How about this for cleaning your MFs...

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imported_truzoom

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I'm sure we've all at one point thought, "this load of MFs is too small for the washer, but I don't really want to put it in with the rest of the laundry because of the residue and odors".



I figure this would be a worthwhile gadget that would kinda pay for itself after a year or so (if you wash your MFs in the washer anyway) if it manages to stay together that long.



http://www.carolwrightgifts.com/cwg...9000&seq_no=5&min_seq_no=501&SingleItem=26967



Any opinions? I'm itchin to order one and try it out...I just wonder if it uses an agitator or some other spinning motion..
 
Oh yeah, I recall seeing that or a similar gadget about a year or so ago. There was some commentary here about it. I think anyone who did have it thought it is good.
 
I just bought enough MFs to fill a large load in the washer. Then I always have a full load. I don't wash my MFs until most or all of them are "dirty".
 
White95Max said:
I just bought enough MFs to fill a large load in the washer. Then I always have a full load. I don't wash my MFs until most or all of them are "dirty".
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^^^ Yup thats what I do too. It's a waste of time and money to wash only a couple MFs. I usually throw them in a "dirty" bag or box, then when it gets filled up or I know i'm going to be detailing, I will wash them all together.
 
a.k.a. Patrick said:
And the dirty water goes...................?

I guess you would have to empty, then refill, run again? I think its kind of cool!
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That's probably the only inconvenient part of it, but it's not much different than emptying out a large bucket.
 
I would still be interested in getting it for that price though....My wife has enough laundry to do.....plus I could take it when I take the RV out also.....
 
Believe me, that thing is useless, don't waste your $$. Doesn't your washer have load settings? Just set it for a small load is all you need to do, no such thing as too small a load.
 
DFTowel said:
Believe me, that thing is useless, don't waste your $$. Doesn't your washer have load settings? Just set it for a small load is all you need to do, no such thing as too small a load.
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Leo, the "small load" setting on my parents' washing machine is still too much water for a load of 40 MFs.



And in my apartment building, we have a coin-op washer and dryer. The washer does not have load settings.



I prefer to just buy enough towels to fill an entire load. It's always nice to have a bunch of towels around anyway, in case you end up detailing several cars in one day. You always know that you'll have enough. Or if all of your WWs get used in one day, you can always use MFs to dry the car if necessary.
 
Still, using the load setting on the washer will use significantly more energy than this little portable washer could (I've even seen one on UK sites that is hand crank operated). It's sort of like using the right tool for job... I suppose?
 
DFTowel said:
Believe me, that thing is useless, don't waste your $$. Doesn't your washer have load settings? Just set it for a small load is all you need to do, no such thing as too small a load.
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I agree to a point. I wash as little as two or three in my washer. Put em in w/some Micro Rejuvenator and after the wash has run for a few minutes I stop it and let em soak for a bit. I then run the washer again w/out any product to make sure I get a clean rinse.



If I have alot I'll load 'em in a 5 gallon bucket with my pads using Micro Rejuvenator and let the lot soak. When I'm ready to wash pads out I do as before w/the towels.



But to the matter at hand. If you didn't have access to a washer in your house and had to use a coin-op down the hall or someone is telling you not to run small loads (significant other, mom, whoever) then I don't see the reason for not trying this thingy out.



Yes it looks like a 5 gallon bucket with a aggitator but hey it just might do the trick. If (big if) it works as advertised.





I mean somebody has to think of these things
 
I think you guys aren't seeing the big picture here. The discussion is about using this small machine to clean your detailing towels. Not laundry, lingerie, or panty hose... detailing towels. This machine is very good as a substitute for hand washings in the sink, read the ad, it even mentions it's a saver from hand washing. Detailing towels typically are full of polish and wax and all sorts of uglies which means plenty of fresh water (preferably hot,) several cycles of agitation, and a good rinse. This little machine does none of this, all it does is agitate the water a bit so whatever you have in it get's the same effect as a gentle hand wash.



If you try and clean detailing towels in this device you will soon see that the towels are not properly clean and free of dried wax and soon the streaks will appear.



If you're concerned about savings a few gallons of water by doing a small number opf towels in a washer then consider the cost of a new paint job!
 
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