Today I was looking at the Rapid Washer (http://www.lehmans.com/store/Natural_Goods___Cleaning_and_Laundry___Rapid_Washer___66RW?Args=&customField1=W9 ). I’ve been looking at it, debating whether or not to get it when May finally arrives. But this morning I was stalling because I’d finally read the “fine print” that says that it will rust. I did some searching online and read some comments about it rusting but to prevent it from rusting make sure to dry it after using it, and then smearing on some kind of product but having to make sure that you wipe the product off before each use. Ok, well, that’s just too much for me to even consider.
But then I happened upon this page: ( http://www.kk.org/cooltools/archives/003276.php ) and subsequently to ( http://www.breathingwasher.com/index.htm ). It’s basically similar to the Rapid Washer, but it’s made out of plastic instead of tin…no worries about rusting!!
So I ordered two of them. Why two? I dunno. I’ll have one for if the one I’m using breaks (I’m not sure how sturdy the plastic is). I’ll have one to loan to friends/neighbors who may want to check it out. I’ll have one for my daughter to use at the same time as I’m using one. Were these the reasons why I ordered two? No. Ordering two was a spontaneous act. But so far the above three reasons might be usable for ‘rationalizing’ my decision, heh.
I’ve held off from getting the Gamma lids at this time for making the at home WonderWashing-type thingy. I’ve also held off from buying any buckets. I think this Mobile Washer will work fine in the bathtub for now (or longer). I did buy a scrub brush for scrubbing at stains if needed, so I won’t have to order a washboard yet. I’m still looking into ideas for wringing out the water from the clothes without using electricity and without messing my wrists up more than they already are. (I kinda like being able to type and/or write.) For now, however, I have a strainer for pressing one shirt at a time (grr) or I can use the spin cycle of our washer. I’m not too keen on the last idea because it’s using electricity. But, well, the washer is there already and unlike a new item (such as a spindryer) it won’t be taking up more space than it already is.
I have to go over my notes for making my own laundry soap. I want to try to keep things to their absolute basics. I’m not concerned about color brightners nor whiteners. I just want to get an absolute basic, minimal (but easy to obtain) ingredients, and minimal process for making it. (Just gotta find my notes, lol.)
