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

I live in a smallish apartment that doesn't have washer dryer hookups and shares laundry facilities with the other tenants. It's been a decent setup but they have been steadily increasing the price of the machines over time. On top of that I live around a bunch of college aged people that tend to forget when their clothes are in the machines or take up all of them at once. Those sorts of fun times with shared machines. I've always debated buying a small apartment friendly washing machine but put it off. Then when all the machines were taken out by water damage it made the decision for me. I got this machine because it doesn't require a water connection, it doesn't require power, and it is a simple spinner so there's no concern about maintenance. This fits into both my current situation and in a power outage or other situation I'll still have a way to wash clothes. Assembly was a piece of cake although as others have stated the little caps that go into the legs are a little awkward to fit. Start from the bottom and work your way up and it'll be easier to lock them in. However they do tend to pop out randomly during use so keep your eyes open. This little thing has already paid for itself and has saved me so much time and money. It does a good enough job washing clothes. You'll still need to pre treat stains and what not and it'll take some time to adjust the water / soap ratio so you're able to properly rinse the clothes out without having to do multiple rinse cycles. But once you get the feel for it this thing is amazingly efficient and easy to use. Note that your clothes will come out sopping wet so it's not a bad investment to also get a spin dryer (which this same company also sells that also works great). Pair these two up with a clothes rack from IKEA and I've got a great little home washing and drying system.

This is one of the best purchases I’ve made in awhile. I wish I would’ve bought one a long time ago.First of all. It comes disassembled, but the instructions are clear and it’s very easy to put together.Secondly, I’ve had this hand crank washer for a couple months now and have used it multiple times. I wear a size 0 in jeans, I can but 3 pair of jeans and a Jean shirt in it and they come out really clean. I set this in my bathtub and use it only because my shower has a removable sprayer and my kitchen sink doesn’t. I put my clothes in an a tiny bit of detergent cause it doesn’t take much. If u get it to soapy it’s really hard to get the clothes rinsed. I spin for a couple mins and I drain it, then I’ll refill and add my softeners and then spin a couple more mins, I drain it again and then I refill one last time for a final rinse.Third, I live in an apartment complex that doesn’t allow washers or dryers so I bought a spinner. After I rinse my clothes I put them in my spinner to get the remaining water out of my clothes which reduces dry time when I hang them up to air dry.Fourth, You can’t go wrong with the purchase. You’ll be able to tell how much detergent to use and it’s up to you how long you spin and rinse your clothes. This is great to have on hand for power outages or living off the grid. It’s small enough to store it. I put mine in a large tote. It’s really lightweight and can be moved with one hand but yet it’s built to last. Which is very impressive. Hope this helps and if you decide to buy one I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. It really helps in a pinch.

Having a humongous vintage claw tub original to the house have had no issue using the tub for the washer. My original review is still true BUT have a cool modification that eliminates the need for the tube use to drain. Is WAY quicker.Me, pop the lid off. Tip the Wonder Washer upside down. Toward the tub wall. Move the crank so the hole full of clothes doesn’t create a vacuum. Which happened to me. So, not all water flows out.Once the water has quickly drained refill for a rinse cycle. Sometimes do this twice. If there’s soap bubbles.Depending on how dirty the clothing is. I’m an avid community gardener will do a wash and soak overnight. Drain the filthy water. Fill. Swish. Drain. Then do a fill and rotate multiple times. Leave until later.You can tell by the water if there’s soap or dirt. Makes me happy. Better than a mechanical machine that’ll break down.For whites, look up Mrs. Stewart’s Liquid Bluing Whitening Whites. Then search for Rajiv Surendra video on YT. He shows how to use it for a demo or just follow the directions.Your whites will return to their original pristine glory following a good wash.Also, like this machine to soak in a little bit of bleach as needed. Plus, easy to modify for those must use cold water items.Because the claw tub has a vintage telephone style hose installed it’s super easy to fill the washer.I’ve had little things like, the plastic covers to the screws pop off. Still not sure where one of the rings went. Made one with wire.If I need to do a humongous item can either go to the VA laundry that’s free for veterans or have been known to use the huge tub to get a proper soaking if needed.For this instance to drain pop onto two office sized black plastic trash buckets. Easy peasy drain by morning. Then, drier.I’ve decided despite the few things I don’t like this is my favorite wash method. I’ve used five gallon buckets with the hand swisher. Which are okay. But this machine rotation two ways and easy of draining out the opening makes me wanna get a second machine to do two loads at once.They fit side by side with handle toward the side I get in on. Used a measuring tape.Never need to worry will the mechanical machine costing more and more designed to work fewer and few years … ever be worth owning again?Nope.I know when there’s a few people living in the house electric machine are worth it. But, think about owning two of these. Or, using a combo system.I began starting a load that required a little bit of soaking in a five gallon bucket. Then, when this machine is free for a new load transferred this other to finish off.So many options.Amazon sometimes deletes reviews if I include other product into. So, you’ll have to search for the handled agitator if ya wanna give a five gallon bucket a wire.If ya flip a bucket upside down can stack the clothing soaked on top and leave overnight. They’ll drain all water this way. Be damp dry by morning for hanging or a dryer.I do enjoy having a drier to speed up and help soften cloths. But often finish off on a basement line.Hope the ideas are helpful for anyone who enjoys creative solutions to managing a household.For the money not being spent on a machine invest some and save the rest for renovations or other needs.The last washing machine lasted two years before the drum wouldn’t work correct and by year three it died. For that kinda money it wasn’t worth fixing and by the time the service plan is paid for could by another less expensive option machine.Or, go with a gem like this Wonder Wash.Hope this update review with a few extras based on my experience is helpful to those seeking solutions. Whether home or RV use. WonderWash could work for you./\ updateWorks great. Wondered how long the gasket will hold up with the tube used to release water. Dozen uses and it drips.This said, using in the bathtub and letting soak upside down works great. But the durability of the tube entrance doesn’t appear durable