The Laundry Alternative review

[thomasortega]

Guys, this is my first review of The Laundry Alternative products.

The super compact washing machine they sell is really good. it surprised me because it's so small and cute but it can handle an impressive load for its size.

For the next days I'm going to post other videos, including the Superpop that is going to be launched here in the US in a couple of days.

Please don't forget to give me a little help by posting comments on the video or hitting the thumbs up button.[this post was last edited: 6/23/2016-20:05]

http://https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrRdv5ABLhg

 

[revvinkevin]

Great job, nice review!

 

 

Nice through review Thomas!  Looks like a very capable little machine.  

 

Almost makes me want to order one.

 

Kevin

 

[thomasortega]

There are more to come... Probably this week there will be a few more washers, the spin dryer and the Solaris Dryer...
THe Vapper is already here and being tested.

I didn't trust it at first moment but then I used it and it surprised me... It's a little silly but for a business travel it can be excellent as most hotels have a hair dryer.

 

[a440]

What a fun machine!

 

[mamapinky]

If only it did boil washes, I'd buy LOL. Cheryl

 

[revvinkevin]

If only it did boil washes..........

 

 

I know "boil wash" is a popular thing Europe and the UK, but is it REALLY necessary unless you are a germaphobe??? 

 

[mamapinky]

I do prefer the old percale and muslin bed sheets however they also come with 60 years worth of waxy body oils that require boil washing to get rid of. I currently use a soup pot LOL. The boiling also ensures I'm not sleeping with any unwanted cooties...Cheryl

 

[joeypete]

Very nice Thomas! It sounds just like my RCA .9 cu ft washer made my Midea. I wonder if these are made by them too?

 

[thomasortega]

Nope, the Laundry Alternative isn't made by Midea.

I'ts made in China but under TLA specifications. It really impressed me how TLA is paranoid about quality.

Of course, it will never be like a vintage washer, but for a modern washer, it goes much beyond in terms of quality.

 

[thomasortega]

One of the first things i noticed, the way it performs... I've used tons of chinese washers and they are not that accurate, they are visibly "cheap crap", but this one operates smoothly and accurate.

It's still being tested, I'm doing an average of 10 loads/day and it is always impressive, even with only one item that gets unballanced during the spin.

 

[frigilux]

What a great little washer! Thanks for the video and your review.n I may gave to get one to put in the kitchen or bathroom.

 

[yogitunes]

could be great as a mini-load or specialty laundry use.......small enough to be tucked out of the way like in a bathroom....

Thomas....what happened to your Avanti?

 

[thomasortega]

Hi Martin

It's not Avanti, it's a Magic Chef.

It's doing great. It's here.... I use it sometimes because it's an excellent washer, but now i'm in love with this little toy so the Magic chef is a little bit abandoned.

The apartment i moved in also has an Amana (Maytag) washer that is very good (but could be better)

 

[delaneymeegan]

 

 

 

Good job, over all.

 

[mark_wpduet]

This is so cool

and that's GREAT wash action. I was not expecting that.

Back in the early 90s, I lived in an apartment that did not have a w/d. I got one of those small kenmore washers from Sears that connected to the sink. I forgot how it drained though. I'm trying to remember but I think it worked exactly like those portable dishwashers that connected to the sink. It was on wheels. It was very small but not this small. I was moving and didn't need it after 2 years and it sold very quickly. It was expensive though!

 

[thomasortega]

Yes, the wash action amazes me.

I've just finished another video, this time in Portuguese because several friends asked me to make a "Brazilian" version of it.

The load was: 1 pair of socks, a boxer underwear, a t-shirt, a vest and a pair of throusers (tuxedo) that i wore yesterday in Los Angeles.

Again, the cute and little toy showed it's not a toy at all.

The upload is 11% complete and I'll post it here as soon as it's ready.

 

[warmsecondrinse]

Very impressive for such a little guy. I wonder if it could've handled a third bath towel...

 

You said the temp limit was 120F (~50C). Any diea what happens if hotter water is used? I'm thinking that hot water temps are frequently higher than 120F, particularly in the Great Lakes area and eastward, and that most people don't actually have any idea what temperature their hot water is...

 

Jim 

 

[mark_wpduet]

You're right

about this being a thousand times better than taking your clothes to a laundromat. Rarely in my life have I had to go to the laundromat, thank God. I think I can count all the times on one hand.

It's amazing how stable it is. I mean, you're able to pick it up to move it, yet the fast spin is super smooth. I think you could get more clothes in that you're putting in though without overloading it.

 

[thomasortega]

It would handle a third bath towel and another bath mat without any issues.

Right now I'm washing another bath towel that almost looks like a blanket, so enourmous it is. and it's washing..... packed, but washing with a decent rollover and it's visible the washer is not suffering at all.

Next loads today:
-King size fittet sheet and 3 large pillow cases.
- 2 pairs of XXL jeans