September 14, 2007...6:00 am
Wonder Wash Alternative
A while ago we took delivery of one of those wonder wash manual washing devices which completes our clothes washing by hand set-up. I’ve been washing by hand with some launderette visits for a while now and with literally no enthusiasm or space to put a replacement washing machine it’s become an accepted way of life.
The wonder wash is aimed at those who need an alternative to a washing machine or need a portable camping solution that requires no electricity for washing. You fill it with washing liquid (or washing balls if you believe that hype), water and clothes, screw down the top which pressurises the contents (and intensifies the washing action) and attach a handle to turn the drum over for up to two minutes.Release the pressure, attach the drain arm (I just drain into the sink from the lid, it’s quicker). Repeat with more water to rinse a few times. The spin dryer takes care of the wringing to an extent that only minor airing is then required after this process.
It sounds basic but it seems to work well for us and is saving on the electricity and water bills so I can thoroughly recommend this if you’re looking for an alternative way to wash your clothes.
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September 14, 2007 at 8:03 am
I don’t know where we’d be without our monthly trip to the launderette. (Out having fun, I suppose.)
It’s a bus ride from home but is a very good launderette where it is rare to find a machine out of order whereas our local launderette (conveniently next to a cafe where we can get breakfast or go for tea while the washing is churning round and round) is a disaster. Shame.
Tigger does have a small washing machine buried in one of the many heaps in the Other Room (or “Walk-in Wardrobe”, as we like to call it) but we never use it. For one thing, there’s nowhere to hang things though trips to the launderette do sometimes result in damp garments hooked to picture frames and other ad hoc hanging-places.
Going to the launderette is one of those experiences that make you feel good - not the launderette session itself but the knowledge that you won’t have to do this again for several weeks…
November 2, 2007 at 1:07 pm
I tried ordering the from the site with debit card from walmart it was visa order. I place it threw and I knew it had money on since was prepaid. The guy said he could not process because of a problem. I so i order somewhere eles. I also send several emails in regards the debit card order and got rude email back. So order from the As Seen On TV guys and happy with that one.
June 16, 2008 at 12:42 pm
Hey thanks for posting this. The only person we know who has a wonder wash doesn’t like it so we were hesitant to order it, but now perhaps we will.
June 16, 2008 at 1:28 pm
No probs. We still have no powered washing machine. Works great for us with only needing to use a launderette onece in a while for very big sheets & duvets. It works best with either handwash specific powder, liquid and/or eco cleaning tablets and spheres.Some things need to be left to soak prior to spinning under pressure but we don’t find it any great hassle.
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