þvottavél

þvottavél is the Icelandic word for washing machine. It is an electrical appliance used to wash laundry. The typical þvottavél consists of a drum or tub where clothes are placed, along with water and detergent. The drum rotates, agitating the clothes to remove dirt and stains. Modern þvottavélar often have multiple wash cycles and temperature settings to accommodate different types of fabrics and levels of soiling. They can also include features like spin cycles to extract excess water, and some may have integrated dryers. The invention of the þvottavél revolutionized domestic chores, significantly reducing the time and effort required for laundry. They are a common household appliance in Iceland and worldwide.