Product review (5 stars): perfect!
I was very skeptical and hesitated for months before making this purchase. Now I wonder why I did. It is perfect for anyone limited on space and time. It is NOT something you would want to use for heavy loads of course, but for those times when you just can't get to the laundromat, it is great. It is lightweight- heavier of course with the water and clothes, but I use mine on the counter beside the sink so there is not much lifting and not far to go. It does not have a drain cycle like a regular machine, so yes, you would want to empty and refill. It is certainly better than washing by hand, especially baby clothes or anything you just don't want to leave sitting to be stained until regular laundry day. Uses very little water and detergent, The only minor issue I had was to place it on a cloth or something to prevent it from "walking" across the counter as it tends to move a little during the cycle, in my experience at least. Other than that and having to use another method to wring out the excess water, I absolutely love it. Too cute! Wish I would have bought it a long time ago!