Make sure the clothes are spread into the spinner evenly so the machine will run smoothly and not make noise. Take small batches of the load because spinners are usually smaller than the washer. Place the cleaned clothes into the spinner compartment.Drain the water from the washer into the tub.Set the rinse cycle time and start the washer.I also pour in a ½ cup of vinegar with a little lavender essential oil during this step, to soften clothes and add a nice scent. Pour more water into the washer for the rinse cycle.After the cycle stops, drain the water back into the tub.

Place clothes into the washer and start the wash cycle.I use very little detergent because I discovered that too much detergent makes clothes stiff when they dry. Liquid detergent works best because it doesn't have to dissolve. Plug in your washer and set the time and wash cycle.Make sure the nozzle for draining is in the tub or in a bucket so that there are no leaks during the wash cycle.(My washer has a hose that does not fit well onto my faucet so I fill up 3 buckets of water in the bathtub and pour it into the washer.) Hook up the hose to the faucet or pour water into the washer just below the line inside.Sort laundry into light and dark colors and wash in separate loads.) For me that means three shirts, three dresses, a nightshirt and six pairs of underwear. (Most portable washers can not clean more than 10 pounds of clothes. The larger the drum, the fewer washes you will need to do. I also recommend looking at the size of the washing drum and how many clothes it can hold. Make sure to also pay attention to the water hose, see if the nozzle will fit your sink, and check if the machine has noise control. 'Look at how much water it uses in the wash,' says Amanda Klecker, a certified building biologist who assesses the overall health of homes. 'The greenest option for sustainability is using water from the tap.' Water usage is also an important consideration in terms of conservation. A cold wash obviously uses less electricity than hot.' 'Seventy percent of electricity in normal washers comes from the water setting. According to sustainability and conservation expert Heather White, the things to look for when choosing the most sustainable portable washing machines are drain functionality and temperature control: 'Portable washers are good, sustainable options for smaller apartments and for individuals or couples who don't do that much laundry,' she says.

Mini portable washing machine