Product review (4 stars): Great for Apartment-Dwellers
We recently moved into an apartment complex where the laundry facility is not in our building and it cost $1.75/wash and $1.50/dry, the hours are restrictive and four sets of machines are shared between a dozen buildings. No thanks! Now, with the Wonder Wash and countertop spin dryer by the laundry alternative, I can do small loads on demand in the privacy of my apartment for "free".

It is time consuming but meditative, and you have to do laundry every other day to keep dirty clothes from piling up, but the upside is I can now clean just one or two garments immediately without waiting for a week to accumulate enough dirty clothes to justify spending money on coin operated machines.

Construction of this Wonder Wash seems good enough but plan on using it in the tub or outside because there will be some water sloshing around and dripping. Lots of reviewers complain about the base but it seems sturdy enough when properly assembled.

I will say that finding the right level and type of detergent is tricky and I've been having issues with deodorant stains on my undershirts or the pits smelling funky after several washes and rinses, so pretreatment might be required for more soiled garments. It seems like this doesn't do as good of a job agitating the clothes as a conventional washer, and my hand does hurt and get stiff if I wash more than a couple loads at once. Also, bigger items like bedsheets blankets and towels are challenging, though not impossible.

Nevertheless, it has been very liberating and cost effective! No regrets. Yes, you absolutely should buy a spin dryer and clothesline/rack to go with this!!!!