Washing Laundry By Hand | Everything You Need To Know || Rent To Grown

For all different reasons, most people have to wash clothes by hand at least once in their lives. If you're looking for tips to tackle your laundry, we've got you covered.

[@dsbh2008]

Here I am in self-isolation, washing my clothes in the bathtub so that my family doesn't have to deal with my potentially-contaminated clothes. Your video was just what I needed to get this done right. Thank you.

[@CelticSaint]

Contaminated clothes FFS!!!!!

[@dsbh2008]

@@MrSidReal First, the post was made over a year ago, in the height of the lockdown in the Philippines. Second, at the time, the information available wasn't conclusive on the infection vectors of COVID. Third, my wife had just come back from the city's largest hospital after giving birth, and I became sick... we were not taking any chances. We followed the guidelines provided by medical experts at the time. The thinking has since changed, but it doesn't make the actions at the time incorrect. Thanks for your concern, though.

[@dsbh2008]

@@CelticSaint hope you realize that you're commenting on something that was written over a year ago, at the height of the pandemic lockdown in the Philippines when information was hard to come by.

[@CelticSaint]

@@dsbh2008 Fair enough. I think a lot of people have woken up to what is happening now.

[@agatsumakeito]

Due to this pandemic I've been washing in my tub and line drying because I have no basement and no hookups in my rented house. Its been really nice to do because I have 2 little men and this is one less thing I have to leave for

[@lilwinged5291]

Honestly, watching clothes washed in bigger amounts of water and seeing all the dirt come out is satisfying to me .. then seeing clear water after filthy water I feel like I'd wanna try washing a load after it's been washed in your conventional washer to see how much more dirt would come out ..🤔.. love sun dried clothes since I was a little girl..especially sleeping on sun dried sheets.. they smell amazing and I sleep better..

[@osiriswills6749]

This video explained so much about hand washing clothes and how to properly hang them out to dry. Thank you

[@renttogrown3039]

Thank you for watching! I’m glad you found it helpful! 🌱💚

[@lorelai1990]

Added benefit is that you can wash more than one load at a time this way. Which actually saves time 🙂

[@shandondelver8407]

I like how you show us how. I can only learn when I can physically see what is happening and thank you for this

[@renttogrown3039]

You're so welcome!

[@CelticSaint]

Top tip. To ring out clothes (especially the smaller items) fold them over a bar like you have at 9:10 behind you. Then twist them and keep twisting. The bar (it could be a faucet) will hold the clothing steady (like another person) and you´ll ring out a lot of the water. Edit. I´ve seen your wrist idea that´s what I´m on about. Edit 2 - OK you win you mentioned the tub bar. hahahaha! I really should watch the whole video before commenting.

[@renttogrown3039]

Haha great minds think alike!

[@re11235813213455er]

I use a milk crate to push down on the clothes amd swish it around. I do that for both wash and rinse and it works so fast and saves my hands from the soap.

[@melissahill4138]

Never thought of that and you can put some force on those things.

[@666raye]

This is the best how to wash close by hand video of seen, thank you for sharing!

[@KaiKai2thousand]

Thank you for this video! Did my first tub load today - I am backed up on laundry and I have so so much to do - and no W/D on site. It would cost me probably over $50 to do it at a laundromat, and I barely have any way to get it all there. This was so helpful!!!

[@aes8302]

I live in an apartment by myself and we only have those washers and dryers that you need quarters for. I usually wait until I go to my moms house to wash blankets and sheets. I wash the rest of my clothes this way and have set up a "clothesline" indoors loll it takes longer to dry but I definitely save a lot of money doing it. Great video :)

[@yourlittlesecret7575]

The eve 😊

[@allkindsamusicchick]

I bought a non-heated spin dryer. There are other brands, but I bought a Panda. It wrings the water out, and makes dry time much shorter!

[@anitasilvey1544]

I've washed a lot of clothes by hand in my day, but I never thought to wring them out this way. That is very helpful. I subscribed and am looking forward to watching more of your videos.

[@VigneshManavalan94]

Here I am watching this from a remote place with no access to washing machine! Thanks for the video ♥️

[@9999cameo]

Like my Gramma used to do! Nice to see and hear an intelligent person describe such tasks! Easy, but hard work!

[@CandiedLittleYams]

That towels wringing technique is soooo informative

[@officialfranco]

this is the best video on this, thank you!!!

[@mvaredd]

These hand washing techniques were very helpful, thanks a lot!!

[@BearBottomAcres]

Thanks for showing me how to do this. Good video ~Heather

[@kyarahkimball6284]

That towel trick was *chefs kiss 👌🏽

[@bluemercy297]

Your idea on rinsing I lv. Thanks🤗👍👍👍

[@FarmingOurBackyard]

Great explanation! I have never hand washed on a regular basis, but if I did you have some great tips to learn from!

[@renttogrown3039]

Thank you! It was a big part of my life for a long time so I’ve learned a trick or two lol 🌱💚

[@luizsahetapy4431]

This video need more likes, why does a useful complete explanation video like this doesnt get like more

[@OurOrganicLife]

Great video!! :D Nie trick for ringing out towels!!

[@rachelharmon9470]

My washer recently stopped working. This is super helpful. Thanks!!

[@sweet.dreams]

very good presentation, you saved me money from buying "gadgets" for hand washing, thank you very much

[@meganmassey2017]

Thank you for this video. I really enjoyed watching it. Look forward to checking out your other videos

[@user-dc7iw3fu4e]

Wow that towel trick was smart! Good video 👍

[@nerdypunkin4336]

Thank you about to move determine to keep my electric bill low as possible this will definitely help

[@despicabledavidshort3806]

Just wanted to comment that I've been doing laundry by hand for several months. I decided I needed a bigger pantry so I took my w/d out. I've been going to the laundrymat and that's become a problem bc I'm a hermit and wait til the absolute last garment is dirty, then I have a carload of laundry. I decided to was tshirts and whatever else I could at home to cut down on what I have to take. Weirdly I've found that I almost enjoy doing laundry by hand, I just need to establish a routine. You've given me the best pointers and I really appreciate it. Now I need to get an outside line up ❤️❤️❤️

[@BolofromAvlis]

Very helpful tips. Our washing machine is on the fritz and being on a limited income I am unable to fix it or buy a new one right away, so a hand washing we go kids! :) .. There are worse things in the world to worry about, so no biggie. Thank you for the video!

[@jentyson9538]

Thank you for this. My washer motor burnt out just after it filled up with water. So I needed a way to finish washing them before putting in the dryer

[@msrusse5294]

You must separate the clothes different shade/colors. Dark colors should be wash separately from light and white clothes.

[@Chickenmom777]

Very nice video! Excellent teacher🥰

[@jaydaywork881]

OMG! You should see how we hand wash here in Botswana! What you did there for us it's just rinsing.

[@renttogrown3039]

That’s wild! Would you ever consider making a video of how you do it in Botswana? I’d love to watch it ❤️

[@meganmassey2017]

I like the technique you used to ring that towel out

[@dinajohnson7005]

OMG! I now have to resort to washing my clothes by hand and was not sure how to do it. Thank you for showing me how.

[@renttogrown3039]

You're so welcome! It's been a few months since you commented this. How's it been going?

[@dinajohnson7005]

Not my favorite thing to do. It's going ok my clothes are clean but take a few days to dry. Thanks for asking.

[@barbarawalworth7511]

Very helpful, thank you ❤

[@eloralucuix5208]

This was so so so helpful! Thank you!!!!

[@renttogrown3039]

I’m so glad I could help!

[@allkindsamusicchick]

Save your hands and wrist. I purchased a Panda Spin Dryer. It extracts almost every drop of water from any and all garments, towels, etc. I've been washing and using Panda since covid lockdown. Helps so much. Check it out on Amazon or elsewhere. There may be other brands as well, but this one is the bomb!

[@robertodg8743]

i learned from this video more than in my school

[@renttogrown3039]

Aww thanks!

[@ninilovenana]

I use towelettes as towels I find it easier to really dry myself when I use those to dry up.

[@renttogrown3039]

That's another good tip! I've definitely done that before!

[@Peripatetic45]

4:00 we used to call them 'poshers' for the sound that they made (I think they're called agitators); you could do with a wringer, too :)

[@renttogrown3039]

I've never heard them called that before. Good to know! :)

[@jentyson9538]

Also, the rinse water is removing the soap residue, that's why it's cloudy and gray

[@donnawatson845]

Ty, great video and tips...love the trees as you are drying clothes Question: have you ever added fabric softener to the rinse

[@cadwyn8002]

Great video thank you

[@pilarq7886]

I use TWO quality potato mashers to push down clothes when agitating less wear on my hands, wrists. .

[@renttogrown3039]

That's a great idea!

[@kshdoll7063]

Damn girl you’re working haaard

[@chantico6518]

Thank you!!

[@elisem1912]

Large bucket, plunger, large commercial salad spinner for rinse and spin cycle.

[@renttogrown3039]

That sounds like a great system!

[@user-kt9mf8xq7n]

Hand washing laundry is a chore but someone has to do it.😅😅😅😅 I absolutely cannot rely on my washing machine and dryer they are always breaking.😢😢😢😢😢😢 And my washing machine and dryer are only one year old I purchased them in the beginning of 2023. 😯😯😯😯😯😯😯😯😯😯 These high-tech washing machines and dryers do not last long. 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔 I have always been hand washing my delicates and many of my clothing by hand for over 35 years. 😊 All you need is plenty of clean freshwater. 💧☺️💧☺️ Two 5 gallon buckets one with holes in it and around it for draining your clothing in it . 🙂 One new plunger with a few holes in it. 🪠🙂🪠🙂🪠🙂 The 5 gallon buckets is good for very small laundry of loads.🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔 Two large rope handle ice buckets one with holes around it and in the bottom for draining your clothing the large rope buckets are good for bigger loads of laundry. 👕👖👕👖👕👖👕 I wash my laundry in the tub or outside in sunny days. 🌞 After my clothes are clean I place them in the bucket with the holes and with clean feet 🦶 I stomp on them to take as much of the water out I also twist by hand the remaining water after that I hang dry it outside or in the basement . It works for me. I even hang dry outside in the winter time as long as it is not raining or snowing. It does take a little more time during the winter to dry but it's worth doing it. First thing you need plenty of water. You need one or two tablespoons of liquid laundry detergent don't overdo the detergent. Never use dry detergent or homemade detergent. Never use store-bought fabric softener or fabric sheets or even fabric beads beads. It has too much chemicals and it leaves a residue in your clothing. Absolutely use white vinegar with some pure lavender oil or your favorite essential oil. If my dryer is working I do use wooly balls with some essential lavender oil in a glass spray bottle i place two or three tablespoons of witch hazel and 20 drops of lavender oil and 10 drops of tea tree oil and some water mix it and spray on the wooly ball two or three times and place it in the dryer with my clothing it makes my clothes smell good. I always love learning new ideas and new ways in cleaning and drying my clothing. So thank you

[@stargirls8189]

I love your youtube chanel, new subscriber here !

[@renttogrown3039]

That’s so good to hear!

[@nicolemagincalda8452]

IF YOU ARE HAND WASHING CLOTHES IN THE BATHTUB, IMPORTANT!!. 1. You should only use liquad soap, as powdered is to much of a pain, to desolve. 2. Fill the tub with warm water add clothes full submerge them. Add soap in a straight line from front to back of bathtub. 3. Swish the clothes around so they absorb the soap then let them soak for 20 minutes. Then swish for 5 minutes and push clothes to back of tub and unplug drain. 3. Then after tub is drained wring out the clothes refill tub with cool water. Then swish and drain and wring and if they still fill dirty after this fill tub, then wring, hang on hangers and dry.

[@renttogrown3039]

I can see that you have a lot of feelings on this subject. Sounds like you should make your own video to show people how it's really done.

[@jasonk.6374]

@@renttogrown3039 Translation: "Thanks for attempting to completely undermine the whole purpose of my video in the laziest manner possible."

[@meganmassey2017]

“it’s just kind of terrible” 🤣❤️

[@nicolemagincalda8452]

FURTHER I WOULD LIKE TO ADD TO MY BELOW COMMENT!!. After using you bath tub if you have children that bath in that tub frequently. Make sure you use ajax to clean it well afterwards. If you don't clean it the tub will have laundry soap residue. That can cause a nasty rash, on your childs butt!!. Thank you!.

[@angryoldman9140]

She uses natural laundry detergent . I’m sure she cleans it with soap before it’s being used. Ajax is a bunch of chemicals isn’t it? How is putting chemicals on more chemicals going to remove chemicals???

[@renttogrown3039]

Right? 😂 I also don't have kids but that's neither here nor there. She'd know that if she had watched any of my other videos so I'm honestly not pressed. The funniest part of this whole thing is that this lady has no idea that I own a cleaning company lolol

[@zarielin8110]

Thank you for this video! I live in an old apartment and it's oddly satisfying to do. I just have one question, but I'm not sure if you have the answer. I use fabric softener and I'm not sure if I should use it like you do with the vinegar, or if I should rinse it again after using it.

[@renttogrown3039]

Great question! You can absolutely do it like I do the vinegar, however I recommend diluting it a bit before adding it to the rinse water just to make sure it won't stain the clothes. There is no need to rinse again after introducing the fabric softener as it isn't typically rinsed out in a conventional washing machine unless an "extra rinse" cycle is used.

[@kimberlycollins03]

This saved my life because I have a dryer but for whatever reason the last people that lived here before took the washing machine while I was living here. And the washing machine I ordered from home Depot has been taking so long because the delivery drivers are idiots.... So I will be very busy today with laundry lol

[@samanthafarrugia3795]

Great video! Really needed it! Can I ask you about the soap you are using? I'm interested in homemade one!

[@renttogrown3039]

There are lots of videos online about home made laundry soap and I have tried several different versions. As long as it contains borax, I feel like they're all pretty much the same. The only thing I do that makes mine special is that I add a little bit of Purex Crystals to the mix to help keep it from smelling so bland. Hope that helps :)

[@andrewmacdonald2333]

Try Whink for iron stain removal on tub!

[@mwatts-riley2688]

I have been doing wash at home for 6 yr. The amount of clothes she doing is way too much to do a good agitation. I started with the same amt thinking it was all good. Wrong. The dirty water is evident with the next wash, I tested taking out some clothes that were supposedly clean in the last wash, they had not been worn since that washing- Ah. The dirty water. Now I do about 1/3 of that amt. And it's done in a stand up machine, with a drain hold/ tube to let the water out. Filling it with a galvanized bucket, I wash twice, and add diluted shampoo for suds. (1/2 solution) Adding to that I put in baking soda to the first rinse and Rinse twice more- just warm water. That's it The BIGGEST tools that I bought for this job, since I knew it was to be long term and I'm older[63] was 1. The cheap plastic portable washing machine from Amazon. It was 90$ and only washes; Not spinning. I put it in the tub and ruined it by not watching that, when I emptied the water into the tub, the water got backed up into the motor. Busted! Now I just use the light weight blue talk plastic (tub) itself as my washing spot. I have great guns/ upper arms too. 2. I got a strong old grandma galvanized 3.5 gal bucket. Also from da Big A. 25$ I have a wringer and mop set, that's used for mopping floors, like a janitors uses. No mop. I wash the clothes. Rinse. Drain. Rinse. Drain. Wring out. Wring out more. The dang jeans, towels, and [yes] sheets are 1000% easier with the wringer. And uhh just look at my upper arms. 👊 Now I use about 5 hangers and slap those puppies up onto the shower curtain rod. Bamm. In about 12 -16 hours, we're good ta go. Per Mildred S. Streator Illinois 1975 M. Illinois. 2016 😃

[@chickenhawkfarmstead8478]

Saw your channel in the Facebook group small KZbin homesteaders thought i would come and subscribe and check your channel out.

[@renttogrown3039]

Hey, there! Thanks for coming by! For some reason your comment was marked as spam so I didn't get to reply to it way back when you first left it. I'm sorry about that! Thanks for coming by and I'm sorry I didn't notice sooner!

[@full-throttleprincess5120]

As I was watching this I too was hand washing my laundry in the tub. My dumb ass started with the bedding and towels though. I like her arm trick. Bc my arms feel like they are going to fall off. Oh well at least I'm getting a good much needed work out. Lol. I like her little housewife fashion too. She got the look going and everything. So cute. Thnx 4 the lesson. 😊

[@elizabethclaiborne6461]

Venegar doesn’t do anything about hard water, but it will collapse detergent/surfactants and make them easier to rinse out.

[@delmypennington4450]

The clothes need to be wash : separately, dark clothes, white clothes only,other colors together is ok.dont mix dark and white colors will destroy the beauty of your garment, she mixed everything together that why the water looks dark.

[@ThirdEyeGoat369]

Great detailed video. Thanks! By the way, do the clothes change shape/stretch out by wringing them out like that? Thanks.

[@renttogrown3039]

I’m glad you liked it! To answer your question: I have found that some materials (typically 4-way stretch materials like some tank tops and socks) do lose their shape after a while but it took two years to notice a significant difference. Other, sturdier clothes like jeans were perfectly fine.

[@ThirdEyeGoat369]

@@renttogrown3039 Hmm I did see some people use a huge salad spinner to get most of the water out of the clothes, so maybe I'll look into doing that with shirts and socks 😁

[@vladimirabadzhiev3246]

Good video

[@renttogrown3039]

Thank you!

[@genevieveemond843]

I don't have a tub so i use a bucket and a toilet plunger with holes drilled into it Also fun tip to wring your clothes: save your hands and put on some dishwashing gloves your skin is going to be raw if the fabric is ever a pit ruff like towels

[@meganmassey2017]

I just washed all my bras in the tub and I could not believe how I had a dirt in my tub after! I was so shocked! 😱

[@trevinocorina2623]

I always just re rinse mine instead of washing with soap again I rinse in tell the water comes out clean an I feel like washing by hand does a better job then the washing machine the washing machine only spinse once an can't really rinse out good

[@leroysmith5797]

Can you add softener? If so at what point please?

[@annesimon537]

Buy a chamois wringer. Works very well.

[@Britneymphotography88]

since we dont have a washer dryer at my family beach house cause from hurricane sandy hit the spot where washer dryer we had it in garge in cabinet, i keep for getting to do in the bathtub lol i usually do it in shower with me. can i use just regular bar soap or tide soap in bathtub?

[@renttogrown3039]

Sorry for the late reply! Yes, you can use regular bar soap in a pinch, however it might not work as well as you want over time. Another thing to consider is that if you're using something with a lot of moisturizers in it like the Dove Beauty Bar, it might leave grease stains on the clothing.

[@Britneymphotography88]

@@renttogrown3039 thank so much hopefully we can go in Summer of 2021 and coronavirus quarantine is over by then in August

[@LmaoMoni]

Doing this because i have nothing better to do in this trying time

[@certifiedfinest5065]

How do you get the soap to come out? the soap won’t go away

[@kristinamarie111]

When I tried washing my clothes like this omg my hands were so dry 😩

[@jasmine9581]

0:21 yep Our washing machine broke

[@Strikxen]

Oh to have a clothesline, RIP social distancing in a tiny tiny city apartment

[@renttogrown3039]

I made a little indoor clothes line in my bathroom when I lived in a tiny city apartment! It can totally be done :)

[@theyoftheravens]

There's plenty of drying racks you can set up in your apartment! Wring the clothes out best you can, put a towel down on the bathroom floor, set up your clothes drying rack, and point a fan up under the clothes for circulation! Works a treat! If you have heater air vents, those also work fantastic to put the rack near or over! Hope this helps!

[@jesswatson2254]

This works for lightly should clothes. You have to use a machine from time to time

[@elizabethm193]

Trust me, you don’t need a machine, only for bedspreads ,if you have the breathing washer, it’s the modified plunger on amazon, it leaves my clothes cleaner than the washing machine, within a few pumps , periodically, it sucks all of the dirt from your clothes, I even wash bedsheets.

[@renttogrown3039]

This is for people who don't have access to a machine, Jess. Thanks though!

[@mrgreengenes04]

No, you don't really. Washing machines as we know them have only been a common household item for the average person (at least in the USA) for around 80 to 100 years. Before then "washing machines" were usually hand agitated tubs or a washboard. I haven't made the switch to doing towels, jeans and bedspreads by hand, but I do most everything else by hand and hang them to dry. I feel that by hand washing, I get the really dirty tough stains out better with a hand wash than I ever did with a machine. I can give the stuff I know is heavily soiled a little extra attention when I hand wash. I don't end up having to run it through the wash twice like I did with a machine. Plus its better for my clothes, they last longer, and it's certainly cheaper.

[@trevinocorina2623]

I live in a RV an don't like to hang my clothes outside any ideas on how to put a close line inside

[@BillieGirl.83]

Get one of those laundry drying racks, or you could hang your clothing in a closet and put a fan on them.

[@theextrovertedintrovert_am]

😢😢😅😅 *speechless

[@dakotastorms1255]

The water turns grey from the dirt released from tour clothes

[@renttogrown3039]

Yes, that is some of it. But it's also partly from the dye and lint released from the clothing as well. Plus the detergent I use makes the water turn a milky white color which makes it look a lot dirtier than it actually is.

[@malfke1]

How do you ensure all the soap is rinsed out? I feel like after two rinses with fresh water, the clothes still seem soapy.

[@renttogrown3039]

Great question! If your clothes still feel soapy after two rinses, they might have gotten "soap bound" and for that I would recommend using less soap. It's remarkable how little soap is really needed to get everything nice and clean!

[@robertwilson214]

You could put them on wood chair in shower cubicle and blast with shower for a minute, then theyre not sitting in soapy residue.

[@brian888.]

Hello.. may i ask your email.. id like to ask what type of chemicals you use to remove stains from colored clothes or how did you produce your own home made detergent?

[@dougmann66]

A W E S O M E !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jeremyradcliff]

What about sweat pants

[@byou6359]

Ziploc plastic bag with the washcloth for a plug

[@Danny-jb6pg]

Do laundry pods work also

[@renttogrown3039]

You could use them but you would probably need to break open the pod and disperse the detergent throughout the water

[@marciaford7882]

Use a scrub board

[@pilarq7886]

🛑🛑BIO-KLEEN excellent VARIETY OF POWDER laundry soap.

[@renttogrown3039]

I've not heard of it before. I'll have to check it out!

[@sweetdreamer5921]

Why do you use vinegar in the rinse?

[@lUCIDCITYROLEPLAY228]

Helps make the soap is out and leaves a clean scent

[@WatchingNinja]

It's also a great fabric softener without the added chemicals that coat fabric.

[@renttogrown3039]

Yep! For all the reasons mentioned by these other users as well as all of the reasons I mentioned in the video. ❤

[@johnm.7621]

How do i get rid of the bacteria in my clotes in terms of hand-washing? I can't do the process by hand with very hot water. Should i pour some kind of biocide into the bathtub? On the other hand that kind of stuff will harm my hands and maybe my eyes if i am unlucky... i have no washing machine since a month. In my town there is non of these coin-washing-salons too. So i will try your demonstrated method. But i need to get rid of bacteria, i was sick because of bacteria, so i am concerned about bacteria... i think i made my point clear. lol ;-)

[@renttogrown3039]

That's a great question. Both adding vinegar and drying in the sun will help to eliminate bacteria naturally. If you have the time, you can also apply very hot water at first and then wait for it to cool before touching it. It would be much more time consuming but that could also help to kill the bacteria.

[@caliyaqui8631]

The first world. I belived we only had one world 🤣

[@lUCIDCITYROLEPLAY228]

Look up First World. It will amaze you what happens when you research things that you dont understand.

[@renttogrown3039]

I have dropped that phrase from my vocabulary since filming this video but I genuinely appreciate you calling me on it.

[@marciaford7882]

😂 the water that dirty because you have not washed your clothes in 6 months

[@hunter-jamestucker3344]

My step mom washed my clothes by herself

[@marciaford7882]

😂put the vinegar over your head

[@gordonchen9533]

Who's here because of the quarter shortage?

[@gordonchen9533]

Seriously though, that wring technique for towels with your forearm is really clever. I have been struggling with wringing wet bath towels and getting them dry enough for the dry rack.

[@renttogrown3039]

I'm glad it helped! It took a lot of practice before I came up with that one lol

[@marciaford7882]

Ring the water over your face

[@marciaford7882]

Shit in the tub and then put your clothes in

[@spazedbanana]

Should have watched you first to learn about hand washing.

[@marciaford7882]

Put your face in the water

[@user-zv2pn1hp7m]

no talkiiiing 😩

[@renttogrown3039]

Do you want a purely ASMR video? 🥺 Let me know what you want and I’m happy to do it 🥰

[@anneparke5833]

If it's moving too slowly for you , you can change the speed of the video to 1.5 or 2.😊 I like the explanations. Blessings,