Primitive Hand-Washing Machine

A lot of people recommend the WonderWash for doing laundry on-board.

I have not tried it myself as yet, but, reviews seem to indicate that it's a good option as long as you remember a few things:

• Don't overload it.
• Use it in an area you don't mind getting wet.
• Refresh it every so often with a bit of vinegar.
• Don't use too much detergent.

I'm a fan of trying the cheapest and most low-tech option first, then scaling up. This Instructable for a primitive hand-washing machine showed up today. Worth reading for the wry humor, at least, as the instructions are pretty basic. Plus, I like their idea of having a second bucket with holes drilled in the bottom to use for a spin cycle. If this truly does get clothes clean, it also has the advantage of saving space. The canister can be used for other purposes in between washes.

I might give this a try with a few items of clothing to see just how well it works.