Product review (5 stars): Ode to the community laundry room.
Bye bye laundry room that steals my quarters and is never available! I read the reviews and bought the Panda Mini Waher. I admit I kept the box for a week or so in case it was all hype. Box is now in the trash and don't even THINK about touching my mini! I have done many loads now and can't say enough about this gem.
1) super quiet machine.
2) I can do a load consisting of the following items: 5 t shirts, 5 undergarments, one pair of light leggings, 3 pair of lightweight bike type shorts.
3) operation is simple, put it in your tub or shower, it has a 5ft cord. Fill it with a hand held shower or bucket, the hose it comes with is useless, add liquid soap and clothes. In 15 mins your clothes are clean. Drain and refill for the rinse cycle and add liquid softener if desired.
4) jeans are heavy so just do one or two pairs by themselves at a time.
5) wring and hang them up to dry.
Total time 35 mins to do a load. Worth every penny.
Next purchase will be the laundry spinner.
UPDATE:
I have now had this machine since June and it continues to be my go to for small loads. It is so quiet I can use it at night in the bathroom without disturbing anyone else in my apartment.  I think the key to longevity it to not overload the machine. I have had zero issues with it.  I would definitely recommend this unit to anyone short in space, (like an RV, dorm or tiny apt)