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product_id: 367588228
title: "WonderWash Portable Washing Machine for Apartment & Tiny Spaces - Manual Hand Clothes Washer with Retro Design - Clean Laundry Anywhere with Our Countertop, Non-Electric, Small Washer - Blue"
brand: "the laundry alternative"
price: "A$348"
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reviews_count: 5
category: "The Laundry Alternative"
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# Non-electric, zero power needed 60 RPM max spin speed Compact 12"x12"x16" footprint WonderWash Portable Washing Machine for Apartment & Tiny Spaces - Manual Hand Clothes Washer with Retro Design - Clean Laundry Anywhere with Our Countertop, Non-Electric, Small Washer - Blue

**Brand:** the laundry alternative
**Price:** A$348
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🧺 Crank it, spin it, love it — laundry liberation in your hands!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** WonderWash Portable Washing Machine for Apartment & Tiny Spaces - Manual Hand Clothes Washer with Retro Design - Clean Laundry Anywhere with Our Countertop, Non-Electric, Small Washer - Blue by the laundry alternative
- **How much does it cost?** A$348 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/367588228-wonderwash-portable-washing-machine-for-apartment-and-tiny-spaces-manual)

## Best For

- the laundry alternative enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted the laundry alternative brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Eco-Champion:** Hand-powered, uses 90% less water & zero electricity—clean clothes, cleaner planet.
- • **Speedy Spin Cycle:** Cleans delicates in just 1-2 minutes—fast laundry, more free time.
- • **Space-Savvy Design:** Perfectly sized for apartments, RVs & tiny homes—laundry without the bulk.
- • **Ultimate Portability:** Weighs under 6 lbs, easy to move & store—laundry freedom wherever you go.
- • **Gentle on Your Wardrobe:** No harsh agitators—preserves your favorite silks, woolens & cashmere longer.

## Overview

The WonderWash Portable Washing Machine is a lightweight, manual, non-electric washer designed for small spaces like apartments and RVs. With a compact 12"x12"x16" size and 5-pound capacity, it cleans clothes gently and efficiently in 1-2 minutes using 60 RPM spin speed. Eco-friendly and water-saving, it’s perfect for delicates and reduces your environmental footprint while offering unmatched portability and durability.

## Description

If you’re looking for a highly portable, hand operated washing machine that’s economical, eco friendly and leaves your clothes sparkling clean, Then the amazing Wonder Wash™ is just what you need. Cleans laundry in 1 to 2 minutes Pays for itself within 60 days. Fully portable, no hookup required Gentler on clothes. Ideal for delicates Brand new, patent-pending lid snaps on and off in one motion A hand-powered, portable washer that can clean your clothes in a flash, the revolutionary Wonder Wash® is the next generation in green, cleaner laundry alternatives. And thanks to its compact design, it’s an ideal laundry solution for apartments, campers, single people, RV's, mobile homes, cabins, and anyone who frequently washes small loads. Weighing in at under 6 lbs., pound for pound this hand crank washing machine has a much larger capacity than anything else on the market, when you consider electric washers can weigh up to 50 lbs. and take up much more space. Why pay more to go Green? Unlike many overpriced eco-friendly products, The Wonder Wash™ is great value and not prohibitively priced. Which is how it should be, seeing as you’ll be doing the right thing and reducing your footprint on the environment. Due to its great value price tag, and impressive wash capabilities, this fantastic little machine will pay for itself within two months of arrival. And when you add to this that there’s no need for any more trips to the laundry, and you could realistically save thousands over the life of the machine, while doing your bit for the planet. The gentler way to clean clothes: The WonderWash’s™ design means it’s much gentler on clothes, and unlike some electric mini washers, does not have an agitator that can snag, tear and rip your clothes. As a result, your favourite wardrobe items will retain their look and feel – and last you longer! Invented out of necessity: The Wonder Wash™ portable washer was invented in South Africa many years ago as a practical product for large, low-income households lacking access to running water and electricity, and who wanted a gentler alternative to frequent hand washing. Not only did they have to lug water long distances. As the hand-powered washing machine uses 90% less water than regular washing machines, it was the perfect solution. Built to last: With no motor or internal moving parts, The WonderWash™ is designed to last much longer than the average electric washing machines. All our products come with a 3 year warranty because we really do have your best interest at heart. So how big is it? Dimensions: 12" x 12" x 16" Washing capacity: 7-8 dress shirts/ 10 T-shirts/ 2 pairs of jeans (Assembly is needed)

Review: Do you crank? I do! If you crank, and crank it good, like me, you will love this little fully-manual washer. Pros: Simple to put the main parts together. Simple to operate, and easy to move from place to place, which makes it easy to store away out of sight. Cons: Some of the smaller pieces, specifically the little covers that fit over the holes in the base, did not ever fit into the holes. No matter how hard I pressed, they wouldn't go in. But they don't seem to be a crucial part of the machine--more for aesthetics than anything. Still, a bit annoying. Next, the barrel is small. If you're only one person you may not mind doing three or four cycles of wash to equal one normal washer full of laundry. The drum fits about 4-1/3 to 4-1/2 gallons of water. Use too much soap and you're done for. You'll be doing multiple rinses just to get it all out. A tablespoon of concentrated soap is more than enough for a full load. Next, full load capacity: Think about one standard size towel, one pair of pants, two t-shirts, a few pair of socks and an equal number of underwear and bras. That's it. Operation: Important first step is to pre-treat all stains first! Once you have pre-treated, fill the drum with one gallon of hot water, add your one tablespoon of soap (1 tsp. if you pretreated with full-strength detergent), lightly tilt the drum back and forth to make the water sudsy, then add two more gallons of hot water. Begin to put your clothes in, and then gauge however much more water you think you'll need. I usually add another half to a full gallon, depending on the water displacement and how much the clothes soak up. Put the lid on, turn, and close the pressurizer. Begin to spin. 60 rotations in one direction, then 60 in the other. Stop. Let it soak for ten minutes, go do something else. Make a sandwhich, make the bed, feed the cat... After ten minutes, crank 30 seconds in each direction. The pressurization is what does the work. You are cranking a total of 180 spins which is the equivalent of running a washer on the cleaning cycle for 8 minutes, give or take. Once this is done, attach your drain spout, remove the lid to free the water, and let it drain for five minutes. Press down a little on the clothes when you think they're all done draining and they'll drain some more. This is a good idea if you want to lessen the work of wringing out the clothes slightly. Remove the drain spout, fill the drum with hot or warm water, replace the lid and get cranking again. 60 rotations both ways let sit for a minute, remove the lid and check to see where you're at for rinsing. You may want to repeat the rinse step if you put too much soap in. If you want to skip the rinse step all together, buy that special yet expensive no rinse required soap, or even soap berries, which are natural berry that suds like soap and gets your clothes naturally clean. I've used them and can recommend. When you're finished checking the rinse water, drain again, press again, and drag out the clothes. Wring by hand or put in your Ninja spin dryer. I love mine. Use an accordian clothes dryer or if you have cats, or other small animals or toddlers around, be safe and use a telescoping clothes drier that won't collapse on anyone curious and playful who might like to try swinging from your laundry and bring the whole apparatus down on themselves. Overall, I would recommend this product for single people, people who need to wash things separate from the normal laundry, people who need to wash dirty/oily uniforms, baby clothes, etc. Or for campers, boon-dockers, off-grid types who live in RVs and vans and don't wish to make a weekly trip to the laundromat and wash their clothes in recycled wash water that everyone else has used (yes, this is what many laundromats do). In short: I recommend. Good luck!
Review: So far this works really well, can do towels , jeans sweaters, I did my jacket, hat. When you spin it the thing sounds just like a washer lol. Wish it wasn't plastic but you could make a nice stand or something. The drum seems leak proof so far but I really like it. I also bought the ninja spin dryer and it's pretty freeking awesome too. So big update, it's been a year I think since buying and I've used it a lot. Works good for the most part but then about 6 months in the lid broke. The plastic cracked open right where the pressure lock locks. Haven't contacted them yet to replace it but will give update. Now it really leaks but is still usable, and I say ,really, because it always leaked a little.

## Features

- COMPACT WASHING MACHINE: Portable, compact washing machine ideal for petite spaces such as apartments, RVs, boats, and tiny homes
- PORTABLE: Lightweight, ergonomic design makes it easy to move this appliance about and store it once you're done
- ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY: Eco-friendly process helps you decrease your environmental footprint while maintaining functionality; Energy efficient appliance allows you to travel comfortably while saving energy
- QUICK AND GENTLE: Cleans laundry in 1 to 2 minutes, putting the day's chores behind you quickly and with no fuss; Is ideal for delicates such as woolens, silks, knitted dresses, and cashmere garments
- PROPER USAGE: For proper usage place the lid on the top of the unit then turn it clockwise until the lid will not turn any further. While holding the lid firmly in place, push the lever down to lock the lid. The frames are meant to move around by design, like bamboo, so that they bend but don't break

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07FTXG5SG |
| Access Location | Top Load |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Brand Name | The Laundry Alternative |
| Capacity | 5 Pounds |
| Color | Blue |
| Control Console | Knob |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (2,247) |
| Date First Available | 5 May 2019 |
| Efficiency | Energy Efficiency |
| Fuel type | electric |
| Installation Type | Countertop |
| Item Weight | 2.27 Kilograms |
| Material Type | ABS |
| Max Spin Speed | 60 RPM |
| Model Info | Wonderwash Retro Colors |
| Noise | 50 Decibels |
| Part Number | Wonderwash Retro Colors Blue |
| Product Dimensions | 30.48 x 40.64 x 30.48 cm; 2.27 kg |
| Special Features | Wear-resistant |
| Standard Cycles | 1 |

## Product Details

- **Access location:** Top Load
- **Brand:** The Laundry Alternative
- **Capacity:** 5 Pounds
- **Product dimensions:** 30.5D x 30.5W x 40.6H centimeters
- **Special features:** Wear-resistant

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: You actually crank this.  Does it crank easily or is your arm sore afterwards?**
A: Sandra, the short answer is "a full load is a rather heavy crank BUT you can take all the time you want AND you can do smaller loads."  It really helps to put it on a low table or computer desk (27" to 30") so your arm cranks it in a natural position.A long answer begins by adding weights.  A heavy load is the worst case scenario so let's use that.  1.5gal water weighs 12 lbs and your clothes might weigh, oh, let's say 3 lbs.  That's 15 lbs you need to crank for a 2 minute wash plus a 2 minute rinse.  Again, you can take breaks if your arm gets tired.  And you can use your other arm to help the tub do its revolutions.Hope this helps!  Bonus tip: always add the water first, clothes last.

**Q: Does it get all of the detergent and softner out when rinsing the clothes?**
A: It does a pretty good job. As with conventional washing machines, if you use too much detergent it won't rinse as well. You can also use a spin dryer and skip rinsing in the Wonderwash altogether. Just dunk the clothes quickly in cold water, then drop in a spin dryer sopping wet. The high RPMs remove a great deal of detergent. People normally think of rinsing as the only way to remove detergent from the clothes, but higher RPM spin cycles also do a great job removing detergent.

**Q: how many items fit in this product?**
A: We usually don't pack more than 6 large mens t-shirts. The clothes need space to move around in order to get clean. Usually one pair of jeans will fit. Sometimes you can put two pairs of women's jeans if they are a thinner material. I've done some larger loads of light clothes like underwear, undershirts, and tanks. I wash many pairs of socks by themselves (up to 15 pairs at a time).

**Q: How dry are the clothes after washing?  One of the challenges I have with sink washing is it takes forever to air dry.**
A: Very wet and it is amazing how long it takes clothes to dry that way.  That is why I bought a mini-dryer as well so for about $100 total for the washer and dryer, our family cleans delicates and daily wash when we don't have a full load in these units.  The kids actually have fun doing the laundry and we leave the majority of clothes for our front-loaders.  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002HT0958/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***N on 23 June 2023*

Do you crank? I do! If you crank, and crank it good, like me, you will love this little fully-manual washer. Pros: Simple to put the main parts together. Simple to operate, and easy to move from place to place, which makes it easy to store away out of sight. Cons: Some of the smaller pieces, specifically the little covers that fit over the holes in the base, did not ever fit into the holes. No matter how hard I pressed, they wouldn't go in. But they don't seem to be a crucial part of the machine--more for aesthetics than anything. Still, a bit annoying. Next, the barrel is small. If you're only one person you may not mind doing three or four cycles of wash to equal one normal washer full of laundry. The drum fits about 4-1/3 to 4-1/2 gallons of water. Use too much soap and you're done for. You'll be doing multiple rinses just to get it all out. A tablespoon of concentrated soap is more than enough for a full load. Next, full load capacity: Think about one standard size towel, one pair of pants, two t-shirts, a few pair of socks and an equal number of underwear and bras. That's it. Operation: Important first step is to pre-treat all stains first! Once you have pre-treated, fill the drum with one gallon of hot water, add your one tablespoon of soap (1 tsp. if you pretreated with full-strength detergent), lightly tilt the drum back and forth to make the water sudsy, then add two more gallons of hot water. Begin to put your clothes in, and then gauge however much more water you think you'll need. I usually add another half to a full gallon, depending on the water displacement and how much the clothes soak up. Put the lid on, turn, and close the pressurizer. Begin to spin. 60 rotations in one direction, then 60 in the other. Stop. Let it soak for ten minutes, go do something else. Make a sandwhich, make the bed, feed the cat... After ten minutes, crank 30 seconds in each direction. The pressurization is what does the work. You are cranking a total of 180 spins which is the equivalent of running a washer on the cleaning cycle for 8 minutes, give or take. Once this is done, attach your drain spout, remove the lid to free the water, and let it drain for five minutes. Press down a little on the clothes when you think they're all done draining and they'll drain some more. This is a good idea if you want to lessen the work of wringing out the clothes slightly. Remove the drain spout, fill the drum with hot or warm water, replace the lid and get cranking again. 60 rotations both ways let sit for a minute, remove the lid and check to see where you're at for rinsing. You may want to repeat the rinse step if you put too much soap in. If you want to skip the rinse step all together, buy that special yet expensive no rinse required soap, or even soap berries, which are natural berry that suds like soap and gets your clothes naturally clean. I've used them and can recommend. When you're finished checking the rinse water, drain again, press again, and drag out the clothes. Wring by hand or put in your Ninja spin dryer. I love mine. Use an accordian clothes dryer or if you have cats, or other small animals or toddlers around, be safe and use a telescoping clothes drier that won't collapse on anyone curious and playful who might like to try swinging from your laundry and bring the whole apparatus down on themselves. Overall, I would recommend this product for single people, people who need to wash things separate from the normal laundry, people who need to wash dirty/oily uniforms, baby clothes, etc. Or for campers, boon-dockers, off-grid types who live in RVs and vans and don't wish to make a weekly trip to the laundromat and wash their clothes in recycled wash water that everyone else has used (yes, this is what many laundromats do). In short: I recommend. Good luck!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***R on 25 February 2023*

So far this works really well, can do towels , jeans sweaters, I did my jacket, hat. When you spin it the thing sounds just like a washer lol. Wish it wasn't plastic but you could make a nice stand or something. The drum seems leak proof so far but I really like it. I also bought the ninja spin dryer and it's pretty freeking awesome too. So big update, it's been a year I think since buying and I've used it a lot. Works good for the most part but then about 6 months in the lid broke. The plastic cracked open right where the pressure lock locks. Haven't contacted them yet to replace it but will give update. Now it really leaks but is still usable, and I say ,really, because it always leaked a little.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by Z***D on 10 April 2024*

I waited a few months before writing a review just to be sure about this product. I have been using it two to three times a week for smaller items. It washes my clothes nicely and it is pretty sturdy. However, since it doesn't feature a spin cycle, I had to get a large salad spinner to wring my clothes. So, for now, I can only wash items that can then fit into the spinner. I might by get the Ninja Spin Dryer so that I can wash bigger items. Some of the stickers came off, but it's really no big deal. All in all, this hand washing machine allows me to save money and lead a more sustainable lifestyle. My clothes feel cleaner, and it's also great for delicates. All in all, I am very happy with my Wonderwash. Sidenote: even if it can fit a lot of clothes, I recommend washing a few items at a time so better results.

## Frequently Bought Together

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