Castile soap is low sudsing and vinegar in rinse water softens & removes soap. Same principle as washers without agitators.

I have a 5 gallon bucket and an Amish washer...one of those things that looks like a plunger full of holes. I live in a small apartment and don't like the laundromat in my building so I do all my washing in the bathroom. I also have a clothes drying rack and just hang all my clothes in e bathroom. I'm 72 and it is great exercise for me and saves money. With the coin shortage it works for me.

@SharonThorpe-AMSOIL-Dealer

Ай бұрын

Yes, a bucket a plunger and hang in the bathroom. 73 yes here.

Ooh!! First here! I'm looking at getting an off grid washer! Glad you posted this!

i have read stories over the years about navy personnel washing their laundry behind small boats. does a great job with the agitation

@jamesyoung9072

4 жыл бұрын

I am a Navy veteran and spent much time aboard ship at sea and many small boats and I can vouch for what you say. The only catch is that the water you are operating in must be clear and clean, otherwise it doesn't get them clean.

This thing is just so vintage and neat looking. I love the colors they have. I'm totally getting one. Now I gotta find something to spin them out, I can't do wringing for my hands hate it haha

I remember watching the colony they made a washing machine outta a 55gal on a bicycle. This is a lot smaller and way more portable

@brendakrieger7000

4 жыл бұрын

My son and I loved watching the colony. They came up with good ideas. Be well😊

Now this is a must for anyone. Thanks for sharing this video.

I was wanting one of these for years. Now that my regular wash machine has been giving me issues, I had the perfect excuse to buy one. Love it.

Thank you for thinking out of the box.

I wonder if after you drain could you put the lid back on and spin it more and maybe draw more water out that way. oops I posted too soon. You addressed that.

So cool! That's awesome I love it! Nice job with the review!

Always wanted one of these. Thanks for picking this type to buy and review! It's a perfect emergency prep and off-griding tool. 👍

That is absolutely awesome! Where I live, there are always problems with the water drainage, and this sure beats the 5 gallon bucket with a plunger hack. So glad you showed this, it's the next thing on my list! Stay safe out there, and God bless!

I'm going to get one in a couple of weeks. Thanks for the demonstration!

I like it! In grad school I washed my clothes in the bathtub with a plunger. It worked great for clothes. I had a laundry line that ran the length of the tub for drying. I took towels and sheets to the laundromat.

I have one of these, and I had no idea that it uses pressure build-up to remove dirt. That's why I watch your videos....I learn something new all the time.

If you put some white vinegar, some bicarb and some detergent in a bathtub and cover it with water, let it soak for 3 hours and it comes out better than the washing machine

@oldtimerlee8820

4 жыл бұрын

Using our on-grid equipment, we've switched from dryer sheets to white vinegar as our fabric softener. Baking Soda and white vinegar both have a lot of cleaning power and a 1,001 uses. If possible, use the mentioned products in a laundry sink, along with a washboard is our choice of backup / off-grid laundry options. Much easier on my back than a bathtub. Yet, the tub is a good option when washing things that don't fit a laundry sink. Some types of bedding, for example.

@manuelr.knippingreynoso1371

4 жыл бұрын

Good advice, with actual facts,👍🏽 from S. I. NYC 🇺🇸💪🏾

I just brought this today after seeing your video! I had previously brought a washboard but this seems way easier and I’m excited for it to arrive! Thanks for the recommendation!

I personally only use 1 or 1.5 tablespoons of detergent ... i love how it washes.. we do have a front loader that my mom uses but I love how this gets them cleaner it seems to me

British Troops used Small Portable Cement Mixers In some FOB/PB locations in Afghanistan to wash clothes - Pretty much the same system of a Washing Machine: Add water from Bottles of water that gets warm/hot as standard in the Afghan Heat, Dhobi Dust, Turn On and Wash away! 👍🏼👍🏼🤣

A person with mechanical aptitude could make one out of PVC and a big jug. I use a plunger and sit in the shower on a shower chair, and plunge in a 5 gal bucket or plastic dishpan. The rinse cycle is the shower head in the bucket or pan while I plunge. My ideal man powered machine would be with a bike geared to rotate a washer in lieu of motor turning the belts. Unfortunately can't have one where I am now.

I live in a four plex and our washer broke down. The landlord had to bring us a new one. I purchased one of these for prepper use. I used it until our new washer hot here. I used some towels and wrung out the clothing. Our dryer was okay so I used it. I did a little KZread video on it too. I like it alot!

That's Awesome!!

$58 is much cheaper than the $80 one we found at Lehmans last year...Thanks, George!!

Nice for the price its worth a try. I wash hand towels and t shirts in my sink anyways. I use the laundry mat for large loads. Thanks!

Cool you actually show it workin!!!!!💞💞💞💞😸😸😸😸

Thank you for the video.

Neat product, thanks for sharing

Very cool item, been looking at several hand washers for my apartment

@debbiekerr3989

4 жыл бұрын

I'm also looking for a hand washer for my apartment, and this looks like a great option.

These have a difficult time doing/fitting jeans. I gave up on using them for any pants. The small size is really my only big complaint with them. I do like the new drain, tho.

@sashanealand8315

25 күн бұрын

even one jeans?

I have the previous version with the screw lid. I’m not spending more money, but that new lid would be nice to have.

I'm trying to get this because the hurricane season, but shipping is si expensive to Puerto Rico. 🤷🏽‍♀️

WHAT! You better get a new, BIG washing machine!

Thank you for the demo. I don't understand the 9 thumbs down? Scratching and shaking my head in disbelief.

I live part time in camper van. Bucket cost me 3 bucks at walmart to wash my clothes lol

@wuestion9473

3 жыл бұрын

I got blisters washing by hand in a bucket. And a bucket doesn’t make pressure.

Do you have a link to solar washer that you mentioned? I would like to check it out. Thanks!

@Iridium242

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I think this is the one I was talking about in the video kzread.info/dash/bejne/g46d06yfYZS_pNI.html

A FWIW...... This may be OK for a few pieces of clothing, maybe underwear, socks, a couple of shirts, as you demonstrated. However, doesn't appear to be big enough to wash bedding, work uniforms, bath robes & towels and so on. Can't see anyone, who, routinely has to do the full range range of laundry, nor the time needed to do so many small batches when washing what will fit, in it. Especially when there's a family of 3+ people. While there are many options, I prefer something similar to what my mother did on our PRE-grid farm. She used a washboard, wash tubs and a castiron washpot to heat water & to boil applicable items. Instead of galvanized washtubs, I prefer a utility/laundry sink and a washboard. (Still have her wash tubs, washpot and flatirons.) Again, FWIW.... I have a single bowl utility sink in our laundry room and a double bowl version on our back porch. Two bowls makes washing and rinsing a whole lot easier. A single or double bowl version can be setup anywhere that a garden hose will reach and/or where a Radio Flyer style wagon with 2 5-gallon buckets can be pulled. With applicable adapters, a Y washing machine hose or 2 single washing machine hoses can be connected to a garden hose. Drain can be as simple as 1 or 2 5 gallon buckets or using traditional plumbing fittings to empty into a gray water drain or a sump pump drain hose. I have 2 full size washboards, a glass version ordered from Columbus Washboard Co and a metal one purchased from a farm/feed/seed store many years ago. Also have the size that fits a 5 gal plastic bucket. Don't remember the source as it was purchased in 1984, when we bought a home with a utility/room. Just did a quick check.... Washboards for sale for around $25 and up. Utility sink around $60-$70 and up, before plumbing costs. As a part of our setup, if/when the grid goes down, also have a goodly supply of laundry soap bars, white vinegar (alternative to fabric softener sheets that we've already quit using), a reel clothes line for our back porch (use it now for anything I don't want in our electric dryer), a goodly supply of clothes pins, and a clothes pin bag. As each person's circumstances are different, I'm sure this little hand cranked washer would be the ideal solution for some folks. Definitely a good-to-know-about, so each can choose what will work best for them. Thanks, muchly, for sharing this option.

@denisepinet9472

3 жыл бұрын

I wash towels in mine but only one big one at a time.

Wish it had pedals and easy exercise while pedaling clean my clothes.

Anyone use this full time?

Can you wash adult winter coat in this ?

@Iridium242

2 жыл бұрын

Yes but it would be the only thing you were washing in it, its not a huge unit but its bigger than expected.

@hummybee7484

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

I cannot believe these things vary in price from $80 all the way to $180, that’s ridiculous

@Iridium242

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah just saw that too, when I got it it was 58 bucks, what the heck!

1st

This is cool but not reasonable for a family of 5 haha.

Hook it up to a bicycle.

Does it cost $500? 🤣

@Iridium242

4 жыл бұрын

58 bucks