Doing Laundry

[barnakiel]

Seen washing machines on boats many times. Always wondering what they do with all the waste water - filled with detergents, softeners, etc.. Dump overboard?

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[Matt sachs]

yes, overboard with the shower and sink water

[AllezCat]

Originally Posted by siroismi

Allez-Cat

I'm considering the purchase of the Haier washer for our boat and was wandering if you had already give it a try.

Thanks
Michel

I've used it.
very small , and light weight.
Have only used on "quick wash" setting. And is very quick.
Just the way I like it.
SO worth it...

[siroismi]

Great! I'm getting one.

Did you fix it down somehow?

Thanks for reply!
Michel

[bouncingyellow]

I just purchased this 2 kg washing machine haven't fitted it yet but the reviews are great and so was the price. Super Mini Washing Machine / Spin Cycle - 2KG Capacity | eBay ,I got mine from topbuy which was only $90 but have sold out, will let you know how I rate soon.

[rusky]

Originally Posted by bouncingyellow

I just purchased this 2 kg washing machine haven't fitted it yet but the reviews are great and so was the price. Super Mini Washing Machine / Spin Cycle - 2KG Capacity | eBay ,I got mine from topbuy which was only $90 but have sold out, will let you know how I rate soon.

Hey Bouncing Yellow, if you look at my post (#20), you'll get a strange sense of deja vu... I think you got it cheaper.

[atoll]

in BRAZIL are you joking!!!!! for $10 dollars a day you can get a PRIANA to do every thing,including the washing

[bouncingyellow]

Originally Posted by rusky

Hey Bouncing Yellow, if you look at my post (#20), you'll get a strange sense of deja vu... I think you got it cheaper.

Hi Rusky, I should of read back a bit more, well it's good to hear your happy with it , I plan to run mine off an inverter I believe they run on less than 200 watts.

[aquarian]

Originally Posted by boatman61

Twin tubs are better...
2 bowls with warm soapy water..
1 Jug Sangria...
1 CD Flamenco...

Place clothes in bowls...
Pour 2 glasses Sangria...
Start CD Player...
Step into the bowls and...
DANCE>>>>

Tis my preference!!!!!

[zeehag]

Originally Posted by aquarian

Tis my preference!!!!!

mine too, but i just took a few kg of laundry to the local flap n fold--we see how much it will run me tomorrow......

[Hudson Force]

Originally Posted by atoll

in BRAZIL are you joking!!!!! for $10 dollars a day you can get a PRIANA to do every thing,including the washing

Yeah, I'm with you! There's something mistaken with the original propasal that a load of laundry cost $25US in Brazil!

[bluewater]

Another vote for the mrohr approach. Doesn't sound like an option where you are, but I can strongly recommend tossing all dirty laundry into the bottom of the dinghy, squirting some biodegradable soap on top and nosing up to a waterfall. Cover with water and dance atop the pile. Bail and rinse. Hang to dry.

Otherwise, you might consider the cost and hassle of an onboard W/D and calculate how many expensive laundromat loads that will actually buy you. May also be worth asking around for a little mom n pop pick-up/drop-off wash n fold service, even if it's just a sweet old lady down the road. A win-win arrangement if you find someone with the time who needs some extra cash.