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From 1920 to 2019, ownership of electrical appliances like washing machines, refrigerators, and vacuum cleaners significantly increased, with washing machine ownership rising from 40% to around 75%. Concurrently, the time spent on housework decreased dramatically, from 50 hours per week in 1920 to just 10 hours by 2019, reflecting the impact of these appliances on houseOverview of Changes in Appliance Ownership and Housework Time Significant Increase in Appliance Ownership In 1920, only 40% of households owned washing machines and 30% had vacuum cleaners. Overview of Changes in Appliance Ownership and Housework Time Significant Increase in Appliance Ownership In 1920, only 40% of households owned washing machines and 30% had vacuum cleaners. By 2019, ownership of washing machines rose to approximately 75%, while vacuum cleaner ownership became nearly universal. Refrigerators, which were virtually absent in 1920, saw a dramatic increase in ownership, reaching almost 100% by 2019. Reduction in Time Spent on Housework The average time spent on housework was about 50 hours per week in 1920. This figure decreased to 20 hours by 1960 and further dropped to just 10 hours by 2019. The decline in housework hours correlates directly with the rise in ownership of electrical appliances, indicating their effectiveness in reducing household labor.