Product review (3 stars): Flawed but functional
The machine gets clothes clean and is not a complete fail but does have a few flaws, the first being odor.  The plastic smells VERY bad and makes my small home smell like a tire showroom. So glad I purchased during summer so the windows can stay open!  The machine leaks quite a lot during washing/rinsing - water runs down the back and also from where the drain hose is connected. Not a big issue for me as I set it in the bathtub to use it. I've seen other reviewers write that they are using a tablespoonful of detergent.  I use a HALF TEASPOON and still end up needing to do multiple rinses. The rinse water is so soapy it can be used to wash another load before draining the machine. Use caution washing those favorite old t-shirts with a small hole or a frayed collar - they will be shredded if you don't put them in a laundry bag.  I have yet to find bags that will stay closed, or hold up for more than a couple of washes. The lint trap is for decoration only. The little spin dryer is terrific and clothes finish drying quickly after hanging.