You are definitely on the right track. I've been hand washing for some years now, and make my own detergent using some fels naptha bars, which I grate by hand, laundry soda, borax and squirt 1/4 cup give or take of hydrogen peroxide into the bucket first, making sure everything is well dissolved. The I do as you did, get thee clothes good and wet, but then I let them all soak overnight. It makes all the difference. The soaking lifts out the stains and really hels to clean the clothes thoroughly. The next day, I use the plunger for a while before the rinse. Double rinse, if you can. I find this method best on really dirty clothes. I'm looking for a plunger, as there are some made specifically for laundry. The holes allow the water to push through the fabric fibers which is what you want. When puttint clothes (or whatever you're washing) into the bucket at first, if there are specific stains, I will rub with the fels naptha bar. They are almost always removed with this method. The most important thing is that overnight soaking making sure the clothes are totally wet first.
I ordered a quality clothes plunger and was done with it. No alterations necessary. Bucket and plunger is one of the ways to go. 👍 for your informative video.
Hint for those new to doing this, dish soap or even some shampoo or bubble bath is going to rinse out a HECK of a lot easier and cleaner than laundry detergent.
Interesting, I have never tried this and as rinse water is often in short supply this could be useful to know. I will have to try it at some point. Thanks for the suggestion!
Wayne Canning - Suggestion #1 - Use Seventh Generation free-and-clear, fragrance-free detergent, because its biodegradable and will not hurt the lake or ocean if some goes overboard. Or like someone else suggested Dr. Bronner's soap. Regular detergent is toxic no matter where you wash your clothes.
Thank you Captain Wayne for this! My washing machine just went out yesterday! As a mom I need something until we can repair our machine. This is so economical.
not bad but could you use a bigger bucket for bigger loads just wandering and what do you do to get the soap out and get the access water out of the clothing so there damp instead of drenched
@@michael-johnbrown2881 I find that utility tubs are the best for this as they can handle bed sheets, etc. but these would take up a good bit of room. Might be good to replace a sink with it.
Wayne Canning - Suggestion #2 - Instead of completely cutting the inner portion out, slice it into 3 or 4 flaps from the inner rim to the outer edge, possibly even at angle like turning them into fan blades. Maybe even drill a hole in each flap. These flaps could aid in scrubbing and agitating. Thoughts?
So clever! They sell a wand for this for $20 and it’s basically this same shape, a stick with a bell end! Will be keeping this in mind because tho I loved my dorm washer, it did take up a lot of space and was heavy and sadly broke around 2.5 yrs in with hard weekly use so definitely was worth the purchase of only $80!
Thank you so much for your video! I just went out today looking for a washboard or one of those expensive "washing wands". Now I'm going to do what you have. I really appreciate you showing this!
I think it would work better and wash your clothes better if the holes you made in your plunger weren't so big because then as you push down the water would be having a harder time going through smaller holes and when it has a harder time going through the smaller holes it would go through your clothes first along with your detergent and I just think that would clean your clothes better compared to those really big holes that you made that won't give very much resistance in comparison because if the water was trying more desperately to go through smaller holes that would have a lot more Force through your clothes as well compared to the much bigger holes which should clean better plus your clothes wouldn't actually go through the holes on your plunger if the holes were a lot smaller but you can try it and see for yourself.
Those plungers work but I also suggest getting a detachable mop and using it as an agitator I use a swiffer jet and just took of the mop part and it works pretty good.
If you let the clothes soak for a bit first (no more than 20 minutes) you won't need to agitate them as much to get them clean. With everything except maybe the smallest (like socks and underwear) I can manage to get them clean without the plunger by scrunching them together into one pile and slowly (to reduce splashing) lifting and releasing them back into the bucket. You will still get that same "suction" feeling as you would with the plunger (and maybe even more so) this way and can feel that the clothes are getting scrubbed by the water fllowing through them. It's very effective. The really small items are a bit more difficult to get them to bunch up right for this technique but it could still work with a smaller bucket. I usually let them all soak a few minutes first too. Biggest problem is the ringing out part but that's typical for all hand washing. If you have a fixed pole that will help a lot.
5 gallon bucket - Soak 10 minutes plunge 3 minutes. Repeat 5-10 times. T-shirts up to 5 per wash.Shorts up to 5 per wash . Blue jeans 2 per wash. Beach Towels 1 per wash .have fun and always {wear eye protection }
They only had the metric plunger where I shop, but it seems to work fine. I saw some other folks using a feed tub with high flexible sides that looked like the ticket.
Hi there thanks for the video very helpful. I notice quite a few people say use Dawn or dish soap for hand washing clothes. In the UK what's the equivalent of Dawn? Also does anyone know if its good to use baking soda in your wash. I have seen a few comments from people saying they use it
If you are out sailing, how about putting the clothes in a cargo net/mesh bag, drag them behind the boat for 30-60 minutes, then rinse in a bucket onboard? Allow the boat speed and the ocean to do the hard work for you.
A lot more than just seaweed...lol. Clothes will probably take on a whole new scent afterwards. They'll smell like the ocean, but not quite so fresh...
Question on the black plunger: will it leave black marks your clothes? I just bought a pink rubber plunger because of my concern about black marks. TY!
I have not had a issue but with some cheap plungers it could be a problem I think your idea with the pink one is good. Thanks for bringing to to everyone's attention. Great feedback
Interesting. For me, I will use my foot while I am bathing. I am washing my clothes (Polo-shirt, Boxer, Short pant, socks & towel) after sport. 1 stone kill 2 birds. :-) The con: it will use lots of water.
It's Not hard to make at all and it's Not rocket science and anyone can make something like Really people come on it's Not that difficult a two 2 year old can do it because buy a bucket and a plunger and y that's it and that's a Lousy idea anyone can make something simple like that and if anyone can't make that then you have a real problem because I guess you have to go to college to make something like that for real
Why don't just tie the dirty clothes about 4'-5' behind the propeller, the propeller acts as an agitator. Do your laundry when you plan to do some boating around, that way, you can kill three birds with one stone because you can save money on your laundry detergent as well.
You are definitely on the right track. I've been hand washing for some years now, and make my own detergent using some fels naptha bars, which I grate by hand, laundry soda, borax and squirt 1/4 cup give or take of hydrogen peroxide into the bucket first, making sure everything is well dissolved. The I do as you did, get thee clothes good and wet, but then I let them all soak overnight. It makes all the difference. The soaking lifts out the stains and really hels to clean the clothes thoroughly. The next day, I use the plunger for a while before the rinse. Double rinse, if you can. I find this method best on really dirty clothes. I'm looking for a plunger, as there are some made specifically for laundry. The holes allow the water to push through the fabric fibers which is what you want. When puttint clothes (or whatever you're washing) into the bucket at first, if there are specific stains, I will rub with the fels naptha bar. They are almost always removed with this method. The most important thing is that overnight soaking making sure the clothes are totally wet first.
Thanks for the thoughts I am sure many will find them helpful. This is how the internet should work folks helping other folks
Thank you for the video. I got a plunger and a deep bucket. They work great together. I did not even bother cutting wholes on the plunger.
Dish Liquid rinses out easier than laundry soap and cuts grease (in case that's needed.)
Great video sir!! ❤
My washing machine broke and unfortunately I don't have the funds to fix it so this helped a ton. Lol. 😁😁😁
Bummer hope you can find a new or used machine soon!
Girl same here. 😅
That's why I am here.
I ordered a quality clothes plunger and was done with it. No alterations necessary. Bucket and plunger is one of the ways to go. 👍 for your informative video.
Thanks
Hint for those new to doing this, dish soap or even some shampoo or bubble bath is going to rinse out a HECK of a lot easier and cleaner than laundry detergent.
Interesting, I have never tried this and as rinse water is often in short supply this could be useful to know. I will have to try it at some point. Thanks for the suggestion!
Layla Dantour thanks for the advise. Will try dish soap :))
Even better in my opinion....Dr. Bonners. Totally non-toxic. Can use it for EVERYTHING, and you don't have to rinse much because it smells great too!
Bad advice. Anything other than laudry specific detergent will leach the dye out of your clothes. Use a little less detergent than you normally would.
Thanks
Wayne Canning - Suggestion #1 - Use Seventh Generation free-and-clear, fragrance-free detergent, because its biodegradable and will not hurt the lake or ocean if some goes overboard. Or like someone else suggested Dr. Bronner's soap. Regular detergent is toxic no matter where you wash your clothes.
Thank you Captain Wayne for this! My washing machine just went out yesterday! As a mom I need something until we can repair our machine. This is so economical.
It realyy helps to let it soak for a bit. Agitate just a bit and let it just soak then come back and just agitate a bit more
Agreed and thanks for the input
not bad but could you use a bigger bucket for bigger loads just wandering and what do you do to get the soap out and get the access water out of the clothing so there damp instead of drenched
@@michael-johnbrown2881 I find that utility tubs are the best for this as they can handle bed sheets, etc. but these would take up a good bit of room. Might be good to replace a sink with it.
Wayne Canning - Suggestion #2 - Instead of completely cutting the inner portion out, slice it into 3 or 4 flaps from the inner rim to the outer edge, possibly even at angle like turning them into fan blades. Maybe even drill a hole in each flap. These flaps could aid in scrubbing and agitating. Thoughts?
So clever! They sell a wand for this for $20 and it’s basically this same shape, a stick with a bell end! Will be keeping this in mind because tho I loved my dorm washer, it did take up a lot of space and was heavy and sadly broke around 2.5 yrs in with hard weekly use so definitely was worth the purchase of only $80!
So true! I got the laundry pod and found it a ridiculous waste of money. I went back to my bucket and plunger!
Thanks for the feedback. Sometimes simple is better
Oohh...too late I just ordered a laundry pod... i'll just use it to manually spin dry then
Funny as heck zay 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😊😊😊
Thank you so much for your video! I just went out today looking for a washboard or one of those expensive "washing wands". Now I'm going to do what you have. I really appreciate you showing this!
Wow, I had this idea as well but those holes seal this deal. On amazon costs like 15$-25$. Great vid!
I think it would work better and wash your clothes better if the holes you made in your plunger weren't so big because then as you push down the water would be having a harder time going through smaller holes and when it has a harder time going through the smaller holes it would go through your clothes first along with your detergent and I just think that would clean your clothes better compared to those really big holes that you made that won't give very much resistance in comparison because if the water was trying more desperately to go through smaller holes that would have a lot more Force through your clothes as well compared to the much bigger holes which should clean better plus your clothes wouldn't actually go through the holes on your plunger if the holes were a lot smaller but you can try it and see for yourself.
I agree. But I may be wrong.
I only have a Dremel drill and the largest bit in the kit is 1/8 inch. I just made a lot more holes and it seems to work fine
Those plungers work but I also suggest getting a detachable mop and using it as an agitator I use a swiffer jet and just took of the mop part and it works pretty good.
Thanks for the ideas
If you let the clothes soak for a bit first (no more than 20 minutes) you won't need to agitate them as much to get them clean. With everything except maybe the smallest (like socks and underwear) I can manage to get them clean without the plunger by scrunching them together into one pile and slowly (to reduce splashing) lifting and releasing them back into the bucket. You will still get that same "suction" feeling as you would with the plunger (and maybe even more so) this way and can feel that the clothes are getting scrubbed by the water fllowing through them. It's very effective.
The really small items are a bit more difficult to get them to bunch up right for this technique but it could still work with a smaller bucket. I usually let them all soak a few minutes first too.
Biggest problem is the ringing out part but that's typical for all hand washing. If you have a fixed pole that will help a lot.
This is great. I am gonna use this for my coveralls
The holes are a good idea. This is a much simpler version of something I was trying to remember.
Thanks
5 gallon bucket - Soak 10 minutes plunge 3 minutes. Repeat 5-10 times. T-shirts up to 5 per wash.Shorts up to 5 per wash . Blue jeans 2 per wash. Beach Towels 1 per wash .have fun and always {wear eye protection }
Great instructions and info thanks for sharing
I have been using the same plunger for toilet and clothes for years. Saves money and space.
I hope you mean the same type of plunger! Haha.
Really!!!
@@styleplague One and the same plunger for both jobs. Solitary. Uno. Need to save every penny I can. These are perilous times.
@@Rajesh_Singh301 hahahaha
Ewwwh lol
They only had the metric plunger where I shop, but it seems to work fine.
I saw some other folks using a feed tub with high flexible sides that looked like the ticket.
Thanks for the thoughts
Been doing this for a while. :) I'll have to look for the heavy duty plunger. :D Im a big spender myself. :P
Awesome! I would put a long stick on it though
Use viniger to deodorize along with cheap soap. Dishwashing liquid works good with vinegar.
Good tip thanks
U savvy ( word of day ) just did my wedding ring quilt in bathtub...2 wash 2 rinse...bigger bucket helps also drill hole in bucket top for plunger..
Good thoughts thanks for sharing
Great thanks
So nice of you
The dirty colour from the washing is from the black plunger
Firmament ?
I do not believe so
Hi there thanks for the video very helpful. I notice quite a few people say use Dawn or dish soap for hand washing clothes. In the UK what's the equivalent of Dawn? Also does anyone know if its good to use baking soda in your wash. I have seen a few comments from people saying they use it
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I tried it without drilling the holes and it worked wonderfully... I'm impressed, effortless!
You will never Beat the old-fashioned way of washing.
Well the machine is still better but when you have to make due.
Very good. Thank you for the video.
Ansley Gilmore Thanks for the positive feedback!
If you are out sailing, how about putting the clothes in a cargo net/mesh bag, drag them behind the boat for 30-60 minutes, then rinse in a bucket onboard? Allow the boat speed and the ocean to do the hard work for you.
I really do not think that would work and you may end up with seaweed in your shorts lol. Interesting thought though
@@Boatingzen or a crab in underwear 😂
A lot more than just seaweed...lol. Clothes will probably take on a whole new scent afterwards. They'll smell like the ocean, but not quite so fresh...
McHale’s Navy style!
Great idea,But I just can't imagine that a toilet plunger is well for a toilet! I got a good laugh!
Maverick Sailing No worries it was a new one but glad you enjoyed the video.
I have been using the bucket and plunger for two years now and it works well
Helen Bell
Sometimes simple is the best. Thanks for the input
Are you still making videos?
Really nice!
Gustavo Krause Thanks glad you liked it.
Thank you
You're welcome
Hi
What size is your bucket in litres/gallons?
thanks
thanks you still using it and hows it working? great video
ThanQ for sharing. I'd used the thick end of a metal baseball bat or something of that kind.
Thanks
Question on the black plunger: will it leave black marks your clothes? I just bought a pink rubber plunger because of my concern about black marks. TY!
I have not had a issue but with some cheap plungers it could be a problem I think your idea with the pink one is good. Thanks for bringing to to everyone's attention. Great feedback
Come 😅on !! That s great 👍 could save some time one day 😅
😁
Old Boy Scout Trick
and salty sailors lol
How long do you wash your clothes with the plunger ????
Soak for ten plunge for another 10-15 min resting when needed lol
What bits did you use?
Interesting.
For me, I will use my foot while I am bathing. I am washing my clothes (Polo-shirt, Boxer, Short pant, socks & towel) after sport. 1 stone kill 2 birds. :-)
The con: it will use lots of water.
GENIUS!!!
Not my idea but it works well. Now if I could figure out a good dryer.....
It's Not hard to make at all and it's Not rocket science and anyone can make something like Really people come on it's Not that difficult a two 2 year old can do it because buy a bucket and a plunger and y that's it and that's a Lousy idea anyone can make something simple like that and if anyone can't make that then you have a real problem because I guess you have to go to college to make something like that for real
I almost Wana share this with fb. Comedy
Good job.why don't the guys know to put the water with soap in before the clothes.lol
Because we don't know better lol
But how do you dry it
That is a problem. Hang it up to dry is the best way.
Hang
I stick mines in a small closet and throw in a small room electric heater
Why don't just tie the dirty clothes about 4'-5' behind the propeller, the propeller acts as an agitator. Do your laundry when you plan to do some boating around, that way, you can kill three birds with one stone because you can save money on your laundry detergent as well.
Might work but I like to wash mine in clean fresh water. Thanks
You could just use one foot? Squish-squish.
Wow
That’s a sink plunger 🪠
It is indeed
5 min in and hes still just talking, sigh.
Very poor editing skills