The dishwasher is a very common household appliance. It is considered one of the most staple and important tool in modern kitchens with advanced features that make regular chores much easier. They are much loved because they get the job done quickly and efficiently, saving users a great deal of their time, money, and energy. Behind its convenience, the dishwasher has a history that can be traced back to almost 170 years ago.
Early dishwasher inventions
1850 marks a historic year for dishwashers. The first dishwasher was invented by Joel Houghton from America. His version of a dishwasher was a patented wooden machine with a wheel that needed to be turned by hand. Upon turning, water was splashed onto dirty dishes.
Of course, this invention was still very far from the commonly-known dishwasher today, but it was the pioneer of dishwashers in the world, and it sets the course for modern, sleek dishwashers that exist in almost every kitchen today.
15 years later, L.A. Alexander patented an invention that made use of a hand crank and gearing. These compartments spun dishes on a rack. Although it was a fresh modification during its time, it was still not effective in cleaning dirty dishes thoroughly.