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Our Products are Environmentally Conscious Too

Our Products are Environmentally Conscious Too

By Corey Tournet August 27, 2018 | Blog

A Nature-Friendly Alternative to Conventional Washers and Dryers A commitment to the environment can be difficult sometimes, especially when it comes to laundry. Even if you want to do the right thing, appliance companies don’t make it easy on you. Your choices are washers and dryers that use exorbitant amounts...

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Mini Ultrasonic Washing Machines

Mini Ultrasonic Washing Machines

By Corey Tournet August 27, 2018 | Blog

Ultrasonic washing machines use ultrasound and a cleaning solvent (or in some cases just water) to clean items such as jewelry, medical instruments, watches, glasses, electronics and more. Ultrasound machines uses cavitation bubbles, which are created by the high frequency sound waves. In addition to being very gentle, ultrasound is...

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Portable Washing Machine from the Future

Portable Washing Machine from the Future

By Corey Tournet August 27, 2018 | Blog

The Maglev washing machine by Jakub Lekes is a stunningly beautiful portable washing machine from the future. Not only is the design brilliant, so is the concept. It utilizes the same principles that maglev trains use, i.e. using magnets to suspend and hold the inner drum in place. As a result, the...

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Laundry Room Etiquette or Why Should Get Your Own Portable Washer & Dryer

Laundry Room Etiquette or Why Should Get Your Own Portable Washer & Dryer

By Corey Tournet August 27, 2018 | Blog

Reading through the posts on laundry room etiquette at http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/on-shared-laundry-… it really hit home in 2 ways: Doing laundry in many shared laundry facilities is a hassle and wastes a great deal of time; As a company specializing in portable washing machines and dryers, we are definitely in the right business! Some...

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Why Your Front Load Washer Smells

Why Your Front Load Washer Smells

By Corey Tournet August 27, 2018 | Blog

Treehugger has an excellent article on issues with front loading washing machine odors. It’s a well-known issue, not to most consumers but to industry experts. There is some debate on the causes, but the main ones appear to be:  US consumers not used to using front load washers. For example, one of...

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Engineered Septic System

Engineered Septic System

By Corey Tournet August 27, 2018 | Blog

What is an engineered septic system? An engineered septic system is often used in cases where a conventional septic system cannot be installed. Septic systems are still possible on properties with soil that does not percolate, but these engineered septic systems often require additional earth-moving and/or pumping systems (percolate refers to...

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Effluent Filter

Effluent Filter

By Corey Tournet August 27, 2018 | Blog

What is an effluent filter? Effluent filters go in the tank and take the place of the exit baffle. Any water leaving the tank must first go through this filter. Effluent filters are designed to prevent larger solids from leaving the tank and plugging up the drainfield. They will cost $50...

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Drip Septic System

Drip Septic System

By Corey Tournet August 27, 2018 | Blog

A drip septic system releases small amounts or “drips” of wastewater at regular intervals, maximizing the treatment of sewage and minimizing the risk of untreated wastewater quickly flowing through the soil. Drip septic systems are often used on steep slopes, forested areas and other places where trenches are difficult to install....

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Do Laundry Disks Work?

Do Laundry Disks Work?

By Corey Tournet August 27, 2018 | Blog

“THEY DON’T WORK!!” Q. What are Laundry Disks? A. According to advertising materials, laundry disks can eliminate the need for laundry detergent, offering the consumer substantial cost savings. They typically sell for $50-70, and according to advertising claims, can be used for hundreds, even thousands, of loads. These products claim...

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Cost of Pumping a Septic Tank

Cost of Pumping a Septic Tank

By Corey Tournet August 27, 2018 | Blog

How often should I pump a septic tank, and how much will it cost? Under normal conditions, you would pump a septic system every 1-3 years…                         1-2 people in the house=every 3 years                         3-5 people in the house=every 2 years                         6+ people=every year                         You may want to talk to your...

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Cost of a New Septic System

Cost of a New Septic System

By Corey Tournet August 27, 2018 | Blog

The cost of a new septic system will vary around the country according to local labor and material rates.There are three kinds of costs associated with a new septic system: the original installation costs, the maintenance and repair costs, and the replacement costs if things go wrong. Proper steps taken...

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Best Washing Machine

Best Washing Machine

By Corey Tournet August 27, 2018 | Blog

The first thing to determine when looking for the best clothes washer is your laundry habits and needs. Do you have to wash a lot of laundry, or a little? Do you live in an apartment or other place where you aren’t allowed to install a conventional washing machine? There...

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