 

The UK`s Favourite & First Spin Dryer The Creda Debonair was introduced in 1958, the first Laundry Appliance from Creda Ltd. With its shiny copper drum whizzing away at 2,800rpm your clothes came out "Ironing Dry" in 4 mins....it spun the water out through the grey spout and into a bucket, do you remember you mum or gran using one??   It was available in two colours White with a blue trim and Cream with a red trim. When it was released in 1958 it cost £32 which included £5 15s purchase tax. In todays money that would be £604 ...Wow!!! Click here to see pics

Any of you remember this twintub from your childhood?? Do you remember  this Hoover Twintub Washer by the sound it made, the water splashing on the floor, perhaps the aroma of steam and washing powder wafting throughout the house, we would love to hear your story??

Baby Burco Washboiler   Who remembers this?? Britains favourite washboiler, used in homes throughout the land, also found in pubs and clubs as well boiling the water for all those cups of tea....Which one did you have, square or round??

Did your Mum use Ariel washing powder, your Gran have a Morphy Richards iron or your Aunt a Hoover twosome washing machine ?? Let us know your laundry brand experience!!

Presenting the Servis Model "A" Wringer Washer Click Here To See Pics of the Servis Model "A" Washing Machine This is the first washing machine produced in 1929 by Wilkins & Mitchell, the Servis Washing Machine Company, in Darlaston, West Midlands. It comprises an aluminium tub mounted on a tripod with a motor fastened underneath. The motor drives a gearbox which operates the metal agitator and a power wringer. This first machine revolutionised washday and the same agitator action was still being used in Servis machines up until 1985 when production of twintubs ceased. Do you remember your mum using a wringer washer on  "Washday Monday"??

Take A Look At Some Of These!!! Click Here For Retro Laundry

Click Here for pics of V-Zug Adora Washer & Dryer

Heres is the V-Zug Adora SLQ washing machine showing the "Wetclean" programme, which is used for fine delicate fabrics that could usually be dry cleaned. It uses a spray to shower the clothes with wash water and gentle "rocking back & forth " drum movements, followed by rinses and a short spin.