Product review (5 stars): More Durable Than I Thought
Edited to add: My first Wonder Wash fell to its untimely death after being precariously placed by some nameless lunkhead (oh wait, I did that). I ordered a new one....this one seems to be slightly sturdier than the old one and had the bonus of an extra handle (something that never gave me a problem). This one shakes less when loaded, and doesn't creak when turned. The suction cups are also nicer with lift tabs.

Otherwise, the review below still applies.

I bought the Wonder Wash two years ago from The Laundry Alternative, along with their larger spin dryer.

As other reviewers have said, instructions are poor and advise using too much detergent. Apart from that it works well, especially for such an inexpensive device. I initially felt a little dubious when cranking that first load. I thought "This isn't going to get the clothes clean at all, and it's going to last a couple of months." I was wrong on both counts.

I have put many small loads through it in the past two years, and the worst thing that's happened is a small crack in the stand (fixed by super glue, and a slight drip when draining (I put a biscuit pan underneath the drain now and it's fine).

I have washed queen size knitted sheet sets, dog blankets, bath towels, jeans (one pair at a time of course), underwear, work shirts, delicate items, kitchen towels...pretty much everything except big stuff that wouldn't fit in the small drum. Everything comes out clean, smelling good, and ready to wring (or spin) out and hang to dry. I have even washed silk flowers in it before (I had an arrangement I loved but was greasy and nasty), and they came out clean and fresh, and drip dried beautifully.

I find it especially nice for business casual clothes. Drop in an outfit after wearing, crank for a couple of minutes, rinse, spin, and hang to dry. Easy peasy, and next to no lint on stuff (unlike the full sized washer). I also like it lots for kitchen towels for the same reasons. It's very easy to just crank your stuff through really quick and none of it piles up.

Granted, it's not my only washing machine--I do have a full size automatic for larger loads, but it's a great supplement to the major appliance. If you're single and do smaller loads, it may work well as your only machine. It certainly beats carting stuff to the laundromat. I used it exclusively while I was waiting to get my new automatic, and it was a real lifesaver.