All I have to do is pick the type.od load and put in the pods and go about my life. 30-50 minutes later I come back and I put them in the dryer and I am done. It is huge and I can wash a complete queen comforter and sheet set in one load. The clothes smell and feel.clean and I can adjust if I need more water or if it more soiled. The kids love the glass so they can see through and I love the lid lock.