{"id":769,"date":"2020-09-14T07:50:20","date_gmt":"2020-09-14T07:50:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cleanhousefast.co.uk\/?p=769"},"modified":"2020-09-14T08:47:49","modified_gmt":"2020-09-14T08:47:49","slug":"best-portable-washing-machine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cleanhousefast.co.uk\/best-portable-washing-machine\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Choose The Best Portable Washing Machine?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Just because you are in a small apartment, dorm room or motor home where you cannot use a full size washing machine, it doesn\u2019t mean you have to waste time washing clothes by hand.<\/p>\n

Nowadays, washing machines come in all sizes, including compact and portable designs that you can set up just about anywhere.<\/p>\n

Portable washing machines range in capacity from around 2.8kg up to 5kg. Depending on capacity, the washer can fit one person\u2019s or a small family\u2019s laundry.<\/p>\n

Portable washers are not just great for dorm rooms, RVs and boats. If you are going camping for several days, carrying one along will save you the trouble of washing clothes by hand and you can even carry fewer clothes.<\/p>\n

Of course, you\u2019ll need to be at a campsite with power access or have a portable generator powerful enough to run a small washer.<\/p>\n

In this buying guide, we recommend the best portable washing machines you can buy online.<\/p>\n

Key Considerations When Buying a Portable Washing Machine<\/h2>\n

A. Capacity<\/h3>\n

A portable washing machine is definitely going to have a much smaller capacity than your normal big washer.<\/p>\n

The largest portable washers have a capacity between 4kg and 5kg, while the smallest ones have a capacity under 3kg.<\/p>\n

The best capacity depends on your washing needs. If you generate a lot of laundry, more capacity is better. If you prefer staying on top of your laundry, you can get a smaller washer that will fit smaller and more frequent loads.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind that more capacity typically means a bigger and heavier washer. You have to decide whether the added capacity is worth the trade off in portability and fit.<\/p>\n

Tip: <\/strong>Don\u2019t get tricked by manufacturers that mention total capacity. A 7kg portable washing machine sounds great, but that\u2019s the capacity of the washing tub and spinning tub combined. The capacity you should care most about is that if the main washing compartment.<\/em><\/p>\n

B. Size and Weight (Fit and Ease of Portability)<\/h3>\n

Make sure the portable washing machine you want to buy will fit in the space you have. Most portable washers are 50-60cm wide, about 40cm deep and about 70cm high.<\/p>\n

Twin tub washers are typically wider. If you want a space-saving washer with a 2-in-1 washing and spinning functionality, look for one that uses a single tub for both functions.<\/p>\n

Also check the weight of the washer, especially if you plan on travelling with it or moving it around often. You can find some ultra-compact washers that weight as little as 6kg, but most portable washing machines weight between 10kg and 15kg.<\/p>\n

C. 2-in-1 Functionality (Washing & Spinning)<\/h3>\n

This is a must-have feature. Even extra-small portable washing machines have a spin cycle.<\/p>\n

A spinning program is a big time saver if you don\u2019t have a tumble dryer and don\u2019t have all day to wait for your clothes to dry. The spinner rinses your clothes and then extracts most of the water so that they dry faster once you hang then on the line or an indoor airer.<\/p>\n

Some portable washers wash and spin clothes in separate compartments. These are called twin tub washers.<\/p>\n

While they do take up more space than other types of washers, you can run the wash and spin functions simultaneously. While some of your clothes are dried in the spinner, others are getting cleaned in the main tub.<\/p>\n

Note that the spinner tub usually has a lower capacity than the main washing tub.<\/p>\n

Other washers integrate the washing and rinsing\/spinning functions into a single tub. The main advantage of a single tub design is that it saves space since the machine is narrower.<\/p>\n

D. Manual vs. Automatic<\/h3>\n

Most of the portable washing machines you\u2019ll come across are manual. You have to manually add water and drain it.<\/p>\n

If your schedule\u2019s a bit busy and don\u2019t have time to babysit the washer, get an automatic model. You\u2019ll just need to hook it up to your faucet and hook the drain line over the sink.<\/p>\n

Once you select the right settings, it does everything including washing, rinsing and spinning. It\u2019ll control how much water comes in and a built-in electric pump automatically drains water into the sink.<\/p>\n

By the time you are coming back, you just unload the washer.<\/p>\n

To enjoy that convenience, however, you\u2019ll have to spend more money on an automatic portable washing machine. A good one can cost as much as a normal 7-8kg home washing machine<\/a>.<\/p>\n

E. Controls<\/h3>\n

Finally, check the controls.<\/p>\n

Most portable washing machines have three dials on top: one for the wash timer, another for the wash program (soft, normal\/standard and drain) and another for the spin timer.<\/p>\n

An automatic portable washing machine will have more controls for time, amount of water, washing programs and more. Most also have a screen to display time remaining for the current washing cycle.<\/p>\n

Best Portable Washing Machines: Top 5 Reviews<\/h2>\n

1. Display4top Portable Compact Mini Twin Tub Washing Machine<\/h3>\n<\/a>\n

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The Display4top\u00a0portable washing machine boasts a washer capacity of 3.5kg and a spin capacity of 2.3kg.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a twin tub design, so you can wash and spin dry clothes at the same time using the two separate timer knobs on the control panel.<\/p>\n

For washing, you can select two types of washing programs: soft (for delicates) and standard.<\/p>\n

The 1300 RPM motor is not very noisy. You don\u2019t have to worry about waking up your neighbours or roommates.<\/p>\n

The Display4top\u00a0washer measures 58cm wide, 34.3cm deep and 66cm high, so it should fit in a small corner of the room. If you are thinking about taking the washer camping or using it in a motor home, it weighs 12.4kg, light enough that two people can carry it over short distances.<\/p>\n

The Display4top\u00a0portable washer is a manual model, so you have to add water manually either using the inlet ports on the washer and spinner tubs or pouring water directly into the tub.<\/p>\n

Draining the washer is also a manual task. Connect the included hose to the drain port to drain the water. Because the water drains by gravity, you\u2019ll need to direct the hose to a drain that\u2019s lower than the washer. A bathroom floor drain works best.<\/p>\n

As for cleaning performance, most customers say it cleans clothes just as well as a normal washing machine, and in far less time.<\/p>\n

What we like about it:<\/h4>\n