Product review (4 stars): It is a good alternative!
It is a good alternative to a washing machine, but it does not get all stains out. You will have to presoak some heavily stained items and the clothes come out as very wet. Having said that I have been using it for 3 months and have only been the laundromat 2-3 times to wash some very bulky items such as bed sheets. I think it is ideal if you have a apartment without a washing machine as you can quickly was items without taking them anywhere. I would recommend!