Product review (4 stars): It gets it clean - but it's no easy job
I have had this almost a year now and I really like it. Living fulltime in an RV, this is a handy tool to have around for those times when going to the laundromat is inconvenient or impossible. I used this almost exclusively for about 3 weeks, washing everything from socks and undies, to sheets, towels and jeans and I will say, it gets the job done. Possibly better than a conventional washing machine.
The downside (and reason for 4 stars) is that is IS labor intensive and time-consuming process. There is no "push the button and go" and then coming back and your laundry is clean. You have to fill the washing side, put in detergent and clothes, wash for desired amount of time, drain and then move clothes to the spin side, once spun out, move them back to the wash side, rinse with fresh water (add fabric softener if you'd like), drain, move back to spin side, spin and then hang to dry.
It does do a very good job of getting the clothes all but completely dry, but they are still slightly damp when the spin cycle is finished. The load sizes are pretty small: 2 pairs of (men's) jeans for one load, one king size sheet at a time, 2-3 large bath towels at a time ... you get the idea.
All in all, I do love the convenience and compactness of this washer. If you're looking for an easy washing experience, this isn't the unit for you. I'm not complaining about how it works as it does the job and does it well, I'm just warning others about the time and process in getting clean laundry, it just takes some time to get to the end product.
That said, I have no regrets in the purchase, I still use it from time to time, and I will continue to