Brand Name | The Laundry Alternative |
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Model Info | Wonderwash Retro Colors |
Item Weight | 5 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 12 x 16 x 12 inches |
Item model number | Wonderwash Retro Colors |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Efficiency | Energy Efficiency |
Capacity | 5 Pounds |
Max Spin Speed | 60 RPM |
Installation Type | Screw In |
Part Number | Wonderwash Retro Colors Blue |
Special Features | Wear-resistant |
Color | Blue |
Control Console | Knob |
Standard Cycles | 1 |
Access Location | Top Load |
Fuel type | electric |
Material Type | ABS |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
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WonderWash Portable Washing Machine for Apartment & Tiny Spaces - Manual Hand Clothes Washer with Retro Design - Clean Laundry Anywhere with Our Countertop, Non-Electric, Small Washer - Blue
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Product Dimensions | 12"D x 12"W x 16"H |
Brand | The Laundry Alternative |
Capacity | 5 Pounds |
Special Feature | Wear-resistant |
Access Location | Top Load |
Finish Type | Abs |
Color | Blue |
Cycle Options | Delicates |
Item Weight | 5 Pounds |
Material | ABS |
About this item
- COMPACT WASHING MACHINE: Portable, compact washing machine ideal for petite spaces such as apartments, RVs, boats, and tiny homes
- PORTABLE: Lightweight, ergonomic design makes it easy to move this appliance about and store it once you're done
- ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY: Eco-friendly process helps you decrease your environmental footprint while maintaining functionality; Energy efficient appliance allows you to travel comfortably while saving energy
- QUICK AND GENTLE: Cleans laundry in 1 to 2 minutes, putting the day's chores behind you quickly and with no fuss; Is ideal for delicates such as woolens, silks, knitted dresses, and cashmere garments
- PROPER USAGE: For proper usage place the lid on the top of the unit then turn it clockwise until the lid will not turn any further. While holding the lid firmly in place, push the lever down to lock the lid. The frames are meant to move around by design, like bamboo, so that they bend but don't break
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ASIN | B07FTXG5SG |
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Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #183 in Appliances (See Top 100 in Appliances) #21 in Portable Clothes Washing Machines |
Date First Available | July 24, 2018 |
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Say Goodbye to Laundromats with The Laundry Alternative Inc.
The Laundry Alternative Inc. offers a range of energy-efficient laundry products that are perfect for those looking to save time and money. Our products are designed to be portable, compact, and lightweight, making them ideal for apartments, RVs, boats, cabins, camping, and more.
Portable Non-Electric Manual Clothes Washer - The Perfect Solution for Your Laundry Needs
Compact, Quiet, Durable, and Gentle on Clothes
Wonderwash model features a new patent-pending E-Z lid lever easier to use than the older lid screw design, and the handle insert won’t fall out in 1-2 years like other models. With a size of 12 x 16 x 12 inches and a weight of 5 pounds, this top-load electric manual washing machine is the perfect solution for a non-electric, hand-powered washer and dryer.
- High-Quality Material
- Portable and Stylish Retro Design
- Perfect for your limited space
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Price | $158.00$158.00 | $69.99$69.99 | — | $249.00$249.00 | $249.00$249.00 | $149.00$149.00 |
Child-Safe Lid Lock | ✓ | X | X | X | ✓ | X |
Stainless Steel Drum | ✓ | X | ✓ | X | ✓ | ✓ |
Energy Efficient | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Extra Quiet | ✓ | X | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Portable | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Compact & Lightweight | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Capacity | 22 lbs. | 5 lbs. | 22 lbs. | 11 lbs. | 6.6 lbs. | 3 lbs. |
Spin Y/N | ✓ | X | X | X | ✓ | ✓ |
Autofill | N/A | X | ✓ | X | ✓ | X |
Auto rinse | N/A | X | ✓ | X | ✓ | X |
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For small spaces | 4.4 | 3.8 | 3.3 | 4.4 | — | 4.7 |
Maneuverability | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.0 | 4.3 | — | — |
Energy efficiency | 4.5 | — | — | 4.5 | — | 4.7 |
Sold By | The Laundry Alternative Inc. | The Laundry Alternative Inc. | The Laundry Alternative Inc. | The Laundry Alternative Inc. | MgCommodity | Lehman's Home and Garden |
capacity | 5 pounds | 11 pounds | 7 pounds | 5 pounds | 12 liters | 5 gallons |
access location | Top Load | Top Load | Top Load | Top Load | Top Load | Top Load |
installation | Screw In | Freestanding | Freestanding | Built-In | — | — |
standard cycles | 1 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 1 | — |
efficiency | Energy Efficiency | Energy Efficiency | 85 | — | — | Energy Efficiency |
input interface | unknown | dial | touch pad | unknown | buttons | unknown |
voltage | — | 120 volts | 120 volts of alternating current | 120 volts | — | — |
weight | 5 pounds | 11 pounds | 42 pounds | 5.5 pounds | — | 1.2 pounds |
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Customers like the performance, ease of use, and assembly of the washer. They mention that it works well, is fast, and is a huge time saver. Some appreciate the value. That said, some complain about the leakage. Opinions are mixed on water resistance, size, and quality.
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Customers like the performance of the washer. For example, they say it works well, is gentle, quick, and effective. Some mention it works better than the standard washer they were using and is eco-friendly. It works especially well on smaller items like little kids clothes and underwear. That said, some say it seems to work best when situated near a sink for the drainage.
"...It worked excellent and I had no issues...." Read more
"...Whatever! It works better than the standard washer I was using... And it's Eco-friendly! Win-win!..." Read more
"...I really believe in this kind of simple, effective, very environmentally friendly product so I want to do my bit to support them...." Read more
"...And it works great, as my friends would say...." Read more
Customers find the assembly of the washer to be easy. They mention it's simple and fits nicely on their counter.
"...It's so quick and easy that I start it while waiting for my coffee to brew, let it drain while I make breakfast, do a rinse run while my eggs finish..." Read more
"...Putting it together was easy. The tab covers on one side didn’t fit, but they’re just for esthetics...." Read more
"...I was expecting it to be a trial, but the directions are really straight forward with nothing more complicated than "attach the two side triangles..." Read more
"...No assembly instructions: The unit does not come with a lot of instructions on how to put it together, but it's not that difficult to figure out...." Read more
Customers like the value of the washer. They say it's worth the extra cost, cheaper than a laundromat, and saves time and money. Some say it’s a great investment for their living arrangements and that there is no sales tax buying direct.
"...it saved us money whiloe camping and was extremely convenient if we were staying at a campsite for at least 2 days." Read more
"...For the price, this was a good purchase. It saves me time and money, and my clothes come out cleaner...." Read more
"...I subtracted one star mostly for the cheap plastic legs which may pose to be a problem in the future...." Read more
"...Pros:Simple, low cost, low maintenance units..." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the washer. For example, they mention it's a huge time saver, it'll do a load of laundry in about 10 minutes for light dirt, and 20-30 minutes for heavier dirt. They say the process isn't strenuous enough to make rest a necessity. Overall, most are happy with the ease and effectiveness of the product.
"...It's so quick and easy that I start it while waiting for my coffee to brew, let it drain while I make breakfast, do a rinse run while my eggs finish..." Read more
"...If my arm starts to get tired, I simply switch arms, and the task isn't strenuous enough to make rest a necessity...." Read more
"...claw tub has a vintage telephone style hose installed it’s super easy to fill the washer...." Read more
"...It's SO easy. It takes two minutes to wash things (but I double that because two minutes of washing feels weird), so I pop on a good song and spin..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the washer. Some mention that the clothes really do come out clean, and are perfect for quick washes. However, others say that one of the little posts broke, a piece broke off the frame, and the crank came cracked. The frame is a little on the flimsy side, and there did seem to be a huge amount of dye released from the clothes.
"...It uses very little water and detergent. Best of all, it really cleans...." Read more
"...The manufacture says that it's made of the highest, most durable plastic, but at times the brackets do seem a bit wobbly...." Read more
"...The crank of mine came cracked, but trying to replicate the damage was impossible for me to do by accident and the seller replaced the part..." Read more
"...My clothes seem much cleaner as they are not picking up random gunk from communal machines.Putting it together was easy...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the size of the washer. Some find it reasonable and compact, while others say it's too small and hard to fit into the bath tub.
"...It's small, lightweight, an the drum holds detergent, softener, and Lysol laundry sanitizer when I transport it...." Read more
"This is a good for small apartments. The manual says to use 1 Tbs of laundry detergent for a small load...." Read more
"...It’s frame was too big to fit my needs. I would pay up to 200, maybe a bit more for a metal washer or a bit less for a better quality plastic model...." Read more
"...thing is pretty big for me because I am small, but I think it's a reasonable size for what it is...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the water resistance of the washer. Some mention that it uses less water and detergent, and is gentle on clothing. However, others say that their clothes are wringing wet after they are done, and that the floor or rug will end up soaked.
"...°Use less water to rinse than you did to wash. The clothes are already wet, and too much water causes the unit to wobble and thud loudly when it is..." Read more
"...Less water useLow “cradle to grave” resource impactGentle on clothingCons:..." Read more
"...- Not as fast as advertised, and uses more water than you’d think...." Read more
"...My clothes already smell amazing, it's water tight and did I mention EASY TO USE??I LOVE THIS THING!!!!!!" Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the leakage of the washer. They mention that the lid will start to leak, the top spits water out, and the drain pipe leaks water under the washer as the pipe connects. Some customers also say that the handle has rusted and drips brown water.
"...and sometimes the lid will start to leak. After a few turns, release the lid, lock it back down, and keep going...." Read more
"...So far, no problems.The washer leaks some water with hot water that pressurizes the unit beyond the sealing ability of the lid...." Read more
"...My only problem doesn't seem to always drain properly on mine. Otherwise I like saving money over the laundry mat." Read more
"...The tape sucks. And the suction cups, the counter gets wet sometimes so the suction cups keep it stuck to the counter but it still slides around...." Read more
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I'm still cranking my washing when I rent a place with no washer and dryer, and still delighted.
I hand wring everything still, and have upgraded from rope in a closet to a collapsible clothes tree I spotted at a big box store. See the latest picture. That way, I can dry outside if the weather is compatible, but easy enough o do inside as well.
I figure the Wonder Wash has saved me about 80 trips to a laundromat. Fantastic!
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Holy wonderful washing unit! I really cannot tell you how impressed I am, but I am sure going to try.
I've had the Wonderwash for about a week now and I've done laundry every other day. It's so quick and easy that I start it while waiting for my coffee to brew, let it drain while I make breakfast, do a rinse run while my eggs finish cooking, plate up my food while it drains, rinse one more time, and eat my meal while it drains the final time. It doesn't even need that final rinse, I'm just picky.
It is absolutely perfect for my scrubs. I can wash and hang a couple of uniforms every couple of days and never run out again. No more waiting for the laundry room in my apartment to have a free machine.
I've converted a closet into a make shift drying area with dollarstore plastic drop cloth, clothesline, and clothespins.
This machine has successfully washed scrubs, delicate, jeans, workout clothes, towels, sheets, and tonight I ran my tennis shoes through it! The absolute success of it, across the board, has me writing this review while it drains.
The machine is almost entirely plastic so it is super light weight. It snaps together easily for use. It uses very little water and detergent. Best of all, it really cleans.
When not in use, I wipe the drum dry and stash it in the same closet I use to hang clothes. This is a must have for travel nurses. No more hunting for open laundromats at 2am, or checking the facilities machines every hour hoping to get some laundry done.
I see this being great for camping too. I can't wait to take it on a trip. For now, it certainly sees enough use. Love love love this.
TIPS AND TRICKS (Because I can find a dozen reviews and very little advice)
°Add water and soap before clothes.
Keep a hand towel nearby for inevitable dribbles.
°If using hot water, pressure builds up (that's a feature, not a bug!) and sometimes the lid will start to leak. After a few turns, release the lid, lock it back down, and keep going. You may have to do this a couple times based upon how hot the water is.
°This is where that hand towel comes in. Give the drum a quick wipe to reduce splatter.
°Use a permanent marker to indicate the grooves on the drainage tube (see picture). This saves you the messy fumble of trying to line it up while water leaks everywhere.
°Use less water to rinse than you did to wash. The clothes are already wet, and too much water causes the unit to wobble and thud loudly when it is turned. I have found that my rinse cycles take about half the water of my wash cycle.
°Wash with hot and rinse with cold to save the "lid dribbles" when you don't need them!
I rinse twice. After my wash, I add a spoonful of fabric softener to the first rinse, and plain water to my second. My clothes smell fantastic.
°If you are line or coat-hanger-drying indoors, set up a fan to decrease your drying time exponentially. Also, it makes the whole room smell like clean laundry which is awesome!
°Worried you're not rinsing out all the soap? With dry hands, rub your washed clothes between your fingers and then rub your fingers together. If they feel slippery rather than just wet, rinse again. And stop using so much soap, jeez.
Hope that helps.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2017
I'm still cranking my washing when I rent a place with no washer and dryer, and still delighted.
I hand wring everything still, and have upgraded from rope in a closet to a collapsible clothes tree I spotted at a big box store. See the latest picture. That way, I can dry outside if the weather is compatible, but easy enough o do inside as well.
I figure the Wonder Wash has saved me about 80 trips to a laundromat. Fantastic!
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Holy wonderful washing unit! I really cannot tell you how impressed I am, but I am sure going to try.
I've had the Wonderwash for about a week now and I've done laundry every other day. It's so quick and easy that I start it while waiting for my coffee to brew, let it drain while I make breakfast, do a rinse run while my eggs finish cooking, plate up my food while it drains, rinse one more time, and eat my meal while it drains the final time. It doesn't even need that final rinse, I'm just picky.
It is absolutely perfect for my scrubs. I can wash and hang a couple of uniforms every couple of days and never run out again. No more waiting for the laundry room in my apartment to have a free machine.
I've converted a closet into a make shift drying area with dollarstore plastic drop cloth, clothesline, and clothespins.
This machine has successfully washed scrubs, delicate, jeans, workout clothes, towels, sheets, and tonight I ran my tennis shoes through it! The absolute success of it, across the board, has me writing this review while it drains.
The machine is almost entirely plastic so it is super light weight. It snaps together easily for use. It uses very little water and detergent. Best of all, it really cleans.
When not in use, I wipe the drum dry and stash it in the same closet I use to hang clothes. This is a must have for travel nurses. No more hunting for open laundromats at 2am, or checking the facilities machines every hour hoping to get some laundry done.
I see this being great for camping too. I can't wait to take it on a trip. For now, it certainly sees enough use. Love love love this.
TIPS AND TRICKS (Because I can find a dozen reviews and very little advice)
°Add water and soap before clothes.
Keep a hand towel nearby for inevitable dribbles.
°If using hot water, pressure builds up (that's a feature, not a bug!) and sometimes the lid will start to leak. After a few turns, release the lid, lock it back down, and keep going. You may have to do this a couple times based upon how hot the water is.
°This is where that hand towel comes in. Give the drum a quick wipe to reduce splatter.
°Use a permanent marker to indicate the grooves on the drainage tube (see picture). This saves you the messy fumble of trying to line it up while water leaks everywhere.
°Use less water to rinse than you did to wash. The clothes are already wet, and too much water causes the unit to wobble and thud loudly when it is turned. I have found that my rinse cycles take about half the water of my wash cycle.
°Wash with hot and rinse with cold to save the "lid dribbles" when you don't need them!
I rinse twice. After my wash, I add a spoonful of fabric softener to the first rinse, and plain water to my second. My clothes smell fantastic.
°If you are line or coat-hanger-drying indoors, set up a fan to decrease your drying time exponentially. Also, it makes the whole room smell like clean laundry which is awesome!
°Worried you're not rinsing out all the soap? With dry hands, rub your washed clothes between your fingers and then rub your fingers together. If they feel slippery rather than just wet, rinse again. And stop using so much soap, jeez.
Hope that helps.
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Cons:
* The machine is basically made of plastic. The manufacture says that it's made of the highest, most durable plastic, but at times the brackets do seem a bit wobbly. The washer itself seems sturdy. The base is questionable. Some of the small screw caps did not stay in place, but they are not essential to the unit staying together or washing properly.
It is completely sturdy and mine did not wobble at all. Perhaps the reviewer did not set it up correctly as the machine needs to be put together properly. They say plastic as if that is a bad thing, but this makes it lightweight and many things are made of plastic and sturdy...take a look at your car next time you're in it.
* Can be messy: Washing clothes in this unit is not the tidiest of processes. I initially tried it in my kitchen, but I spilled more water than I used, so I eventually move the unit to my bathtub and found that it fits perfectly and I don't have a problem with water being everywhere.
It can be, but ours was not. This point is the fault of the reviewer and NOT the machine at all. Make sure you put the drain tube on correctly and into a sink and put the cap on tight and no issues.
* No assembly instructions: The unit does not come with a lot of instructions on how to put it together, but it's not that difficult to figure out. You are really only assembling the base not the tub. You really can look at the pieces laid out and see how it all fits together. It took me less than 10 minutes to unbox and assemble.
Now this one is ridiculous to me. I have heard others say this. I have put together Barbie stuff for my neice harder than this. There are about 5 parts in total, I could have done it without ANY instructions at all. I seriously have to laugh...if you can screw in a lightbulb you can do this. Of course, we now need warnings on hot cups of coffee so one does not burn themselves... seriously...c'mon.
* Where the suction?: The unit does have suction cups for stability, but I have to say they stick the best when you don't need them to. When the water splashes, the suction cups tend to not stay in place. However, I've found when using the unit in the bathtub, this wasn't an issue. The unit did still slide around a bit but not enough to disrupt the washing process.
This one makes sense. It does sometimes stick when you need to move it but you just pull up on the suction cup edges and wala! But I get his meaning here...it is true.
* Bait and Switch: When I received my Wonder Wash I was surprised to find they sent me a Sputnik 3 that looks exactly like a Wonder Wash, but was renamed. I hadn't seen anything on their site claiming they renamed the units, so I was a little suspicious. However, the unit seems to do what the Wonder Wash claims to do, so I kept the unit. I can, however, see how other reviewers see this as a bait and switch and question the quality of the Sputnik 3 compared to the Wonder Wash. I can only speak for my unit and say that so far I haven't had any problems. I do think the manufacturer should really clear this up or stop sending out the Sputnik 3s as Wonder Wash.
I have heard this before as well and it did not happen to me. I cannot comment therefore...but mine was the Wonderwash. Make SURE you ask the seller first to send you the Wonderwash or do not buy it.
* Hard to Crank: When I first started using the unit, it was at times hard to crank. But, through trial and error, I found that the amount of water you use for the size of the load is every important. The instructions say that the smaller the load less water is needed, but I didn't necessarily find that to be the case all the time. I eventually found that over time you will be able to determine what the right clothes to water ratio is to make it crank smoothly. The right amount of water in the unit can make the cranking action effortless.
Not really. I agree if you are 5 years old but it is NOT hard to crank.
* The Tricky Lid: The lid for the machine can be a little tricky. It's almost like working with a child-proof cap to get the right fit. The trick is to unscrew the lid all the way until you almost take the screw out. Place the lid on the unit and lock the lid in the groves around the unit. Hold the lid in place around the groves and then tighten screw back all the way down. By doing this, you get the tightest fit and therefore the most pressure and fewer leaks. When you loosen the lid after a wash, you should hear a hissing sound of the air releasing, then you know you had a good tight fit.
I am shaking my head. This should not be a con at all. It is not really like a child proof lid but you have to turn it and then screw it. But this is also childsplay and very simple. But I agree, if you are a 5 year old and you want to do this get someone to help you first.
* No Spin Cycle: Since this is not your typical washing machine with a spin cycle you will need to either ring your clothes dry by hand or do like I did and buy an Spin Dryer Centrifugal Clothes Portable Spin Dryer. As stated before I'm lazy when it comes to laundry, so wring out the clothes after washing would have been deal breaker in buying a Wonder Wash. The Spin Dryer completes the Wonder Wash.
Lazy is correct. Did you see Kenmore or GE written on the side of the unit? How about in any of their ads? Where was it written that this thing ever had a spin cycle? Nowhere...
So why out this in the cons? That's like buying a a minivan and then scoring it lower because it is not able to do 0-60 in 3 seconds. It was never promoted not sold to have a spin cycle so I am not sure why anyone has it on their list. Yes, wring out the clothes...it takes a few minutes but so what. Do not buy a manual machine if you are lazy. But I suppose lazy and cheap are a bad combination.
This is a great machine and we were happy with it. I expected to not like it considering some reviews and especially the one I quoted here...I am sooo happy I never listed. it saved us money whiloe camping and was extremely convenient if we were staying at a campsite for at least 2 days.
Putting it together was easy. The tab covers on one side didn’t fit, but they’re just for esthetics. Be sure and turn the suction cups so they lay flat. I didn’t get one side to suck very well, and it was okay. I was rushing and just held it secure with my other hand. When you’ve loaded it and put the top on the drum it feels like you’re going to break it when you bring down the lever to seal it closed. You’re not. Also, when you’re done, the drain pipe can be tricky. You have to really stick it in there and twist, and then it drains just fine, albeit slowly. I refilled my load with water and rinsed twice.
I did my laundry in the bathtub initially in case of possible leaks. There were none, and my back and knees protested. So I moved it to the kitchen counter. I purchased the Ninja dryer to go with and that is a game changer.
For the price, this was a good purchase. It saves me time and money, and my clothes come out cleaner. It doesn’t seem very sturdy but so far it’s doing just fine. If it drained faster and felt sturdier I’d give it 5 stars.
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It's light enough to lug around easily, does a good wash and winds up being a lot less work than slugging clothes off to the laundry room/shop once you get into the routine of it.
There's a learning curve but I truly do not understand much of the complaining. It does as good a job on clothes as most commercial washers and since you can adjust what you are doing--better in many case-- as well as adjust how you want to use your laundry products to suit your needs and how long you want your soak cycles to be. Hello, kitchen timer!
SOME TIPS 'N' TRICKS:
***If the crank is too difficult to turn then you have a water/clothes ratio problem.*** (I see this complaint here, a lot)
Either add more water or take out some clothes. I'm prehistoric with arthritis and I can wash a thin cotton double duvet cover in it, so young'uns have no excuse ;) This will hold *5lbs* of clothes so you certainly can wash at least one pair of jeans. Make sure to use enough water to compensate for the weight when the jeans absorb water, so it will swish about freely. In this, I found the instructions included for the water ratios to be 'way off unless you wanted to work out like Arnold Schwarzenegger in "Pumping Iron".
Swish the soap/bleach/stain remover, in. Then add your clothes. I like to crank 50-60 turns, leave it for 15 minutes to soak then crank another 50-60 turns before putting it in the spinner. I call this 'my lazy way of getting the cleanest clothes with the least effort.' Be careful with chlorine bleach and soaking because it can bleach unevenly.
Unless you want to double the job--as soon as you can afford it, get a spinner or wringer. :)
Also, you can soak your clothes in fabric softener after cranking for 15-30 rounds if you really want them to be soft and absorb the fragrance. Go play a video game or read or watch TV for 20-30 minutes while they absorb your fav scent and soften. Give another few cranks. Since you are soaking clothes in it, not just running it through like in a regular washer, you will go through a lot less fabric softener.
Keep a big car sponge handy for dribbles and wiping. It's also good for drying out the barrel at the end of your loads. Put a rag or flat sponge under the drain pipe attachment because as you pull it in and out, there will be a bit of drippage. On your first try, best to keep a few big towels around as you get used to it. Better safe than sorry if you don't batten down the lid properly when learning. After you get the hang of it, you'll be fine.
The Drain Plug: I found this doesn't stay attached to the drain hole so take it out before you wash/rinse. However, if you want good drainage then just pop it under your wet clothes in the bottom of the barrel when you want to drain and the drainage will work great.
If your place is like mine and there isn't enough quite enough counter space to keep from banging the machine into the cupboards, you can try setting a big towel under a large board (to keep it from slipping while you crank) and putting the machine on top of the board to give you that extra inch of clearance away from the cupboard doors. This is also handy if that's the reason you're trying to bend over and do your laundry in the bathroom which I see a lot in videos. (That's why I had to stop using a plunger type washer. Too much lifting wet clothes in the tub)
Using an old hose or kitchen tap shower hose to fill the tank rather than lifting jugs of water can also save you some arm and back strain.
You can save on soap and laundry products too because it doesn't require much cleaning product when you can give your clothes a bit of a soak as well as washing.
Well, I hope that helps. I've been using it several times per week for almost a month now and I find it really is a simple though clever design for laundry once I figured out a few tricks to make it easy!
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ですが、日本では熱湯洗濯できる洗濯機を購入するのは、ハードルが滅法高いので、いろいろ調べてこの商品に行きつきました。
ただし、この商品はボイルドウォーターは禁止と取扱説明書に書かれています。
熱湯を入れると、プラ製なので溶ける可能性があるため、風呂場で1リットルの40度のお湯と、1リットルのケトルで沸かした100度のお湯を混ぜて洗濯することにしました。100度の殺菌能力は期待できませんが、70度近い温度になるので、一定時間つけておくと、効果が期待できます。風呂に入る前に漬けて、風呂上りにハンドルをぐるぐる回します。
60度30分の低温殺菌牛乳みたいな感じ?いずれにしても、自己責任で行っています。
結果どうなったか。
汗というか、水分を吸ったとたんに得も言われぬ匂いを放っていたハンカチが、新品同様になりました。
正しい使い方から外れているかもしれませんが、洗濯物の匂いを落とすという購入目的は達せられたので満足です。
気を付けることは、色落ち、タンク内は圧力が高まること、排水パイプを握って配水するのでやけどしないように、ぐらいでしょうか。
あと、底面の吸盤は、自分の使い方では邪魔でした。
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縦に回転するタイプなので、洗い上がりがとても良く、便利に使っています。
難点は、フレームが弱そうなことと、脱水機能がないことですね。
それを差し引いても、良い買い��ができたと思います。
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Tips:
-It's easier to turn the barrel back and forth (rocking it) rather than turning it a full rotation.
-Do not leave your clothe in soaking over night!!! This may cause fermentation (or something), leaving a scummy slippery goo on your clothe... AND the air in the container will be less making a negative pressure in the barrel and it will be almost impossible to open the lid.
-You have to rethink your washing ideology. a wash a night and you'll be fine using this.
Pros:
-It's easy to use. It does the job. At least for me
-Easy to turn unless you overfill
Cons:
-The sealed lid should have a valve to even out the pressure, as stated, if you have a negative pressure it will be almost impossible to pull the lid. I actually thought it had broken. So I would urge the designer to rethink the lid by adding a valve as part of the lid lever.
-The knob on the tumbler lever is wobbly and feels very flimsy and I am afraid to use it for fear of it breaking. That part too needs to be re-designed using a more sturdy piece.
-The locking parts that secure the cross brace on the legs keep falling. I already lost on in the tub drain. you need to glue that in place