Wonderwash

[archerships]

I'm a sucker for hand-operated gadgets. According to the manufactures specs, the Wonderwash measures 12"x12"x15" (LxWxH) and can hold 5 lbs of clothing:

* 7-8 dress shirts or
* 10 T-shirts or
* 30 pairs of socks or
* 3 pairs of blue jeans

How does it work? According to the FAQ:

"...When you put warm or hot water into the drum, fit the lid in place and
seal the machine,the air inside the drum will absorb the heat of the
water and expand (i.e., just like a hot air balloon). When the air
expands it creates pressure inside the drum. The pressure forces the
detergent (which is diluted into the water) into & through the fabric
(which is porous) about 100 times faster than you could by hand or
machine...."

It costs ~$40.



This seems like it would be useful for an RVer or single apartment dweller. Anybody use it?

For $300, they also offer an automatic mini washer-dryer. If I had access to electricity and $1100 bucks to spare, I'd probably go for the Thor, though. CompactAppliance has some more cool gadgets.

Comments

[aviatrix.livejournal.com]

I actually own a Wonderwash! Bought it about 5 years ago when living near the pverty level - the basement apartment my husband and I shared had no room for a machine. It was cheaper than taking EVERYTHING to the laundromat. It's fairly simple to use, and performs as it promises it will. Rinsing the soap out of clothes takes more effort than washing them, though.

Haven't used it in years, but I keep it in the utility room. It would be useful camping, but is a bit clunky to carry around. I figure one of these years I may need it again... but hopefully not for the same reasons I needed it originally.