People who live in apartments or small buildings without washing machine connections and anyone who enjoys outdoor activities know how difficult it is to have clean clothes every day. All that running up and down, dragging clothes, and having to sit and wait at the laundromat can be quite annoying, especially when you’re in a hurry. And I don’t even want to mention how difficult something normal like doing laundry can be while camping or on a boat trip.

Having a small, practical and portable washing machine can be a great blessing at times. The truth is, even if you have enough space to fit a full-size washing machine, that doesn’t mean it’s the best solution. Yes, I am talking about water and detergent consumption and of course there is always the problem of what to do if you are on a long camping or boat trip. Having a portable washing machine means you won’t have to make a visit to the laundromat every weekend. And not only that!

These portable devices:

1. They are ideal for travel:

Manual washing machines are ideal for all outdoor activities with your family. So if you decide to go camping for two weeks, you don’t have to pack a two-week supply of clean clothes. A manual washing machine, for example, will do the job in just 10 minutes and you don’t even need to plug it into an electrical outlet. These washers are small and lightweight, so you can take them anywhere you go, camping, boating… you name it.

2. Save money

Portable washers are an ideal way to cut down on detergent usage and electricity and water bills. If you live alone or with a roommate and just hate having to wait ages for enough laundry to be collected, then this machine will be a great solution. That way you won’t have to wait and you can even put two or three things inside without feeling guilty about wasting all that water, detergent or electricity.

3. Save space

These small devices will allow you to make the most of your limited space. Some models are incredibly small and can fit on your countertop. However, if you need a larger one, don’t worry. Even that one will fit right under your sink, and you can just pull it out when you need it.

4. They are good for delicate clothes

Some portable washers wash clothes by having water pulse through them. That means clothes don’t get rotated like in regular washers. This method is gentler and therefore very good for delicate garments. Since the vibrations are not strong enough to break down regular detergent, liquid detergent is usually used and that is another benefit of these washing machines. Why? Well, liquid detergent rinses better and doesn’t leave that residue like regular detergents. All this will allow you to machine wash even very delicate garments without worry.