Laundry Ball

[Starbuck]

Doing your laundry in a pickle jar?

[Katiusha]

The best laundry "machine" I've ever used was invented by The Admiral of Dazzle s/v.

You put dirty laundry in a bucket, together with some water and a bit of laundry detergent, and let it sit for a bit. Then you take a simple sink plunger (clean and plunge it a few times. If the laundry is very dirty, let it sit a bit longer and plunge it again and again. Rinse the laundry as usual.
It gets rid of toughest stains and oldest dirt. It costs about $3. Imho, it's the best.

[Aussie Sealady]

Disposable clothing?
Or wear your birthday suit every day.

[Hannah on 'Rita T']

Originally Posted by S/V Alchemy

What, no love for this gadget?

No love for that at all. Had one briefly, went in the trash. Too big to stow anywhere, too small to do any laundry.

[S/V Alchemy]

Thanks for the heads up.

[SabreKai]

Originally Posted by Katiusha

The best laundry "machine" I've ever used was invented by The Admiral of Dazzle s/v.

You put dirty laundry in a bucket, together with some water and a bit of laundry detergent, and let it sit for a bit. Then you take a simple sink plunger (clean and plunge it a few times. If the laundry is very dirty, let it sit a bit longer and plunge it again and again. Rinse the laundry as usual.
It gets rid of toughest stains and oldest dirt. It costs about $3. Imho, it's the best.

This one gets my vote. Easiest solution I've found next to collecting it and taking it to the Wash n Fold. As long as I am gainfully employed the Wash n Fold gets my stuff, been doing it that way for over 10 years now. But while I was living aboard, a bucket and plunger was the way to go. Sorta like churning butter. I found it to be relaxing.

[delmarrey]

This is my washing machine...........

Olivia Washing Clothes in Badoc Phlippines - YouTube

[Therapy]

Originally Posted by Vasco

I was surprised to find they are quite common. Amazon has them. Not cheap though.
Amazon.com: Best Hand Clothes Wringer: Kitchen & Dining

You ain't kidden.

Will it fit a 5gal bucket? Doesn't look like it will.

[Vasco]

Originally Posted by Therapy

You ain't kidden.

Will it fit a 5gal bucket? Doesn't look like it will.

You need a good base to clamp on to, like a rail mount for an outboard.

[44'cruisingcat]

There I was thinking a laundry ball had to be hoisted to indicate you were washing clothes.

[Bash]

Originally Posted by 44'cruisingcat

There I was thinking a laundry ball had to be hoisted to indicate you were washing clothes.

Clearly this only applies when washing clothes at anchor.

[thinwater]

Originally Posted by Bash

Clearly this only applies when washing clothes at anchor.

Only if you want all the cruisers to bring theirs over for you....

[impi]

We stuck ours under a counter

[laura d]

OK, the laundry ball was a scam. Should have checked google first. But I loved all of the laundry info. Any thoughts on fabrics that wash and dry better than others?

[Sailor g]

Originally Posted by S/V Alchemy

What, no love for this gadget?

What not to love? Wash your clothes while out- then make cement when you get to marina? Fits the rule- no single use item