I don’t have access to a safe, nontoxic washing machine, what do I do?
The Wonderwash is a possible solution for people having a hard time finding a safe, nontoxic washer at an affordable price.
Q:
I live in an apartment building and the common laundry facilities are too toxic for me to use. I also don’t dare go to the neighborhood laundromat because it’s a toxic soup; the use of dryer sheets alone is enough to knock me out for a week. My landlord refuses to provide a safe nontoxic machine for me. Because I am disabled by Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and other illnesses, it’s too exhausting for me to do my laundry in my tub or sink, especially the big items like sheets and towels. Do you have any ideas about how I can do my laundry safely?
Sincerely,
Wash Wishing
A:
Aloha Wash,
This is a common problem for people with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity who don’t have the resources or the living situation to buy their own washing machine. And peeps living with inconsiderate roomies or family are always in the position of being the Laundry Police; all it takes is one toxic product used in the machine to render it off limits to a canary. Sometimes I think the idea of beating our laundry on rocks in a creek seems a better way to do our laundry.
For people with limited resources and no access to a safe washer, members of our community often recommend the Wonderwash, a countertop unit for under $50. You might like to read a review of the Wonderwash by Leslie at The Oko Box Blog.
Most people say their new Wonderwash needed some time to offgas, which can be expedited by running it through some cycles with lemon, alternating with your nontoxic clothes soap. And I have heard someone say that the unit did not work well at cleaning their clothes, but I’ve only heard that once out of many positive recommendations.
I don’t recommended that you buy a used washer as it can be a nightmare if it arrives contaminated with previously used products.
I hope this gives you a possible solution!
Aloha,
Susie
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