Wonder Wash anyone?

[rickc]

I am looking to add a device to wash small loads (i.e. teenage daughter needs outfit washed ASAP), and was at first considering the new LA Poseidon top load agitator. I already have a spin dryer, and thought I could pair them and create a pseudo twin tub. But then I started looking at the Wonder Wash, and am "wondering" if that might fit the bill. Has anyone used one and can advise about it's cleaning process? Is cranking it easy enough (for a teenager)? Also, anyone have the Poseidon? I am curious about the lowest water level it can use -- thinking it might be for bigger loads than she will be washing. Thanks for your input!

 

[askolover]

IMHO, you'd do just as well or better by getting a new plunger, drilling some holes in it and putting clothes in a 5 gallon bucket with water and detergent and sloshing them around, spin them out, then repeat a couple of times with rinse water. YMMV

 

[launderess]

Get yourself a C.T. Childers "Rapid Washer"

Best thing since sliced bread for hand laundry.

Ask one how one knows.....



You can find vintage originals on fleaPay, estate sales, thrifts and other usual sources. They are also made new by the Amish and sold at various outlets including Amazon.com

https://www.amazon.com/C-T-Childers...t-reviews/B009B3L98Y?reviewerType=all_reviews

https://www.lehmans.com/product/rapid-laundry-washer/washers_and_wash_day_accessories

 

[askolover]

That's what I had in mind Launderess, but I couldn't think of the name. I've seen them in the Lehman's catalog in years past but wasn't sure if they were still out there.

 

[ozzie908]

Wonder wash...

Is that also known as a Posser?

 

[foraloysius]

Doing laundry by hand or with such things as plungers gets old really fast. If I would have to choose between a Wonder Wash and a Poseidon it would be that last one for sure. The question is ofcourse what the daughter would be interested in for using a longer time.

 

[launderess]

"Doing laundry by hand or with such things as plungers gets old really fast."

Maybe, but then again maybe not. It really all comes down to several factors.

Have three "possers" including a German one as seen in this video. Am here to tell you of the three the C.T. Childers "Rapid Washer" and German posser work a treat.

It only takes a few minutes with either for all but the most grimy loads to wash clean. Change to rinse water, few more minutes and *bang, zoom, boom*, am done. Maybe if feeling a bit luxurious will opt for a second rinse before bunging things into spin dryer.

My vintage Miele takes about an hour for a load of wash. The two AEG Lavamats 90 minutes or more for just a short cycle. Sometimes one just doesn't have that kind of time.

Can bang out small loads in less than 30 minutes from start to getting things out of spin drier. Done and dusted.

 

[rickc]

Thanks for the suggestion! The Rapid Washer looks very interesting, although its longevity of use with my daughter is a big question mark. Still, I am intrigued and will give it a try!

Laundress -- have you had any problems with clothing snagging on the metal? Or with the metal rusting? Those were two things mentioned in reviews I found. I suppose buying a new one might be safest, where rust is concerned . . .

 

[launderess]

Mine is an older "rapid washer" made from tinned steel with a galvanized coating. Spots here and there on outside have a bit of rust and there is some inside, but nothing serious. Nor has any of rust bothered washing done with the thing.

Newer ones are less hardy IIRC and yes will rust if not dried and aired well after using. I just swing mines about to expel any remaining water, then leave it upside down for a bit to drain and air out. When boilers are on for heat will leave it near rads as well.

So far nothing has snagged either. Have done fine linens, jeans, shirts, etc.. with no problems.

 

[maytag85]

I’d choose a wringer washer.