DIY Washer

 

I don't own a washer and dryer so most of the time I save it up and take it to Mr. Fantastic's house. But there are times when I need a few things washed. So the other day when I saw the foot powered washer I started thinking I would like something like that. Then I saw the veggie rinser and got to thinking that would be an awesome clothes washer. So off to the Dollar Tree I went and bought the white basket for $1. Then off to Walmart to buy the teal bucket for $3.50. The most expensive thing I bought was the laundry soap lol! I set it in the tub, filled it with warm water and soap. Swished it for about 5 minutes.

Dumped out the soapy water filled it with cool water and swished it some more to rinse.

Dump out the water and let the clothes drain in the white basket for a little bit then I hung them from my second shower rod to dry. Easy Peasy and no mess of water splashing out of the sink. I love it and it will work great for camping this summer too!

Let's Roll!!

Suzanne

Very smart!

Very smart! Rinse veggies right in the garden and then re-use the water on the plants. Plastic bucket and small laundry basket/colander from Dollar Tree would do nicely.

I love to garden and can't wait to get started! Though I do not have a large garden, I live in an apartment, I still try to grow a small garden each year. This is such a great idea because I hate dragging dirt into the house.

When I saw this on Pinterest it reminded me of something I saw the other day on Facebook. It was a self powered clothes washer. Here is the article:

$40 Foot-Powered Washer Dryer Could Change the World | Gadgets, Science & Technology

I absolutely love this and thought why didn't I think of that! Anyway when I saw the veggie washer idea I thought hmmmm why wouldn't this work to was clothes? It would be a little more work and mess than the foot powered washer but I think it would work.

I think a trip to the good ol Dollar Tree might be in order! I will let you know how it works!

Let's Roll!!

Suzanne