I want to use this to hand wash clothes (or at least spin dry post hand washing). I don't want anything too powerful that'll rip them up. Thoughts?
411388
Short answer is no. The container is too small except to spin a pair of wet socks or underwear. The spinner does not dry nor does it spin fast enough to remove water from clothing. It does as advertised for vegetables and lettuce products. If you decide to spin socks or underwear, I hope you don't invite me to a salad party:-)
1927123
I think it may be too powerful for that. it moves a LOT!!!! of air. I think also that the lint may mess it up
419420
I imagine so. I would hand wash and air dry. I don't think it would do to well in a washer (not even on a gently cycle).
439422
I do not think it was made for that, it won't make through a wash but maube for a dolls clothes. I used it to hang picture frames (cardboard) on a wall and they work very well.
1940314
I've never used it in the washer, only on delicate items I do separately in the sink. It doesn't make a ton of suds, so it may be fine in an HE washer. I've used soaps not made for my HE when needed in a pinch, but just used much, much less. Maybe you could just email the company? Good luck!
2281175
I've never tried it and I don't think I would. I think you would need so much in a washer so it's not diluted out that it wouldn't be worth while. Also it's an oil and likely would spot or stain clothing.
1030686
my wife doesnt think it does a very good job on clothing, i found your post becausei was googling for a clothes attachmentother than that my wife loves the unit for all of the other uses
1074013
I have not used for hand washing only machine washing and drying. They work wonderful. I have heard some folks use their hair shampoo for hand washing have not tried that.
192129
I use it for dog hair and I use it on blankets, sofa, dog beds. I have rarely used it on clothing, and it worked fine. Best on flat surface, I would say. I won't be without one, and have given to friends. If I am wrong you have risked little. You may find this in your local automotive store, also.
226716
The consideration with HE washers, especially the top loading ones is there is less agitation and sometimes no agitator at all with very little water use. If used in this type of washer, there will not be the same action as with your typical agitator top loader. In some top loading HE washers, clothes come out tangled because of this because they are not "mixed" around very well. Unless someone has tried, couldn't this ball get stuck on one garment (as in tangling) in an HE top loader?
1937811
No, its got a pretty powerful stream but not that strong. You would be looking for something more along the lines of a power washer.
973631
I have the full size and when I tried to wash it in my old washer (Maytag "Oversize capacity Plus" top load washer) it didn't go well at all. I stuffed it in okay but actually think it broke my washer on the spin cycle because it got way too heavy once wet. So if you are looking to have to purchase a new washer :-) then go for it! Otherwise keep in mind you could always take to laundry mat because in theory it won't need to be washed very often. I hang mine out in the sun every couple months as suggested with wool. Hope that helps!
2153868
I have not tried to use it for that, but I do know I use it for picking up everything else. I use it even to get my clothes out of the washer & dryer. I plan on ordering one for each room, but the shipping charges are a little high. Almost as much as the grabber.
1706707
I guess you could if you wanted to, I wouldn't do that to mine. I can't feel anything that would be damaged by a trip through the washer. Dryer would be a definite no no though.
961946
I mostly use it for making bubble hash, but i have used it to wash an outfit or two a few times. As long as you follow the directions and dont overload the washer it should run great. I have 300+ hours on it myself and i'v loned it out several times. Still works awesome.
550378
You can probably put the whole thing into a front loading washing machine (without an agitator) and make sure the spin is on low. Then it has to air dry. I wouldn't put it in the dryer. Although my initial review of this product was very positive, it hasn't held up that well over time (daily use). There are two metal rods inside that top that give hold up this carrier's shape. These wear out the material and come out the back scratching up walls and the plastic inside cars. The really should re-inforce the ends with some sort of stronger material like is made out of the handles.
50845
It is not a light hair dryer, and in my opinion too long. I would go for a compact foldable hand held dryer for traveling.