Comments on: Laundry Love

By: John Chiasson

John Chiasson — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:48:09 +0000

I also have been looking for a device like this for some time but haven’t found a Canadian source for them. To buy one from Lehman’s or on Ebay and have it shipped to Canada would cost close to $100!

I found a YouTude video the other day where 2 guys were comparing a Wonder Clean, a plunger in a bucket, and a 5 gallon bucket with a Gamma Seal lid. The guy using the bucket with Gamma Seal lid washed a pair of coveralls and a pair of jeans and just rocked the bucket back and forth over his knee so that the water sloshed from end to end. It did just as good a job as the Wonder Clean, and a brand new bucket and a Gamma Seal lid can be bought anywhere for about $15. If you don’t want to rock it over your knee, you could easily build a set of rockers that hold the bucket on it’s side.

I have been using a variation (using a 1.5 gallon bucket and potato masher with sink strainer plunger) of the plunger in a bucket method for underwear and socks, but now I’m gonna get a 5 gallon bucket and a Gamma Seal lid for the bigger stuff.

I found this site while looking for instructions as to how much water and soap to use in a Wonder Clean.

John in Nova Scotia

By: LN

LN — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 06:23:22 +0000

I’ve been checking this out. Wonder Clean is sold by Lehman’s. Wonder Wash seems better in that it has a drain at the bottom, BUT I can’t find it for sale at any place but Laundry Alternative, which has gotten absolutely horrid customer service ratings, and some unbelievably rude and insulting responses to customer questions or concerns. Both seem to have some flimsy plastic parts, or lids that need replacing, handles that break – seems iffy to get something that might just break. Any other sources for the Wonder Wash?

By: livelightly

livelightly — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 22:13:20 +0000

No…not all of it. If there is a laundry machine available, I will use it to wash. I try to line dry it if we’re not pressed for time.

By: Clair

Clair — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 21:26:54 +0000

Do you plan to do all of your laundry this way?

By: lovepeaceandbabies

lovepeaceandbabies — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 16:10:27 +0000

This is great! We go down to Mexico often, and usually have to use the laundromats down there, meaning doing laundry is a process that takes a couple of days. I’ll definitely be purchasing one of these before our next trip!

Thanks for sharing!

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 06:11:31 +0000

3rd and final comment tonight: I will order one of these soon. How much water does it require for both the wash & rinse? Why did you choose the Wonder Clean instead of the Wonder Wash (http://www.laundry-alternative.com/wonder_clean_washing_machine.htm)?

Last week I tried the John Steinbeck/Rocinante “washer in a bucket” routine, but it did not really agitate enough to get my clothes clean. I’m sure Steinbeck’s 1960 truck had a much rougher ride than my 1999 van-based RV. Here’s a link to Rocinante for those who haven’t read Travels with Charley:
http://www.steinbeck.org/Rocinante2.html

Andrew

By: L.L. Barkat

L.L. Barkat — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 19:36:01 +0000

I think that’s one of the most beautiful aspects of simple living (or can be)… that our children can participate in meaningful ways and have a sense of responsibility and connectedness. I love this picture of Bella doing just that!

By: MelanieMC

MelanieMC — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 16:50:19 +0000

I love those washers! When I move into my apartment I’m going to get one (our local HFS will said they would order it for me), and line dry afterwards. I love that there is a way to save on energy and water when doing laundry. You continue to inspire me!!!

Melanie

By: lindsay

lindsay — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 20:05:08 +0000

LOVE this machine! i would love to own it someday! and now that i know it works well on cloth diapers…..oh man!

i love that: “there is magic in the mundane if you are willing to find it.” fantastic.

By: m'side lizzie

m'side lizzie — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 13:09:05 +0000

Sara, first of all I’ve really enjoyed reading all your blogs. You have a delightful way of writing and I love the path you are taking. I had to laugh at your Mom’s post…………speaking from this generation, my first thought when I read that you loved laundry was “I wonder if Janet would agree?”
And just a note to JRF……….no wonder you can’t wait to see Bella’s FACE………she has YOUR FACE!! one fo the pictures of us on renaes deck is Bella Bella Bella……….
Sara, I love your MOM!!!!!
lizabeth