Product review (5 stars): Yesssss!!!!
I watched a lot of videos and did a fairly extensive amount of research before buying The Laundry Alternative Nina Soft Spin Dryer; I haven't had a lot of luck with other products that promise the same results (manually).
I don't like to use the term "life changing" loosely; but, this machine really is. I live in a small, older duplex that doesn't have a washer/dryer hook-up. And, I don't have a car. So, I hand wash nearly everything! The washing part isn't difficult, but wringing everything out was seriously starting to affect my joints...
The Nina Soft Spin Dryer does exactly what it promises to do. It's very quiet, very fast, and not so bulky or heavy that I can't put it away when I've finished my laundry.
Some pointers:
-It's not difficult to end up with unbalanced loads. Put items in individually, the heavier stuff (towels) on the bottom and lighter stuff (t-shirts) on the top. Layer it all. Don't put items side-by-side.
-If you have heavier items, don't get even close to the top/maximum load. The little plastic guard should fit snugly, but easily on top of the items you're drying.
-Use a decent sized receptacle for catching the water that's being spun out of your load! The dryer is very fast and effective... You don't want to end up with a wet mess on your floor!
I hope this information helps! If you're debating whether it's worth the expense, it really is.