Portable washing machine for microfibers?

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I’d only have 20 or so to wash at a time, and I’m not going to introduce all those chemicals into my home machine. Anyone tried something like this? Wheel it out when you need it?

Magic Chef White MCSTCW09W1 0.9 cu. ft. Compact Washer Robot Check
 
I’d just be concerned on how clean they’d get your dirty or towels with chemicals in them. Got a garage? Can get a cheap top loader for a few bucks more.


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I do and I just don’t want to take up the space for one, I’ve been offered a couple for free but I can’t justify a full size machine to use once a month. The portable seemed cool because it could be unhooked and tucked away
 
SwirlmarkIII said:
I do and I just don’t want to take up the space for one, I’ve been offered a couple for free but I can’t justify a full size machine to use once a month. The portable seemed cool because it could be unhooked and tucked away
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Yeah i get it but i would just wonder if it would get clean. I spend as much or more on MF towels than close. Harder to get LSP out of a towel than it is dirt out of clothes.


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I’ve seen small washing machines meant for apartment dwellers you can hook up to water. Usually a couple hundred bucks on amazon. They’re probably the size you’d want.

They use agitators in them, so I’ve considered getting one for my towels. Ever since their inception I’ve hated the garbage that is HE washing machines, and I don’t see my opinion changing any time soon based on the way their performance has developed.

Could be worth looking in to.


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IH8SPM said:
Pick up a used washer from a garage sale and set it in the garage.
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I've seen decent used washers go for as low as $25 to $50.

The best part about old washers is if you find a good one, they are simple and cheap to maintain and (generally) will last.
 
The trick is finding a garage sale that has one. I’ve never seen one offered at one. Maybe some place like a Goodwill store?
 
57Rambler said:
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I've seen decent used washers go for as low as $25 to $50.

The best part about old washers is if you find a good one, they are simple and cheap to maintain and (generally) will last.
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Not the newer ones though. $500 models anyway.

Our POS Whirlpool (circa 2016) has needed a new pump ($44) and a new electronic selector unit (the thing behind the dial you turn for $55) .

Those were the part costs for me online, not a repairman.

If you ever take these machines apart, you quickly notice how cheaply made they are, and that a $300 lawnmower has 10X the engineering and ruggedness.

Just another ploy forced onto the unknowing public..

Damn......... Sorry guys. This "Stay At Home" order has my wandering. LOL
 
Wow my Whirlpools from 2008 are holding up. The thing is only one person(me) is using them.

I wouldn’t hesitate to buy another Whirlpool appliance from my experience. GE on the other hand, no way.
 
Bill D;1670295 GE on the other hand said:
And yet the same parent company manufactures US military jet engines.

Lets hope the separation is vast...... ;)
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I have the magic chef washer and it does a kick ass job for what it is,I can wash about 20 small MF towels at a time.it has a spin dry canister too. I also have the mini dryer and together they’re perfect for my hobby purposes as I was VERY limited with regards to space. I would recommend this rig and would also buy the same stuff if ever they fail
 
Sorry to bring up an old topic. Could you tell me exactly what model you have?
 
Sure....the unit is model # MCSDRY15W...Magic chef is the brand name
 
SwirlmarkIII said:
I’d only have 20 or so to wash at a time, and I’m not going to introduce all those chemicals into my home machine. Anyone tried something like this? Wheel it out when you need it?

Magic Chef White MCSTCW09W1 0.9 cu. ft. Compact Washer Robot Check
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I'll play the devil's advocate with my response. I don't expect to change your mind but I'll share my opinion nonetheless.

First of all, I don't consider most detailing products to be "dangerous" chemicals. Obviously I wouldn't want to eat or drink them but when used as intended they pose minimal risk(s).

I did a lot of body and paint work in my time where exposure to more dangerous chemicals are ever present, and see detailing as relatively benign in comparison.

That said, any chemical traces left behind in the washing machine from your detailing towels are insignificant in the big picture. To ease any concerns you could always run the towels through two or more cycles. That will reduce any traces even further.

I just don't see the issue with using whatever washing machine you already have available for the limited number of towels you'll be washing. In a shop environment, where you'd have hundreds everyday, a dedicated washer makes sense. In your case, your existing "home" machine makes the most sense to me.
 
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