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SHTF Laundry Setup
- Thread starter MaureenO
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MaureenO
Another Infidel
The wringer comes in 2 sizes. I got the smaller one that clamps between the 2 tubs, but with the wash board, wash tubs, tub stand, wringer and agitator, it was around $250. IIRC.
Mo
i bought a wringer from them too but haven't taken it out of the box, it was my last years gift to myself. I try for one expensive prep item per year. This year is a ss pipe for the wood stove in the greenhouse so I can TRY to grow food for the winter and have a cozy place that is just mine to escape to.
Fancy set up. Looks nice and handy.
No wringer, already had a plunger, two plastic tubs, no washboard = $10.00
For spot scrubbing, I just use a nail brush or a scrub brush.
It gets hard to breath from the detergent. The lids for the tubs are nice for leaving things soak. Sometimes I slap the lid on and wobble the tub. It's a bit of a workout.
I started noticing little holes in the clothes from the clothespins. So fine. Most of the thinner stuff I just hang on the shower rod now.
When I'm lazy and for sheets and for weigh a ton when wet jackets, I use the wash machine. But the tub is the winner for getting all the soap out. A little vinegar in the rinse tub helps. Everything is so much softer. And I'm back to ironing to make things last longer, yep, even towels, usually.
No wringer, already had a plunger, two plastic tubs, no washboard = $10.00
For spot scrubbing, I just use a nail brush or a scrub brush.
It gets hard to breath from the detergent. The lids for the tubs are nice for leaving things soak. Sometimes I slap the lid on and wobble the tub. It's a bit of a workout.
I started noticing little holes in the clothes from the clothespins. So fine. Most of the thinner stuff I just hang on the shower rod now.
When I'm lazy and for sheets and for weigh a ton when wet jackets, I use the wash machine. But the tub is the winner for getting all the soap out. A little vinegar in the rinse tub helps. Everything is so much softer. And I'm back to ironing to make things last longer, yep, even towels, usually.
MaureenO
Another Infidel
Trust me, this is my emergency backup! I still give my Maytag a good workout while we still have power, But when we don't, this is a great backup system!
Mo
MaureenO
Another Infidel
I've got all that (the washtubs came with the house) except the wringer. Working on that.
Why is this posted in "Artistic License"?
Cause it was pics, I guess. It should be linked somehow to Preps, huh?
Maureen
cheap expedient wringer - hie thee to wally world in the mops and brooms section the carry a pail for floor mopping that has wringer for the mop. Havent tried it myself but thats on my memory list from laundry threads prerollover. maybe somebody that already uses one for cleaning could try running a sopping wet bath towel thru one and let us know how it really works? Might be too small for big heavy items tho, I can see that as a possibility, thats wht I thought when I was checking it out awhile back. Agree that its best to get the best reliable tool actually designed for the use you are buying it for. But for those of us trying to do "Champagne Prepping on a Beer Budget" Its a possible option. If I had 250 to spend right now I'd buy a better grain mill then the crappy one I have and the floor mopper option. I am glad you have it Mo, especially with your bad shoulder.
I do have one of those little Wonder Washers that spins stuff pretty good that I picked up at a yard sale for 3 bucks awhile back. That was a find that made this preppers heart flutter with joy I admit with appropriate guilt that I stuck it in the attic and never played with it. I guess I should break it out and practice a little Neat thread, thanks for the nudge. Would love to hear tips and tricks on actually doing this of you do soem practice runs.
I just this week printed off a laundry soap recipe that can be made from cheap bar soap (they specify goat milk soap cause its the soap board on a dairy goat site) and some items you can get at the grocery store. Havent tried it but I am tempted, but need to pcik up the washing soda and borax first. Hat tip to the Dairy Goat Info site soap board for the recipe. A later post from someone who uses this homemade stuff all the time mentions using about 2 oz for average dirty loads and double that for farm dirty clothes. And that it makes a great all purpose cleaner and floor cleaner too. Might be a good SHTF (economic or otherwise) barter item? I'd assume the scent is optional but a nice touch. Oh and they mention grating the soap outside, cause you end up with floating soap dust in the air. I am thinking that it would be easy to halve the recipe to trial it. Old 2 liter soda bottles with the labels removed would probably make good repurposed containers. I dont trust old milk cartons they disintegate too easy.
Homemade Liquid Laundry Soap
8 ozs of grated Goat milk soap unscented. Put into SS pot. Add 10 cups of water. Heat on stove top and melt soap. Add 2 cups of Arm & Hammer Washing Soda and 2.5 cups of Borax, then add 3 quarts of water. Heat until dissolved. 20 minutes or more.
In (2) 5 gallon buckets add in each 1/2 gallon of water. Divide the mix on the stove (around a gallon and a half) equally into the 2 buckets (about 3 quarts for each bucket). Then add to each bucket 2.5 gallons of water. Let the mix rest overnight, then mix and bottle. This makes about 8 gallons of laundry soap. To each half gallon bottle add your essential oils or blends usually at the rate of 4 mls. per half gallon soap. Soap will separate in cold temperatures. This is a low sudsing soap safe for all HE machines.
I do have one of those little Wonder Washers that spins stuff pretty good that I picked up at a yard sale for 3 bucks awhile back. That was a find that made this preppers heart flutter with joy
I admit with appropriate guilt that I stuck it in the attic and never played with it. I guess I should break it out and practice a little Neat thread, thanks for the nudge. Would love to hear tips and tricks on actually doing this of you do soem practice runs. I just this week printed off a laundry soap recipe that can be made from cheap bar soap (they specify goat milk soap cause its the soap board on a dairy goat site) and some items you can get at the grocery store. Havent tried it but I am tempted, but need to pcik up the washing soda and borax first. Hat tip to the Dairy Goat Info site soap board for the recipe. A later post from someone who uses this homemade stuff all the time mentions using about 2 oz for average dirty loads and double that for farm dirty clothes. And that it makes a great all purpose cleaner and floor cleaner too. Might be a good SHTF (economic or otherwise) barter item? I'd assume the scent is optional but a nice touch. Oh and they mention grating the soap outside, cause you end up with floating soap dust in the air. I am thinking that it would be easy to halve the recipe to trial it. Old 2 liter soda bottles with the labels removed would probably make good repurposed containers. I dont trust old milk cartons they disintegate too easy.
Homemade Liquid Laundry Soap
8 ozs of grated Goat milk soap unscented. Put into SS pot. Add 10 cups of water. Heat on stove top and melt soap. Add 2 cups of Arm & Hammer Washing Soda and 2.5 cups of Borax, then add 3 quarts of water. Heat until dissolved. 20 minutes or more.
In (2) 5 gallon buckets add in each 1/2 gallon of water. Divide the mix on the stove (around a gallon and a half) equally into the 2 buckets (about 3 quarts for each bucket). Then add to each bucket 2.5 gallons of water. Let the mix rest overnight, then mix and bottle. This makes about 8 gallons of laundry soap. To each half gallon bottle add your essential oils or blends usually at the rate of 4 mls. per half gallon soap. Soap will separate in cold temperatures. This is a low sudsing soap safe for all HE machines.
