Product review (4 stars): It does what it says, though it might take some getting used to.
Definitely run some test loads using clothing and fabrics that you can afford to experiment with. Although, while not at all gentle on clothes, it certainly is efficient on detergent! Overall, it served me very well. I recommend it to anyone who lives in a small apartment or efficiency studio that needs in-home laundry but lacking standard W/D hookups.