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9 Forgotten Household Items from the Past

1. Linoleum Floors

Linoleum floors, once vibrant and durable staples in mid-century homes, have been replaced by modern hardwood flooring.

2.Plastic Couch Covers

Plastic couch covers, though uncomfortable, protected living room couches from spills, stains, and childhood messes.

3. Wallpaper Galore

Vintage wallpapers with bold prints have been replaced by the subdued tones of paint and minimalist wall art.

4. The Hand Fixer

Mom’s old hand fixer, a baking staple, has been replaced by automated stand mixers, simplifying and sophisticating the process.

5. Rotary Dial Phones

Rotary dial phones, with their nostalgic dialing thrill, are replaced by smartphones, experiences lost to the tap-and-swipe generation.

6. Toasting to the Obsolet 

The kitchen, central to every home, has transformed dramatically with technology altering cooking methods and utensils.

7. Avocado green appliances 

Avocado green appliances, a quirky favorite of the 70s and 80s, have been replaced by modern stainless-steel aesthetics.

8. Can Opener

Manual can openers, once a kitchen staple providing small victories, have been replaced by more convenient electric openers.

9. Tupperware Parties

Tupperware parties, once social events for buying plastic storage, have lost their sparkle in the digital age.