GH Tried and Tested: A retrospective

Call that a washing machine?

GHI tried & tested,Good Housekeeping gh tried and tested june 1933

Yes, it\'s one of the first ever, on test at the Good Housekeeping Institute in June 1933. Weren\'t those GHI aprons snazzy back then? Today GHI testers still wear aprons around the Good Housekeeping office - but NOW they\'re more like TRENDY chef\'s aprons. Oh, and they still test washing machines

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Gallery by Kate Gilbert

Gather round campers, if you dare!

GHI tried & tested,Good Housekeeping,kitchen wisdom GHI tried and tested aug 1938 Duel oil burner camping stoves were popular in 1938 but, unfortunately they were prone to exploding! Thankfully, the GHI always put safety first and risked life and limb until they found one they knew they could trust. Phew! See the new GHIreports on gas cookers here.

Back in 1924...

GHI tried & tested,Good Housekeeping GH TRIED AND TESTED NOV 1924

Doing the family silver was a horrific chore back in the Twenties, dah-ling! But if you were affluent enough to have silver, you could also afford to buy Good Housekeeping, with its early GHI Tried and Tested report on silver-cleaning chemicals. Today GH is still here testing cleaning products for you.

Wringing in the changes

GHI tried & tested,Good Housekeeping GH Feb 1934

My, how drying the laundry has changed over the years. Here\'s the GHI testing the Elford Wringer - a not so compact clothes mangle that was a household essential.  For the latest free test reports of today\'s washer dryers and other appliances click here.

Juicing yourself healthy since 1937

GHI tried & tested,home appliances,Good Housekeeping GHI tried and tested jan 1937

The GHI was testing juice extractors back in 1937, long before the juice revolution of today. However, these juicers had to be bolted to the side of your table! If you fancy getting advice on how to juice fresh fruit the easy way, have a look at the GHI\'s favourite modern-day juicers here.

Use a \'ferret\' to clean your house?

GHI tried & tested,home appliances,Good Housekeeping GHI tried and tested april 1938 The GHI has tested some weird and wonderful products over the years, some of which have incredible names - including the \'Universal Ferret\'! It was one of the first hand held electric vacuums, tested in 1938. To see the latest vacuum test reports, click here.

All I want for Christmas...

Christmas,GHI tried & tested,Good Housekeeping GH Christmas gifts - 1954 \'Christmas is a housewife\'s pleasure\' - so wrote the GHI back in 1954. In the gift guide that year, readers were told that the perfect present for a woman was a mop, a whisk and some Tupperware. For better present ideas that will be more gratefully received, keep an eye on the Good Housekeeping galleries in the run up to 25 December.

Toaster-chic!

GHI tried & tested,home appliances,Good Housekeeping GHI tried and tested toasters, 1982 Not only is the GHI always at the cutting edge of consumer product testing, it is also hot on style. Looks always count...

Anyone for a cuppa?

GHI tried & tested,home appliances,tea,Good Housekeeping GHI teasmades - 1982 Fancy waking up to a freshly made brew in the morning without even having to get out of bed?  Well, in the 1980s, it was every household\'s dream. The teasmade became one of the most sought after household appliances. Remember the Chelsea and the Goblin? Is a kettle or coffee machine more your style? The Good Housekeeping Institute understands!

Take decorating advice from 1976

GHI tried & tested,decorating tips,Good Housekeeping GH tried and tested june 1976 Nothing says style like a cork wall. Not luxurious enough? How about honeycomb effect? The GHI tested the latest trend for wall coverings and these were the most durable and stylish around - strange but true! Get some truly gorgeous home tips at the home channel of the Good Housekeeping website

Bra testing at the GHI

GHI tried & tested,fashion,Good Housekeeping GH tried and tested 1992 The GHI has been looking after Good Housekeeping reader\'s bums, legs and tums since the 1920s. Recently the GHI tested the best and the worst of the support underwear now available (perfect for hiding those lumps and bumps this party season).

Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree...

Christmas,GHI tried & tested,Good Housekeeping GH tried and tested 1999 The GHI has always been dedicated to making Christmas as stress free as possible for its readers. Recipes, tips, gift guides and of course testing Christmas essentials like Christmas trees. In 1999, the GHI tested the latest artificial trees to help make the 90s woman\'s choice a little easier.

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