Going Green Laundry Efforts

[surfer]

 "The Ass Wringer"

.. And the beauty of the setup is it easily stacks and you can store your dirty clothes in the bucket that doesn't have the holes...

LOL! So that's how you get your ass in a wringer!

Or for double duty, the holey bucket becomes the dirty laundry hamper (when full, it's time to wash) & stores laundry supplies; & put the intact bucket back to port a potty use!

 

[cdiggy]

LOL! So that's how you get your ass in a wringer!

Or for double duty, the holey bucket becomes the dirty laundry hamper (when full, it's time to wash) & put the intact bucket back to port a potty use!

Yup. Dual/triple purpose. I am Wiley Coyote.... "Super Genius". Yes... I like the sound of that lmao!

 

[surfer]

Nana4Twins
Hey, the ice chest/wash tub is a great double-duty idea! You might have to sit on the ice chest to keep it stable so you don't have to turn into an octopus in order to operate it.
There are some good comments from the site LeeRevell suggested. Read through them. I will only quote one of them.
Jennine on 11/19/2012, said

Once you attach it to a sturdy frame, this wringer works wonderfully for light clothes, dish towels, wash clothes and diapers. I haven't had any problems with thick cuffs or heavier knits, but you must be careful with fragile fabrics... it's better to do two passes than feed it through once tighter. Jeans can be done feet first, but release the wringer when you get to the waist/pockets since the rivets and button can be damaged by or do damage to the wringer. If you're strong, you *can* wring heavy bath towels and thinner twin-sized blankets as long as you fold them accordion-style (about 12" wide) before feeding them into the wringer. This does require significant arm strength or modifying the crank with a longer vertical bar. And you really must have this attached to something extremely sturdy and stable. I have mine on a 2x4 that's attached between my porch posts with a basin underneath. You will not be able to feed a thick quilt or queen-sized blanket through this winger, once you fold it to fit through the narrow bars, it will be too thick to fit in the rollers even if they are fully open. You'll do better to buy an area rug wringer with wider rollers if you wash large/thick quilts, blankets and comforters often. 

 

[ttpadilla]

I ordered my new bumper mounted clothesline today, after much deliberation about what I wanted to do. I think this is going to be fine for my needs (famous last words).

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B2AU7QE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[ttpadilla]

Y'all got me to thinking, there has to be an American source for laundry wringers.  Hey, don't Amish use non-electric stuff?  IDEA!  The Lehman's Amish Catalog!
They have this hand wringer, that looks like it has clamps for a 2X4 or similar.....

https://www.lehmans.com/p-2399-lehmans-best-hand-wringer.aspx

And the price is better than others sourced elsewhere.

Sure looks a lot like mine!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OAPW6GM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[LeeRevell]

Sure looks a lot like mine!  

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OAPW6GM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I just ordered it, via my Amazon Prime account, along with the clothes washing plunger thingy......  
Can't wait to see how it works.  Wringing by hand is getting to be a PITA!  My electric drier crapped out awhile back. 

 

[SoulRaven]

A super easy and super cheap ringer? Take two 5 gallon buckets. Drill small holes all over the one bucket. That is your basket. Use the second bucket as the plunger for wringing out. Extra force for wringing? Sit on the bucket. Only thing you need is a tray to catch the water that spills out the drain holes in the bucket. I think I just trademarked this wringer. I call it "The Ass Wringer".. And the beauty of the setup is it easily stacks and you can store your dirty clothes in the bucket that doesn't have the holes...

Add a third bucket on the bottom to catch the water.  A friend used that method for many years.

 

[cdiggy]

Add a third bucket on the bottom to catch the water.  A friend used that method for many years.

Damn, and here I thought I had invented it!!! (Yes, I am joking) lol

 

[ttpadilla]

I just ordered it, via my Amazon Prime account, along with the clothes washing plunger thingy......  
Can't wait to see how it works.  Wringing by hand is getting to be a PITA!  My electric drier crapped out awhile back. 

Plunger washer thingy is a killer tricep workout. I'm hoping the wringer gets easier with practice.

 

[LeeRevell]

I can use the exercise!

 

[highdesertranger]

ass wringer. lmao. I spit my drink out on that one. highdesertranger

 

[cdiggy]

ass wringer. lmao. I spit my drink out on that one. highdesertranger

I was hoping for exactly that kind of response!

 

[cdiggy]

My catchy jingle I just made up to sell my 'patented' Ass Wringer:

If your balls are in a bind from washing your clothes all the time... Try The Ass Wringer... And you'll be fine!!

Just have to write a chord progression/melody to pimp it out.

 

[gypsychic]

My catchy jingle I just made up to sell my 'patented' Ass Wringer:

If your balls are in a bind from washing your clothes all the time... Try The Ass Wringer... And you'll be fine!!

Just have to write a chord progression/melody to pimp it out.

Thx for the laughs. You've spent entirely to much time on this but I've spent a few mins trying to add to your jingle so...

Cheers

 

[LeeRevell]

Plunger washer thingy is a killer tricep workout. I'm hoping the wringer gets easier with practice.

Well, the BBT dropped off the wringer and the washer/plunger today, and I have the five gallon bucket.  Just need a saw-horse kit to build a base for the wringer, and I can do laundry on my patio.  Two day delivery, as promised by Amazon Prime!
The plunger is packaged in two boxes, the outer box is nearly long enough for a rifle! 
Wringer is double boxed too, and all parts are accounted for.  Some assembly required...... 

 

[ttpadilla]

Well, the BBT dropped off the wringer and the washer/plunger today, and I have the five gallon bucket.  Just need a saw-horse kit to build a base for the wringer, and I can do laundry on my patio.  Two day delivery, as promised by Amazon Prime!
The plunger is packaged in two boxes, the outer box is nearly long enough for a rifle! 
Wringer is double boxed too, and all parts are accounted for.  Some assembly required...... 

I had a tiny bit of trouble with the wringer assembly. Gigantic washer plunger thingy went together alright. Let me know how your first laundry day goes!

 

[highdesertranger]

yes lee let us know. highdesertranger