Was the lint filter in this machine a tray or screen that needed to be manually removed for cleaning?
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POD 4/38/2022 - Hotpoint Wonderinse Washer
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I believe that the lint filter rode on the agitator.
lotsosudz
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what made it be a wonderrinse
did they have a double rinse?
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David
did they have a double rinse?
Hugs,
David
WonderRinse = Fabric softener or conditioner if you will.
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Hotpoint solid tub washers of this vintage already had an overflow and spray rinse. Both used together should more than sufficed. [this post was last edited: 4/29/2022-23:09]
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Hotpoint solid tub washers of this vintage already had an overflow and spray rinse. Both used together should more than sufficed. [this post was last edited: 4/29/2022-23:09]
P&G released Downy in 1960. However prior to that event fabric softeners/conditioners had long been available to commercial/industrial laundries. There likely were some sort of product already on market for domestic use before P&G's Downy arrived, otherwise where would Hotpoint get that "WonderRinse" solution.
A.E. Staley had Sta-Puf fabric "rinse" softener on market early as 1954
When detergents began largely replacing soap on wash day it brought many benefits. However you lost that natural side effect from using soap; a bit of it always remains which leaves things soft and or fluffy. Soap and early fabric softeners had one thing in common; tallow and other fats are used to create.
White King, Ivory Snow and other soap products touted they left laundry softer than detergents.
A.E. Staley had Sta-Puf fabric "rinse" softener on market early as 1954
When detergents began largely replacing soap on wash day it brought many benefits. However you lost that natural side effect from using soap; a bit of it always remains which leaves things soft and or fluffy. Soap and early fabric softeners had one thing in common; tallow and other fats are used to create.
White King, Ivory Snow and other soap products touted they left laundry softer than detergents.
My mom used sta-puf and also a similar pink stuff branded Texize from my earliest memories.
Loved STA-Puf and original Final Touch. Someone needs to bring one or both back
IIRC STA-Puf truly was more of a "rinse" product than heavy fabric softener. It gave perfect extra but light touch to laundry.
IIRC STA-Puf truly was more of a "rinse" product than heavy fabric softener. It gave perfect extra but light touch to laundry.
A.E. Staley was owned by Corn Products Co., according to a neighbor of ours who represented them and I loved the fragrance of it, but unless mom had a coupon or similar, she bought the cheaper Texize Laundry Fluff. A neighbor who had a Laundromat would add that thick, blue product Nu Soft to the last rinse. I wondered if the thin, pink softeners made some use of a corn by product for softening. Years later, a friend introduced me to the original fragrance Final Touch softener.
There have been many a time I have longed for this simpler, thinner, subtle scent compared to today's products. WE didn't have anny clogging issues with the thin pink stuff compared to when thicker products such as Downey or Final Touch.
steved
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Pre-Downey
Economics Labs, makers of Electrasol & Finish dishwasher detergents, as well as a host of commercial detergents, introduced Rinse Rite for the Hotpoint Wonderinse units in the late 50's. Like many dishwasher detergents, it was sold through appliance dealers. Retail price 89 cents = $8.58 today.
Economics Labs, makers of Electrasol & Finish dishwasher detergents, as well as a host of commercial detergents, introduced Rinse Rite for the Hotpoint Wonderinse units in the late 50's. Like many dishwasher detergents, it was sold through appliance dealers. Retail price 89 cents = $8.58 today.
golittlesport
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Back to the original question
Yes, this lint filter was some sort of tray that had to be manually cleaned. It didn't last long in the Hotpoint line up before they switched to an agitator-mounted filter.
Yes, this lint filter was some sort of tray that had to be manually cleaned. It didn't last long in the Hotpoint line up before they switched to an agitator-mounted filter.
Hmm, wonder what that Ecolab product was--wonder if it was some re-packaging of something like Jet-Dry or a mild souring agent (they were not particularly a soap/lipid/fat company so wouldn't have had the same knowledge as P&G/CPC)
Final Touch
Laundress, I loved final touch. Nice crisp scent and didn't feel as waxy as downy.
Would love to see that make a comeback. The name was brought back but the product didn't behave like the original. :-(
Laundress, I loved final touch. Nice crisp scent and didn't feel as waxy as downy.
Would love to see that make a comeback. The name was brought back but the product didn't behave like the original. :-(
I really liked Rain Barrel, the fabric softener that Johnson's made in Racine, Wisconsin.
Model LK25 from 1957 is listed as having the Wonderinse.
Model LW42 from 1958 is listed as having a Lint Filter.
Those are only the first listings.
Model LW42 from 1958 is listed as having a Lint Filter.
Those are only the first listings.
