Review of the washing machine for socks and panties

Running a 5-7 kg washing machine for the sake of a few panties and 5-10 pairs of socks is both unprofitable and dangerous. Firstly, it is uneconomical to spend so much water and light for a modest batch of laundry, and secondly, due to insufficient load, an imbalance will arise with all the unpleasant consequences. But there is a way out - hand washing or buying a mini-machine. If you are too lazy to wash by hand, then you should think about a special washing machine for socks and panties. There are a wide variety of such products on the market.

Japanese mini washing machine

Japanese manufacturers have already thought about saving water and electricity by developing and releasing a washing machine for socks and panties - the Petit Laundry Swoosh. This is a miniature washing machine, measuring 44 cm in height, and 29 cm in depth and width. The equipment weighs about 4 kg and is often called a gadget.

The machine is so compact that it can easily be placed on a table or chair. The unit performs only one function, washing, plus rinsing. It does not work in automatic mode, but human participation is minimized, so washing with the gadget is much easier and faster than manual cleaning.

The mini-washer has the following advantages:

• economical water consumption - up to 5 liters per cycle;
• accelerated wash – the program lasts 18 minutes, of which 3 are spent on rinsing;
• economical energy consumption;
• compactness, which allows you to place the machine in any apartment or room.

At one time, the Petit Laundry Swoosh washes no more than 250 grams of dry items, which is enough to load 3-4 pairs of socks. You can also freshen underwear, tights, handkerchiefs, dishcloths and towels in a mini-machine.

Miniature washing machines wash 0.25-2 kg of dry laundry in one cycle.

Externally, the design of Petit Laundry resembles a Soviet washing machine, but only reduced by 5 times. There is no drum as such; the laundry rotates in a plastic tank thanks to the activator at the bottom. There is no need to connect the “baby” to the sewerage system or water supply – everything is done manually. The device is fixed on top with a lid, the powder is added directly to the water, and drainage is carried out through a specially designed hose. Ideally, you should use a low-foaming detergent, but a regular cleaner will do.

Elite Korean washing machine

Korean manufacturers also offer their own version of a washing machine for socks and underwear. More precisely, the LG brand, which launched the compact Twin Wash machine on the market. The trick of the machine is that, despite its modest dimensions, it is equipped with two drums at once - the upper one, for all things, and the lower, miniature one, for loading small clothes.

The main Twin Wash drum is similar to the standard ones: it can accommodate any laundry and offers many functions and modes. Below is a “pedestal”, under which a second tank is hidden, dedicated to mini-batch. Washing, rinsing and spinning are available here.

Interestingly, Twin Wash, like any washing machine from LG, is equipped with all the latest technologies. Despite its small dimensions, the machine will delight you with the smoothing option, delicate program, built-in wash, remote start and Wi-Fi support.

Mini-equipment from foreign manufacturers

There are other unusual mini-washers on the market. A striking example is the Shaking Washer, which both in name and in appearance resembles a bar shaker. This machine is very compact, runs on batteries or mains power and is often used on hikes and business trips.It is enough to fill the “capsule”, pour in the gel, load things, shake and start the cycle. It offers an automatic dryer, although you will have to dry your socks in several steps.

The Shaking Washer mini washing machine can operate on batteries.

Another option is Dual Washer. This is a washing machine with two tanks, which allows you to wash in small batches. Moreover, the presence of separate drums allows for simultaneous cleaning of color and white, which significantly saves time and effort.

Cheap Russian analogues

Russian manufacturers also produce miniature washing machines. The advantage of domestic manufacturers is that they relied on simplicity of design, reducing the cost of production and setting a low price. Thanks to this, the equipment has become accessible and easy to operate.

The VolTek company offers two models of compact washing machines.

1. VolTek Princess SM-1. Free-standing machine with vertical loading activator type. Its dimensions are 34 cm wide, 30 cm deep and 45 cm high. It is controlled mechanically and washes up to 1 kg of clothes at a time, which is enough for a small batch of laundry. In terms of functionality, the “Princess” is similar to the Soviet “Malyutka”, offering only washing and a one-time rinse, without spinning. The unit costs about $35.
2. VolTek Rainbow SM-2. This model is more spacious than the “Princess”, but has similar characteristics. The dimensions of the machine are larger: width – 42 cm, depth – 35, and height – 62. Up to 2 kg of laundry can be washed in one cycle, and the tank is designed for 23 liters. The controls on the "Rainbow" are mechanical, there is a timer, the drum rotates in different directions. The cost is about $39.

A miniature machine will help refresh a small batch of socks and underwear.With it you don’t have to store things, wash by hand or run a full-size washing machine, wasting a lot of water and electricity.

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