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Iron Laundry

Iron Laundry

By Corey Tournet August 27, 2018 | Blog

How to Iron Laundry This article on how to iron laundry is broken down into 2 parts: How to iron clothes and other ironing tips. How to choose the best iron for your laundry needs. Always check the clothing care labels on your garments when you iron laundry. Using a...

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Ink Stain Removal

Ink Stain Removal

By Corey Tournet August 27, 2018 | Blog

Ink Stain Removal Some ballpoint ink stain removal can be accomplished by sponging clean using alcohol. If this ink stain removal technique doesn’t completely remove the stain, try acetone (except on acetate). If acetone doesn’t work, try amyl acetate. The other alternative is to use a bleach which is safe...

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How to Hook Up a Washing Machine

How to Hook Up a Washing Machine

By Corey Tournet August 27, 2018 | Blog

This article discusses a very important but often overlooked aspect of how to hook up a washing machine: how to hook up your washing machine hoses. According to State Farm Insurance Statistics, washing machine hose failures cause approximately $170 million in damages to homes in the United States & Canada. The...

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Chocolate Stain Removal

Chocolate Stain Removal

By Corey Tournet August 27, 2018 | Blog

Soak in cold water. Press detergent into the chocolate stain while wet. Use pre-wash stain remover and launder in hottest water safe for fabric. Pre-wash with product containing enzymes in warm water or treat with pre-wash stain remover. To remove remaining grease stain, sponge with cleaning fluid, let air dry....

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Smallest Mini Washing Machine

Smallest Mini Washing Machine

By Corey Tournet August 27, 2018 | Blog

There is another contestant in the battle for the world’s smallest mini washing machine, which we’ve been observing for the past 15 years. Called the SpotLess Turbo Washer, it’s actually more correct to call it a stain removal device. Not only can it clean stains on clothes, it also supposedly removes...

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Made in the USA Portable Clothes Dryer

Made in the USA Portable Clothes Dryer

By Corey Tournet August 27, 2018 | Blog

As a company which specializes in portable clothes dryers and other compact, energy efficient laundry appliances, we were quite impressed to see the Best Drying Rack. Invented by Baka Specialties LLC, not only is this a highly superior drying rack, it’s also made in the USA. There are many, many reasons to...

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Solar Portable Clothes Dryer

Solar Portable Clothes Dryer

By Corey Tournet August 27, 2018 | Blog

As a company which specializes in extremely energy efficient laundry appliances, such as a series of portable clothes dryers, we very interested to see this new type of solar clothes dryer. Made by Greenway, it looks like a regular old outdoor clothesline. However, it has a patented design with a solar...

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Portable Washing Machine Product Lifespan

Portable Washing Machine Product Lifespan

By Corey Tournet August 27, 2018 | Blog

I just an article that hits close to home by Steven Kurlander titled “Washing Machine Should Last As Long as Hubble Telescope.” We not only specialize in portable washing machines, but are obsessive about product quality and lifespan so this struck a cord. The article can be found at:   http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steven-kurlander/american-manufacturing_b_1388136.html I...

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Boil Your Clothes Clean in a Mini Washing Machine

Boil Your Clothes Clean in a Mini Washing Machine

By Corey Tournet August 27, 2018 | Blog

They are not yet available in the USA, but there is a type of mini washing machine that washes, sterilizes and disinfects using boiling water. It’s an “old-school” laundry technique wrapped up in a stylish new age design. It touches upon a new topic, that is many people these days are using cold...

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Washing Machine Suitcase

Washing Machine Suitcase

By Corey Tournet August 27, 2018 | Blog

We live, breathe, eat and sleep portable washing machines and dryers, so we are admittedly biased. But in our humble opinion, the washing machine suitcases made at http://www.suitsuit.com are the coolest we’ve ever seen. It’s not an actual washing machine, but sure looks like one. They have some other really beautiful suitcase designs as...

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New Concept Mini Washing Machine from India

New Concept Mini Washing Machine from India

By Corey Tournet August 27, 2018 | Blog

The Handy washing machine is completely different concept washer. Most mini washing machines are fairly similar to your average washing machine, just smaller and with one or more of the features stripped out. The Handy Washing Machine, on the other hand, is a device made up of a handle, impeller and small...

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Wood Burning Portable Washing Machine?

Wood Burning Portable Washing Machine?

By Corey Tournet August 27, 2018 | Blog

We recently noticed an extremely interesting, concept portable washing machine from India. Concept washers are a dime a dozen, and most are not that well thought out. On the other hand, the Indra washing machine by Elodie Delassus appears to be a more serious effort. The basic premise (that labor is cheaper...

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