Bring back the Steamie

I think I have reached my tipping point with technology. Poor Harry will despair. I know that technology is a great thing but there's too much and it's moving too fast for my brain to cope with.

Today I had another visit from my washing machine man and again we discussed the advances in washing machines and actual customer behaviour. It turns out his wife even adds extra water to her machine because she doesn't believe that the amount used is enough to get the clothes clean! So while the washing machine companies tell us that you need less water, less detergent and less temperature; customers are actually adding water, putting more soap in than they are advised and washing at much higher temperatures.

I know I am in danger of being labelled a luddite, but why don't we step backwards but take with us hindsight and a bit more comfort. My first proposition would be to bring back the steamie and public washhouses. You can see a great photo of a steamie here. To be continued ...