Ashes to Ashes..............

……. Can I creamate my washing machine???  What happened to the old machines made out of  kryptonite or something that resembled the material made out of a modern day sub-marine?  I had one of those the first half of my laundry career.  The second half ended our perfect relationship and I moved on to a newer “front-loading” model.  Soon after we met, I wanted out!!! It molded, it smelled, it never cleaned clothes well and it was so loud you would think a sonic boom was coming any moment.  I longed for that old, cold, familiar friend I could count on to deliver CLEAN clothes!!  So fast forward 10 years, and I am thrilled to be researching new top-loading washers.  The old sub-marine kind (do they make those anymore?).  I don’t need the latest itune downloads at the end of the cycles or any special “steam” , “sanitize” or “practically dry-clean” features.  Just a washer that actually CLEANS and doesn’t need monthly dates from my appliance service man.  Just one that obediently hums everyday and thoroughly cleans the garments I place inside.  Comments anyone?