household technology

household technology

1. food preparation-food processes,blenders,liquidisers and coffee machines

   • cleaning-vaccum,cleaners,steam mops,dishwashers
     • security-sensor lights,alarm,ring doorbel

2. technological developments in the home

3. cooking-microwave,ovens,dual rings,induction hobs.

   • laundry-washing machines,tumble dryers,heated clothehorses
     • communications-smartphones,internet.

4. the contribution of technology to efficient home management

   • in the past household tasks e.g washing clothes were time consuming and labour.Nowadays technological advances eg washing machines save time.
   • homes are now cleaner and more hygienic places to live since appliances eg vaccum are more efficient at cleaning.
   • computers and tables can be used to carry out household financial tasks eg banking online
   • some heating and lighting systems now can be controlled remotely from mobile phones.
     • many appliances now come with timers whioch means it turns off automatically