We are experimenting with a new washing machine to take on our next cruise. In the past we have had to lug our laundry to the laundrymat or do it manually if we are in a remote location. The laundrymat is expensive where ever we go and the process is cumbersome to say the least. We bought this mini washer and so far it seems to be a good solution for our laundry needs. We run the generator every few days to make water, vacuum, and charge batteries so why not throw laundry in there?