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Washes a 5-lb. load super clean in just a couple of minutes. Has a patented pressure system that forces detergent into the fabric at high speed for a fast, efficient, economic and very easy wash. Is ideal for campers, RVs, apartment living, college dorms, single persons and even for any household with small frequent loads like hand washables and diapers. Is ideal for delicates such as woolens, silks, knitted dresses and cashmere garments. Uses far less water than even hand washing, so its environmentally friendly. Uses hot or cold water. How Does it Work? - 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. Uses no electricity (hand turn) and therefore economically sound, and great for environment. A great advantage over competitors: drain in bottom for easy drainage & refill rinse.
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- Washes a 5-lb. load super clean in just a couple of minutes- Is ideal for campers, single persons, college students, apartment dwellers
- Measures 12" x 12" x 16" (L x W x H)
- Environmentally Friendly, as it uses far less water than even hand washing.
- 1 year warranty from manufacturer
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By Elizabeth Bennett (Seattle, WA)
I bought a Wonder Washer from Laundry Alternatives, actually I have purchased two. One for a friend who also loves hers.
Regarding the SPUTNIK 3 label - there may be some grounds for confusion over the labeling, but the machine is the exact same, I had them side by side and there is no difference. When the manufacturer changes labels it does cause some confusion.
Now: You put this little machine together, and the idea is for it to spin with the crank handle using warm to hot water and a pressure-sealed top that creates pressure inside, forcing the small about of detergent into the fabric of the clothing. To me, the handle was a bit "iffy," mine came with a screw to be driven into a plastic plug instead of a metal cotter pin. Judging the weight of water plus clothing and the flexibility of the stand, I just took it right back off. If you wash very small loads with no more than one-and-a-half quarts of water, you'll be just fine with the handle. But, I still didn't mark it down for that. I fill the machine about half-full of water, temperature depending on the clothing items, state of soil, etcetera. Then, I have my uppare workout. After the machine is properly loaded and sealed, I put on my 1-pound wrist weights and turn the machine by hand for a count of about 120 - 150 complete rotations, take off the weights, insert the drain and let it drain. Once the water has mainly run out, I remove the top and turn the tub to empty the contents. Quick double rinse in cold water and the wash part it done.
**Here's where the difference comes in. This machine does EXACTLY what it says it will do, clean your clothing and fabric items quickly and simply. They never said it would wring (please - get the spelling right, we don't "ring" clothes) the items for you. I use a SPIN DRYER - makes all the difference!
The soaking, dripping items are plopped right into my "Charming Spinner," spun for a couple of minutes until the water has stopped coming from the spout and then they are ready to be hung up to dry. That's it.
CAPACITY: In my Wonder Washer, I can get one flannel queen-sized bed sheet and one pillow case at a time, meaning my bed clothing takes two cycles to get done.
OR - I can get one pair of flannel lined jeans, two underwear, and a pair of socks.
OR - Regular jeans, one pair plus 3 or 4 men shirts.
OR - One large bath towel plus two T-shirts
Any way, all this to say, I have used the Wonder Washer SOLELY for the last five months to process laundry for two people, only once using the pay washer-dryer for a comforter which is too large to wash by hand and also to large to go into the spin dryer. It has worked for me, and by my nearest calculations my initial out for the Wonder Washer washer and the spin dryer were recouped in 10 weeks.
Now I am shopping for a portable washing machine, electric-style since my new job requires me to commute and I won't have the time to do laundry by hand.
Bottom Line: To me, clothing is personal and processing laundry by hand is very satisfying. The Wonder Washer will be put away for use on weekends when I don't have a daily commute that takes time away from home where I do enjoy housework style working at home. I highly recommend it, treat it gingerly as it is a small hand powered laundry machine, and you'll get good use of it.
By Paul H. Wyand (Plattakill, NY)
I got this a little over a month ago. You really have to crank down on the screw to get the lid tight enough that it will not leak. Once you do that and a few turns and it really gets cloths clean. I was very impressed with how clean they get. I am going to get the spin dryer to go with it and will be laundromat free! It is great for a single person, but if you have more than one I would not try to use it. It might be good for diapers though.
I am afraid that the handle will break off, but I don't think that will reduce the usefulness and the stand is flimsy.
By Real World User (Dallas, TX)
The Wonder Wash can clean your clothes but except for the tub itself, it is very cheaply constructed and probably won't last long under constant use. And don't buy that your kids will "love" to wash clothes this way, the Wonder Wash is too hard for younger children to use and what teenager is going to "love" to wash clothes? In order to get clean clothes, you will have to drain the Wonder Wash from the top, tipping it quickly to get the dirty water out; otherwise, using the drain, the clothes actually filter the dirt out so the drain water comes out clean and the dirt is back in your clothes. Plus, you still have to manually rinse everything so the water savings is very overstated! As for the amount of detergent you use, the Wonder Wash is limited to how much it can wash at a time, two pairs of jeans fills it, and when you take into account how much you can wash in a normal machine, there is no great detergent savings unless you are foolish enough to follow the manufactures recommended amounts (remember, cleaning is a chemical process aided by physical agitation, if you have suds left in your wash, you had enough detergent (base) to loosen the dirt on the clothes and you don't need anymore detergent than that. You might buy this if you need an non electric clothes washer, but for everyday use you need something else!
By Douglas Leamy (NY, NY)
Living in New York, I saw the Wonderwash as an amazing chance to opt out of the laundromat. I bought the Wonderwash after seeing several similar products online. I was pleased by the results I was getting in terms of cleanliness and ease of use... but two weeks in the handle snapped off. For some reason while the rest of the plastic was relatively heavy duty, the part which would be getting the brunt of the torque from spinning was made of soft, malleable plastic. It squeaked for a bit, then just ripped off. On the plus side, the vendor was great about returning my money!
By O. jaisini (nyc)
Very shaky construction. Leaks all over though the top. Peaces of plastic coming off. I would glad to return it but its over 2 months past...
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