Reportedly, Frances Gabe conceived the idea for a self-cleaning house after suffering an injury while cleaning. Frustration with mundane household chores sparked the desire to automate and simplify the cleaning process.

Over many years, Frances Gabe meticulously designed and built her self-cleaning house in Newberg, Oregon. This was a labor of love and persistence. She tackled a series of setbacks, and refined the design based on real-world testing.

Once the house was functional, Frances Gabe continuously tweaked and improved its systems. She adapted it to her daily routines, and the house became a living experiment in automated domesticity. It featured spray nozzles, air blowers, and sloped floors to remove dirt and water.