How to Make an EASY DIY OFF-GRID WASHING MACHINE

[@lauramathys2131]

To help start getting the water out of the clothes, you can place the inner tub on an elevated surface like a clean cinder block or a few bricks, place the outer bucket inside the "drum" and press down firmly. It will help remove a good bit of the water and make wringing less messy. Also, if someone has arthritis and has difficulty wringing, a new, clean janitor's mop bucket with the mop wringer on the top can eliminate the need to wring. Just place one or two items of clothing in at a time and pull the handle to mash the water out.

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Genius! I totally forgot to share your fist reminder there, but had never even considered your second idea. Thank you so much for sharing, Laura!!

[@valeriehancotte-galan4790]

Fabulous !!

[@icecreamladydriver1606]

I bought me a mop bucket for that very reason.

[@ministryofpeacekmk]

MacGyver! 😅

[@Jen-CelticWarrior]

Yes! I have a Rubbermaid mop bucket with the wringer, just for this. Also, for smaller items, a lettuce/salad spinner would work for spinning out excess water, too.

[@bobbyburch8155]

Suggestion: Drill holes in the black rubber plunger so water can get through. Old Scout leader here, been there , done that;! 💕 You!

[@helenjohnson7583]

Stanley brush (I think) made one of these laundry plungers with holes from slightly flexible hard plastic (handle was rigid). My mom mom gave me one years ago for hand washing laundry. It’s very helpful, when I can find it!

[@michelleb3096]

I’ve heard people do that so the the water floats around more easier

[@LolaMoonflower]

​@@helenjohnson7583 I have one of those..they are so cute..took me a while to figure out what it was.. and why it had holes in it..

[@pamelamorrisonn]

Would the water splash u though?

[@DR-bp1yu]

​@@pamelamorrisonn Not a lot if you use the lid.

[@eileenfb1948]

Leaving the clothes to soak for a while first, will help loosen the dirt. My Mam left them 20 minutes for white and 15 for coloured fabrics. They came clean easily.

[@janstaz]

washing used to very hard.

[@Carol-tq1fb]

That's a good idea, thanks.😊

[@kyststudio-epicartadventure]

We found that out with the bed sheets. So much more clean with sitting an hour!

[@silviamtz8961]

I leave them for a whole day and it works even faster

[@dogblackprincehoney]

@@silviamtz8961 In Soviet Union we left bed sheets for a night to soak and used a washing board. But plunger idea sounds interesting. Now I need to find a strong plunger.

[@sandrafrederick4923]

Years ago, I thrifted what I think is a restaurant quality salad spinner. A heavy plastic bucket, with a basket insert and a crank on the lid. Very useful for washing and spinning out hand laundry.

[@PREPSTEADERS]

That sounds wonderful, Sandra!!

[@BigDogLittleVan]

I did that years ago when I had babies! I hand washed as much as I could, then machine washed the bedding. I still do a lot of hand washing. Sure saves on the wear and tear on the clothing from the washer!

[@jasminerosewater3891]

great find

[@pebblesthecat3625]

My washing machine broke last week and we had someone come out today to try and fix it - not a chance of it being repaired as the motherboard has fried itself ( along with several other components ), and when the guy added up the cost of the 4 parts we needed, plus his labour, it worked out to £65 more than buying a new machine would cost ! So until we have the money in about 6 weeks, this video is a litteral godsend for us, as the only thing we need to buy is a plunger, as we have all the other stuff. Thank you so much for sharing your skills and knowledge with us all, it's really gonna help us out more than you can realise as there are no laundry centers in our small town to use.

[@wuznotbornyesterda]

I don't see the need for two buckets. One with a plunger works fine. If you are driving down the road, put a lid on it and let it vibrate!

[@Vladviking]

In some lean times my children's cheap plastic "swimming pool" served as the container while the kids provided the agitation in a stomping grapes fashion.

[@Patricia_Stewart337]

Bathtub, same idea

[@mojo7493]

😂😂😂😂

[@westcoaster3763]

My old fishing buddy lived in his pickup camper.... he just tossed his clothes in a lidded bucket with water and soap hung with bungee clothes in his shower.... bounced them around from fishing hole to fishing hole, drained them and rinsed them the same way... hung the wet clothes in the same shower until dry. Might not work for everyone, but it worked for him. 😅

[@Sandi-zh2wx]

At least they were clean !

[@sparrowgarden1401]

My old neighbor told me when he and his wife were building their house in the country when they were young, he would put the laundry in a large garbage can, fasten the lid securely and put it in the back of his pick up truck and tied it down securely. He would drive all over the country roads running his errands. All the bouncing cleaned the clothes.

[@Kayenne54]

I read very recently of someone loading up two large buckets into the back of their pickup truck, (one for washing, one for rinsing); throw the dirty clothing into the washing one with water and detergent, and bounce along their corrugated country road for 30 plus minutes. Before leaving town, they'd wring the "cleaned" clothes out, pop 'em into the rinse bucket. When home, wring them out and hang them to dry. The washing would get done on the road trip lol.

[@yardleyj9391]

I moved from Canada to Tanzania 3 years ago and this became my machine. A simpler way is just the bucket and the plunger, pump it for 10 minutes. Leaves clothes cleaner than with a machine. I soak the light colours a few hours or overnight. Extremely effective way of washing. Thank you for posting ❤

[@herecomesthesun66]

Canadian here, mind if I ask why Tanzania? Glad you went somewhere warm I am dreading winter and always pray everything doesn't shut down when it's cold. 🥶

[@KidsPlayVerse]

​@@herecomesthesun66come to India then 😅

[@yardleyj9391]

@@herecomesthesun66 l love your pseudo (smile). From Montreal. I was born there. Essentially, I was fed up to be a visible minority, though I enjoyed ice skating, l found the lack of sunshine dreadful also. Tanzania is: the Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti, Zanzibar... It is very green and its population peaceful and friendly. It's worth a visit.

[@jehozadak7]

how do i get in touch with you to perfect the washing machine process, there is some things i dont understand, m from uganda

[@anna-lenameijer9942]

Thank you for sharing 👍

[@grimreaper8328]

During a shtf situation, you will probably want 2 solid bottom buckets. One to wash in and save the water for reuse and one to rinse in and save the water for reuse.

[@cbak1819]

I thought the same🎉

[@sarahallenhumboldt2638]

Thank you for reminding us of our impact on our planet and other species; water is precious.

[@Keri-tw1yk]

​@@cbak1819 Yes, so your saying to: dump wash water into another bucket to save for another washing or more right! Then doing the same for the rinse water....hmmm!

[@dogblackprincehoney]

A special soap 72% of fat can be used instead of washing powder, as it's better for the environment.

[@aprilvasquez6400]

Probably faster too. While one is rinsing you have the second drum loaded and washing!! Well if you have someone to do it with you!

[@doreenwatson-read]

when i was a little girl my mum used to wash blankets in the bath, me and my sisters used to bet in and stomp on it to wash it, it was great fun. we had very clean feet that day and mum had clean blankets. lol

[@SandyBarbee]

AND A GOOD CHANCE OF BROKEN BONES OR A CONCUSSION !

[@helenanilsson5666]

@@SandyBarbee Yeah, definitely not something I'd risk more than one child doing at a time, and never out of immediate arm's reach. Also, any parent interested in doing this better be really careful about what kind of detergent they're using. Some detergents are very harmful to the skin if they get to soak, and children already have very sensitive skin. I'm glad that things went well enough that doreenwatson-read only seems to have happy memories of it, but it doesn't take many mistakes to cross the line to child endangerment. Of course, if you're using a softer material on the tub, like a plastic tub or kiddie pool, then the risk of someone slipping and banging their head against a hard edge is significantly reduced, and there are very mild detergents that will clean the clothes more effective than you'd think.

[@winfreychic]

This just popped up in my feed. The whole time watching it, I was thinking, "This woman has GOT to be a Christian. She just radiates love." Then the end came and confirmed it. Thank you for this and God bless, sister! ❤

[@mojo7493]

My thought also😊❤

[@marlenevandermerwe1160]

Be blessed 🙌

[@dagneytaggart7707]

Id check the holes inside and out for any burrs that couls catch skin of fabric. A little sandpaper will smooth them off.

[@eileenfb1948]

She did mention to go in and clean up from the hole making

[@michellestone1261]

My grandma used huge metal wash basins, hot water over burners, her detergent, large paddle stir clothes, soak for a while. Ringer washer to do the rest. I love laundry. If I had a job doing laundry all day long I would be so happy. Thank you for your posts, I could use this camping.

[@victoriabaysinger2693]

There's a service where you can get paid to do others laundry. It's like Uber for laundry.

[@libbyhicks7549]

Thats funny. I feel the same. I was a laundress at a retreat center for many yrs and I really liked the work. Good reminder about the large paddle. So you dont have to get your hands in the hot soapy water more than necessary.

[@elinor6705]

Lovely video! I do massive amounts of laundry. I bought a wringer washer and had an Amish man convert it to use a gas engine. It can run about 8 hours on one gallon of gas. I rinse in a large washtub and wash plunger.

[@shirleybalinski4535]

We homesteaded in Alaska when I was a kid. We had no plumbing, electricity,phone or central heating. Mom used a gas engine wringer washer for clothes.

[@tennesseeterri]

yes, as Bobby Burch suggested, you should definitely put holes in your plunger. There will be the added bonus that you will not accidentally use the plunger in your toilet because of the holes in it.

[@yardleyj9391]

I drilled the holes when I first used this hack but I find that they ripped the plunger apart after a short time. You might want to buy different colour plungers.❤

[@MarySpain1958]

Spray paint the handle or use nail polish or permanate market on tip

[@desertodavid]

🙄 OP, Did you pass the 8th grade? SMH S'no damn Wonder we're in the s*** we're in.

[@thomaswiggins7913]

The plunger can also be a made item by a circular disk cut of hardwood fastened to a handle. Holes drilled in the circular disk to jousel the water. An old "D" handle of a spade makes a convenient hand hold.

[@terrydouglas2777]

Thank you so much for sharing the knowledge that our grand parents an great grand parents had to use in their daily lives. Everything they did they had to in order to survive in those days. Mainly food, hunting, fishing, raising live stock and gardening were the main things they knew along with building a house and if they didn't store food for the winter they went hungry. How many people today know all those things. Most city people don't know any of them and if a crisis would happen, I believe they would not live long. But for people like myself who lived in the country all our lives, we know how to do it all. I have taught others during my life, but since it's been so easy for everyone to get everything on the list they forgot how to take care of themselves. We need more videos just like this to teach them they can do it. I think I have been blessed to see this video today and it makes my heart happy to know that you are showing others how they can wash their clothes the old way. Years ago they even used huge metal pots over a fire to heat the water an they washed the clothes in hot water because cold water doesn't get them as clean. Hot water opens the fibers in the clothes and allows them to get cleaner. I rince in hot water also, but I'm also known for shrinking the clothes. We who knows how needs to teach those who don't know. Focus on food if you don't know anything, learn how to get the meats and vegetables. Learn how to make it. Get chickens and raise them. If a hen is sitting on her eggs and the rooster has been busy visiting her, let her hatch the babies. That way you have more of them. More chickens equals more eggs and you don't want to have a bunch of males, you only need a few so you trade the roosters to others with chickens and working together means higher survival rate in a small community. Share the love. I wish I had bout 100 to 500 acres to have people come an learn how to do everything, including running a saw mill for making your own lumber to build barns and houses. All the things we have today makes it Alot easier to do these things. Knowledge is the key to Survival. Once you have that, you can do everything else. God bless you all and thank you so much for making this video. In times of crisis, help everyone you can. Please do not let anyone go hungry if you can help them. I was taught to share, I still do today over 50 years later. Share the Love, it is the glue that holds this Universe Together. Amen.

[@elamcb4306]

❤

[@mojo7493]

Loved your message and wouldn't it be wonderful to have a farm where you could go and learn things from ppl like yourself.❤

[@markmcdaniel304]

Always love your plog. A mop squeezer that is on the janitor bucket works great for wringing out clothes.❤

[@AndNowIWrite]

Awesome idea!! Thank you!

[@julesf.]

That's was actually my first thought too, but I quickly found that the mop squeezer is not even remotely effective on small items like socks, underwear, bras and small towels because of the gap between the squeezer and the back. I still keep it as a backup but a clothes wringer is my optimal option.

[@cherylsmith-bell6509]

Use the clean mop bucket with the wringer as your rinse water tub for smaller things. Thinking of larger things like sheets and blankets, and heavier cloths/jeans/coats, Couldn't you make the same type of thing with syrup tubs?

[@viviansdoey5077]

this is all so informative and helpful to so many out there who are having to delve into living off the grid or in vans or busses etc...I'll happily pass this video and others like it on

[@lulabelldesigns]

Great idea! After handwashing a ton in the bath tub I learned wringing the clothes was the hard part! I invested in a wringer. The mop bucket wringer looks like a good option as well.

[@littledabwilldoya9717]

I’m unable to wring out clothes much anymore, due to arthritis. I picked up a large, used ‘salad spinner’ at a second-hand store, and use it to ‘wring out’ delicate clothes, and ones that shouldn’t be stretched, like sweaters. It really helps!😊

[@Carol-tq1fb]

Thank you for the idea😊

[@Andy_Holmes]

A wringer would be nice, but they seem to cost about $200.

[@messagegoeshere741]

Can't you flip the buckets? One with holes/wet clothes one the ground/tub and a clean one to press the wet clothes.

[@tennesseeterri]

You can also spin the water out of your clothes by hanging the perforated bucket up from a rope in a tree or porch overhang and twisting it for a while, and then let go of it. When you let go you may want to run away or you will get wet. I saw another video about this same method, but I believe their holes in their bucket were approximately 1 inch each.

[@brrjohnson8131]

That's brilliant, especially since it's nearly free!

[@dogblackprincehoney]

Please do not break trees.

[@pattiejune]

I use a homemade stain remover 1 teas dawn, 3-4 Tablespoons peroxide, 2 T bake soda I have used this on old old stains and it works, use a scrub brush

[@HarleyDyna0320]

Thanks for the recipe for stain removal. One suggestion is that you might research how toxic Dawn soap is. It contains blue dye and titanium dioxide which is extremely bad for humans, animals, and the environment in general. I used to think it was safe for animals since the commercials showed people cleaning aquatic life with it. If you still choose to use it, you might want to wear gloves to protect your skin from absorbing it.

[@sarahallenhumboldt2638]

VERY important information! Love it when anyone considers animals and our planet; thank you!@@HarleyDyna0320

[@jstu8]

I use a similar method but with vinegar and an always shocked at what it gets out!

[@trishthedish-n9u]

Zote laundry soap for stain removal. Publix has it in Florida. Located next to laundry detergent. $1.99 a bar.

[@dianneunderwood8456]

Great use of simple products! Enjoyed reading through the comments and different tips or suggestions offered. Mine is the same as Eileen - soaking for several minutes first before plunging is very effective for helping to release soils, etc. And I have to say the wringer washer had many good points (my mother had one on which I learned to do laundry) - mainly water conservation. She did several loads of washing with one washer load of water (starting from white loads and ending with dark). Then when the clothes were rinsed and wrung, it was out to the clothesline to hang and dry. I started out married life wiht a little washer/spin dryer. It was a step up from a wringer-washer where you didn't have to feed each piece of clothing, etc through the wringer - you could just load the wet pieces into the spin-dryer side of the washer and the water could be returned to the washer basin. In today's world of water shortages, these kinds of options should be more available. Thank you for your well presented tutorial.

[@shirleybalinski4535]

I would love to get hold of a wringer washer. I miss my old one. I 😮hate automatic washers..a waste of water, I do not feel they clean properly & the old wringers were great for heavy items( rugs,blankets,heavy work clothes).

[@kurtc6372]

I ran into your show 7 years ago. Learned so much about every kind of prepping. Bless you for your years of prayers and helpful tips.

[@thesun-N-moon8885]

My daughter has no washer leaving her to go to the laundromat. I told her just do what I did when starting out on my own….. Fill the tub with water and get a plunger… 😂❤…. Save the big bulky items for the laundromat……

[@user-lx7du7jf7w]

I actually just did that as my washer quit working on me

[@livinglife8333]

To squeeze out the water, pull the drain bucket out and pour the water off the bottom one. Then put the bottom bucket on top of the clothes in the strainer bucket and press down or sit on it to express the water.

[@timekabolden5309]

😮🙌🏾🔥👍🏾👍🏾

[@anythinggoes9348]

I will use this to wash the rags. Since we got lots of clothes to wash. I would suggest to put one hole at the bottom side of the outer bucket so you could just turn on the faucet and slowly draining the water while pumping on the clothes until you get to see that it's done when you see clean water draining already..of course you'll need a rubber plug or cork to close the draining hole when in the washing process

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Check with your local Wal Mart Bakery. Sometimes you can get 5 gal frosting buckets for $1.00. Lids included😊

[@SandyBarbee]

They've started KEEPING and RECYCLING them NOW !!!!!!

[@chrisbrossette]

Firehouse Subs sells their pickle one, which can be easily cleaned and the money goes to First Responders. They sell quickly.

[@hobojoe3844]

Hobo tip of the day... The bucket with the holes in it works good as a live well for bait...... Or live well to keep your catch fresh for cooking later.

[@LuckyTown77]

My kids' pockets likely had some live bait. So, perfect.

[@jonchalk3855]

I have done one of these years ago. Though, I had the holes on the bottom of the top bucket. Now I will add the extra side holes. Good to know. I taught this to my neighbours and they are using this method too.

[@icecreamladydriver1606]

I love your vintage camper behind you. I like to restore them and turn them into concession trailers. I have a 1966 Oasis that I am working on right now. I finally decided on the color scheme. I am going with 50s/60s look with black and white floor, red and white checkered curtains and a black marble countertop. Now I just need to get it finished to that point so I can get it decorated up. So much fun.

[@CatarineausArmory]

My grandparents had a trailer like that. It was pink if I remember correctly.

[@michelleb3096]

Such a great idea

[@littledabwilldoya9717]

Sounds like great fun! I would love to do something like that!💁🏻‍♀️😁

[@Pilot_engineer_19]

Great job! I recently purchased a small battery powered "washing machine " for a loss of power situation. You put the clothes in a bucket with water and soap and drop this guy in for 15 minutes or so I tried it once, it seems to work okay. Yours is a nice backup.😊

[@michaelboyce7079]

I had something similar I always carried with me when I drove road trains all the Australian outback. I only had one bucket and I didn't bother with the plunger. I'd put my dirty clothes, water and detergent in the bucket, secure it somewhere on the outside of the truck and drive off. The constant motion of the truck would wash the clothes. Later, I'd stop and rinse the clothes. It worked great, but the two bucket method is a great improvement.

[@robinbonaventura4951]

Christa!!!!!!! I am so very happy that you are back - was beginning to get worried! What a cool idea! Thank you and take care...Robin

[@tomasr64]

i bought a wringer a couple years ago and it helps a lot. I rinse 3-4 times cause my clothes are really dirty and the wringer saves my wrists and hands. I even do sheets. Water drains into the garden. best design is to have your laundry station elevated and then channel the water into your garden plots. Hot summer days are nice to do the work, don't mind getting wet. Frozen winter time I do go to town to the laundrymat

[@sweetbeep]

What wringer?

[@sherryragsdale9571]

Same here where can I find one

[@katherinewillie9776]

I've lived off grid in Trapper Creek Alaska for 20 years now and I have tried out this ever so convenient home made tiny washer! I love mine!! Thank you! Sending my love and may God bless you!✌🏻❤😊

[@PREPSTEADERS]

God bless you too, Katherinewillie9776!

[@gretchenarrant8334]

You're one clever lady. Love seeing you!!

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Oh thank you!

[@MrWirelesscaller]

As a guy I fill a bucket with 2-3 gallons of warm water, detergent, dirty laundry, put the lid on, then violently shake it, and with the first few shakes requiring to "burp" the pressure (warm water + air space expansion = requires burping) for about 1-2 minutes sometimes even doing this more than once (if the laundry is really dirty). I tried the multiple buckets, plunger, drill holes in the second bucket/plunger, etc but for a combo of speed and effectiveness violent shaking if you're strong enough is the overall most effective. I do the laundry over the bathtub therefore I scoop the wet laundry and use a simple plastic basket from dollar tree to put the wet clothes in over the bucket to drain majority of the liquid (usually about 10-15 minutes), dump the bucket, fill with clean water, and shake/refill/rinse about 2-3 times (draining between each load to get as much soap out of the laundry) before hang drying the clothes. I notice my clothes coming out very clean but air drying it in the shower even with a fan blowing will build a smell over time unless you dry the load under sunlight or a dryer about once per month. The only thing that makes this pretty impractical is the amount of rinsing that has to be done but it also shows how actual washing machines leaves soap in the clothes (I do my laundry at a laundry mat once per month to mainly access the dryer but I notice when manually washing test that the laundry machines leave a decent amount of soap in the clothes, even after doing two cycles there).

[@brad2548]

Hi sister Crista. My grandmother taught my brothers and I how to do that back in the 60's when she also used an old ringer washer. Great video. ❤

[@tbrown2302]

Thank you for the scripture. It was a good reminder in these troubled times. Blessings.

[@GloriaChristina77]

5+ years ago I used to watch your videos and learned so much about preparedness from you, Christa. Thank you so much for sharing your passion and knowledge...Life happened and now It is June 2024, I recently moved to Calgary, Canada. Due to a break in the main waterline we are on a water usage emergency for 2 weeks now and have been told it might last for another 4 weeks... My washer doesn't have enough pressure to wash my clothes. Since I do like DIYs and also believe in being prepared, I thought of researching an off-grid laundry system. I had the idea of using a bucket and a plunger, but this is much more "high-end". Love the idea! I am going to make it and check it off my list for emergency preparedness-and use it to catch up on my piles of laundry.

[@suziq4512]

industrial mop bucket works as a ringer ...

[@sherryragsdale9571]

The spin mop bucket could spin out the water from smal items , but the industrial mop bucket would probably work better. I'd have to have something to wring out the water as my wrists don't have the strength needed.

[@Patricia_Stewart337]

Wringer

[@francineharris9473]

She reminds of a movie star that I would love to go see when life was different and not satanic

[@daliacolon2904]

It’s great seeing you again

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Thank you! We have more good stuff coming soon!

[@jgonzalez101]

Thank you for this cleaning DIY Video and the Scriptures at the end. It was a real blessing!❤🙏

[@sparrowgarden1401]

I have used a bucket and plunger a few times to do laundry and I really like your idea with the second bucket with holes in it. It occurred to me, that this set up would also be good to wash a load of produce from the garden.

[@sweetbeep]

I don't understand why the second bucket under it makes it work better

[@JNoMooreNumbers]

I have a clean plunger and keep my Tidy Cat litter tubs. Lots of uses. Will work just square.

[@user-dv3pd2gd9x]

I got a bunch of tidy cat litter buckets too was thinking the same .they come with a lid .

[@lillianleigh7316]

You can always use rinse water to wash a new load to conserve water. Remember to go easy on soap if you have suds youve added too much.

[@orangeguppie6897]

Hello from the Netherlands, this is my first time watching your channel, loved it and suddenly realized i have the original Plunger in the attick, this one is a more fancy one,probably for the well to do households, made of copper and a system that makes it easier to plunge, i bought it many years ago at a thrift store, i tried it ones . It is a real antique and i love it, so, when neccessary in these crazy times i will use it. Really nice to watch your channel so i subscribed, see you at the next one, bye!!!!

[@meripederson8379]

All you really need is 1 intact bucket. You wash our clothes is some elbow grease wrong them out . Rinse twice or how long it takes to get soap out , wrong shake out and hang to dry. It's how our grandparents did it and how we've done it during power outages.

[@bridgetpeek1955]

Love your videos! Wish you posted more. God Bless you 🙏🏻✝️🇮🇱❤️

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Thank you!! We're working on it!

[@kellyseeman741]

I like your washer , I used a 5 gal. bucket and a billard ball . Sealed the lid after loading , placed it on its side in a little playschool wheelbarrow and rocked it back and forth for a "while" , rinsed them in the bathtub . Worked . I'll have to make one of your style to as I don't see too many playschool wheel barrows any more.

[@imbabyface]

I think that's a fantastic idea for camping or when the power goes down for a long time. As happened in the early 2000's in Ontario Canada when The Power Grid went down for a week and we had rolling blackouts until they got the Grid back up.

[@Kimberly-n4c]

Did vehicles in that area still operate when that happened?

[@mjremy2605]

What a clever idea! I swim, and the vinegar will remove chlorine too. I like the bucket idea a lot. May I add that if you have some solar power you can run a small spinner which will extract all water out very fast, so clothes dry fast. They run $60 or so from Laundry Alternative or Amazon. I've had one for years and still works like new. Very effective!

[@blackawana]

Love my spinner!

[@sweetbeep]

You men lake a lettuce spinner?

[@charliedavis8894]

Its not just a "grid down" situation that this is useful for. In my case, a divorce left me with nothing but an RV to live in. My washer and dryer are in storage for the foreseeable future as I'm a disabled senior on SS. I wash my clothes in my kitchen sink when I'm able. A 5 gallon bucket is out of the question for me because i can't lift it when I'm on crutches. But, if I was able, I'd forget about wringing the clothes by hand, that's not easy on arthritic hands. Buy a paint mixer for your drill, dump the wash water, use the paint paddle to spin dry in the bucket, rinse, then spin dry in the bucket again after dumping the rinse water. You need enough material in the bucket for the paddles to get a grip on them to spin. God bless you for teaching people how to survive using a mix of old ways and newer technology.

[@Wonderpattypatty]

You are such a blessing! What a great and informative program! God bless!!!

[@theoldefirme4500]

Tip for washing large amounts: a larger diameter handle will be gentler for your hands to grip, thin handles give you joint pain so try wrapping with cloth or tape. Or get a bigger handle.

[@thedistinguished5255]

when i needed to wash my matress cover, but it didn't fit in the washing machine, i just put soap and water in my plastic little bathtub and trampled it with my feet! it was fun and it saves alot of energy. your feet are stronger than your hands, plus you can use your entire body weight. the only downside is you would need rain shoes or something, if you were using a detergent that isnt safe for your skin. but i just used soap and it worked great😊

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Clever! ...and now you have super clean feet too!

[@elisabethjones4917]

I love that closing!!! Be a blessing today ❤❤❤

[@rebeccaharp3254]

Been there done that. Wonderful Christa. Love your version. Looks like a butter churn as well. Love Rebecca (tTt)

[@elicemarie6767]

Yeeessss, love to see new videos from you!

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Yay! Thank you!

[@sonjamccart1269]

This is brilliant. Just knowing physics, having a "larger" load would actually agitate it more vigorously, so I think this would work really well!

[@EscapeToTheOzarks]

"You know there is nothing worse in life than when something fun, turns into work." -Red Green. It is all fun and games right up until the washing began! :)

[@eileenfb1948]

Children will want to have a go at using the plunger.

[@stephanietorres5524]

Duct tape the handy man's secret...is another fantastic quote by that genius.

[@karenbuckner1959]

Simple, inexpensive preparation. ❤️ it!

[@rose.gianno4508]

It was my 1st time here, and I thoroughly enjoyed u teaching us. I do a lot of hand wash and believe that using your great ideas, my wash will benefit. I have bad arthritis in my hands as I've gotten old, so thank you. I love your prayers, and you made me laugh (plunger).

[@sbdiaries]

They sure bring back the old fashion mangle ❤. A very simple yet easy way to wash clothes off grid. Greetings from England 🇬🇧 Simon and Beth ❤👍 ❤

[@fleurettewoods6080]

looks great for camping too

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Yes! It is!

[@SilileNdhlovu-w2b]

The addition of scripture makes your homemaker's channel stand a notch above the rest. May God bless you and increase your KZbin channel sevenfold.

[@PREPSTEADERS]

What a beautiful blessing and encouragement! Thank you and God bless you also!!

[@visamedic]

I always wash my uniforms with detergent first,let it go the whole cycle, then ill run them again with white vinegar to further disinfect them. Cool setup. Made one years ago from a different video. Works good.

[@mooieplaats]

Thank you so much for this video Christa❤ A very simple machine, but so useful in times of need. God bless you 🙏🙏🙏

[@constitutionalrepublic1966]

The easiest way to wring out laundry off grid is, to buy a commercial yellow bucket with the manual wringer on top (to squeeze out a commercial white mop), but you use it to wring out your laundry. Make sure you only have a new one for laundry 🧺 but have a second one if you need one, for a commercial mop to clean your floor. I have a commercial yellow wringer/bucket, to use with my commerce mop to clean for my own home. You might be able to use the wringer mop bucket to do your laundry in, with the plunger (put holes in your plunger for the soapy water to flow through), and add the wringer top to use push drain the soap from your clothes. Add rinse water and plunge, then put the push wringer top on to drain the rinse water out of your clothes to hang up to dry. Work smarter, not harder.

[@sparrowgarden1401]

I like this idea. I have done laundry by hand too many times and the wringing is the hardest part.

[@davidfrank3728]

I picked up an original washing funnel plunger thing ,, don't the name of it, but antique shops are a treasure trove of good stuff...

[@PREPSTEADERS]

I know what you are talking about and I can't think of the name either! :)

[@406annie]

They’re called Rapid Laundry Washer Plungers. I found mine at an antique store for less than $10 about 15 years ago. WM is selling them new for $47! 😮

[@vickymcnabb5150]

R U talking about a scrub board...

[@littledabwilldoya9717]

@@406annieyikes! They’re Always looking to prosper over needed items, even if the idea or item is 60+ years old, and should be priced as such!🤨

[@cjon4256]

TEMU sells them for a pretty low price. I just cant remember how much.

[@kevinewing-oo8ix]

I have lived off grid in a national forest for 8 yrs. Ive tried it all. ,If you gave me one of these, i would cry and throw it at you. Lol.... It was my first experiment. The plunger does not agitate the clothes. It packs it into the bottom. Its cute. Not practicle. Take off the lid. Take the plunger off the stick. Use the stick, if you dont like getting your hands wet, and push the clothing from the sides, down. The opposite side will get pushed up. Use the stick to then Draw those accross and push them down. Round and round....wash rinse repeat. I have long abandoned this but it gets the job done in a pinch.... Good luck with that.

[@rubygray7749]

To use a plunger correctly, it needs holes in it, and it must be fully submerged. Then pump it just short strokes, so it creates suction, and lifts the clothes with it as you agitate. But yes, it is hard work. I've tried using just a rounded stick, but it made holes in many of my clothes.

[@got2kittys]

Half a 30 or 55 gallon plastic barrel can do a regular sized load with that plunger. Or make a wood laundry paddle. Half full, cover with soap n water, thrash a bit, soak , thrash drain rinse & drain. It's like this but much bigger. You can leave off the second layer if you like. This is what I do If I dont care to drive to town.

[@shanimarais9695]

My goodness! You are beautiful! Outside and in! Thank you for being proud of your faith, standing strong in it and letting Jesus shine through you. I pray God blesses your channel abundantly and that you bring souls back to Him.

[@Bernimv]

Yes🙂 while back my brother told me about it. When eléctrico was out in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 he made it to wash clothes. It was a good workout on his jeans👍

[@Citizen-pg8eu]

Due to the soap residue in your clothes, the first load or so may not need detergent at all. Then, use very little ,especially with doing such a small load- like a teaspoon.

[@FredMarz-gt4se]

Nice economic advice! Less money & less water wasted... I'll try it soon. May G"d bless you all! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 fro Brazil 🇧🇷

[@OliviaLaGaba]

My Mother taught me witch detergent brands worked in cold water Wisk and All. I haven't seen Wisk for a long time. All now has different types of detergent. The All that is original and in a white container is the one. It will say on the back that it works in cold water.🤗

[@Mike-yl6hs]

Krista such a BEAUTIFUL HEART!! Thanks for letting us see it!

[@lisabarnes6919]

My Mom had Ten sisters and in the 1930,s here in Arizona during that time they had a wood stove and they cooked on that. My grandparents never wanted a electric washer or dryer but the family bought her but she rarely used it.

[@sunwukong7567]

With all due respect, but in all honesty: What a beautiful woman you are! Your warmth and femininity cannot be ignored. This is not learned, trained or faked. It comes straight from your core. Thanks for brightening my otherwise depressing day.

[@sarahallenhumboldt2638]

So very true about her.

[@theprisoner163]

You just showed me my old washing machine I used in Mexico on my boat in the 80ties. We also trailed the in a laundry bag behind the boat underway. Wish I knew about the vinegar though, hard to get soap out of salt water.

[@catherinemira75]

Soaking and using potato masher work wonders too. The only drawback of washing this way is, in fact, the rinsing : it iakes time and never comes out as dry as from a tumble dryer.

[@maryberkenpas1596]

Good idea!! I’ll have to make this. I’m glad you posted. I was just thinking about you the other day and wondering if you were ok. Glad to see you are 🙂

[@Denise-pn1tj]

I absolutely love you and your content!! Thank you!! I dearly needed this!

[@PREPSTEADERS]

I'm so glad! Thank you!!

[@Denise-pn1tj]

@@PREPSTEADERS you’re welcome. God bless you and thank you again. Hugs.

[@agent8082]

When its cold out you dont want use a washing board this is a good solution. I would also try in addition to the plunger is to take the handle of the second bucket and spin it back and forth. Thank you I'm going to make one today 😍

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Yes! That is a great way to get a lot of the water out! Thank you for mentioning!

[@rustic-man]

You can get FREE plastic pickle buckets at sandwich shops. I get 4 and 5 at a time from a shop close to me, FREE and they are food grade. I make and sell compost/sawdust toilets that I use the buckets in. FREE buckets are great.

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Fantastic idea! Thank you for sharing!

[@alicerafferty9595]

We get free buckets from Costco.

[@ritaschaefer5773]

What department at Coscos?

[@resurrectionsunday4164]

When my washer stopped spinning I used a sturdy round laundry basket hung from a tree, twisted the rope as much as possible and let it spin a most of the water out ( a well drilled bucket would work as well). It’s not as effective as a washing machine spin cycle but it’s way easier than trying to hand wring laundry especially the towels and bedding ❤

[@nataljapetrova7682]

🤫 🤔 🙂

[@dogblackprincehoney]

More ways to reduce already small tree population. I feel sorry for that tree.

[@mojo7493]

Good idea! The kids could twist and repeat and have a fun shower outside beneath it.

[@barrykelly2722]

Why oh why do i hit that like button before i watch the video? I cant help myself.

[@PREPSTEADERS]

I don't mind! :) Thank you!

[@gretchenarrant8334]

That is so great. I ask God every nite to make me a blessing in someone's life everyday. God bless you, Krista.

[@Rezolution01]

This looks like a great project to do with my kids. Thanks so much for the wonderful idea!

[@cedricerleward]

I have been doing a lot of canning this season (2023). White vinegar has been going up in price dramatically EACH WEEK! It's now the price of GASOLINE per gallon. Walmart, at last viewing, was $3.74 per gallon. And has been going up about 30 cents each week. That may be just because it's canning season. Other stores are around $4 to $5 per gallon. I'm in Eastern Washington/Idaho Panhandle region

[@sarahallenhumboldt2638]

At Costco, December, 2023, I believe two gallons cost about $3.70 (they are boxed up together).

[@elainecrise1999]

I have often used this method, and yes it does work very well!

[@ariainman6691]

Have not seen you in a long time. THANK YOU....LOOKS GREAT. The trailer behind you looks like the one we once had it was a FAN. We loved it.

[@Squirrel219]

When you pour out the water, it can be used to water certain plants. I use mine for roses and Lantana.

[@Andy_Holmes]

I bought something like a plunger for $40 which is designed for washing clothes. It works great, though I usually use a Rubbermaid container to fit more clothes than a bucket.

[@sweetbeep]

Can I ask if it works better than a regular toilet plunger 🪠?

[@sirkriskringle]

I did I did make 1 And Loving it ❤ Thank you so very much for sharing 😁👍🏻X💯 . SKK .

[@LindaLager-z1n]

I have been washing my clothes out by hand for years. Either in a sink or bathtub or 5 gallon bucket or large bowl. If I hang them to dry inside I ring them with a dry towel. I usually put them in front of a fan to

[@nancyhopper1522]

Love the inspirational ending, Lord knows these are times to hear that verse. Thank you.

[@Goody2shzToo]

I got the white buckets from Tractor Supply and just made this hillbilly washing machine. It was super easy and fast to make and it works great! The only thing I didn't care for was it took 3 gallons of water just to cover 2 pairs of women's size sneakers. Seems like a lot but it did a really good job getting my sneakers clean. I drilled 1/2" holes. I only agitated a minute or two then let it sit for a long while. Every time I passed by I'd agitate another minute or two till I finally rinsed. I love it. Thanks!

[@cathyd.williamssaltlight5373]

Thank you for the great idea! Love your channel ❤

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Thanks so much, Cathy! 😊

[@cathyd.williamssaltlight5373]

@@PREPSTEADERS you're so welcome! Your light shines bright!😁❤️

[@Wonderpattypatty]

@@cathyd.williamssaltlight5373 💯🔥🙏❤️‍🔥

[@TwobitsTiger]

I’m so glad I stumbled across your channel. I live in an apartment and have to rely on a laundromat. Things are lean right now, and if I can get away with doing less laundry there, awesome!

[@ticktock2383]

Make sure you use warm water but hot water if clothes are greasy. I use shampoo and vinegar. Takes out everything.