Product review (5 stars): Permanent Solution To Loose Handle Problem
A number of reviews have commented that the handle gets loose after a period of time; the solution to that problem is a metal handle.  I purchased one from a well-known hardware store (a national chain) whose name is the same as the primary card in a deck of playing cards.  The handle I bought wasn't as cheap as a wooden one, but it has the superb advantage of being nearly indestructible, AND adjustable.  No matter where the clothes tub is placed, the height of the handle can be adjusted for comfort of use.  One reviewer mentioned washing clothes in the shower stall of the bathroom at home; the adjustable handle can be extended or shortened according to the user's height.  Should my home ever become a place of refuge in time of severe economic trouble, all users can adjust the handle of the clothes washer to suit their own particular needs or preferences.