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The Laundry Alternative The Wonder Wash Compact Washing Machine Non Electric Hand Cranked Small Portable Washer Perfect for Cleaning Woolens Silks Knits and Cashmere 5 Pound Capacity
Last Updated: November 1, 2020 (Refresh Now)
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Washing
95wash, washing, washer, laundry, rinse
+80%
-20%
" ... This washer was worth my money and the time it takes to operate it. ... "
" ... I'm just glad I only have one load a week to wash. ... "
" ... I can wash small wash loads, most times cleaner than in the laundromat washing machines. ... "
" ... This is a really good washer. ... As it is I like to rinse it twice and that seems to leave my clothes clean. ... "
" ... Built a little more on the cheap side but cleans your clothes well. ... "
" ... It was easy to assemble and gets my clothes clean. ... I will say if you have dirty, grimy socks it's best to pre-soak them first, but normally soiled clothes are good to go. ... "
" ... It was taking me several rinses my first couple washes. ... Now I get it done with 1 rinse and clothes come out great. ... "
" ... Perfect for clothes that can't be machine-washed. ... "
Cleaning
61rinse, dirty, wash, soap, laundry
+84%
-16%
" ... and i save the hassle of leaving my apartment to do laundry . ... "
" ... I could gripe about a lot of little things* but used within parameters I get very good results: clean, fresh laundry. ... "
" ... However, if I clean the bulk of the mud off my pants before placing them in the wash, they come out fine. ... "
" ... As it is I like to rinse it twice and that seems to leave my clothes clean. ... "
" ... Get's the clothes clean enough - wish it would somehow work with cold water and just as efficiently. ... "
" ... Most of my stains are food related, anyway, and this does a great job, especially as a foaming soap. ... It's great on grass stains, too. ... I didn't usually agitate my clothes when they're soaking in the tub and I wonder if they're getting clean that way, although they certainly look it. ... It's just 5% acetic acid, after all, and it does wonders for cleaning the house safely, too. ... "
" ... Everything comes out smelling fresh and clean, and it doesn't take that long. ... "
" ... I don't think my washing machine ever got their laundry as clean as this little thing does! ... "
Build Quality
46legs, frame, washer, plastic, lid
+39%
-61%
" ... But in less than a year the handle broke. ... I fixed it but it broke again in a different spot a week later. ... "
" ... First the frame pins started popping out - no surprise, it's all just plastic. ... Then the lid latch just broke off. ... Update: The knob on the handle just snapped off. ... "
" ... I added a plastic ball with bumps for agitation assistance. ... "
" ... First time we tried using this it broke and the sharp piece inside ripped the clothing ... "
" ... There are little plastic tabs to cover the slip grooves on the legs - they fall out all the time, which is incredibly annoying. ... The other annoying/cheap feature is the carriage pin keeping the washer on the legs. ... "
" ... I had to force the parts together and the small finishing pins will not go in place at all. ... "
" ... The silver stripe in the middle for decoration is peeling off. ... The round part of the crank handle is really loose. ... "
" ... of course if I had known removing lid was a common problem I would not have purchased . ... "
Washer Dryer
45clothes, spin dryer, spin, laundry, dryer
+84%
-16%
" ... This is a really good washer. ... "
" ... I haven't had any leak issues, I love the time I can save, I wish they would make a spin dryer version to be honest around the same price and also non electric. ... "
" ... I use this product with the electric spinner and a drying rack and all combined they work fantastic. ... "
" ... Now ordering that eco spin to get my clothes dry after i use this washer. ... "
" ... I would put this product up against any average machine washer. ... "
" ... Clothes come out very wet no matter what you do. ... "
" ... Got it with a spin dryer. ... "
" ... I have washed clothes by hand in a lot of places but this little machine makes it enjoyable, quick and easy! ... "
Ease of Use
40put together, easy to put, easy, super, easy to assemble
+98%
-3%
" ... It is fairly easy to use tho. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble and use. ... "
" ... Easy to use, able to do small loads throughout the week. ... "
" ... Simple and easy ! ... "
" ... It's easy to set up, easy to use, handled my biggest towel no problem, and is helping reduce my carbon footprint! ... "
" ... Its SUPER EASY to put together. ... "
" ... it's that easy to handle. ... "
" ... Easy to set up, which is really nice. ... "
Fit
36legs, handle, tub, suction cups, bottom
+50%
-50%
" ... It does not fit flush in the bottom to keep water inside. ... "
" ... There are little plastic tabs to cover the slip grooves on the legs - they fall out all the time, which is incredibly annoying. ... It didn't fit near my kitchen sink because it would hit the cabinets. ... "
" ... Cons: the plastic covers for the screw holes fall out frequently which is annoying. ... "
" ... Then the lid latch just broke off. ... Update: The knob on the handle just snapped off. ... "
" ... Cons: the plastic covers for the screw holes fall out frequently which is annoying. ... "
" ... There is no way to spin it easily to wring it unless you have very strong arms that can do all of this for about 30 minutes or more for one tiny load. ... "
" ... I bought this machine from Neptune Electronics for $189.98, but the parts did not fit correctly, So I sent it back for a refund. ... The parts just do not fit well. ... "
" ... Alternatively a pressure-fit screened lid could replace the current lid for a spin-dry effect. ... "
Wash Programs
34wash, rinse, washing, rinse cycles, washing machine
+82%
-18%
" ... it's as easy and quick to do as they describe and with a mere 120 turns of the handle, a wash cycle is done. ... "
" ... This is a great manual washing machine. ... "
" ... If you hand wash then this is your savior. ... "
" ... Perfect for clothes that can't be machine-washed. ... "
" ... and the I let the clothes soak for 10 - 20 minutes. ... I like being able to do laundry on my own schedule. ... "
" ... I have used "Wonder Wash" units in Iraq, South America and in bush Alaska. ... "
" ... I recommend doing two rinse cycles to get out the detergent. ... "
" ... This is a must for those who wash by hand or need something that will wash heavy items that the ordinary electrical washing machine can't handle. ... "
Drying
32washer, laundry, dryer, spin dryer, spin
+78%
-22%
" ... I will say if you have dirty, grimy socks it's best to pre-soak them first, but normally soiled clothes are good to go. ... "
" ... Don't have washer/dryer units in my building and my laundromat closed, so now my other option is paying over $1 a lb for drop off service. ... "
" ... I do small loads of laundry every few days, have had no leaks, do my laundry in warm temperatures (you have to let the pressure out when you spin, as FYI), do my laundry in cold temperatures. ... I pull out the clothes [I have put a pair of jeans, 4 tshirts, several pairs of socks, week's worth of undergarments (+ bras)] and roll them in oversized beach towels (four towels/towel rolls is the maximum for me), keeping them rolled for a few hours. ... put the clothes on my drying rack ... "
" ... If you have extra dirty items with stains such as cloth pads or dirty clothes from work (my partner is a farmer), I recommend soaking them for longer and scrubbing the effected areas with a washboard. ... I use this product with the electric spinner and a drying rack and all combined they work fantastic. ... "
" ... Use it mainly in the summer time, because I air dry the clothes after. ... "
" ... Use it mainly in the summer time, because I air dry the clothes after. ... "
" ... I expected to spend a ton of time wringing the water out but it mimics the spin cycle so the clothes don’t even come out soaked. ... "
" ... This pair of tools together with some laundry drying racks make washing without a traditional washer and drier possible. ... "
Storage
26tub, water, washer, easy to use, washing machine
+88%
-12%
" ... It can fit my queen-size flat sheet, fitted sheet, and pillowcases all at once. ... "
" ... I'd do larger loads of laundry, but, the towels are limiting factor and I don't have space for more than four towels to dry in my apartment. ... "
" ... I like that the capacity of it is much larger than most other portable washers. ... "
" ... I use it in my tub, though I had to come up with my own method of getting water into the container. ... "
" ... Good capacity, easy to use. ... "
" ... (My bonus counter space, with drainage) ... "
" ... This machine will fit entirely in a full-size washing machine, so there is no way you are going to get an entire load in to the bucket in one go. ... + Fits under standard height cabinets over kitchen counters ... "
" ... More capacity would be nice. ... "
Water Usage
22soap, drain, clothes, gallons, rinse
+86%
-14%
" ... Pros: No electricity, relatively easy to use (doesn't really feel like a workout), less water and soap used for me ... "
" ... Conclusion: If you plan out your loads, you can do more smaller loads, and save water and electricity. ... "
" ... Pros: No electricity, relatively easy to use (doesn't really feel like a workout), less water and soap used for me ... "
" ... Besides saving water and electricity this will save you on soap and softener too. ... "
" ... I eyeball the amount of water and detergents and I’ve had no issues. ... "
" ... I use less water, electricity, soap and my clothing come out clean and really smelling nice. ... "
" ... Be sure to fill with enough water! ... "
" ... I love that it uses less water and takes less time to do a small load than my washing machine. ... "
Price
18waste of money, save, waste, saves, 50
+72%
-28%
" ... I highly recommend it and for $50 bucks it is well worth it! ... "
" ... It saves me money. ... "
" ... Gets the job done for the price. ... "
" ... The price isn't bad. ... "
" ... All in all I am very satisfied for the price. ... "
" ... And don't forget, I'm also saving a ton of money doing it this way . ... "
" ... Overall, I'd say if you don't mind the price, definitely give it a shot. ... "
" ... For $50 I believe I could still improve the design and keep the price point. ... "
Size
18handy, travel, size, trailer, space
+100%
" ... This is a help for small thing. ... "
" ... It really comes in handy! ... "
" ... It's a lot lighter than I imagined. ... "
" ... I like that the capacity of it is much larger than most other portable washers. ... "
" ... As to the size, it's not huge and I don't think it would work well for more than two people. ... "
" ... I will use it for delicate cloths and for camping Easy to crank and compact design. ... "
" ... For small things. ... "
" ... It is handy ... "
Product Reliability
17years, week, year, held, drained
+59%
-41%
" ... I use it every week ... "
" ... So far, no problems. ... "
" ... I just got this last week, before these current sellers were gouging people on the prices (I paid $69, folks!). ... "
" ... I've used it a couple months now and am very pleased. ... "
" ... I bought one of these 15-ish years ago. ... "
" ... I have used this product for many years. ... "
" ... It has held together well for over 6 months now. ... "
" ... I actually have to do one load a week. ... "
Water Resistance
17tub, clothes, shower, drain, bath
+47%
-53%
" ... The second photo is the “stopper” to the tub. ... "
" ... If it could be turned easily you then have the issue that you are left with sopping wet fabric sitting in dirty water that you need to dump out and rinse out while having soaking wet clothes sitting there to the side. ... "
" ... It's certainly untrue that this thing uses less water than handwashing. ... "
" ... It's pretty tiring to pour water into this thing one cup at a time (I live in a hotel, no bath faucet and the sink bowl is very shallow). ... "
" ... It's pretty tiring to pour water into this thing one cup at a time (I live in a hotel, no bath faucet and the sink bowl is very shallow). ... "
" ... I do a lot of very dirty work (wildlife biology) that involves hiking through swamp water, mud, and dust. ... "
" ... I do a lot of very dirty work (wildlife biology) that involves hiking through swamp water, mud, and dust. ... "
Capacity
15laundry, apartments, laundry room, laundromat, travel
+100%
" ... Best purchase ever if you’re in an apartment. ... "
" ... and put the towels also around my apartment. ... I live in an apartment building and find that I feel better about doing laundry in my apt. ... vs. using the shared laundry room. ... "
" ... We’re a family of 5, so I tried to do a couple small loads each day, turning it by hand for 2 minutes to wash/1 minute to rinse each load gets monotonous. ... "
" ... I bought it for our travel trailer. ... "
" ... Perfect for apartments where laundry isn’t allowed ... "
" ... I recommend this for an dorm/apartment life style or even an elderly person . ... (I finally got my first floor laundry!) ... "
" ... I live on the 8th floor and my laundry room is in the cellar. ... "
" ... I bought it for our travel trailer. ... "
Comfort
14pants, legs, underwear, socks, months
+71%
-29%
" ... I feel like key chain rings would hold in place better but I haven't tried it out. ... "
" ... My boyfriend ended up with callouses on his hands from snapping the pieces together. ... "
" ... I feel very comfortable washing up to six tee shirts, or two pairs of pants and some socks and underwear. ... "
" ... Makes it so much easier to operate the device and prevents fatigue. ... "
" ... It has held together well for over 6 months now. ... "
" ... I have been doing the dirty ones by hand first, but still really impressed. ... "
" ... Gentle on clothing ... "
" ... I have been doing the dirty ones by hand first, but still really impressed. ... "
For Travel
13trips, laundromat, washer, trip, travel
+100%
" ... Cool idea for camping but over priced. ... "
" ... I just bought this and have used it twice for camping in my rv. ... "
" ... We’re using it in our motorhome to reduce trips to the laundromat. ... "
" ... I bought it for our travel trailer. ... "
" ... Great product very easy to use if you are looking for a affordable alternative to a traditional washer or need something for travel this is a great product ... "
" ... This would be amazing for camping or emergencies. ... "
" ... Great for camping trips and when your washer is out of service as long as you know it isn't as easy as it says it is. ... "
" ... I bought it for our travel trailer. ... "
Setup
9easy, assembly, easy to assemble, minutes, follow
+56%
-44%
" ... Very easy to follow directions ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... If you set the WW on the counter, and let it drain into the sink, the spout is easy to find, and to connect quickly without dripping. ... "
Inlet Outlet Pipe
9drain, tub, water, washer, hose
+11%
-89%
" ... Then, it started leaking from the bottom where you insert the drain pipe. ... When I spin it, as the tub is rotated, water splashes from the drain pipe insert opening and makes mess. ... "
" ... The drain works but the drain pipe needs to be attached by feel since it’s under the tub. ... "
" ... The drain pipe snapped just using. ... "
" ... I'm unhappy with this product because the drain pipe wont attach so washer has to be tilted to empty. ... "
" ... Also, the drain pipe attachment does not fit onto the pipe attached to the washing drum ... Do I need to go to the hardware store to purchase an alternative pipe? ... The hose pipe that comes in the box is the one that MUST be used because it presses on a release that drains the water from the barrel of the min-washer. ... "
" ... Every time I attach the drain pipe it leeks water under the washer as the pipe connects. ... "
Overall performance
7gets the job, done, one, mississippi
+100%
" ... it's simple and quick and gets the job done . ... "
" ... Does the job well . ... "
" ... I particularly liked the one about the speed of 'one-mississippi, two-mississippi.' ... "
" ... Gets the job done for the price. ... "
" ... Does a great job, haven't had problem ... "
" ... Does a great job, haven't had problem ... "
Suction
7bottom, suction, bathtub, base, wonderwash
+86%
-14%
" ... as it is, i've put some tape on the bottom of the suction cups to prevent them from sticking . ... not totally effective but much less stickier than with raw suction cup. ... "
" ... It takes a bit of strength to get this working right and to keep it steady on the surface even with the suction cups that don't really work half the time. ... "
" ... Pretty sturdy but the stand could be sturdier and suction better. ... "
" ... works great and the suction cups on the bottom work great. ... "
" ... works great and the suction cups on the bottom work great. ... "
Power Consumption
6need, money, energy, washer, time
+83%
-17%
" ... -Obviously a very cost-effective and energy-efficient option ... "
" ... However, there is no denying that this product is a real money and energy saver. ... "
" ... To save money on electricity I wanted this washer since it's just me. ... "
" ... The Wonderwash is an affordable, quality product for anyone looking to keep their electricity bill down. ... "
" ... The Wonderwash is an affordable, quality product for anyone looking to keep their electricity bill down. ... "
Marketplace
5shipping, quickly, helpful, wonderwash, since
+100%
" ... Works as stated. ... "
" ... Shipped and received quickly. ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised ... "
" ... I’m waiting for mine to arrive in the mail. ... "
" ... Shipping came in fast. ... "
Delivery
5received, fast, today, shipping, quickly
+80%
-20%
" ... Arrived on time. ... "
" ... Shipped and received quickly. ... "
" ... Shipping came in fast. ... "
" ... Item arrived fast and as described ... "
For Running
4running
+50%
-50%
" ... My first load was 6 undies & 2 sweat pants. ... "
For Fun
3put together, easy to use, easy to put
+100%
" ... it’s kinda fun. ... "
" ... I had fun writing this, and hope you have fun reading it. ... "
Returns
3packed, ended, asap, return
-100%
" ... I have packed up this product and will be returning ASAP. ... I have packed up this product and will be returning ASAP. ... "
" ... I'd rather return it. ... "
Design
3design, thing, look, feels
+33%
-67%
" ... The silver stripe in the middle for decoration is peeling off. ... "
" ... This thing was not what it was made to look like. ... "
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