Comments on: Hand-crank washing machine http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20090215/hand-crank-washing-machine/ Playing with cool gadgets in the ongoing search for the Coolest Gadget Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:53:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Peter Murphy http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20090215/hand-crank-washing-machine/comment-page-1/#comment-468282 Peter Murphy Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:55:48 +0000 http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/?p=21956#comment-468282 Bet you did not know that this can double up as a churn for making butter Bet you did not know that this can double up as a churn for making butter

]]> By: Small washing machine, greener than ever http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20090215/hand-crank-washing-machine/comment-page-1/#comment-363136 Small washing machine, greener than ever Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:56:09 +0000 http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/?p=21956#comment-363136 [...] Published by Maria Mihale, on Feb 19 2009, in the categories: Uncategorized For those who are into greener devices and who pretend to care about the environment more than they care about their… mother (I don’t know if something like this is possible. Maybe about their mother-in-law, that’s more like it), let me introduce to you an innovative device, the greenest washing machine of them all. The Hand-Powered Washing Machine is precisely what the doctor ordered, and when I’m going to tell you all about it, you’ll understand my words. In the first place, the device doesn’t require electricity in order to work, which means that it will save you great amounts of money when the energy bill arrives. In addition, it is portable, so you’ll be able to use it wherever you like and you won’t have to worry about the lack of electricity. On the other hand, if you have just a couple of clothes to wash, the Hand-Powered washing machine will have this problem solved for you, because you won’t have to wait to store up great amounts of laundry. This small washing machine is made of plastic and there is no mechanical part involved. Being so small, you can store it wherever you like, move it from one place to another, or take it with you on road trips, camping trips and so on. Not to mention the fact that it comes assembled, so the only thing you have to do is to just attach the handle and you’re ready to go! As if it weren’t enough already, the device requires small amounts of water and powder detergent per load (there are instructions included concerning the appropriate amounts and temperatures) and has a very fast washing cycle, which lasts from 10 seconds to no more than 2 minutes. If you’re interested in this small washing machine which, in addition, comes in a so very green “outfit”, you can go grab it for $49.99 . (Source: coolest-gadgets.com) [...] [...] Published by Maria Mihale, on Feb 19 2009, in the categories: Uncategorized For those who are into greener devices and who pretend to care about the environment more than they care about their… mother (I don’t know if something like this is possible. Maybe about their mother-in-law, that’s more like it), let me introduce to you an innovative device, the greenest washing machine of them all. The Hand-Powered Washing Machine is precisely what the doctor ordered, and when I’m going to tell you all about it, you’ll understand my words. In the first place, the device doesn’t require electricity in order to work, which means that it will save you great amounts of money when the energy bill arrives. In addition, it is portable, so you’ll be able to use it wherever you like and you won’t have to worry about the lack of electricity. On the other hand, if you have just a couple of clothes to wash, the Hand-Powered washing machine will have this problem solved for you, because you won’t have to wait to store up great amounts of laundry. This small washing machine is made of plastic and there is no mechanical part involved. Being so small, you can store it wherever you like, move it from one place to another, or take it with you on road trips, camping trips and so on. Not to mention the fact that it comes assembled, so the only thing you have to do is to just attach the handle and you’re ready to go! As if it weren’t enough already, the device requires small amounts of water and powder detergent per load (there are instructions included concerning the appropriate amounts and temperatures) and has a very fast washing cycle, which lasts from 10 seconds to no more than 2 minutes. If you’re interested in this small washing machine which, in addition, comes in a so very green “outfit”, you can go grab it for $49.99 . (Source: coolest-gadgets.com) [...]

]]> By: Nice Gadgets Blog » Blog Archive » Hand-Crank Washing Machine http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20090215/hand-crank-washing-machine/comment-page-1/#comment-362919 Nice Gadgets Blog » Blog Archive » Hand-Crank Washing Machine Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:59:39 +0000 http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/?p=21956#comment-362919 [...] Source [...] [...] Source [...]

]]> By: Corli Joubert http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20090215/hand-crank-washing-machine/comment-page-1/#comment-362845 Corli Joubert Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:15:35 +0000 http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/?p=21956#comment-362845 These have been around in South Africa for almost 20 years and a family favourite under those who camp or caravan a lot. Great success! These have been around in South Africa for almost 20 years and a family favourite under those who camp or caravan a lot. Great success!

]]> By: neagle http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20090215/hand-crank-washing-machine/comment-page-1/#comment-362804 neagle Sun, 15 Feb 2009 18:20:35 +0000 http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/?p=21956#comment-362804 I used a similar device years ago at a cabin deep in the woods. It worked very well. The key is to use low suds "camping" soap, available at your major outfitters or even Walmart. I used a similar device years ago at a cabin deep in the woods. It worked very well. The key is to use low suds “camping” soap, available at your major outfitters or even Walmart.

]]> By: Michael http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20090215/hand-crank-washing-machine/comment-page-1/#comment-362796 Michael Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:24:57 +0000 http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/?p=21956#comment-362796 I wouldn't knock low-tech washing methods. When my jeans get really grungy--bad enough that the washing machine doesn't do it--I wear them into the shower, soap them up and scrub them with a brush. Then they spend the rest of the shower on the floor rinsing. You've never seen really clean jeans until you've done it this way. I don't think it would be much of a stretch to be taking all of my clothes in with me and doing them at the same time. Really, washing machines aren't that great, they're just convenient. I wouldn’t knock low-tech washing methods. When my jeans get really grungy–bad enough that the washing machine doesn’t do it–I wear them into the shower, soap them up and scrub them with a brush. Then they spend the rest of the shower on the floor rinsing. You’ve never seen really clean jeans until you’ve done it this way.

I don’t think it would be much of a stretch to be taking all of my clothes in with me and doing them at the same time.

Really, washing machines aren’t that great, they’re just convenient.

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