Product review (4 stars): Bye for now, laundromat!
I've always hated laundromats. I've spent years either trying to get together enough quarters, dealing with weirdos or people hogging machines (or people thinking I'm hogging the machines because I didn't get my clothes out as soon as the machine stopped), sitting around feeling hot and bored (if you can find a seat), etc... Honestly, I don't know anyone who likes going there.

So I bought the Wonder Wash a few months ago. Like the other reviews say, it does look a little flimsy. But I have washed all of my laundry in it without any problems. This includes king-sized sheets and large towels.

A few tips, though...

I find it easier to wash lighter loads more frequently. Otherwise, having the feeble arms that I do, it's too hard for me to crank heavier loads. That said, I also appreciate being able to wash as soon as I have a few dirty things, instead of piling up a huge load of laundry every week or so. That means I always have something clean to wear or use-- great!

I was also initially using cold water and adding an extra minute to the wash times (included in the instructions). Bad idea.. That tired me out, too. Now I follow the instructions exactly (hot water for whites, warm for colors). I just do an extra rinse cycle for 30 seconds (I put fabric softener in the 1st rinse).

Lastly, as I hate wringing out wet items, I also bought the Countertop Spin Dryer. Does a great job! But I've heard you can also dry items with an old-fashioned clothes wringer, with a pinroller, or even in a salad spinner(?). Will consider those if my spin dryer conks out. Afterwards, I just hang my items up to finish drying and they look, smell, and feel great! Good enough for me to keep skipping the dreaded laundromat!

For now, I'm happy with my Wonder Wash. I initially did consider returning it for an electrical model (Wonder Washer?), but will keep this. Just by the way the Wonder Wash is set up, it seems to imitate the action of a front-load washer. So it does get clothes clean in less water, with less detergent, and in less time. Having the clothes being forced in and out through the water seems more efficient than letting them swish around horizontally (a.k.a. Wonder Washer or top-load washers).

I will eventually have to return to the laundromat soon to wash the comforters and large, heavy blankets. But for now, I'm happy to stay home with my Wonder Wash.
And maybe, with time, my arms will be less feeble.