The word “laundromat” was coined by George Edward Pendray, an employee of the Westinghouse Corporation. In 1936, the first laundromat in the United States opened in Forth Worth, Texas, and was operated 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 effectively as a laundromat. Stephen Butler, a professional launderer, once said: "The general idea, of course, in any first-class laundry, is to see that no shirt or collar ever returns." Technology has allowed the truth to inhibit this quote as the mechanisms of today's washing machines create not only a better product but also a more efficient one. Washing machines are now water and energy saving devices with simpler designs that contain fewer moving parts, therefore using less water and ensuring less wear and tear on the product providing an economically intelligent system. The idea for the laundromat came about as the population continued to grow and people began to move from country homes to city apartments. Britain's first self-service launderette opened in 1949 and according to the National Association of the Launderette Industry (NALI), numbers in the UK peaked at 12,500 in the 1980s but have since fallen for 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 chosen cutting machine also plays a role. Most conventional washing machines use around 40 liters of water per use, however high-efficiency, high-capacity models use less than 25 liters per cycle. Additional savings can be achieved by switching to high-efficiency electronics…half the paper…Less is more.” (2007): Vegetarian Times. P46-48. Print.Perron, Celeste. “Get a load of good health.” (2010): Prevention. P134-137. Print.“Clothing care made easy”. (2009): Good housekeeping. P109-112. Print.Frank, Randy. "The engine control platform cleans." (2006): Professional Design News. P73-76.Kipling, (Joseph) Rudyard. "And it all ends in..." (2010): Winowed Wisdom. 18, October 2011. Web.Leacock, Stephen Butler. Citation. “The general idea, of course…” (2010): Winowed Wisdom. 18, October 2011. Web.“Who invented the laundromat?” (2010): Answers. 18, October 2011. Web. “The Rise and Fall of the Laundry.” (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 Life. (2011): urch.com. November 20, 2011. Web