--- product_id: 87642953 title: "The Laundry Alternative WonderWash" brand: "the laundry alternative" price: "951 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 category: "The Laundry Alternative" url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/87642953-the-laundry-alternative-wonderwash store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # 100% manual, non-electric operation 60 RPM max spin speed Compact 12x12x16 inch footprint The Laundry Alternative WonderWash **Brand:** the laundry alternative **Price:** 951 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🧺 Crank up your clean game—Laundry freedom in the palm of your hand! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Laundry Alternative WonderWash by the laundry alternative - **How much does it cost?** 951 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/87642953-the-laundry-alternative-wonderwash) ## Best For - the laundry alternative enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted the laundry alternative brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Space-Savvy Design:** Fits effortlessly in apartments, RVs, and tiny homes—your laundry solution for limited spaces. - • **Durable Retro Charm:** High-quality ABS plastic with a stylish vintage look that stands out on your countertop. - • **Effortless Portability:** Lightweight 5-pound build with easy assembly—take clean laundry wherever life takes you. - • **Peace of Mind Warranty:** Backed by a 3-year manufacturer warranty and dedicated customer support for lasting reliability. - • **Eco-Friendly & Energy-Free:** Manual hand-crank operation means zero electricity use—wash anywhere, anytime sustainably. ## Overview The WonderWash Portable Washing Machine is a compact, manual, non-electric washer designed for small loads and delicate fabrics. Measuring just 12x12x16 inches and weighing 5 pounds, it’s perfect for apartments, RVs, and travel. Made from durable ABS plastic with a retro aesthetic, it operates via a hand crank with a max spin speed of 60 RPM. This eco-friendly washer requires no electricity, offers easy assembly, and comes with a 3-year warranty, making it an ideal solution for sustainable, space-conscious laundry. ## Description desertcart.com: 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 : Appliances Review: Excellent - I had an opportunity to use this machine for 3 weeks during a camping trip in which we used it hard and frequent. It worked excellent and I had no issues. But I would like to augment my review by responding to the review below me...specifically the cons in which I had a totally different experience. 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. Review: Impressive across the board - Four years later update! - Four years later and I've bought two more of these to give to travel nurse friends as gifts! It's small, lightweight, an the drum holds detergent, softener, and Lysol laundry sanitizer when I transport it. 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! ------------------------------------- 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. ## Features - Compact, Non-Electric - The Laundry Alternative's WonderWash Portable Washing Machine is a mini washer that is perfect for apartments, singles, boats, RVs, and used small frequent loads like hand washables and diapers. - High-Quality Material - The Wonderwash manual washing machine is made of high-quality ABS material, durable, and wear-resistant. Our manual washing machine is also portable and compact. Perfect for your limited space such as a dorm, apartment, condo, motor home, RV, camping, and more. - Portable and Stylish Retro Design - for convenient space-saving placements. Our manual washer is ideal for small delicates such as, woolens, silks, knitted dresses, cashmere garments, and diapers. - Our 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 over time. 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. - Available in Wonderwash Retro Colors - Mint Green, Blue and Pink portable nonelectric washing machines. - Three-Year Warranty - The Laundry Alternative takes pride in the durability and longevity of our laundry machines. To back this up, we offer a three-year warranty on all our washer and dryer models. If any issues arise with your machine within this period, our dedicated customer service team will promptly address your concerns. Our goal is to ensure your laundry experience is smooth, giving you the peace of mind you deserve. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07FTXG5SG | | Access Location | Top Load | | Additional Features | Drum Clean | | Best Sellers Rank | #179 in Appliances ( See Top 100 in Appliances ) #23 in Portable Clothes Washing Machines | | Brand Name | The Laundry Alternative | | Capacity | 5 Pounds | | Color | Blue | | Controls Type | Knob | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (5,688) | | Cycle Options | Delicates | | Depth With Door Open Maximum | 12 Inches | | Finish Types | Painted (Blue) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00712038608041 | | Human Interface Input | Dial | | Included Components | Drain Hose | | Installation Type | Freestanding | | Item Depth | 12 inches | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 12"D x 12"W x 16"H | | Item Weight | 5 Pounds | | Laundry Appliance Drum Material | Plastic | | Manufacturer | The Laundry Alternative | | Manufacturer Part Number | Wonderwash Retro Colors Blue | | Material Type | ABS | | Max Rotational Speed | 60 RPM | | Model Name | Wonderwash Retro Colors | | Model Number | Wonderwash Retro Colors | | Noise | 50 Decibels | | Number of Standard Cycles | 1 | | Operation Mode | Manual | | Recommended Uses For Product | Residential | | UPC | 712038608041 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | 3 year manufacturer | ## Product Details - **Access Location:** Top Load - **Brand:** The Laundry Alternative - **Capacity:** 5 Pounds - **Color:** Blue - **Cycle Options:** Delicates - **Finish Type:** Painted (Blue) - **Item Weight:** 5 Pounds - **Material:** ABS - **Product Dimensions:** 12"D x 12"W x 16"H - **Special Feature:** Drum Clean ## Images ![The Laundry Alternative WonderWash - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61v3T4aoQ4L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: You actually crank this. Does it crank easily or is your arm sore afterwards?** A: Sandra, the short answer is "a full load is a rather heavy crank BUT you can take all the time you want AND you can do smaller loads." It really helps to put it on a low table or computer desk (27" to 30") so your arm cranks it in a natural position.A long answer begins by adding weights. A heavy load is the worst case scenario so let's use that. 1.5gal water weighs 12 lbs and your clothes might weigh, oh, let's say 3 lbs. That's 15 lbs you need to crank for a 2 minute wash plus a 2 minute rinse. Again, you can take breaks if your arm gets tired. And you can use your other arm to help the tub do its revolutions.Hope this helps! Bonus tip: always add the water first, clothes last. **Q: Does it get all of the detergent and softner out when rinsing the clothes?** A: It does a pretty good job. As with conventional washing machines, if you use too much detergent it won't rinse as well. You can also use a spin dryer and skip rinsing in the Wonderwash altogether. Just dunk the clothes quickly in cold water, then drop in a spin dryer sopping wet. The high RPMs remove a great deal of detergent. People normally think of rinsing as the only way to remove detergent from the clothes, but higher RPM spin cycles also do a great job removing detergent. **Q: how many items fit in this product?** A: We usually don't pack more than 6 large mens t-shirts. The clothes need space to move around in order to get clean. Usually one pair of jeans will fit. Sometimes you can put two pairs of women's jeans if they are a thinner material. I've done some larger loads of light clothes like underwear, undershirts, and tanks. I wash many pairs of socks by themselves (up to 15 pairs at a time). **Q: How dry are the clothes after washing? One of the challenges I have with sink washing is it takes forever to air dry.** A: Very wet and it is amazing how long it takes clothes to dry that way. That is why I bought a mini-dryer as well so for about $100 total for the washer and dryer, our family cleans delicates and daily wash when we don't have a full load in these units. The kids actually have fun doing the laundry and we leave the majority of clothes for our front-loaders. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002HT0958/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent *by S***W on October 1, 2010* I had an opportunity to use this machine for 3 weeks during a camping trip in which we used it hard and frequent. It worked excellent and I had no issues. But I would like to augment my review by responding to the review below me...specifically the cons in which I had a totally different experience. 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Impressive across the board - Four years later update! *by K***S on June 26, 2017* Four years later and I've bought two more of these to give to travel nurse friends as gifts! It's small, lightweight, an the drum holds detergent, softener, and Lysol laundry sanitizer when I transport it. 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! ------------------------------------- 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by T***R on June 30, 2017* My only complaint is that I overpaid by not waiting until the machine was less in demand. Other than that, it's a great purchase and it's *still* worth the every penny I paid. Came earlier than the shipping date, too. It was easy to assemble. 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. 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