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Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

Curmudgeoness

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8. You are right, great idea if the washer croaks

Reply to Kaleva (Original post)

Tue Aug 21, 2012, 07:36 PM

Aug 2012

before you are ready to get a new one. I am in the same place you are---old washer that may not last much longer. This is a much better idea than the one I had last time I was in this situation---tub in the basement with a wash board. Ugh.

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A homemade toilet plunger washing machine. [View all] Kaleva Aug 2012 OP

Nice idea for an emergency. silverweb Aug 2012 #1

I think cbayer posted before about this hand powered model that goes for $49.99 Kaleva Aug 2012 #3

Yes, I saw that hand-cranked one. silverweb Aug 2012 #4

Laundry alternative sells a less expensive spin dryer that works great (see above) cbayer Aug 2012 #6

Good to know. silverweb Aug 2012 #7

I love that thing. Did six loads yesterday and loved it. cbayer Aug 2012 #5

I've actually done this.. Fumesucker Aug 2012 #2

You are right, great idea if the washer croaks Curmudgeoness Aug 2012 #8

Definitely something that could be used as an emergency backup. Kaleva Aug 2012 #9

Homemade laundry detergent and fabric softener. Edited with info about soap nuts Kaleva Aug 2012 #10