Product review (4 stars): simplicity, functionality, ease of use, sloppy.
I've done several loads in this portable washer, let me share some observations.
1. I used it on the counter next to the sink, it drains very fast this way.
2. Use a tiny amount of detergent, like a teaspoon or less.
3. The clear plastic walls allow you to see how well the unit is actually working.
4. The spin dryer does not work. It might work for a pair of socks or underwear, but for anything else, forget it.
5. The marking on the knobs is hard for me to see so I painted them black.
6. The included hose is too short and oddly shaped at the end to be used so I add water using a plain old clothes washer hose threaded onto the faucet.
7. The biggest load I've done was two full size bed sheets and one pillow case, all with no problems. It took three rinse loads to get most of the foam to go away.
8. It's nearly impossible to run this without splashing some water around.
9. The handle on the back, which you cannot see in the photos is a nice and valuable feature.
10. If I could speculate based on the way it feels, the cycle timer will be the first thing to wear out on this machine.
11. As far as I can tell the difference between normal wash and gentle wash is the delay before the aggitator in the bottom changes direction.