Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Semi-Manual Washing Machine

I ventured up to the roof to wash clothes in the do-it-yourself machine. It’s a wonderful process meant to give you a real appreciation of your automatic washing machine back home:


Step 1: Load a few clothing items into “washing machine” basin.

Step 2: Add detergent.

Step 3: Turn on water faucet until basin is full, then turn off faucet.

Step 4: Turn timer dial to start machine.


Wait 15 minutes as machine swishes water and clothing around.


Step 5: Empty water from basin by placing hose attached to machine into nearby toilet bowl. Replace hose to upright position once basin is empty.

Step 6: Turn on water faucet to refill basin with fresh water, this time without adding detergent. Turn off faucet when basin is full.

Step 7: Turn timer dial to start machine again.


Wait 15 minutes as machine swishes water and clothing around.


Step 8: Empty water from basin by placing hose in toilet again.

Step 9: Remove clothing from machine and wring out excess water.

Step 10: Hang clothing on line to dry.


Repeat process for additional small loads of clothing.


1 comment:

Rebecca said...

Wow--that really does make me appreciate modern conveniences!
Glad to hear you made it to China safely.