I loved our old wringer washing machine....if I could find another in mint condition I'd buy it! I also remember boil proof buttons (still have some) and 'blue' bags to put in with the whites. Last time I heard of someone using 'blue bags' was a guy I used to work with in the early 80's....he had a pedigree Old English Sheepdog and they used 'blue bags' in her rinse water before showing her. Apparently it made the white in her coat brighter