Product review (5 stars): addicting machine
i read all the reviews and decided to try it.  i'm hooked.  this little baby washes all my clothes easily.  set in stains  or heavily soiled items may need to be soaked first or washed twice to get them clean.  all things considered it's a great money saving idea.  one question i had that wasn't answered in the reviews is that when loaded with clothes and water it is very easy to turn.  the first spin may need a little muscle but all in all it's easy to operate.  yes, line drying does make your clothes stiff so add a bit of fabric softener to the rinse.  yes, clothes do need a bit of squeezing if you don't have a spin dryer.  to avoid that problem just let it drip a bit longer.  i've washed undies, socks, t shirts, sweatshirts, jeans, hats, and even a full sized blanket.  it does fit a lot of clothes.  i put in the water and detergent first then add clothes.  i do tend to wash as much as i can get in.  if the top fits i'm happy.  assembly  is easy even if the instructions are a bit hazy.  i did 6 loads today and for me that's good.  now i'm out of drying room.  lol, if i had a dryer all my clothes would be clean.  bottom line.  if you're a set it and forget it type person this is probably not for you.  if you want to save money and use less resources it's great.  if you don't mind doing a little work to get your laundry done it's perfect.  kind of like washing your clothes with a washboard but easier.  i put mine on the kitchen counter and prop it up with the top to drain.  longer drip time means drier clothes.  i am addicted to this machine.  now i wish i had an outside line and it wasn't winter.  the stand is a little flimsy but it holds up well.  i wash downstairs and hang upstairs to dry.  even with a full load of clothes it's not that heavy.  definitely worth the money.  even if you only use it to wash a few things now and then or use it to wash during a power outage or camping trip it's worth it.