Completely OFF-GRID Laundry | No Electricity Needed

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  • @kurtcurtis2730
    @kurtcurtis2730 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Jess turns everything into a Zen experience

  • @kenlane9402
    @kenlane9402 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Conveniences aren't always really convenient. Because you put things off until you have to do it. Instead of staying up with it. Good job you guy's .. we have learned the same.

  • @julieivers7375
    @julieivers7375 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I was always taught to hang clothes on the line inside out to prevent the sun bleaching colour.

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Definitely a good way to do it. Thanks for that Julie!

    • @nancyfahey7518
      @nancyfahey7518 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I found that the sun makes things brighter. Hot water ruins your colors.

    • @starwish2467
      @starwish2467 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, the thick seam material and pockets are on the inside. They dry quickly on the outside.

  • @tworebelsoffgrid
    @tworebelsoffgrid 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it! We’ve wondered about those tiny little hand crank washers…they definitely don’t look worth it. Thanks for sharing your set up!

  • @carolhardy3273
    @carolhardy3273 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And those big bins make for great soaking tubs for those heavy soiled items. Also, you can use a milk crate turned upside down for a scubbing board for those heavier denim items. My grandmother washed all of her clothes in the bathroom in buckets with a dedicated plunger, a bucket and a clothesline, with a washing machine in the garage! She didn't want to stretch or rip her delicates or elastic. I use one of those As Seen On TV spinning mop buckets in the tub. Someone left it in their trash, so I rescued it. Fill with clothes, some soap and water, agitate, go to work, come home, agitate with plunger, place in spinner and pump it up! Done. For large items, its the laundromat once a month. But I like the idea of the wringer.

  • @ourselfreliantlife
    @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Thanks for joining us as we show how we do laundry. We hope it was informative and a bit entertaining.
    Have a great day and thank you for watching.😃

    • @davidtaylor9590
      @davidtaylor9590 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Loved this as I am like minded and on my journey to this life. I have a great tip for you guys also for the cloths you store on hangers. Just put them on the hangers on you line and save a little time at least.

  • @eleanorerosanova7538
    @eleanorerosanova7538 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I enjoyed this. Frankly, I love doing laundry by hand. Castile soap is the best. 💐😊

  • @ajjames8479
    @ajjames8479 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I've watched a lot of your videos, very informative and interesting, but what I've noticed is you two seem to have a lot of fun and I'm sure a lot of hard work, but I would love a life like that. Almost there, im looking for land to buy in New Mexico...

  • @mackdickerson9322
    @mackdickerson9322 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Jessica looking like a movie star with her hair down and sun glasses 😍😍😍

  • @kokopelli314
    @kokopelli314 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "...Hands on taking more responsibility..."
    Absolutely!

  • @donkimball6174
    @donkimball6174 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love the Cactus wren singing at 16:28. Such a classic desert sound. Hoping to hear more of that as I move to the desert myself.

  • @ewjorgy
    @ewjorgy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Hi guys,
    Just a thought... Get a plastic container (or 2 liter bottles, a collapsable water cube, etc.) that seals and fill it full of rocks/sand and put it in the wash tub. That way you can have deeper water for smaller loads without wasting water. Just like the brick in the toilet tank trick.
    Love your videos! Keep up the great work and keep living the dream!

  • @cm.4828
    @cm.4828 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You two a cool couple. I do my laundry by hand too. It does bring you down to your roots. Good luck with the water harvesting. 👍

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! That's what we were thinking as well.

  • @donkimball6174
    @donkimball6174 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Jessica's look as she pulls the laundry out of the tiny trailer washer is priceless. Totally out of a drama filled 1932 black and white film of some gal that is totally hating her life. LOL.

    • @kurtcurtis2730
      @kurtcurtis2730 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The music set the scene well

  • @Danfoodforest
    @Danfoodforest 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Country folks in South America and the Caribbean used rain water to wash by hand .. their clothes are sparkling white
    Great off grid washing system ..
    amazing video Jim and Jessica
    Have a good weekend

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ooh, very cool! That's why rainwater is the best. Thanks for that insight Dan!

  • @greggmcclelland8430
    @greggmcclelland8430 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jessica, you are such a patient saint of a person. Jim just cracks me up!

  • @JEFF_IN_OHIO
    @JEFF_IN_OHIO 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Give you guys big time credit for the way you do laundry!!....Id have to have a big enough solar to run a window A/C and an Rv water pump with a washer. Something similar to G-Bears....Heres his channel name "G Bear's Off Grid Ways-A Homestead In The Desert". My ultimate goal is to retire minimally out in the desert and be free of the GRID but still have a few of the comforts of modern life much like G-Bear. But you guys keep doing your thing as it gives many of us an education and some entertainment!!

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      We actually do have quite the solar set up. It can handle quite a bit of draw. We could easily handle a washing machine. It's the water pressure we don't have. We'll probably set something up eventually when we establish something more permanent.
      Check out our solar set up here.
      th-cam.com/video/it2kLnfhbtg/w-d-xo.html

  • @13MoonsOverMayhem
    @13MoonsOverMayhem 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Whats that book called? "Chop wood, carry water." I think. There is definitely value in tasks like these that are physical and repetitive and simple. Sometimes in a busy life, these are the perfect excuses to slow down for a minute and give your mind a chance to process and chill. Great system!

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's exactly what we're thinking. Thanks Lynette!🙏

  • @MarkdWallis
    @MarkdWallis 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of your best videos. Good job guys!

  • @SugarCreekOffGrid
    @SugarCreekOffGrid 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Living off grid and going to laundromat for 5 years now this is VERY EXCITING to me! I'm so excited to get moved and have a laundry set up 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! Yes, it's work doing it by hand, but I think way better than a laundromat.

  • @MYPERMACULTUREGARDEN
    @MYPERMACULTUREGARDEN 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So nice to be outside to do your chores !!!

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hear that Irene! Any excuse to be outside.😁

  • @ivyandroses4373
    @ivyandroses4373 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent post !!!!
    I feel guilty for not buying a ticket to watch.....
    Informative , Yet Epic.entertainment 😅😆😅😆😅

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😀Thank you! We had to have fun making a video about laundry. 😆

  • @GardenObsessions
    @GardenObsessions 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi guys!!! This is great! Really gets one thinking how much bad things are going into our bodies and our planet. Why so many people are getting sick now in days, so many medical problems. We have an autistic daughter and had to look at soaps at one time and realized how many chemicals are in so many and how they can hurt us. Thank you for sharing this awesome video. Have a wonderful weekend!!! 😃💐💚💚💚💚💚💚

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, indeed. It's a little scary all the things that go into the products that we buy. Sometimes simpler is better.
      Thanks you two!

  • @JamesCouch777
    @JamesCouch777 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That Maytag man is going to be really lonely in your neck of the woods...wait a minute...you don't have woods!

  • @CustomGardenSolutions
    @CustomGardenSolutions 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The long lost art of hand washing your clothes. I did notice that the editing was really cool. 😎😎😎😎

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Allen! Definitely stepping up our game!!😃🙌

  • @Thewovengrove
    @Thewovengrove 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hello From a urban homestead in suburban Australia, How does the ringing and washing go with large bed sheeets blankets and towels? Your channel is amazing and calming thank you so inspiring

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you! So cool to have you.watch from Australia.
      I wish we could tell you on the larger stuff but we haven't tried it yet.

  • @starwish2467
    @starwish2467 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    People have washed their clothes in washing machines, then put them in a bucket, and plunger washed them. The 'clean' wash from the machine, still had a lot of dirt that came out with the plunger. The plunger forces the soapy water through the fabric, and breaks up the body oil.

  • @lanesteele240
    @lanesteele240 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You really found a special guy in jim.

  • @sthjms
    @sthjms 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Place a smaller tub into the 55gal. tub for better agitation.

  • @davek2690
    @davek2690 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I need one of those blue plungers! I've been using me hands and some clothes to agitate the water or doing the old grape wine method and walked on the clothes in the bin. 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @mommiesaurus
    @mommiesaurus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Washing your own laundry is SOOOO fun. Lol. I really like your set up.

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol! Do we make it seem enticing?😆👍

    • @mommiesaurus
      @mommiesaurus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ourselfreliantlife I have been hand washing my own laundry in buckets for 3 years. I have 2 videos on it.

  • @northstarprepsteader
    @northstarprepsteader 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had to do my laundry by hand in the tub for about 4 months at one point (wringing out by hand, too). It's actually a good skill to have. But I love your hand-crank wringer!! It was my favorite part of doing laundry with my grandma and her old Maytag wringer-washer.

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Cathy! I think it will be a good experience and a good skill to develop. It might make us appreciate a machine more if we get one down the line.

  • @4yellowwolf
    @4yellowwolf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hand washing clothes is no joke. It’s very hard work to get them clean 🧼! Trying to wash 👖, towels, and blankets is extremely challenging. They sell a small compact Washers that does a great job. Reusing the water is key 🔑

  • @WelcometoChickenlandia
    @WelcometoChickenlandia 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG that washer is making you super stressed out, Jim! I definitely think this system is better for you LOL!!

  • @praisegod7608
    @praisegod7608 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant. God bless you guys!!!🙋‍♀️

  • @nutmegknoll
    @nutmegknoll 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video guys! I would recommend lowering the wash tubs. It makes using the plunger much easier and more effective.

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Lisa! That's probably a wise move. We can still adjust it thankfully. 😃

  • @FarmerG
    @FarmerG 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mind totally blown. Never gone down a rabbit hole that deep regarding laundry. 🤣🤣 I’m at 2200 elevation. We had a clothes hanger a while back but it was really sun bleaching our clothes. I want to start up again but next time we will do it on the porch in the shade, but I have to dog proof it first. Great video 😁👍👍

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We're at 4300 feet elevation, so I can't imagine what the sun will do to ours. 😆
      Thanks for going down the laundry rabbit hole with us G!

  • @TNOG511
    @TNOG511 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Kids Use to jump on the clothes, Like Stomping Grapes, It was Fun. But, She Love her New way of Washing Clothes.. Lol Thanks so much for Sharing..Happy Friday🌻

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I bet! I can see how this method can get old over time. Thanks Mrs. Linda!

  • @thedailydee
    @thedailydee 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're videos keep getting better and better!

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Dee! That's absolutely what we love to hear. Thank you for the feedback. 🙏

  • @sundancer442
    @sundancer442 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey guys great vid, as usual ! When Winter comes, gravity feed that hose input through a couple of rolls of black poly-pipe and it will warm that water up real nice.

  • @BobandMelissaVlogspot
    @BobandMelissaVlogspot 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simple is good plus you now have the ability to store more water and your not running into town and spending $
    Thanks for sharing!

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! That's what we were thinking as well.

  • @DIYSolarandWind
    @DIYSolarandWind 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like it. Clean clothes is key after digging ditches all day

  •  5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You two are amazing. I loved how you talked philosophically and spiritually about the simple life. Really beautiful. It was also a fascinating look into how things were done in the past. I have a wash board in my laundry room that used to be my grand mother's. I will see it with fresh eyes now. Might even use it for my hand-washing. Thank you for another wonderful video! 💖💕🌷🌳🍃XO

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome! I'm glad we could bring a fresh look to an old item. We did get a little deep about doing some laundry. 😆
      Thanks Michele!

    •  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ourselfreliantlife Haha deep is my middle name lol. Have an awesome day 💖💕🌷🌳🍃XO

  • @klazyy641
    @klazyy641 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yup, reminds me of simpler times out on the ranch before grandma got her first electric washer w/wringer attached. Those were good times (as a kid, that is) and getting the drying down off of the clothesline before a rain. . .or being introduced to a willow switch! And the smell of air dried laundry is amazing as you said. Beats anything thrown into an electric dryer to make your clothes 'smell' natural. Right!

  • @ReapWhatYouSeauxLeJeune
    @ReapWhatYouSeauxLeJeune 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m glad y’all got laundry 🧺 done and everything worked great for y’all. There is a since of pride one feels by recycling being self sufficient! It’s unexplainable but undeniable!! God Bless

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Most definitely! It makes you feel all warm inside.😃

  • @nancyphillips7558
    @nancyphillips7558 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lol he is such a funny drama King.

  • @BR1967FE
    @BR1967FE 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like a great setup 👍 scrubbing clothes, definitely will get them cleaner, love the solar dryer, that's the only way to dry clothes, nice and fresh

  • @pattigsbh4392
    @pattigsbh4392 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW, YOU CONVINCED ME TO DITCH MY MACHINE! cleaner clothes, less stress on me and environment, healthy outdoor air and view. I think I need a vacation to come do your laundry LOL 🤣 GREAT video and love entertainment. Love and prayers

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😆Now if we've convinced you to come down and help with laundry we're doing something right. 😂
      Thanks Patti!

  • @amoore8761
    @amoore8761 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good stuff. When I grew up my mother hand washed the clothes in a galvanized tub. She also used the scrub board and line dried the clothes. I sure miss the smell of fresh, line dried, sheets. As a side note, children can bathe in the wash water after mom was done. Yes, I said children. Can you imagine today if children were asked to share bath water? No, I can't either.

  • @elflordsjourneys
    @elflordsjourneys 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When my wife complains about doing laundry i tell her, hey at least your not beating your clothes on the rocks down by the river.😀

  • @MadeByHeartHomestead
    @MadeByHeartHomestead 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool set up! I like the not bending over part! Sure saves the back!

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely! You have to design for you.
      Thank you!

  • @rememberingwholeness6047
    @rememberingwholeness6047 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You guys are so inspiring! Thank you!🌿

  • @MidlifePrices
    @MidlifePrices 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is great!!! Awesome video!👍😊

  • @WhippoorwillHoller
    @WhippoorwillHoller 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely Love you guys, your one of the best, your right your clothes will he cleaner than in a washing machine. God Bless,xoxoxo

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Mrs. Lori! We're liking it for sure, and the nice clean clothes.😃

  • @jackieskitchen1966
    @jackieskitchen1966 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jim you are always entertaining! Those little plastic washers are way too small and expensive for a just plastic, I can see the aggravation rather than agitation. 👍❤❤❤ great video you two!

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh yeah, for sure. You can't fit much in them and they don't clean very well.
      Thanks Jackie!

  • @huffster6344
    @huffster6344 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Here's a few ideas for you. A five gallon bucket (dark colored) sitting in the sun will give you warm to hot water for laundry use. So would a fifty-five gallon drum. Now that I think of it, so would a 4" piece of black pipe on top of the rain roof. The longer the pipe, the more water available. Add a spigot and your in business. It should work just like solar showers. Also, your clothes won't fade if they are hung under your rain roof.

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      We've been hanging the clothes under the roof.
      You're right. No shortage of hot water in the desert.😁

  • @Dominic.Minischetti
    @Dominic.Minischetti 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s so cool! Your clothes smell so fresh when they dry outside! Thanks for sharing this my friends!

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We definitely love drying them that way.
      Thanks Dominic!

  • @BigDreamsTinyBudget
    @BigDreamsTinyBudget 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this idea! Washing clothes is like washing dishes, clean as you go and it’s not a chore :) I just wish I had a place to hang dry during our many rainy days here

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's one thing we don't have to worry about. We get a lot of sun and wind.
      Thank you!

  • @PatricesProjects
    @PatricesProjects 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Editing was great as well as the information you 2 shared. That isn't a bad setup at all. Much better than just hand scrubbing using friction alone in a 5 gallon bucket. Not that I would know anything about that. Boy can little girls get filthy!

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol! Thanks for that Patrice. I can only imagine how filthy the kiddos can get.😬

  • @mariad4183
    @mariad4183 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was amazing! Thank you for sharing hunnies!

  • @jamesdeen839
    @jamesdeen839 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for providing your experiences.
    It could be usefull also for urban people facing black-outs in the future.
    Can you give some hints where to get the devices you used for washing (plunger, wringer, wash board)?
    Greatings from Germany!

  • @RLJmusic4life
    @RLJmusic4life 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful! But how does it compare to washing your clothes in the river with a good rock?

  • @midtexasgardener5422
    @midtexasgardener5422 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video as always . The tubs can double as a spa or hot tub. Have a great and safe weekend.

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! It might be a little tight for a tub though.😆👍

  • @pineknotfamilyfarm5020
    @pineknotfamilyfarm5020 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome set up. One of those wash boards has been in my prep to buy list.

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! It's definitely been a new experience for us, but we're loving it so far.😃

  • @rory6089
    @rory6089 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's called the "Breathing Mobile Washer" :-)

  • @BackyardGardening
    @BackyardGardening 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello dears..Hope you are doing great. Absolutely wonderful set up. Best wishes

  • @HartandCol
    @HartandCol 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got to admit that a pretty ingenious system you guys have set up. Excited that we found your channel and looking forward to following along.

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome!! Thank you very much for checking us out. 🙏

  • @contentment164
    @contentment164 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amen on designing a life!!

  • @JoseGarcia-ip4pl
    @JoseGarcia-ip4pl 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    gracias gracias gracias., me rei como loco con tus caras eres un comediante nato., saludos desde sonora

  • @Citystead
    @Citystead 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great talk at the end there guys!

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Josh! Learn something old right!?😉👍

  • @digarcia1890
    @digarcia1890 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Didn't know you could still buy those old fashioned thingamajigs. Cool!

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh yeah. You can find almost anything on Amazon. 😆👍

  • @MAINEiacGrammiesHomestead
    @MAINEiacGrammiesHomestead 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice set up good job I have a washing board and wringer that was Mr R grandmothers .. I must say I like my washer but so hang clothes 👍✌️☮️❤️

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Washers are definitely nice. We'll probably get one someday.

  • @BrewCityGardener
    @BrewCityGardener 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whoah!.....the innuendo is was thick in this one! LOL
    You guys should get a banjo and big jug to go with the washboard. You can make some "off grid" music too!
    Excellent video, guys. You put a lot of work into this one and it shows. Very informative and great presentation. Love it!!
    Have a great weekend!

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much Oppe! We appreciate the feedback.
      I hadn't intended on that innuendo. I should really be more conscious of what I'm doing on camera.🤣🤣👍

  • @janpetersen750
    @janpetersen750 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good heavens! You have me wanting to wash clothes your way!!! Nice video!

  • @MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors
    @MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    you both do a great job on explaining things. I do imagine though clothes would come cleaner by hand. probably faster than a wash machine also

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It can be faster. For a lot of clothes the machine will win out, but being out here and getting as dirty as we do, I don't think the machine can keep up.

  • @ATJHTRAVELS
    @ATJHTRAVELS 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now that was cool sledgehammered that like button what a ingenious way to do laundry great video sharing this out

  • @countreegirl
    @countreegirl 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool setup!! Thanks for showing how it works! Love yall

  • @Meatherxc
    @Meatherxc 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love all your new edits and effects! Keep up the good work!!

  • @taliandzelda5006
    @taliandzelda5006 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I make my own soap that is so cheap and so much better. It's totally natural and works fantastic.

  • @SustainablyYoursHomestead
    @SustainablyYoursHomestead 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoyed the re-enactments. That must have been a HEAVY laundry basket that you were lugging in. lol
    But, I think that is an awesome setup! It would be a little tougher for us, because we're washing for 6. Then again, that looks like a great chore for the kids! Hmmm....

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You have to sell it!😆👍
      It would definitely be a difficult system for a large family. There might have to be a better solution for you.

  • @funoutdoorgame
    @funoutdoorgame 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, friend. Very good video. Nice sharing.

  • @joysteward8785
    @joysteward8785 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    We didn't have electric washer till I was 10 yrs old, I still dry sheets on the line. Have a wonderful weekend my friends 💖🌞👍

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Joy! You know exactly what this is about then.😃

  • @AlmostHomestead
    @AlmostHomestead 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job with the video and the information. Definitely a great system for saving water. We love to dry our clothes outdoors when able. Great point about just slowing down and feeling things. It really is a good way to appreciate life in general. Have a great weekend my friends!

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Jay! It's part of what the life is all about.

  • @richardfromcanada6129
    @richardfromcanada6129 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was an awesome video. So informative, so funny, you two really put together great videos. You have a nice setup for cleaning clothes, very impressed. I am glad I did not waste money on that little tumbler washer. Thanks for sharing your videos, you two & Crew are amazing.

  • @LittleJordanFarm
    @LittleJordanFarm 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Isn't a think wrong with that. I still wash some things by hand. Love the set up. I have to say though the commercial was my favorite part...lol 😁

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Tammy! That was a fun scene.
      Sometimes doing it by hand is the best way.

  • @blackwindfarms
    @blackwindfarms 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Thanks

  • @shelldonaldson4276
    @shelldonaldson4276 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great system, thanks for sharing guys!

  • @JaceJacobs
    @JaceJacobs 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    CAYGO for the win

  • @CBsGreenhouseandGarden
    @CBsGreenhouseandGarden 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for showing us how your doing it by hand. I see a washing machine coming soon Jess! LOL.. Have a great weekend you two.

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol! You're right CB! We'll definitely get a machine at some point. Just when things get a bit more permanent. 😃
      Thank you Sir!

  • @wasblind4835
    @wasblind4835 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    My grandma had the scrub board. Then had the washer that had the crank squeezey thing on it.

  • @NonaMaryGrace1952
    @NonaMaryGrace1952 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Jessica and Jim, love your video today. I actually talked a little bit about hand washing clothes. I suggested in my video that the wringer was an absolute must have. Thanks for sharing your story. 💕. NonnaGrace. If you have time to lean you have time to clean. It is possible to get the fingers pinched but there is a release on top. With it a hand oppression, no electricity it is highly unlikely . Yes the sun is a great Whitening for whites. 💕. NonnaGrace

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol! Yes the if there's time to lean there's time to clean is another good one.
      There's a huge advantage to hand cleaning I believe.
      Thanks Nonnagrace!

  • @michaelbabcock8357
    @michaelbabcock8357 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a hoot to watch! Good job guys.

  • @ltlbnsgarden
    @ltlbnsgarden 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved it! All great points! The system seems to be working great for you guys ! 😊

  • @rachelhybrid632
    @rachelhybrid632 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hilarious guys , loved it, my great grandma had a mangle (what you called a wringer) and what is called a dolly tub here in England. You could always leave the really dirty stuff overnight 😀 . Loving hearing the birds singing in the background for you both 😊 plus i made some castile liquid wash ... it was pretty good 😊

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! We're looking at using a castille wash, but that would be cool to make some someday.

  • @BigSkyAtNight
    @BigSkyAtNight 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice set up! You guys are so entertaining as you go through your system... love it! I agree with all you’ve said & those totes make great bath tubs too! (A little experience with that here... 😉😁).
    Now I need to get me a ringer... envy!!

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😆Thank you! Sorry about the wringer envy. 😁👍

  • @geekygardens
    @geekygardens 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video my friends! Informative as well as entertaining and very well put together.

  • @TNOG511
    @TNOG511 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! I've seen this wash board before. It belonged to my Grandmother..

  • @AllPurposeMom
    @AllPurposeMom 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing, love love this setup!

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😃Thank you very much! We're still new to it, but liking it a lot.

  • @AlongTheRiverHomestead
    @AlongTheRiverHomestead 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    omg what was in that laundry basket you were lugging around? Bricks? LOL!!! Jess not everyone looks as good as you waiting for laundry to be done! CAYG. LOL!!! I agree, I love line dried clothes!!!!

    • @ourselfreliantlife
      @ourselfreliantlife  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You have to sell it right!?😆👍
      Do you guys have caygo set up at your shop?😁

    • @AlongTheRiverHomestead
      @AlongTheRiverHomestead 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Green Dream Project we do not. Stop by one day and give us your sales pitch😂

  • @beachlife1411
    @beachlife1411 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing set up to