Marinite
Just received this laundry spinner a couple of days ago, and I'm impressed at how sturdy and stable it is, and how much it can hold. The cord is fairly long, which is handy, and the instruction booklet is straightforward and easy to follow. For my first attempt, I started with a small-ish amount of clothing (the machine could have easily handled three times that amount). Loading the machine as instructed, I placed the heavier items at the bottom, lighter ones next, and one heavier item a the very top, then pressed everything firmly down; there were no unbalance issues, and everything stayed put. Also as instructed, I held on to the machine for the first few seconds after starting it; once it stabilized, it stayed in place, spinning merrily on its own without supervision. After three minutes, no more water was coming out, and the lighter cotton items came out almost dry, but very wrinkled. I bought this spinner so I wouldn't have to wring things out by hand after removing them from my handy Panda washer, and while I'm very happy to be relieved of that awkward and not very effective task, some of my clothes -- which I hang dry rather than put in a tumble-dryer --now require ironing. But with the unplanned extra time on my hands due to the pandemic putting me mostly out of business, I guess now's a good time to reacquaint myself with the calming, zen benefits of ironing!
Over all, I'm impressed with this machine. After using, I wipe out the drum with a cloth/paper towel dampened with a little water and white vinegar; then I prop the lid open overnight to be sure it gets thoroughly dry before storing. Though the machine does not leak, I planned ahead and bought some pet wee pads so I could put a pad under the machine while using it, which saved me from having to swab the floor when I inadvertently kicked over my water-collection container. Wee pads might also be a good idea if you plan to use this spinner on hardwood or carpeted floors.
For those living in multi-unit buildings, this machine is usually quiet enough not to have to worry about disturbing neighbors -- depends on how heavy the load. Overall verdict: Very effective -- makes laundry much less of a hassle, and is well worth the cost!
UPDATE 10/26/20: I finally figured out how to reduce the wrinkle factor in clothes that I'm hang-drying or putting on a drying rack. I now run the machine for a full 5-6 minutes, which gets fabrics so dry that wrinkles aren't an issue, and by the time they're fully air-dried, most wrinkles have fallen out. Even towels get so dry in this spinner that when hung to dry, they don't end up too stiff and scratchy.
| Brand Name | The Laundry Alternative |
|---|---|
| Model Info | NINJA |
| Item Weight | 19.7 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 14 x 14 x 24 inches |
| Country of Origin | Argentina |
| Item model number | NINJA |
| Efficiency | Energy Efficiency |
| Capacity | 22 Pounds |
| Part Number | NINJA |
| Form Factor | Top Load |
| Special Features | Portable |
| Color | Turquoise |
| Control Console | Knob |
| Access Location | Top Load |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Batteries Required? | No |