Laundry time
By fwidman
@fwidman (11514)
United States
January 17, 2009 9:31pm CST
Now that things are beginning to settle in the new house, it's time to start thinking about other things, like doing some laundry. Since the washer and the clothesline stayed behind at the old house, looks like a trip to the laundromat is in order. There isn't really a place here for a washer and dryer, but I went looking for something small and I found the one in the picture. It's only $43, and it certainly is a small thing, I guess for washing clothes every day (which, with a teenager in the house probably isn't that bad an idea). But, first I thought I'd ask the great group here on mylot. Have you ever had one of these washers or have you ever seen one in action? Let me know what you think.
It can be found here...*not a referral link* http://www.laundry-alternative.com/catalog/Washing-5-1.html
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11 responses
Wash them by hand 
If you start now, you might be done like in a month or so since you are so worried I will help by supervising and encouraging you all the way 
@Grandmaof2 (7578)
• Canada
18 Jan 09
All I have ever had was regular size machines until I bought my first house. It was about 850 square feet no basement and only a dirt crawl space. I bought a washer/dryer combination from Sears. The dryer was made on the top of the washer and I had it installed in the kitchen. It didn't take a lot of room and it was the best washer and dryer in the world.
@Grandmaof2 (7578)
• Canada
18 Jan 09
Sending you a picture of what I meant. I have never seen one like your photo. Looks small. I wondered if it would tangle clothes up ???
@Grandmaof2 (7578)
• Canada
18 Jan 09
All I can tell you is the one I had like in the picture was a Kenmore (Sears) and it was a fabulous team, still working well when I sold the house. When I came to this house I bought the regular size washer and separate dryer. All the hype about Maytag and knowing they used to be good I bought Maytag. I had nothing but grief. After the flood came I lost both washer and dryer so when it came time to replace the machines I bought Kenmore and I'm very pleased.
Kenmore is a good brand as well though, so you should be okay now 
@KrauseHome (36445)
• United States
19 Jan 09
For me, this does not look like something I would be interested in, and it looks like it is too small for a lot of the things you might need to wash up as well. This might be perfect for things like your underclothes, and such, but I am not sure it would be worth the $$ for sure. You might want to think twice I would think before investing in this.
@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
18 Jan 09
LOL, it looks like a propane tank! And who's gonna be the one to turn the crank? Hmmmmmmmmmm? I have a better idea. Take the laundry into the shower with you. Apply liquid detergent to the garments and rubadubdub on your oh so hard abs, rinse and voila..........showered and laundered at the same time and no cranks to crank! ROFL
@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
18 Jan 09
LOL.............gotta love those 'washboard' abs!
@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
19 Jan 09
You people and your new ways..whats wrong with the rock that i use to smash the stains out of my clothes..i've used this for 40 years and i swear by it..
@littleowl (7157)
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18 Jan 09
Hi fwidman..am glad that everything is now settling down in your hew home, when it comes to washing clothes personally it wouldn't matter to me that the waser was small as it would be cheaper than going to the laundrymat...so would get the washing machine....littleowl
@kerriannc (4279)
• Jamaica
18 Jan 09
Hi fwiddy, I never use one like this actually it is the first time I am seeing one so small but it says it is a 5-cycle. If you don't mind to wash everyday to minimized the laundry load then I would encourage you to try it out.
@tamarafireheart (15384)
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18 Jan 09
Hi fwidman,
That is so small, it won't do for our household and I wouldn't want to be wahing everyday, what my hubbs bike clothes and work clothes including mine there are quite a lot of washing I have to do and that is too small for me, but I do like it as its neat and if you don't have a lot of washing that is perfect.
Tamara
@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
18 Jan 09
Hey fwidman! I have only seen pictures of this tiny washer
and have no idea how it works! It probably would take you all
day, every day to do laundry though! I have a portable washing
machine that costs under $400 that can be hooked up to the
kitchen sink. It is portable. It is not heavy to push back and
forth. It is for apartments or smaller spaces. I have had one for
over 27 years of living in my apartment. No, not the same one. I
am on my 4th machine! It gets plenty of use though! It is not
as big as a regular washer, but it sure is bigger than that
little tiny thing! I do recommend it! I also have an electric
dryer which I have had for the 27 years. I don't use that as
much because I don't want to run up my electric bill. I hang
most of my clothes and dry only once in awhile. The washer can
be purchased in Sears or most appliance stores. It hooks up to
most kitchen sinks. It is a really good investment. It beats
going to the laundromat! If you are interested and have any
questions I will be glad to give you more info!
@fwidman (11514)
• United States
18 Jan 09
I know the ones you are talking about, Opal I found this small one while I was looking for the others. It is something that looked interesting and I thought it would be a nice discussion topic too I actually like going to the laundromat, you see such interesting people in them places 
I found this small one while I was looking for the others. It is something that looked interesting and I thought it would be a nice discussion topic too I actually like going to the laundromat, you see such interesting people in them places 
