How to do laundry in the bathtub

[@BrAnDy33Tx]

I put another shower curtain rod in the back of my shower by the wall and put the shirts on hangers to dry and drape the pants over, then put a fan blowing on them. I do have a window over my bath though so I open it as well and my clothes are dry in about 4- 6 hours. I have another hanging rod on wheels in my room if I need to move them to wash more clothes or so I can shower once they are no longer dripping. Just put a towel under the rack

[@SashaMoniqueTalks]

You did a great job! You can do less work by soaking your clothes for about 3 hours, plunging them with the plunger for a few minutes, and then rinsing two times. Great video!

[@michellenicole678]

Hi , I tried using a plunger but the bottom part of it came off what type of plunger do you use?

[@SashaMoniqueTalks]

@@michellenicole678 I use a plunger from Dollar Tree. I have had it for more than two years. You have to make sure that you screw it on tight. It works very well. I have some mini washing machines but I still use this method sometimes. I put detergent and warm or hot water, plunge for a few minutes . Drain out the water and then put more detergent and water and let your clothes soak a few hours or overnight. I have a spin dryer also to spin those clothes out and then hang them up to dry. It is easy and very effective.

[@lexiem6322]

@@SashaMoniqueTalks I was wondering what kind of spin dryer you have ! I’ve been looking into one but the ones I find are a bit pricey

[@allkindsamusicchick]

@@lexiem6322 I bought the Panda model on Amazon. About 160.00. Well worth it. No more ringing out towels, sheets, blankets....I rang out a twin-sized comforter.

[@GoodThumbsss]

Amazing!

[@75YBA]

Many thanks from Canada! I got tired of walking up and down 3 flights and exposing myself to other tenants’ germs. You saved me so much time and injury to my lower back. All the best to you and yours!

[@krista9015]

I use a plunger with a broomstick handle, then let it soak for half an hour, then more plunger. Then rinse with clean water and white vinegar using the same procedure. Wringing is done by placing clothes on a board and squishing the water out with a rolling pin. Then hanging up

[@followyourheart7818]

Thanks for sharing, I love to see videos like this. I hand-wash most of my clothing and have found by using a strong floor fan aimed at the drying rack, clothes are dry in a few hours. Just a small tip that may or may not work for you. Thanks again for sharing.

[@diannesquyres4493]

I had my son drill a few holes in my plunger, works great. I put a second shower curtain rod over the middle of the bathtub in my guest bathroom and hang my laundry on the rod to dry. Works for me !

[@wesleywells7374]

my washing machine died and cant get a new one for a few weeks. this video saved me so much time and money

[@infofromBeKind]

This is great! the landlord takes 2 months to fix the washers when they go out so I have to wash everything in the tub and then I dry what I can.

[@DestineeCushing]

Thanks for the tips! I very suddenly don’t have access to a washer and dryer (temporarily) but I’m going to try this!

[@jonarmani8654]

My washer just died and I'd rather not keep killing the planet by buying more appliances. Thanks for this!!

[@imixmuan9081]

To avoid waiting "a day or two" just lay your clothes out in a large absorbent beach towel, and roll the towel up, putting pressure on the towel with your hand or knees. This is essentially a "wringer", and the towel will absorb a shocking amount of the water. I find clothes dry in about eight hours, ten at most. Obviously if you can hang them outside in the sun it would be even faster. Hang the "wringer" towel up afterwards (its just water that's coming out of the clothes.

[@lorimav]

I often wash comforters, blankets, and rugs in the bathtub. I have been washing clothes in sinks but your way you get it all done together and I should try that. One thing that I am so happy that I purchased is a spin dryer. There is both the Panda spin dryer and the Ninja spin dryer. It speeds up drying so much and you do not need to put a drying rack in the bathtub. You can put it anywhere in the house because the clothes after getting in the spin dryer will not drip. Synthetic fabrics are even likely to be nearly dry.

[@michellenicole678]

I bought a spin dryer too its very helpful

[@dinarusso3320]

I bought a twin tub and the spin dryer is amazing, I don't recommend hand washing a lot of items without one.

[@lorimav]

@@dinarusso3320Yes, great machines. I tried out a twin tub machine too but I didn't have room for it on my main floor bathroom but had enough room for a stand alone spinner. I do have laundry in the basement but I got the spinner for all of the hand washing I do. I am familiar with both types. I think they work equally well spinning the water out. The only difference is capacity. The Panda and the Ninja might have a bigger capacity than even the largest twin tub machines.

[@britniturner8109]

Great video! Definitely saves money for sure.

[@arabianknights7391]

When I was young and poor, I did laundry in the bathtub. I'd speed along the process with a toilet plunger and also walk in the tub as if I were mashing grapes. A good workout, as you say. I'd let outerwear go for three or four wearings too. Outerwear just isn't dirty after one wearing.

[@babyhandgrenade4004]

Come down to Florida and say that lol. Especially in the summer. I'm just playing with you. 🤪

[@arabianknights7391]

@@babyhandgrenade4004 Haha! I live in the dry and much colder Canadian prairies.

[@taabishmasood]

Great video Nicole! I've found that soaking the clothes in hot water leads to the clothes smelling better afterwards!

[@babyhandgrenade4004]

I agree. I always wash my clothes in hot water no matter what the garment Care tag says. I feel like your clothes don't get clean otherwise. It's sort of like how we don't take cold showers unless it's to cool off. Cold water does not clean you. Cold water does not clean your clothes.

[@Phawks-Phire]

You ever thought about placing a fan directly in front of the clothes to help them dry faster?

[@KmmBev]

A dehumidifier in the bathroom works greats to try the clothing faster. Laundromats suck! Everyone uses toxic soaps and the machines are always dirty... bathtub laundry here I come😜

[@vernabryant2894]

I have a washer and dryer.I line dry when I can.

[@Dehalove]

I'm going to be using your washing technique then use the dryer unit in my apartment. Great video

[@rosieasmrwhispererzephier7021]

I use to do my laundry by hand in the Bathtub when I use to live at Hainesway which is my old apartment as the price of to do laundry at Hainesway got expensive and I couldn't afford to do my laundry but now that I moved to my new apartment and place West Park Apartments I'm back to using the washer and dryer when I do my Laundry as the price to do laundry where I live at now is very affordable I use Quarters to pay to do my laundry where I live at now

[@williepaper]

I do some washing in tub alot

[@Truth1561]

This is much more feasible if you use a good centrifugal spin drywr- that's how I managed for a few months when I had no electricity to my kitchen after a flood. Clothes dry within hrs. I also had a small scrub board, which I still use to pretreat stains. I was washing for 4 adults.

[@Karma-iz4ir]

Very nice. Will try.

[@allkindsamusicchick]

I started washing my clothes in the tub during the Pandemic. Been washing that way ever since. I agree with Sasha. I, myself purchased a Panda Spin Dryer. It's a great help. Check it out.

[@dinarusso3320]

I've done it in the summer just to be cheap and not pay for laundromat, hang them outside on porch. The spin dryer is very smart idea!!

[@Dreamycando]

It’s great to learn this during a biohazard and gas prices

[@franmitch3589]

Done this for many years

[@michellescharphorn4816]

I will be moving into a one bedroom apartment with no washer and dryer hook up do you have to let your clothes soak for a bit

[@nicolezach5456]

I don't think you have to.

[@nelsonm_]

I like the music

[@Josh-mj9on]

Im on year 2 handwashing everything. Not an issue at all

[@Punkbunny881]

Do they dry like they came from a dryer? Or do they feel weird?

[@notanindianscammer7594]

I don't know, never tried this

[@BrAnDy33Tx]

Some times my clothes feel rough, may be the soap I use because I work in the oil industry. Just got some fabric softener and going to see if that helps. My apartment I just moved to has no hookups for washer and dryer

[@methrowrecords]

I would marry you in a heartbeat. For real. You have no idea just how awesome you are.

[@M_D93]

Watching this because my washing machine is not working

[@brandondixon8495]

Yey!!

[@ad60924]

U save a lot of money this plus u clean it better in Puerto Rico back in the day my people clean r own laundry it's better for u and the invirment

[@joeblowjo]

Hot water is better at killing bacteria

[@huskiefan8950]

Buy a cheap fan, and cut the drying time WAY down, for cheap!