Product review (5 stars): An Answer to a Prayer to the Angels
Recently, I am unable to drive and have to rely on others to get me to go to the places I need to go. I was really frustrated that I couldn't get to the laundramat to do the clothes I needed to do when I want too. I have a relative who isn't feeling well and I have to take care of him and it is imperative that he has clean clothes. "Where there is order there is grace." I said a prayer to the angels to help me find a solution and solutions came. I came accross some reviews about this little washing machine and decided to purchase one. It is truly wonderful. Our clothes come out very clean and after they have dried are very fresh smelling. It is a small chore to do a little everyday and before you know it the clothes hamper is close to empty. Obviously this is not a major washing machine that is equipped to do all the functions, such as all the cycles but the essentials are there. To help anyone, here are a couple of things that has helped me to get a clean wash. Today in one load I did a pillow case, two kitchen towels, four boxer shorts, two cotton underwear. I find it easy to put the clothes in first then the water. I have two buckets 85% filled with water. In one bucket I put in Tide Cold Water detergent(use very little, if too much it will get really sudsy). I also put in the bucket of water some bleach. I mix it around and then pour it in the washer bucket to the line. Doing it this way insures that you will not put too much water and have it overflow. I put the unit on the machine. I then put the timer on for 15 minutes on standard cycle and then plug it in. After it is finished I then empty the soap water wring out the clothes by hand, place them back in the bucket and use the second bucket of water to fill for the rinse cycle. Since not too much soap is used, it usually takes only one rinse, but if you are very particular about soaps being near your skin you can rinse as much as you like. After the first cycle I save the water if it is not too dirty for mopping the floors. The basic function of this machine is the twisting action so therefore wash and rinse share the same function. Voila, the clothes come out clean, and since I live in sunny California they dry quickly. I love this machine. Just be aware it will not take large items such as blankets. I put in a microfiber robe and it was too much for it, when this happens the machine just doesn't work. The only hard part to this machine is twisting the timer, when you have arthritis it is hard. That is why I turn the timer on first to get a better angle for the turn. I love this machine and it has put a lot of order in my life, it is truly an answer to a prayer. Thankyou dear angels!