HOW TO SAVE MONEY on Laundry with Mini Portable Washing Machine | FRUGAL LIVING
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- Опубліковано 25 чер 2020
- Learn how to save money and live on a low income by doing laundry with a compact mini washing machine with a washer and spin dryer! After you wash your clothes, just hang dry. It's fast and easy once you get used to it. This washing machine will pay for itself. Plus, it's lightweight, portable, and perfect for small apartments, dorms, RVs, and other small spaces or small homes.
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this is the machine i have been using for all my life with a max load 😂😂😂😂, nothing new for me, but informative for someone who is not aware of it.
Take a chill pill, roomie! She’s showing us something! 😆
Seriously right!!?? 🤣🤣
Well if your washing disturbs your roomie I guess roomie isn't allowed to use the machine, because it might disturb someone 🙃
Nic S IKR,,,AGREE
@@luxurycardstore Roomie has moved out! Now it's all mineeee!! 🤣
@@PinchAPennyWithJenny 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
not sure if you know but you can rinse your clothes in the spin section. Spin the clothes to get the soap out, then add water to the spinner for a minute or two (it will drain as you add the water in) then spin one more time. saves on water and time as you can wash and rinse/spin at the same time, so 2 loads at once :) You can do 3 loads in under 30 min ;)
Wait... What? That is so cool! Now I for sure want one!!!
I just found out🤔😂😂😂. Been using it for 6 months.
GENIUS! I've actually been doing it this way for the past few months. Definitely saves water and time!
i’m kinda paranoid that the soap wont be rinsed out if the clothes aren’t moving 🤭
my machine sadly wont spin cycle while the lid is open...
@@TainaElisabeth Yeah mine does the same thing. The washer part, I can open the lid, but with the spinner, once you open the lid, it stops spinning!
I had no idea this existed. I need one of these for my apartment! I'm having to walk to a laundromat every week and spend money and effort and this is just blowing my mind
Aside from saving money, this was also another reason for me. I live in a walk-up apartment and carrying laundry in the heat, rain, cold, etc. just wasn't working for me anymore. 😉No harm in trying: amzn.to/37s92yE
Even if you use it for a few months, you'll likely "break even."
My College dorm has a laundromat.
But it's haunted by ghosts.
This machine has saved my life and £3 per wash!
i didnt either up to year go
@@PinchAPennyWithJenny Thanks for sharing the link, how do you like your machine?
Love your review you got to the point and actually showed how it works a lot of the review videos give me anxiety 20 minutes of a bunch of un necessary talking
You right
Yes that true!
FACTS .... quick & easy
how much clothes can you put in? does it heat up and break down?!! is this still working?
I have been using a portable washer myself since last April. Under my seniors apartment rules, we're not allowed to hookup a washing machine. Since I have severe eczema I ignore the rules. I can get away with this because my machine DOES look like a toy! That's what I tell folks if and when they ask: "it's a toy. "
- "So, what does it do?"
- "Washes my undies and t-shirts and flour-sack towels."
- "What about jeans?"
- "Uhmmmmm...no. (I lied).
- "What about sheets and stuff?"
- "A load like that? Are you joking? It's just a bloody toy!?" (Yes, it can, but I won't tell THEM that")
- "Well, why did you buy it when you have a REAL machine downstairs?"
- "It was cute." (I don't tell them that my little plastic "toy" gets my clothes cleaner than the monster machine downstairs that takes my money and gives my nothing in return!)
My "toy" is similar to yours. If I had to evacuate because of some natural disaster, it would be the FIRST thing I'd grab. It was such a drag having to wait until payday to do laundry for lack of coins (and NOW there's a coin shortage!😡). Also tired of earlier tenants's residual detergents, bleach, and harsh additives all lingering in the community machines and making my eczema worse. So I bought this little powerhouse "toy," based on your review and similar reviews. Best purchase I've made in a LONG, LONG time. Sure beats a washboard 🤗😁 (Just kidding 😺).
Haha!!! My landlord doesn’t allow washing machines either! I plan to hide it under a blanket and move it to the bedroom if he or the super needs to come in for any reason. If I can’t hide it fast enough, I’m totally going to say, “Oh....it’s just a TOY!!!” Or like, “Oh....it’s for an art project.” I love your excuses haha. 🤣🤣 Glad the machine is serving you well!! I just went to a “real” laundromat for the first time in forever to wash my winter jackets, but sure beats going once a week or something crazy like that!
Pinch a Penny with Jenny Feels SO GOOD to get one over on the landlord! 😎
@@Mimeh53 😂There are worse things a tenant can do...other than own a toy laundry machine! haha.
@@PinchAPennyWithJenny I was thinking maybe your channel was worth subscribing to, but now I know it is not. While I have to go to the laundromat because of the kind of sewer system we have here in the apartment building, I'm not about to LIE to anyone just to have the convenience of a tiny machine at home. Granted, you live in a far more dangerous city than do I, but again, lying isn't worth the tiny gain of "money saved."
@@jb6712 Hi Joyce, Everything was said in a joking kind of way. This is not a regular sized machine and it doesn't hook into any pipes. That is what is not allowed. Instead, it works via an outlet (much like any other electronic device, or like my fish tank) hence it's a "toy." It's the giant full-size machines that are not allowed.
That lil cartoon penny made me laugh so hard pinch a penny with Jenny😂
Thanks!! I wrote the jingle and sing it too! hehe.
@@PinchAPennyWithJenny super creative and makes me sing it too!
I just wanted to drop this little helpful hint for you Jenny, you can use a standard three outlet extension cord to plug the washer in to if you can't reach the outlet in your bathroom just be sure to hang it up away from your water as it drains or as you fill it up so you don't have any sparking accidents and also to make your washing more accessible and not have to mount it on the toilet since it is a gravity style non pump washer like my own you can place the entire thing in your bathtub for it to drain and then just clean afterwards once you're done washing. One more tip since you're draining in your tub tie a piece of stocking at the end of the drain hose to catch any lint so that doesn't build up and your tub piping.
I'm getting one after Christmas. I'm tired of going to the laundry room and finding all the machines in use every single time. No more scrambling to find change . Can't wait. Thanks for your video. I've watched several. I don't buy anything unless I research it.
I just got a 26 LB Kuppet model a week ago and I'm in love with it. The laundromats I went to were cleaned regularly, but the screaming kids and the possibility of catching COVID made me fork over the $119 om Amazon. I figure that as long as it lasts at least 8 months I will break even on my purchase, but for not being exposed to COVID ~ PRICELESS!!!
this reminds me of the old Hoover washing machine my parents had in the 70's. You can poor water in the spinner and use it to rinse while the other tub is agitating, also you can use the little plastic thing in the spinner to push down on the clothes and force water out before running the spinner to save more time.
Oh that's awesome!! Yes, you can rinse in the spinner while the other one washes as well!! I do that sometimes as a shortcut. Never thought to push down on the plastic thing to squeeze some water out beforehand though - genius! Though I'm afraid it might break from the pressure since it's not really meant to take pressure like that from above? I don't know haha. Good idea though!
thats what i had worked great.
Oh wow. I wasn’t expecting this to be an actual electric washer. Pretty cool
Wish I would have know about this back when I lived on the top floor of a building that had no elevator.
I live in Brooklyn and I have the same setup.
I have my machine against the sink instead so I’m in front of it.
My wash routine is wash/spin/rinse/spin, I notice doing it this way reduces the amount of lint and soap on the clothes. I also drain the water AFTER I transfer the clothes into the spinner so lint doesn’t settle onto the clothes. Oh and like another commenter says, use a pantyhose sock at the end of the drain hose to prevent lint clogged pipes.
Use a panty house on the outside of the house?
@@tawana2inspire yes I tie a nylon sock at the end of the drain hose so when it drains it catches the lint instead of going down the drain and clogging
i bought a Kuppet large model because i didn't feel safe going to the laundry mat because of the pandemic going on, i love it, i wish i would have bought it sooner
Yeah, the laundromat is way too enclosed with too many people! Good purchase! 😊
This is the best video I've seen regarding this kind of washing machine, and I've been researching for quite a while! Virtually every other video I watched as somebody who just got it and hasn't got a clue how to use it. Thank you for your clear descriptions on how to use it, and little tips to make the process run a little more smoothly.
So glad you got to the point, demonstrated, shared the pertinent details. Thanks.
Oh so true! As a fellow Yawker I get it!
Ty for showing rinsing ur clothes I thought I was the only one
Yes! I want to get the soap out haha.
Thanks. Im ordering one.
Thanks for taking the time to show us. It's great.
Thanks for the review, so needed.
Had a blue one like yours. Had it for three or four years. I'm now 65 and it got too heavy to lift in and out of the tub.
Recently bought a single tub one that washes and spins all in one!! Love doing my laundry whenever I want!!!❤❤❤
That's great to hear! 🙂
EExcellent review I really appreciate you showing stuff and not talking our ears off thank you Jenny
I just both one yesterday! I live in London in a small studio flat laundromat costing me £6 for big load and £3 for drying clothes. Twice a month equals £18 equals $23! It’s just crazy expensive! I payed £139 for a washer I know that prices went up during pandemic but I’m still super happy cannot wait to receive this Saturday! I both on Amazon uk .
I paid £70 recently for the version without the separate spinner as I already own an excellent Thomas centrifugal spinner- seemed silly to buy the bigger unit and I also have little space.
How are you getting on with it? I do have a full size washer but I’m using this in an effort to save on electric-so instead of using the quick programme on my large washer I’m using the mini washer. I noticed on my large washer that it only washed for 3 mins of a 15 minute cycle and I wasn’t convinced things were clean, but they are very clean from the mini washer after a 6 minute wash and the power reader I used barely moved whilst the mini washer was on. The cost appears to be a fraction of using my full size washer.Fingers crossed 🤞it will help with the current crazy power price hikes!
I had to use a launderette last year when a flood wiped out the electricity in my kitchen. It was horribly expensive and long winded . Waiting for the one larger washer I preferred was a pain and it was taking hrs out of my day as a career. I went in there last week to wash some heavy items and was shocked to see the machine I use has become £10 a load and the driers- you only get half the time you used to for a pound, so drying cost is now about £6 ( instead I dragged the stuff h8me and dried it in the garden in the hot weather- can’t do that in winter though!) Being bake to use this at home whenever you want and being able to do other things during the process is great!
I love it I have a wonder wash for years and loving it, good job girl😍Gilbert, AZ
Great review! I did one with a Zeny too. I'm in the Bronx and oh man has mine come in handy. I didn't know it came in 💜
Thank you, love from Alaska. We too have a motorhome and this would be cool. 👍 Happy New Year!!
Hey Jenny, love the video
I'm a student living in an apartment, so I get trying to save as much money possible haha. I used to go to a laundromat to wash my clothes but not too long ago I bought one of those twin tub washers. The one I have can take about 22lbs of dry laundry so it is a big machine. The reason I bought it is because I was my comforter every 3 weeks haha.
But so far it's a great machine. I believe I paid around 300$ for it. And it cleans my clothes really well.
I love mine so much, I’m thinking about upgrading to a larger one soon! More than broke even by now. ☺️
Which one did you purchase Zechariah?
Thanks for the video. I was on the fence about this until I saw the lintel filter. Thank you for posting.
I've never heard of such a device before, im so happy for you it's making your life easier, the cost of living is insane! ❤ Thanks for sharing
Love your channel. I have a mini washer too. Something to know tho, put a knee high pantyhose over the drain hose and secure with rubber band to catch lint or you will clog your pipes. The lint catcher in the machine doesnt catch everything.
OMG my parents did that growing up!! They still have a pantyhose there haha.
I was just gonna write something like that. Cause I watched several videos before I bought mine in April. & the pantyhose sure dose catch the lint when it drains the water.
Ive been using a normal old 1979 washer for years and have never had a clogged line from lint?
From my experience the only thing that backs up pipes is grease and long human hair .
@@Airik1111bibles We both clean out our pockets, too. Never had a problem with ours, either.
Thank you for the tip, I been thinking about getting a portable washer but I have a lot of dogs so you know lots of fur, and I was wondering about the draining and such for this
pretty cool, been looking for one that small. thank you
Next holiday I buy the room mate soft ear plugs. Thank you for sharing I have spent three day looking at portable washers for our little camper we are going to make.
I've had a portable washer/dryer set b4 but not as small as this. I just ordered one! Can't wait to use it! 😊
Let me know what you think of it!!
Thank you this was very helpful!!
This was a great tutorial, thank you Jenny! Sold!!!
Love all your shows .
I wish I would of known about this product when I lived in NYC. This looks a really good buy.
Thanks for the clear review and links in description
I am buying one of these! Great vid.
I just purchased mine and I freaking love it!!
May I know how much is it?
Oh, I had a 16lb capacity one...but I lost it, and now I'm gonna need another one. This time I'm getting one about your size. 6+ lbs and leave it and use it in my large Stall shower, that way it's easier to drain the water out? But I have to ateast, they are wonderful🌸. I'm limited in my mobility, so these are a God send🙏 I have my Apartment brand new Laundry machines like only 30 feet from my front door..but there's no a/c inside, and on a bad day, my legs just hurt too much! I love the size of that one, as you can wash like 2 pairs of jeans at once!👌👌
Thank you for this. I was looking for a video on how exactly this works and I found you.💃Definitely buying. ❤️🇰🇪
Very nice demonstration. Thanks.
I know this is an older video but I wanted to thank you for taking the time to show us this convenient method while saving money. I'm going to show this to my lady, again your demonstration was very informative. New subscriber :), God bless you. 👑🙏🏾
You’re very welcome! ☺️☺️
I love that you use the Talente jar, I use them to freeze soup and leftovers, I live them and it is an excuse to have gelato
TOTAL excuse to eat gelato haha! And they're high quality jars too (without being glass). They're a little pricey, but they do go on sale. :D
I have a portable washer too and love it. 🙋🏼
Thank you for the detailed video!😊👍
Good to name product!
Thank you! I have already decided I can do fine with one of these. I'm a widow and retired...less laundry with lots more time to do it!
AGREE!! It’s very expensive to wash in the DMV areas as well- especially DC & MD.
Wow this is so cute I'm getting one
Let me know how you like using it!
Neat Gadget to Own im planning on getting my new portable Washer & Dryer now. ☺
nice i just got mine today!
I actually have one; was the only one with one in the building. The problem is my neighbors. They're thinking that we're wasting water and was given an ultimatum that if we used it, we'd be evicted. Their machine costed $7.50~$8.50 per wash and it barely cleaned anything 😥. My machine is in the box itself as I speak; hasn't been touched since 4 years ago. Seriously can't wait to move out..
Omg that’s horrible!! Those neighbors sound annoying. I’m assuming you live in a place where the water bill is split? 🙁
F upped neighbors
So the only problem with that kind of stupid thinking is that your bathtub holds more water than this machine EVER will. Wait until you hear the neighbors leave for the day and get your wash thing on!
i have a normal washer but i bought this as my hubby uniform is white and he wants to change very often, so i bought this for small qty of clothes. the washer sent today, didn't expect the size, i thought smaller. i place it in my dry toilet, however, it really does a good job, very happy with the purchase, i hope it lasts
I just got mine 2 wks ago I love it
Cost
I need this for my camper!
It'll be perfect for a camper!
Thank you for this wonderful tutorial it was really helpful!
Just found this channel and I thought the name, "pinch a penny with Jenny" was super catchy and cute. The opener with the penny sealed the deal for me.
I'm glad you like the jingle! I need to post more videos...but you know, busy making money and pinching pennies haha.
@@PinchAPennyWithJenny Would love for you to make a video on how you got the idea for your UA-cam channel. You obviously have a creative mind cause that jingle and animation sucked me right in. Content is awesome too!
Easy explanation, thinking of getting one. 😊
Yes awesomeee i have it too ...its great i learn watching your channels thank u
I never knew a thing like this was available.
Thank you for making this known to me. Subbed.
That washer is a great money saver. It is also so cute!!
@Zebra Lady75 and how much u save on electric bills
BOY,! THATS BRILLIANT,! YES A GOOD WAY TO SAVE MONEY..
I love this video ❤
I bought Jenny's second choice washer recommendation today from the description. (The Super Deal/Zeny) Just arrived today and I already did like 8 mini loads!
So far so good. I hope it lasts a few years. I paid $160 but other you-tubers said they paid between 70-100 so I guess the prices are going up on these things.
Hope you enjoy it! Mine is still going strong! I do wish it was bigger, especially with Fall/Winter clothes being bulkier, but just have to do more loads. 😊
@@PinchAPennyWithJenny Yeah the spin dryer is the part that's really lacking for me...or the fact that's it's not a real heat dryer. I bought two drying racks from target, (only $15 ea.) but I'm totally out of room in my shoe box apartment lol!
I'm probably gonna buy a Panda dryer or similar if I get tired of the damp clothes everywhere 24/7 lol
Thanks for your video btw :)
@@totigerus Yeah I totally get what you mean. I have clothes hanging in the kitchen right now haha. I've been looking at dryers too, but haven't purchased one yet. I've been eyeing the Costway one: amzn.to/3Aom4cN
Just wondering about the venting and how that's going to work with my window.
I LOVE💜💜💜💜THIS
The kind of portable washer that I have doesn't have a lint catcher made into it. But I do grab it from the washing part. Just 💘 it.
ok I have a washer and dryer , but this is so cute I want this "toy" lol
I usually use an actual washing board to wash shirts for the next day. they dry on my radiator in my small apartment, but it does the job. this machine looks doable and small enough to store away. Thanks again.
I put my drying rack by the radiator! Works for me. ☺️
Thanks Jenny 😊
This mini washing machine is actually a good idea if you have kids. We all know what and how much mess they make can make in a day!... Or dirty rugs, or basically any other small loads that can't wait til the end of the week. Thanks for this video!
Totally agree! Also comes in handy if you want to wash pet toys, bedding, etc. away from the rest of the laundry. :)
great idea
Very helpful thank you
I’m subscribed and receiving this machine for my birthday next week. Thanks J
Happy birthday!!! ☺️💐
Hi there! By any chance doyou have a link to the machine that you purchased? Is it the same one as in the video?? I can't find it :/
I save the water from my regular washing machine (1 wash, 2 rinses) to water my vegetables in the garden, have the pump nose running out my window and down into a water barrel. I also use the water that drips from my AC, will fill a 40 gallon cat litter bucket a day in Summer for the garden. I have run a tube from my tub out the window to a rain barrel and save that water, think siphoning gas from a car. Once the water starts flowing, I put the tube in the rain barrel and save that water. In Southern CA, it is too hot and too much water wasted going down the drain that can be used for other things.
That's so cool
Thanks for this video. I want one. I live in NYC too.🤗❤️
Great video 💯👍🏾
I wish I knew about these when I was apartment living
Great bug-out-bag item!!!!
Thank you
Hi Jenny, thanks, money Mom sent me! 🙂
I live in NY!🙂 I'm happy I found your channel. New subbie here.🙋♀️
Oh yay! Another New Yorker who can relate to overpriced everything. :D
New york mom of 3 and I love mine
very good i have one works for me in london
Your intro is too cute. Very nice video. Thank you.
Going to be buying this .. saves time and money with two small kids
Especially great for kids clothes!! Can definitely fit more than adult clothes haha. Good luck!
I bought mines a yr ago for just $100 off of FB market practically brand new and I LOVE IT! In a yrs time not bringing my laundry to the mat etc. I save $240.00+ a yr. I also got the magic chef dryer the 2.6. Great for socks towels etc.
That's awesome!! I've been looking at the magic chef dryer too haha. Although I haven't made the purchase yet....maybe soon!
@@PinchAPennyWithJenny you def should! i hang dry mostly besides socks undies etc and use it for a few min to fluff and get it more soft rather than having them feel like they been hung dry. it was def worth the cost for me. & not to mention love the smell of a dryer in a warm house :)
I live in a van, thereby space and water are limited. I use a. Salad spinner modified with a drain hose for laundry. I start by separating whites, colored, and darks, starting with the whites, add water and cleaning products, adjitate a bit, let soak, then look for spots, clean any stubborn spots with a bar of soap, then agitate again, then I have two buckets, I drain the soapy water into one bucket (5 gallon from Lowe's or Home Depot), then spin as much soapy water out as I can. Next I add a cap full of vinegar to the rinse water, agitate, drain and spin the rinse water into the second bucket. Remove the whites, but before you hang them up to dry, put, the second load in the spinner, add the saved soapy water and start them soaking while you hang the previous batch to dry, agitate the next batch, drain, rinse, you should see how this goes by now. It saves time, money, & water, see, grandparents wasn't that dumb, after all.
Well her voice is relaxing
When I was growing up in the Soviet Union, my mother had such a machine. So nice! Love the video!
Very cool! I'm still using mine. :)
I literally subscribed before watching the video, just based on the cute cartoon intro!! 😍
Hahaha thanks! I wrote the jingle and sing it myself. 😁
Thank you, ❤
Here in the UK the cost of electricity has gone bonkers. I’m using the smaller version of this ( no so erase spinner on the side) because I already have a top notch centrifugal spinner that gets things virtually dry. I’m using the mini washer to do under wear, cleaning cloths ( not together!) and gym gear that can’t wait until I do a full load in my full-size washer. I have a lower reader and it barely moves when I use the mini washer. Sometimes I soak things overnight before washing in the mini washer for a few mins and rinse them in there. I’m really hoping it will save Le tricky as my predicted monthly gas and electric bill is going to be higher than my mortgage payment!
Wow! Hope that electricity bill goes down soon. Higher than your mortgage payment. 😭
It's called greed unfortunately..the companies are becoming billionaires off the back of people's suffering
Jenny is adorable 🥰
I actually. Washed my big blanket in quarters each corners 4 times and finally the middle part at last. It worked very well
Wait, how does that work? Wouldn't the blanket be dangling out on the edge and water get everywhere? haha.
@@PinchAPennyWithJenny I put the whole blanket on a bucket. I put a corner of the blanket in to the wash as much as it still be able to move well. Drain the water and took of the clean part back to the backet and do the to the other corners lastly the middle part. However the rising is in my shower
Hello I came across this video and I'm so thankful for finding it. I to live in New York City and I to spend too much money washing my clothes I've already ordered the machine in the drying rack thank you so much♥♥♥♥ FYI we should order these in bulk and sell them to New Yorkers we would probably make a killing 😘
Let me know how it turns out!!! ☺️
I would wash the clothes in soap water, then directly to the spinner to spin most of the soap-water out(you missed out this part), then back in the washer-section...THEN add clean water to rinse, then back to the spinner. Then hang.
Bravo. I'm looking forward to following your advice when my washing machine is delivered
Thank you so much! My apt laundry room is so gross and I was looking for an alternative! And it saves me money! Yay!