Frugal Off Grid or Apartment Laundry Spin Dryer Review

[@imogenethomas1138]

Looks like a giant salad spinner!

[@coolcatcarolena4951]

I had one of those lol!

[@MrRainCountry]

Ha ha I was thinking that thing was big enough to spin a wash cloth and a pair of ankle socks. Thanks for the demo Julie :D

[@CristinaTorres-nx8sx]

i bought a decent salad sipinner in a yard sale for 2 dollars i use to wash my cloth! lol

[@qantasboya3808]

Lol it clean cloths but it can dry your lettes

[@missannabelle248]

I had the rocker washer from lehmans and the wringer. I never used separate tubs for rinsing. I simply drained the wash water, wrung the clothes, then refilled the rocker washer with fresh water to rinse.

[@duartemu]

I just hope one day they decide to build this same product in a bigger size, for me be to consider this a real complete solution. I wanna be able to wash things like a queen size bed set, beach towels, or jeans in it. It seems kinda too big , already, to be tucked away in my cabinets. I might as well have this even bigger so I could get more functionality out of it, if I can’t hide it when not in use.

[@friskydingo416]

Thank for the review. I live in a small apartment. I have no problem hand washing my cloths but wringing them out enough to hang dry is really difficult in the winter when my place is 58 degrees. I live in Maryland where it is always humid so the drier I can get my cloths the better. I’ve been researching portable washing machines. Except for Wonder Wash, they all appear cheap looking and too big for my bathroom. For now, I’m just going to continue to hand wash but buy the “giant salad spinner” 😜to dry. I love ur pioneer spirit.

[@jmomoney1]

I would only use it soley for spin drying

[@catherine8470]

This is an old post but I do suggest the oxo salad spinner, large one because it is a push spinner which is easier on joints, easy to open as well. For removing stains, add the detergent and a bit of oxyclean liquid and let it soak, not going to get heavy stains out without the soak. I also use two separate spinners like this as well. For larger loads like blankets, I feed the blanket a bit at a time into an old portable washer and use a wand washer for each section. Let soak for a few minutes, if really dirty, presoak in detergent and oxy before washing.

[@reesells1617]

At 6:02 you read directly from the manual not to spin the machine with water in it but proceed to attempt to wash your clothes in it. Please correct me if I’m wrong, but I do believe this is just meant to dry clothes by use of centrifugal force, much like smaller versions of it that we call “salad spinners.” Attempting to use this to wash your clothes is just as wrong as putting your lettuce or produce and water in a salad spinner and trying to wash them that way. It’s not what it was designed for, therefore the results won’t be promising!

[@TheTracemiller]

I get food stains out with a paste of dawn dish soap and baking soda scrubbed with a tooth brush and then poor a little peroxide on it before washing. It usually gets grease out the first wash, some times it takes twice. It works better than any stain remover on the market. Thank you for the review. I've wondered about that EcoSpin.

[@teriann1952]

I returned it after one use..the hose needs to be up..yet it fell down and I had water all over when filling the water unto the washer/ spinner

[@jordanlee2645]

What a great life you guys are living

[@4themotherload]

OMG - god bless you! I cant live the way you do - i need appliances, space and a grid to hook up to. Hats off to you for doing what you do and giving me inspiration! This is not meant to be a negative comment, i can apperciate all your doing and instilling in your kids. Keep on doing!

[@dirtpatcheaven]

No worries, I do it this way because I like to experiment.

[@PerfecltyxImperfect]

Wonder how you’d cope when the world goes into black out

[@erismana2105]

@@PerfecltyxImperfect missed your meds huh

[@erismana2105]

Off grid is a very loose term now days

[@PerfecltyxImperfect]

@@erismana2105 ooof you got me

[@Mangolite]

Is the Eco Washer not spinning forward and reverse? I noticed most people only rotate it in one direction and then complain that the clothing article is not cleaned. With a manual hand crank to agitate the clothes, a combination of forward and reverse spinning helps to loosen the dirt and stains.

[@spaceted3977]

I've got one to spin my clothes instead of using my Samsung Washing Machine !!!! I think it's really good for spin drying . I use a different manual washer for washing !!! It saves Electricity and gallons of water. You don't need to tighten the lid. Just put your arm round it to spin !!!

[@mallorikerr4092]

I have one coming. My counter top washing machine doesn't have a wringer basket with it. I have tested a salad spinner to wash a few under garments and found the oscillating motion doesn't work as well as spinning one direction for a minute, soak for 5, spin one direction a minute, spin the other direction for 1 minute, drain, repeak with clean water but spin 1 minute one direction the spin the other direction for a minute. Drain and spin to remove water. Sometimes the directions are always the best to go by.

[@ValiantDancer]

Hi Do you think you could fit a pair or jeans and hoodie sweatshirt for an adult in it at the same time. Looking to use it more as a spin dryer while camping than anything else. Although I could see using it for delicates as well. Thanks for the help.

[@drivestorage1779]

saw your wool washing systm yrs ago. recently getting interested in homesteading. subscribed. eager to learn.

[@coolcatcarolena4951]

This seems practical to use in the van!

[@gowest5145]

For really small items like underwear you could use a small salad spinner. I will have to look for the biggest salad spinner at Walmart

[@mdwadud1300]

This looks amazing, I think its best to use the right detergents to take the staines & dirt of clothes. This migjt help a lot. All in all salad spinner is very good

[@AngelOfMusicPH]

I just bought the same spinner but it comes with a washing mechanism.

[@frankroper3274]

I use a washboard. I wash in one bucket then rinse in another bucket. When my wash water gets dirty I dump it and swap the rinse to the wash bucket and add clean water to the rinse bucket. Washboard is no guessing. You wash it until you are satisfied. I then hand wring it and hang it on the clothes line I set up on my camper. Single person it works great! Family you need a washing machine!

[@1TimothyFourTen]

I realize I'm late to this party. Here's a tip - pour some plain salt - about a tsp or tbsp ($1 at dollar store) in with the washing liquid to help get the stains out. I mix my Dawn dish liquid w/ a tsp of salt and some water, maybe some rubbing alcohol (which is all that Dawn Dish liquid is pretty much) and you have a major laundry booster. Try that (if you still use this washer) and let me know how that goes.

[@Edbeatty91]

Very interesting. May be fun to try once. I am very grateful for my large washer & dryer now, I would be cranking that thing all day. Thanks for sharing!

[@dirtpatcheaven]

Yep, it is not for everybody. We had fun using our EcoWash while off grid and the ritual itself was pleasant but when we have a TON of clothes to wash (when my big husband is around) it is really nice to have a real washer and dryer.

[@GrammaRosesHomestead]

Hi, Juli, I just watched Wanda's review of her Eco-Spin washer and spinner and had a thought that was more appropriate for you, so I came over here to share it. Like you said, the Eco-Spin is just like a large salad spinner, and I've heard of knitters using a salad spinner to spin dry small knitwear like socks, mittens, hats, or spinning about 4 ounces of wool, etc. This machine would be perfect for the big things like sweaters, larger spinning projects, or even processing a fleece! My usual method is to roll the item in a towel and stand on it, and then I'm left with a sopping wet towel to dry. This is so much better.

[@dirtpatcheaven]

Yes! I have a video coming up about using it to wash wool this week! Great minds think alike!

[@gboogieuk4911]

Beautiful

[@jeremyj3017]

Great video! I have both ( wonder pressure washer and spinner) that I took the rubber suction cups since I used the washer in the tub and it stuck too good and the washer wanted to come apart. I took off the rubber feet and use a soft rubber mat for both. With the mat I can even use it on wood

[@kabrinaquintana4464]

Would you still recommend this as a spin dryer? ... I have a salad spinner I've been using and it's ok...but does this wring MOST of the water out ?

[@JLBiddle]

Whats this thing called 2where do i buy?

[@raisavoronova6238]

Thank you for sharing. I used to have a washing machine too, but it worked from an electrical network. When she broke my son bought a machine gun.

[@dirtpatcheaven]

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[@happiness.of.pursuit]

I love that she says "sqwoze out"

[@dirtpatcheaven]

The southern had started to rub off on me.

[@lorette2443]

Since it's made of plastic is it fragile, are there chances of the handle or lid clips breaking off because I don't see Avalon Bay selling it's spare parts.

[@barbaranelson5177]

I was thinking giant salad spinner I sure could use that when I’m washing and canning greens

[@dirtpatcheaven]

That is a fantastic idea! I hadn't thought of that.

[@dayrider]

I actually rub socks with soap it works miracles then i put them in my little washer

[@787Earl]

salad spinner for laundry. small farms often use stainless steel top loading wash machines for washing leafy vegatables

[@simplyraisingarrows7369]

I wash my white cleaning rags and unpaper towels on the stove and boil them in peroxide, borax, and I add a little baking soda to soften them up ,works great but then I have to drain the pot ,re rinse and ring out by hand before I throw in the dryer ,would it clean enough for those ?

[@dirtpatcheaven]

Yes, it did a PHENOMENAL job at getting the water out easily and quickly.

[@charaayars4692]

I think that one that is about 5 gallon size would be a little more doable with large families :D

[@dirtpatcheaven]

Yes, it is sooo small. We would do one load of laundry and it took three batches to do it. As long as your water is good and hot though it is really pretty fast. As fast as a regular washer if you keep the water heating on the stove and the little kids hauling it from the well. The longest part was letting it dry on the line when it was sopping wet.

[@esthers9140]

I understand having to use the off grid washer if you are off grid and could see how it could be useful in that situation...but if you are on grid, have electricity, washer, ...silly to compare.

[@KILLKING110]

Electricity costs money and power companies purposely jack up the price in winter to try to milk people dry that's what they did where I live for the past 6 years until they angered the city council they are going to be replaced by another company but we still have the highest electric rates where I live in Colorado we pay something like 18 cents per kilowatt hour at least the average electric bill is at least 100$ a month in summer easily while in winter its more like 110$ per month.

[@esthers9140]

KILLKING110 ..I totally get that..my city home runs of solar as I live in the high desert..my feelings are this family is choosing to live on grid at this time and compared to their off grid life ...it's a much easier way of life

[@dirtpatcheaven]

Yes, I don't recommend these to anyone who already has a washing machine...it is really for preppers or those who have to go to the laundry mat but don't want to.

[@gulfcityswampwitch7108]

Esther S part of the thing we aren't thinking about is she doesn't keep the same amount of clothes as we do. While I agree with you, that having to sit there and spin that thing for 30 min seems like a waste of time...If they only need to wash one load a week, it's not so bad. Even only 2 or 3 loads...for a family of 4.

[@EileenJoyHappy]

How cool is that it looks like a huge salad spinner!

[@dirtpatcheaven]

Yep!

[@markshy11]

I missed you adding the detergent. Maybe why the socks weren't clean? ...

[@dirtpatcheaven]

I did add detergent. First some dish soap to see what would happen and then some laundry detergent. That was the part where my camera shut down without my noticing, it kept rolling but the footage was black, a new one for me. Instead of dissing the product and showing how badly it washed (hard to turn in the correct pattern and when I did it right it didn't agitate well) showed the rest of the footage where it worked well as a spin dryer. For off grid or apartment dwellers it would be really nice to get the clothes spun dry before hanging it on a clothes rack or line. So it is a good machine, but I only recommend it for spinning things dry. I will make more footage of it as a washer when I have more time but it doesn't show it in a good light and since it is advertised as a spinner not a washer this made more sense.

[@MelindaGilman]

thank you

[@NinasHere4U]

You are so pretty and your hair is gorgeous. Thanks for showing this and the Eco wash again, I'm looking at RVs and this would be a great system.

[@Needle2Needle]

I just found your channel while searching for a clothes spinning/drying solution. I wish this Spin Dryer was still available. I actually just purchased a legit salad spinner. LOL But it would be nice to not have to spin one item at a time.

[@dirtpatcheaven]

Oh they don't make them anymore? I didn't know that.

[@Needle2Needle]

@@dirtpatcheaven I couldn't find any for sale...

[@BittyBooBrown]

Well at least it would make a great rinse cycle. I am going to have to get one for the cabin. Thanks for sharing

[@dirtpatcheaven]

Yes, it could be good for rinsing. I think my preference would be to do a big tub rinse and then just use this as a spinner to save water. It doesn't agitate well and I think you would maybe have to use your hands to get the water worked in and the soap out?

[@BittyBooBrown]

makes sense

[@Mandydailyblog]

Your hair is beautiful!! I use a bucket and plunger to wash and the eco spin to spin dry!!

[@dirtpatcheaven]

Thank you! I have one of those plungers for washing laundry but can't find it anywhere. Great idea!

[@mrsc6917]

I like your product reviews. It's cool to find off grid eco things

[@MrRainCountry]

Thanks for the detailed demonstration Julie, looks like it spins well, say hi to Jon!

[@feliciasiddoway3375]

Miss you!! I love the new hair doo!!

[@dirtpatcheaven]

Thanks Sis!

[@Lupis179]

Was. Very hard to manipulate i did return

[@dirtpatcheaven]

Oh I am sorry, I wonder what was wrong with it.

[@katakamanuradha1108]

Like 890 Which price

[@kimsloveforreborns6458]

Hi. Thanks for your review and how to operated it. If off grid and once my clothes drys on the dry rack, any idea on how to iron what I'm assuming to be wrinkled clothes. Do you know if they have 12v iron by chance online or esp In popular stores so i wont need to order? Thanks

[@erismana2105]

Steam iron maybe

[@pinkelefant4ever]

Maybe a steamer?

[@avonleanne]

hummm maybe used just for soaking and spinning?

[@cliffp.8396]

Annnnnd here's the manual spinner I spoke of (in general) in the comments for the Avalon washer posted (to my chagrin) in 2017 ahahhahaa, seems I should maybe read the posted date. Nice little machine by the way, I rather wish I'd found such a thing 30 years ago (while imagining the money I would have saved on electric and laundromats).

[@k4tsur0u]

OK, I genuinely arrived here looking for ways to dry my clothes off grid in uk....then, I fell in love ^.^ a Goddess with a spinner. Your hubby is a lucky, lucky guy *high fives hubby* XD

[@jamesrdugger1701]

the solar powe rd machine is on U tube by so,e guy who used a camper thought it was cool has desperate side by side washer and spinner

[@jwaam]

I didn't notice you putting soap in. Was that when the camera died?

[@dirtpatcheaven]

Yes, unfortunately. I showed the whole thing, soap, agitation, etc. only to find that half of the video was corrupted. Have never had it happen that way before so I didn't know to look....so aggravating. Didn't see it until the next day because the beginning of it was fine and showed clear.

[@jwaam]

Thanks for the reply. I get it, technology is a challenge some days. I figured that was it. Thanks for all you do. Can't wait to see the chicken video. You're amazing. Hugs, Theresa in Texas

[@robroberts1473]

epoxy a tab to the lid so you can open it easier.

[@dirtpatcheaven]

If I decide to keep it (we are not currently off grid and our tiny house has limited storage space) I think I will do exactly that. I guess now would be a good time to ship it to my inlaws and ask them to stick it in the cabin back in Idaho wouldn't it?

[@robroberts1473]

Dirtpatcheaven sure but if you decide to make a giant salad you could spin the daylights out of it with that thing lol

[@chanelwoffard6613]

I didn't recognize you! What did you do? You look much younger, stunning and beautiful! I brought the Laundry Pod. It is very similar.

[@kabrinaquintana4464]

Did the laundry pod work out for you? Do you still use it/ recommend it?

[@bionikc]

FANTASTIC. Still dirty. 😂what??

[@dirtpatcheaven]

Not fantastic that it is dirty. Fantastic that is got all the water out. The pressure washer would be what I washed with and this spin dryer is what I would use to spin the rinse water out. I was trying to give it a try to see exactly what it could do.

[@kirkbest3238]

The spinner would replace the wringer

[@angelamaganda]

HOw do you look younger every year

[@dirtpatcheaven]

Healthy lifestyle and rarely wear make up and if I do it's organic make up products! I try really hard to take care of my skin!

[@lilperidot8783]

You are very pretty! (don't worry, I'm not creeping) Thanks for the video!

[@dirtpatcheaven]

Glad you liked it.

[@woodchipful]

Neat idea! Thanks!

[@REALUScitizen]

The title said ...Spin DRYER review. A wste of time to watch you WASH the clothes. Where is the dryer?

[@frugalprepper]

I hate it when my camera dies

[@dirtpatcheaven]

Right?! 17 minutes of footage in the middle totally black! I have never had it do that before since the footage at the front was fine?

[@frankpoli873]

Thanks for video really appreciate....🤗

[@dirtpatcheaven]

Glad you liked it!

[@barbaranelson5177]

I could not live with that for washing either I’m picky about my clothes

[@dirtpatcheaven]

Yes, it definitely isn't for everyone. I love it because I don't have to go into town and can still live off grid when I want to.

[@avonleanne]

this little washer is great for anything delicate I think! how neat....i would say its great for dancewear, (tights, leotards, etc) I have the eco washer that you have with the crank but this one looks like a more friendly version for an apartment...almost looks like a salad spinner!

[@renaissancemarinetv3536]

love the hair!

[@dirtpatcheaven]

Thank!

[@offgridsweden]

Awesome video. Great spinner, terrible washer. Greetings from Andreas on Off Grid Sweden

[@dirtpatcheaven]

Yes! Hit the nail on the head!

[@GodsBabyGirl93]

I must admit, I keep coming back to this video more for how beautiful your hair is! Though I was watching with an eye for how that eco spin works as I have started hand washing laundry for two, and I was happy with both of your videos that feature it. I liked watching the other video (of you washing wool) because I got a good view of all the working parts. I have purchased my own and can't wait to try it out, thank you for testing this product!

[@AugsterA]

You're looking great!

[@lokeshlokesh5194]

i I like it

[@WEIXELTOWN]

She said something about spinning laundry...

[@dirtpatcheaven]

Yes, did I misspeak? Like I had spun wool? LOL

[@bostjanjosic2720]

How can i rid of this your melaniie churc from zalec slovenija thnx...

[@suzanneribas2796]

This video is very confusing. It does not have a target purpose and incorporates a lot of information along the way. Are you hoping to wash, rinse or spin-dry clothes? Why are you mentioning so many different machines that run so differently and have such different energy sources? Perhaps if you wrote a script it would help to stay focused. 1)Purpose of video and goals expected. 2) Process of testing and elimination. 3) Conclusion. Much luck. I am in Puerto Rico and have no water and sometimes no electricity. I watch you often and have found your videos very useful. I am a certified Visual Arts teacher and a bilingual teacher.

[@dirtpatcheaven]

We live in a tiny house and I am showing how we do laundry now in our kitchen. I was then showing small clips of our old laundry situation in our off grid cabin. The purpose of the video was the show the spinner and talk about how I would incorporate it into my old and current laundry routine. What I would recommend it for. As I said in the video there was about 17 minutes of footage that was corrupted. I showed what I believed the spinner was good for. I will probably make more videos of the spinner but for now I was trying to just let everyone see it.

[@FromRVtoCrafts]

Dirtpatcheaven I did not find your video confusing, I totally understood what your point was.

[@HomesteadTessie]

She did not do It correctly this is ONLY TO DRY CLOTHING ,The wonder wash is for washing this is to replace wringing the clothing by hand

[@ellenfisher6341]

Tessie

[@yumivt]

Homestead Tessie not true. this is for washing too.

[@barliegirl5374]

Inside OUT????? I'm 61 and ALWAYS wash my close right side OUT.....SOCKS included!

[@magicgemmaster566]

You look so beautiful just with simple updates to your look. Why is it you dress the girls with clothes that don't reflect a current yet classic style for young girls? I just feel that they are made to look old-fashioned with the handmade clothes and kerchiefs. Is it a religious practice? Or just being thrifty?

[@jonzaremba]

"Squoze"

[@lifewithlois7262]

💛❄⭐💙God Bless💙⭐❄💛

[@dirtpatcheaven]

Thank you

[@perrygerling1248]

You look beautiful

[@FarmallFanatic]

You look great! New subscriber! 😉

[@nightskylights4501]

Good lord, no wonder the camera died. If you didn't talk and talk and talk for14 long mins before getting to the point, you could have showed us what the video suppose to show us, which was WASHING the clothes!!! And you may not get paid, but you do get all these things for free! And the handle looks too flimsy, you can tell it will break with 2-3 uses.

[@bengoldberg258]

Money waste honey

[@jessicapearson9479]

Seems like it is only good for spin drying. Also, better get out a washboard and a bar of stain remover laundry soap. I do not think any washing machine will get that nastiness out!!!

[@dirtpatcheaven]

What do you mean? What was nasty? I use a hand washer when we live off grid and it is pressurized, this is for spin drying.

[@lauraann8005]

Get on with the video already!

[@dirtpatcheaven]

Thought you left?

[@johnvalencia9927]

Oh jesus christ just show us how it works. Too much yapping

[@renafavors6263]

Way to much work

[@dirtpatcheaven]

No argument there. It is nice to have to rinse and spin when you don't have another option or if you have very few clothes.

[@kathylewis7543]

It's a spin drier not a wash machine!

[@tummisoncco9271]

i wanna have a momentum with you lol :p

[@kittenonacloud1012]

Women talk too much

[@dirtpatcheaven]

You sweet thing

[@GH-bg7dw]

so what!

[@tinytim778]

you are a beautiful lady

[@dirtpatcheaven]

Thank you