You can replace the short stick with a taller stick on the plunger so that way you can plunge standing up & not hurt your back bending over.

To everyone who's never drilled holes in plastic before: After you get the bit all the way through, flip the motor into reverse and run it while you're pulling out the bit, this will clean up the plastic burrs CONSIDERABLY. Maybe not 100%, but afterward you can always turn a larger bit on the inside, just in your hand, to chamfer the hole.

@cynthiadelarosa206

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@danielmicalizzi

3 жыл бұрын

Drill through it in reverse, let the drill bit melt through it

@grmpEqweer

2 жыл бұрын

Chamfer...new vocabulary word. I wonder what heating the drill bit would do. It IS plastic. When I'm pottering around cutting plastic with a knife, I heat the knife. It thus cuts through a much softer surface, so I'm not sawing away. 🤷 Use if useful?

@ItsAsparageese

2 жыл бұрын

@@grmpEqweer I think that'd just gum up a drill bit. It's sort of like the importance of having a sharp blade ... It's better to cut through material that's reasonably firm, to a point, rather than being gummy and gooey and grippy.

@grmpEqweer

2 жыл бұрын

@@ItsAsparageese True. Guess it depends on part on the plastic.

I just made this setup and have one recommendation: after drilling the holes from the outside of the bucket there are sharp edges, I went in with a small knife and carved them down so they wouldn't tear up the thinner fabrics. Two days later: I would also recommend sanding/stripping the decals from the strainer bucket. After two washes, they started peeling off

@AdrianClement

6 жыл бұрын

Padraig Coleman Good tip.... thank you for sharing

@joebotz1243

6 жыл бұрын

Padraig Coleman or drill the holes outward

@inolvidable.

5 жыл бұрын

Better using a soldering iron.

@cynthiadelarosa206

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@lilaniaadventures

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Wife and I used this, while stationed in Germany, forty + years ago. Worked then, and will work when we start to RV full time, April 2015

Ooh. The last time I had no washer I just filled the tub, added detergent, "treaded the grapes" on my clothing for a while, drained, rinsed via the shower head, treaded again to remove moisture. That worked. But this might work better.👍

I made it yesterday because I was sick of begging people to borrow their washing machine. It totally rocks and I should have done it ages ago!

@egcowling9657

6 жыл бұрын

Marie-Ève Rousseau im where u were ima try it

@lostboi210

5 жыл бұрын

Same .... It works wonders!! 100% useable video!!

@tinyhouselistings

5 жыл бұрын

@@lostboi210 Awesome!

@yardleyj9391

4 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to build my next washing machine. I'm moving to the country side in 3 weeks. Going to build me one. Thanks for the awesome tutorial.

@billyjones9045

Жыл бұрын

Offer up and Craig's list usually have cheep and free washers and dryers

Soaking for 15-30 min in hot or warm water also helps loosen the dirt/soil and reduces plunging to 3 to 5 min too.Thanks for the drilling idea :)

@joanntaylor6125

5 жыл бұрын

How to spin inside ?

@jewellee946

5 жыл бұрын

@@joanntaylor6125 I thought about that too. I am going to try hanging the bucket from my shower curtain rod and spinning it there. I'll be washing my clothes in my bathtub so why not.

@comasiba3

4 жыл бұрын

@@joanntaylor6125 🤔 Good question... Maybe spin it inside of a large round trash barrel? Then you can reuse that water that spins out for something else, like scrubbing the floors?

I’ve been wanting to make something like this but couldn’t figure out the “spin” cycle. This is genius! Thank you.

I love the squash cycle. That is brilliant!

I did lol when you said, "and a plunger.... hopefully a new one."

Don't forget a vinegar rinse. Vinegar will dissolve any residual soap. Should not hurt your lawn either as it will be diluted.

for a stronger spin cycle, i think you could make like a swing (with two ropes instead of one. ) it will lift the bucket a bit, and take a little more force to wind up but once it starts spinning, it will spin much stronger because gravity. its a neat idea. i might try it. doesnt look very expensive at all.

@Greg-tj8rg

4 жыл бұрын

Using 2 lines instead of 1 is genius.

@Brandon-no3vc

2 жыл бұрын

What u mean

Add a little bit of vinegar to the rinse water to get all the soap out of the clothing. ;-)

@zman4791

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, this is true!

@agnesa8865

4 жыл бұрын

Looks like fun.to do allso

@jet3rry

4 жыл бұрын

I use vinegar in the rinse for my black clothes because it keeps the black color from fading to brown.

@Brandon-no3vc

2 жыл бұрын

How much

I think the bucket inside of the bucket pressure ringer is a simple yet awesome innovative idea. Thanks for sharing with us.

@pistoffpussycat5778

2 жыл бұрын

Depends how snugly the buckets fit together. I might try this , though bc I need to get more water out before I put them in the salad spinner

@nanyabiznus4738

2 жыл бұрын

I dont understand how is anything spinning? The bucket is definitely not spinning.

I think I'll do this tomorrow, I'm tired of spending money at the laundromat!

I've watched dozens of these type of washing videos. Yours is the most original rinse and spin cycles!

@ItsAsparageese

2 жыл бұрын

Seconded!

I love the double bucket arrangement. The spin cycle is a fantastic bonus.

And Make Sure You Remove The Plunger Before Sitting on It ..

@angieroyall1516

7 жыл бұрын

good POINT ZaGGy, hahahahhahahahhahahahhha,,,,........aahahahahahahha.

@liyavaanunu7944

7 жыл бұрын

that has got to hurt...

@dulceangel191

6 жыл бұрын

Haaaaahahahaaaa

@K9River

6 жыл бұрын

But that's the best part about doing laundry!

@Noniksleft

5 жыл бұрын

Mr. Garrison advises to leave the plunger in. You could even get different shaped attachments for it. Combining this washer with a monkey rocker could bring back the excitement many housewives get every spin cycle (especially when intentionally setting the load partially off balance)

love this idea my washing machine just went out probably in the timer possibly an easy fix but the more stuff breaks down the more I'm wanting to live off the grid.

I like the idea of sitting on the bucket to squeeze excess moisture from wet clothes! I made a video using a potato masher and a juice container to plunge and agitate underwear and also used bucket to try out washing jogging pants. Quite effortless in terms of force needed and good water agitation to clean, but.... I needed a better next step to getting the water out as I have fibromaylgia and cannot heavily squeeze wet fabrics out for very long. Thanks for your video! :)

Honey our crazy neighbor is spinning buckets in the yard again. ...

@elenaneens1326

5 жыл бұрын

And then sitting on it

@lizachaparrosoto2600

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂🤷🏻‍♀️

@s_drek6616

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂💀

@GMoney-B

4 жыл бұрын

"And then you sit on it!" haha.

@mandimayyhem

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha im still laughing

Actually you can substitute washing powder with just Baking soda (NaHCO3) and then rinse it with a mix of [cheap industrial vinegar + a few drops of essential oil ] . it would greatly reduce cost

@ddanilov22

10 жыл бұрын

Baking soda can remove dirt from clothes?

@tranhoanghuan

10 жыл бұрын

yes , it's amphipathic meanings it can remove both oily things and dirt , and it's soluble . After then your clothes remains naturally clean with no smell at all .

@ddanilov22

10 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks bro! You amaze me! It is a great fact!

@dulceangel191

6 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to say that there's no way to compare baking soda with detergent. Detergent cleans much better.

@tessacraft2367

6 жыл бұрын

dulce angel ":=sad truth. I've been spoiled my whole life with manmade/magic/chemicals that work wonders and smell great.

just put the clothes in the bucket with water and soap , do your plunger thing (i do it by hand) about 5 min. , let sit there for 25 minutes minimum (40 is better) , do the plunger thing again . Rince three times . Spin ( i squeeze each clothes by hand) . ;o) been doing this for 11 years . I love your spin cycle tho , i think i might give it a try ¢heers

@Charliemmafan

5 жыл бұрын

That seems like way too much work and like it would take too long Francois.

@Anna-tc6rz

5 жыл бұрын

Laundry soap has enzymes that "eats" the dirt/sweat/etc to make it easier to come off. Soaking gives them more time to work and your clothes will come cleaner with less effort.

@jezusova

5 жыл бұрын

It is ok zo leave it, soaking over night and than manual?

@PinkAlphaMom

5 жыл бұрын

@@jezusova yes, overnight is fine.

@buteos8632

4 жыл бұрын

Charlie MMAFAN you lazy punk!!! go clean your room!!!! 😄

that's one of the coolest things I've ever seen in my life. I'm making one tomorrow

next video. how to churn butter, featuring the 2 orange buckets lol good stuff man

@comasiba3

4 жыл бұрын

You would need different 5g buckets for food items. You can buy regular 5g because they need to be food grade or they will leech into your food.

@tianoninanana

4 жыл бұрын

Lol

@ItsAsparageese

2 жыл бұрын

@@comasiba3 Standard orange Home Depot buckets are already food grade, I'm like 95% sure. (Still wouldn't want to use the same one I use for laundry though, of course, lol)

better idea would be to hook up an enclosed bucket to the wheel of a stationary bicycle so that your pedaling will tumble it. Of course spinning that amount of water on your own would be kinda difficult, but a gear reduction to increase torque might work.

I am retired and I have have used a laundry stopper since I was preschool. My grandmother did her delicates and I supposedly helped. When my mother passed I got it and used it till it fell apart.

I am very excited to try this idea....bought my supplies today and I'm charging up my drill to make the holes. Of all the videos I watched yours was definitely the best besides one thing... I'm going to use a long handle on my plunger other than that your idea of hanging it to spin is absolutely brilliant . I have lived the last four months with no washing machine or dryer and I've been able to hang my clothes outside but now it's turning winter and my clothes are not drying fast inside the house and are dripping all over the floor so this is my perfect solution I feel like I don't even need to buy a washer and dryer ever. Plus we like to go camping and this will greatly reduce the amount of clothing that we need to bring on long camping trips. thank you so much for sharing.

Have you tried two sets of buckets? Then you can keep your wash water and wash least dirty to most dirty. You might have to change it part way through or wash a rug at the end that is super dirty to use up the suds. Then the rinse set can be used independently to squeeze out soap then to rinse and squeeze again. Love the spinner!

@meanjeanthedancingmachine7312

5 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the exact same thing John Ransom!

easier on back if you use a broom stick so that you don't have to bend so far

That's awesome man! I've seen the plugger in bucket before but the double bucket with the holes and the spin cycle is genius

Brilliant! I use a breathing washer now, but wringing the clothes out is hard on my hands, and drip dry takes forever. This is great! Thank you!

@tinyhouselistings

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Barb! If you try it out please let us all know how it works.

Hi This is a great video! i was about to purchase a mobile plunger for $21 incl shipping but i saw this video & heading to home depot now to make it. I have limited space and no washer hook up and no space for dryer! THIS IS PERFECT & CHEAP and when i move i can take it with me!!!! THANK YOU!! now i brough a mobile 24 piece clothes peg rack for $17 from home depot & i hang my clothes outside & they dry in half a day!!! :)

That spin cycle idea is genius. I have wrist/thumb issues and squeezing/wringing things really messes me up if I do it hard or too much, gotta minimize that, so this is SUPER helpful! Thanks so much for sharing this!

I love 5 gallon buckets. Never thought about using the lid like that. Great idea & keep me a bit drier. Buckets make a great cider press too. Thanx!

Wow! I think the is the best DIY wash n dry system I have seen. How about putting a valve at the bottom of the bucket with no holes so you can open the valve, run a stream of clean water as you agitate more to get the soap out. Then put the outer drum on the clothes to squeeze out the water and pile on heavy objects in the bucket to squeeze the remainder of water out. Thank for this cool video.

@wendyfay16

8 жыл бұрын

+Mark Tomas I guess all the small holes would be to make it easier for 'spin' drying the clothing ... :)

Dec 6, 2015: I viewed most of the washing bucket procedures but I think you idea of the holes, and draining by sitting on the bucket is probable the better of the others in comparison. I'll be of the Home Depot to get my stuff. thanks. bwm baja ca.

That spin cycle reminded me of a homemade toy we made when I was young. We threaded a strong thread through a large button (coat button size) through both button holes. Leave about a foot or 18 inches of a loop, and knot the ends. Pull the thread on the other side of the button, until you have an equal-size loop on both sides. Thread your first fingers into each loop, one on each side. Start the button spinning, twisting the doubled thread on each side of the button. Then begin to pull, causing the button to spin incredibly fast. The button will spin so fast it will wind itself up the other way, even further and tighter. As long as you maintain tension on the thread, the button will spin like a blur first one way, and then the other. And I wonder... What would happen if you'd make two holes in the lid of the bucket (near the sides) and two holes in the bottom, close to the edges... And then thread a strong nylon rope so that you could do the same trick with that bucket? The rope would need to be part of the pre-wash assembly of the bucket. Once the clothes are rinsed, all you would need is two young saplings, about 2" diameter, with a branch the right height on each to keep the rope from falling down. Wind up the bucket on its rope, and pull one sapling back to start that thing spinning... This size of sapling would apply the right amount of tension, to make that bucket spin like crazy. Let it go until it stops, and I bet your clothes would be nearly dry already! If there are no saplings to use, I'm sure a fencepost on one end, and a loose pole on the other, to pull back on, would do the same trick.

@deborahelaine6701

6 жыл бұрын

I think the lid might not continue fitting tight enough. I would attach the rope at the top of the bucket on the sides near the top, but below where the lid fits when it's on.

@aubreygmcghee

6 жыл бұрын

If you by the screw on lid made for 5 gallon buckets it wouldn't come off. It has one part that snaps on the top of the bucket (real tight) and it has threads on it and the lid screws into it. They sell them in the paint section with the buckets.

@jeffs9302

3 жыл бұрын

@@aubreygmcghee Called a "Gamma" lid.

@yourekittenme.

2 жыл бұрын

We called that toy a “zizz wheel”. Just don’t get it near your hair!

One could use Baking Soda in lieu of laundry detergent. About 3/8 cup should suffice for this washing machine.

This is a great idea. Often just use hands and plunge the clothes themselves up and down. Have also used recgangular 20 litre container and trodden the clothes bare foot. I would using a natural, plant based laundary detergent and using a fraction of what is recommended. I keep adding small amounts until the dirt and oils fro the skin begin to roll out. The natural plant based detergents are much easier to rinse out and less harmful. Australia has a brand called "Earths Choice" made by Natures Organics, it is plant based. Often, I am in a very remote with the only water being that which is carried in or caught when(or if) it rains. So keeping detergent to the barest minimum and using plant based, saves a tonne of water and means only a single rinse. The natural plant based detergents are generally recommended down here when you throw the water on the ground at the end..

great ideas. Just attach the plunger to a porch swing to somehow make the work action and man, got it made!!! maybe ratchet it to a stationary bike pedal and let the thighs do the work to make it simple. so many ways to take this. I love your videos. the two bucket idea and spinner are just great.

This is a great idea. At first he started spinning the bucket and I was like.. uhhh... that aint gonna do anything. But like in his video it does work. I think what would be even more effective, unless he does it too and I just couldn't tell from the video, is to spin and spin and spin it so the rope or string winds up really good, then it will unravel and go way faster than you could spin it with your own hands.

A tip to get the bucket spinning super fast would be to wrap some thin, strong string/rope around the bucket and pull the end of it fast

Funky & Functional. Thanks for sharing.

I was looking for ideas on how to get my laundry dryer before I hang them on the line... EXCELLENT INFO! Thank you!!

Centrifugal force! I love it! Wish I had a big tree on my patio! Thanks for this very cool AND useful video!😁👍

Good idea. I was just in Lowe's today trying to debate whether I want to buy a portable washing machine or hand wash. I really love handwashing cuz i love my clothes and love the old skool way of doing it but I needed to research reviews and different methods to narrow down my thoughts and I love this solution. I need a drill and I'm good too go. Oh and two new buckets and a plunger. Awesome video tho

Brilliant with the electricity out one thing that I couldn’t handle was washing diapers for my senior dog and I only have one arm (I broke my arm) this is really going to help thank you so much!

it s 6 am, how did i end up here lol?

@Xplorer228

7 жыл бұрын

6 am for me too lol

@PASCALP25

7 жыл бұрын

mossy1 hahaha with no intention to clean clothes

@Xplorer228

7 жыл бұрын

PASCALP25 Maybe someday.. when I get my hours straight. lol

@weltschmertzz

5 жыл бұрын

Because you have good taste ;)

@holyexperience1976

5 жыл бұрын

I ended up here because I watched some dude make a Love shirt for his sister, being curious how to make glitter shirts, and someone in the comment section wrote about using a DI Y washer. I was serious and curious about seeing how it is made.....

Brilliant idea. Will built this for my camper, thanks a lot

The spinning idea from the tree is fabulous, thank you so much for sharing your idea. Try with two lines,attach each line to where handle joins the bucket to get a stronger spin ? Maybe you could do another video showing which works better,one single line from middle of handle or two lines each side of bucket? Look forward to the outcome of these spins.

To spin dry easier, twist your line from the tree BEFORE you hang the bucket up and it will UNspin itself.

This is brilliant! I have always wanted to buy a Sputnik (South African non-electric washing machine), but now I am going to make my own!

That's really clever - and cheap! Thanks for sharing :)

If intending to set up a twist and release hang & spin cord, I would suggest the first row of holes to be almost level with the very bottom of the inside of the bucket. And also a way to hold it centered on the handle so it will spin much faster than what is seen in the video. Thanks for the vid though, good stuff.

@user-gq2vn1xj2r

2 жыл бұрын

Great additions!

thanks for sharing all these great survival skills!

At 1:12 “Without the holes in there, this project won’t work.” I disagree. I did a test and found that the plunger works better without holes. That is because the plunger will produce a suction effect that pulls the clothes to the top of the water. So there is a lot more movement of the clothes through the water - thereby helping to clean them.

Greetings from Venezuela and THANK YOU so much for this video!

So SO thankful for this. I saw it several months ago and then just a few days ago, our washer began to leak all over the floor and we can only use it to spin the clothes out. I was grateful I knew about this so I haven't gotten behind on laundry. With 6 people in the house, that is really important!! Thank you!!

VARIATION=The "Spinning Line" could be a rubber line similar to a cut alternator belt, etc or a really good rope. Twist it good to create tension like preparing to spin a top THEN attach the bucket, let go & stand back!

@pollyjetix2027

8 жыл бұрын

See my comment above. :)

Hey, it works when your in a fix !! Good Job.

Thanks for all the tips. I will be doing my washing in a bathtub and saving every bit of the water since I live in the desert. Conserving water is a major issue where I live.

Genius! I bought two hand washing machines on Amazon that were so cheaply made yet very expensive. I returned both. I am going to do this!!! This design is far more superior to them.

nice. i'm liking the spin concept at the end

AWESOME video! I live alone and the trips to the laundromat add up especially in hot summers. I’m willing to do this for a lot of my washing!

@DepDawg

Жыл бұрын

Same here. I study martial arts 5 days a week before work and have waaaay too much dirty laundry. I’ve been doing bucket laundry since the pandemic. I can’t spin dry because I rent a tiny apt in NYC and there’s nowhere to hang it. My walls and ceiling are crumbling plaster, but I tell myself that wringing out the clothes helps me get stronger. At 55 I’m pretty sore and tired and don’t know how much stronger I’m gonna get 😂 but that’s what I tell myself anyway!

Digging the spin cycle!

This is freaking brilliant and will help when we are camping or tiny home living as i will not have a washer but i do habe a clothesline and will live on a hill with a great breeze 😂. Thank you!

This was amazing! Excellent instruction Thank you for sharing!

Parabéns pelo canal, seus vídeos são muito legais! merece mais reconhecimento!

I want to say thank you for this amazing idea!

Did you see the new version of this on Amazon with easier to use handle? It's called the "Washing Wand".

I'm living in my RV and had been wanting to try this for a long time. I can wash the clothes in a soapy bucket while driving around, but wringing is the hard part. I was hoping sitting on it would make it much easier, but yeah, no, that didn't work at all, because the top bucket as is cannot go all the way to the bottom of the bottom bucket. You're left with about 4 inches of untouched, unwrung clothes. In the video, the bucket is pretty full, so you see water coming out, but the clothes are still dripping wet when you do this with a smaller load. Adjustments could be made, but I think a roller wringer is the way to go.

@laurabien4809

2 жыл бұрын

Put a couple of old disc golf frisbees or equivalent in the bottom of the wash bucket to "raise" the level of the floor of that bucket; then the clothes should be more squeezed.

What a superb idea! Thank you!

very interesting. I like the spin dry method.

This guy is resourceful and innovative. 👍

Genius, love the spin cycle

That spin cycle is genius!

Cool Beans!

ummm, yeah! i can even see my daughter helping with this! can't wait to try it!

Great idea!

Awesome,I'm impressed!

Man, that's genius! Too cool!!! Gotta try!!!!!

Thank you, i will be making this soon. much appreaciated

Love these videos. Do some more with those buckets!

@tinyhouselistings

10 жыл бұрын

Coming soon :-)

This is genious I love it I'm going to try and use it!

Brilliant, inexpensive and simple!

Love this! Thank you

There's a lot to be said for those orange buckets. Some great ideas, this has been one of them. Thanks.

Easy & Cheap! lot of hardwork there.

Most Excellent - Thanks.

The spin cycle is amazing

So kool I love that spin cycle

Love it!! Thanks!

Great idea! Thank you! 😉

Nice vid! spin cycle was a great idea.

Gratidão por nos ensinar, abraços do Brasil

So good. Thank you.

Thanks...I loved this video! Awesome!

OMG ur a genius!!!! Thx so much, i've been doing all the washing wrong

That"s actually a really creative idea.