I started doing my own laundry when I was around 11. I accidentally washed some money, and it was fine but I was afraid I was going to get in trouble for “money laundering” because I had no idea what it actually meant 😂. I wouldn’t even ask my parents about it I was so afraid.
I had this exact washer! It was such a life saver--until it wasnt! Eventually the motor burned out and the door lock stopped recognizing when the door was closed. Make sure never to overload it! And dont leave the door open for extended times. I upgraded to the black and decker.
I know this video is quite old but just coming to it. I once washed my son's passport in the washing machine!!!! He used it for ID, so was not happy lol.
I have a funny washing machine story....when my boys were little I used to make them get their school clothes off in front of the washing machine and they would put the clothes in by themselves and then I would switch it on..job done eh!...well ....I hadn’t checked their pockets and when I cam to empty the washer there was all gunky stuff all over them...like ugh!..I asked them if they had forgotten to empty their pockets...and my youngest shouted out in horror.....MY FROG 🐸!!! Needless to say I got my hubby to empty the washer, I ran several cycles with bleach and had to go and buy some more uniforms.
I find your vids to be honest and inspirational. If I may respectfully offer a suggestion- clothes are already dirty, separate on the floor or baskets to prevent cross contamination of bacteria to your clean bed.
OMG! Having portable washer and drier is 10000x better than having to go to a public laundromat! Specially when it’s raining outside or when you have babies!!!!
I’ve got to say, love the windows in your bedroom and closet. I love light. Being able to do laundry in your apartment is so nice. TFS - have a great week. ❤️
@@TheCarlaProject so pleased in the uk we have condenser tumble dryers that you don't need to vent outside or anything and everything in the uk is permanently set up tho you can get those machines here in the uk off amazon
Carla, thank you for sharing. I've used a compact washer and dryer for about five years...wanted to suggest a few things. I use a mesh strainer in my sink along with regular cleaning of the one in the washer. Save your pipes from getting clogged. Also, you MUST vent your dryer to the outside. Lint is a fire hazard and it is unhealthy to inhale. You should not have that blowing freely into your home...for the health and safety of you and your dog. Proud of you for pretreating...that is one step I omit (but probably shouldn't).
Also please get a lint trap to attach to your drain hose or used a pair of cheap nylon stockings. I use a sink strainer and the lint trap to be double safe. It's amazing how much the lint trap catches. People forget about the lint trap on their drain hose I notice in most videos.
I laughed so hard at the beginning of the video 😅 You know, the one everyone has been asking for... Well, no one actually. Your humor is what keeps me clicking so fast on your new videos. I love it ! And your narration is so relaxing 😌 Who knew a 20 minutes video about an illegal laundromat could be so enjoyable 😉 Sending lots of love your way ❤
Top tip Zip up your puffa coat and turn inside out. Garment keeps its shape and reduces the risk of your knickers magically appearing,via static when drying, on you when you're outdoors 😂🙊 Dont ask how I know this 🙄😂
Ugh, I’m kinda obsessed with your channel. I love watching your routine videos. They’re so soothing (I think it’s your voice lol) but also motivate me to get me moving and start a pick up in my apartment. I’m generally good at keeping things clean but sometimes when you go like 2 days without doing anything, you get stuff lying around. I’ve literally been using your videos as a go to motivator to get me going and not let it get to bad in here. Please please keep them up coming 😭
I have a Panda PAN6360W, the younger and slightly bigger sibling of your washer, for a little over a year and I've found loading the washer only 3/4 of the way results in much better results as far as how clean your clothes can get. These impeller washers aren't as strong as the OG central column washers so they need a little extra room to allow the clothes to move around and rub up against the drum where all those holes and indentions do the "scrubbing". Just a heads up. You do what works for you. Nice video and chill BGM.
yes yes you are so right i have started washing twice a month so i dont overload the washer! and it is much better.lt holds. alot for a tiny machine but as always less is more 😅
Ok. I have a similar washer and works quite well for me. Carla fill washer w dry clothes to top. Do NOT CRAM DOWN. This is over loading and will wear out the washer and not get clothes as clean.
The Carla Project, in 1994 at a laundromat I obliviously washed a plum lipstick and then it went in the DRYER with ALL of my light colored clothing 😖 not some of my light clothes. Every piece of my light colored clothing - undies, bras, white jeans, a sweater, all my socks . . . I bawled my eyes out
Wow, that's a long hard day. Well done you! Don't think I would last the day. Makes me appreciate my little laundry room and clothes line outside. Here in New Zealand and Australia we mostly hang washing outside in the fresh air, dryers are usually for emergencies and inclement weather. Thankyou for your videos.
So true. Unfortunately we, we are Australia, use our dryer instead of a clothesline because of spiders. Too many gum trees on our property, and I HATE spiders. I really miss hanging clothes on my line. It is one of the aspects of laundry I thoroughly enjoy.
@@karenmcneill2602 I know EXACTLY what you mean, I lived in Australia for 38 years before moving here to NZ. I too was terrified of the spiders that would end up in my washing, and they did!! Huge huntsman spiders!!! One of the great things about NZ is no big spiders and no snakes at all!!
@@tinao8676 Absolutely!!! I love NZ for the beautiful environment and the very little variety of spiders etc. I lived in NZ my first 11years. Gorgeous country.
I am looking into small washers and stumbled upon your channel. I'm thinking of getting one for my mom. Great video. I like it when you actually showed the piles of clothes not just make it cute for the video. I like raw real life footage because that's what we deal with on a daily basis lol (Laundry takes over at times) It was nice of your neighbor to give you the washer. I will look into this specific one looks like it holds a lot and can manage multiple loads!
Is there room to keep the washer in the kitchen? Maybe next to the tall shelves? This way you don't have to take up so much room in your closet. Plus it will be more accessible. You could do a load of laundry once or twice a week instead of all at once.
Very, very nice job! As for me, I would put the washer in a corner before I would fuss with it everytime I needed it or hav it at the front of the storage room... Love your place! ✌️🌻
Thanks for sharing this, The Carla Project! I had a big problem with clothing stains, too. I bought several aprons - some just for cooking/cleaning and cute fancy ones for EATING 🍽 No more stains 🤗
My husband is in the trades, i used to be really bad about checking pockets until a sharpie was left in the washer and dryer and not only did it ruin a ton of my kids clothes but my husbands company shirts and carharts which are like $65 a pair.. it ruined 3. The whole load was stained. Another time a razor blade was left in his pockets… I cried having to replace my teenagers Levi’s which took the brunt of the damage 😭
I had that washing machine if it’s the panda. there’s no way to drain the excess water out of it. that’s why mine went out after about 3yrs. I switched to the Black & Decker 0.9 but the dryer still works Great
All my life I thought I hated laundry. [*hated*] I even added a second dryer at one point, which required some renovations, to try and solve my issues with doing laundry. Turns out, I hate big loads! I bought a small fixer-upper house without hookups when I downsized, so I got a portable set like yours until I could gut the place. Life changing! Never going back!
Same here! We did boat loads growing up and it was torture so I thought I hated it. Now that I run my own laundry, it’s simple! Small and not terrible….lol..
Your doing good ..is great to wash clothes at home is better that way saves money too..we all have our portable washer machine dryer is the,best ever..
Watched this 2x in a row! So calming. I love how mindfully you do your laundry and chores. You inspired me to put my blankets in the wash. Hi Samson! Thx Carla
You really should vent your dryer out the window because you are going to get a lot of moisture in your apartment. You probably don't realize this but moisture will get into the drywall and mold will develop. If you can't vent out the window, you might want to purchase a dehumidifier to get the excess moisture out of your apartment to avoid mold.
I’m really hoping you change out your sheets more than once a month? I missed a tube of chapstick in my youngest child’s front pocket that managed to melt all over everything in the dryer. Lestoil took out most of those stains. I like your in-house system but agree with being concerned about about Venting your dryer into the house as it results inserious high air moisture problems as well as a TON of dust/lint in the air not to mention built up lint in dryers is a big cause of house fires.
I have the same problems with stains on every shirt. My family jokingly calls it the symptom of my "condimental shelf" (aka, my substantial bust line.)
Hey Carla! I wanted to ask you about your portable washer & dryer ... I have been researching endlessly and I was checking out your Panda washer and some portable dryers. It seems like it would be sooo amazing to have those! I live in an apt & the W&D are in the basement & I'm on the 4th floor & honestly I haven't laundry in a long time! So I think it would be so helpful to have these. It seems from the video like your experience with both has been good & really convenient. Just wondering if you have any helpful hints OR tips or anything you might share with a friend about them. I have read a lot of good reviews on the Panda - but also others about flooding - it could drive you crazy reading all of the reviews!!! Again, most are positive - just thought I'd ask for your opinion. Thanks!
YES! I highly recommend BOTH!! I have two other friends who have since gone this route (my WD is also in the basement and just a pain). Only thing I would say about the washer is you don't want to leave it unattended - as in leave the house. Because the drain hose has to be really secure in the sink and I'd say maybe twice in the past two years it;s happened that the hose has moved from sink and onto floor and that is when water gets all over. Super rare and that is user error more than anything. I looooove it!!
I didnt put it in my machine but my machine is down in my old basement ,i call the dungeon, and i opened it once to find a dead bat .Poor thing must of been snoozing in there and i didnt see it so i had to fish it out and rewash the load..oh yuck!
I’m totally obsessed with laundry, like completely, I’ve never understood why apartments in the states don’t have plumbing for washing machines, I’d rather clean in my own machine than one that other people use and abuse, Here in the uk most of the time Our washers and dryers are in our kitchens, not many houses have basements, and laundry rooms are still not a common thing, but the front load machines we have here that are staNdard across Europe are the same size as what you call portable front loaders, Why do need such big machines, I get white American sized queen size bedding in my machine with duvet cover and white towels in the one wash, with room to spare The. I do my normal whites load, dark colours, pale colours, greys then boils wash the kitchen towels, cloths, etc etc of which I get through around 120 microfibre clothes a week, then around 25 drying towels, not used for dishes as I use the dishwasher but they get sides for buffing tiles, cupboard fronts, floors before I wash them with the floormate, then my bathroom cleaning cleaning cloths around 50 in a week, and my 8kg drum Copes on every wash load with room to spare, luckily ours have heaters in them as well. So I wash darks, light colours and greys on 40degrees uk which is 104 degrees for you guys in the states, I wash my whites at 60 degrees uk or 140 for you guys in the states again, white bedding I do at 70 degrees uk which for You guys is 158 and my kitchen and bathroom cleaning clothes, cleaning towels and around 200 microfibre cloths get washed at 90 degrees uk which is 194 Fahrenheit, Never have to use a stain remover, or additives or bleach, just my powder and fabric softener, The 90 degree (194 Fahrenheit) wash keeps My machine immaculate, no mould nor Smells not scale, I hate cold water washes and quick wash, even with detergent it’s not clean. You need heat to break down body oils and grease, you wouldn’t wash greasy dishes in cold water or yourself or your hair as you know it wouldn’t be clean, so why do it with clothes, Just another reason I find it strange that so many apartments in the states don’t have space for laundry, all my apartments from the age of 16 had laundry in the kitchen and then when I bought houses I still had it in the kitchen, it’s in my kitchen now ( well one set is ) the other washing machine and dryer is in my hallway cupboard and plumbed in and working as that’s for the cats, ( 6 indoor cats that are very furry so they have their own washing machine and dryer) So if we cope with our washing machine sizes here and across Europe why can’t you guys, why do you have such big machines that never seem to be used to full capacity, that’s a waste of water and power and more to dump ( recycle) when it needs replacing, I can get queen size duvets in my machine with its 8kg drum (around 18 lbs of laundry and then some ) and the actual size of the machine is what you call Portable or European. Approx 80cm/31 inches high 60cm/ 24 inches wide and depth is around is around the same as width, You have undercounted dishwashers so why not undercounter washing machines and dryers, Lol sorry went off on a laundry tangent
I've always wondered why we don't have those combo's popularized here that I've seen in european and UK kitchens for YEARS! so compact convenient..i love
I looked again I hope I am not disrespecting but adding the parka jacket its a big item then I saw you added more stuff and I saw how the machine move that would happen in mind when there was too many items
Loved this washer when I lived in a apartment! I got some drying racks an set them in the shower . It was great when the pandemic was going full tilt! I bought a house so I sold mine to a college kid for his dorm!
I keep a dawn spray bottle , next to my laundry basket and hit the stains when i take my clothes off , so it pre treats for a good long time before i wash😊
Your bedroom is gorgeous. Those windows, with the beautiful trees outside, and the light! Love the wood floors and how light and airy it looks. Had to say that first. I had one of those small portable washers when I lived in a place with no washer. No dryer, used a clothes line but I have to say those little washers do a great job spin drying so clothes are almost dry. Thought about getting a small dryer but had nowhere to vent it. Your washer is great, almost like a regular full size one, and no transferring clothes in one side, into the other, babysitting it as it fills. Still, it beat going to a laundromat. Your setup is much better.
Ugh I'm so glad you posted this. I bought one of those washers a different brand on offerup for only $80 bucks I figured since I'm spending like $10 plus dollars every time I go to the laundrymat these days, I figured I was saving buying one. I don't use a dryer, I like to hang everything around my apartment. I would still wash my comforter and my livingroom rug (yes I put my livingroom 12 ft rug in the medium washer at my lm, it only costs $4 to wash and of course Tide gets it sparkling clean. I have it in storage now I know how to get it together. I have to give up my storage at the end of this month so now I'll know how to use one of those. And thank gol my little doggie is 1/4 his size and that it washes dog stuff. AWESOME!
I live in an apartment building and each apartment has its own washing machine and dryer in the apartment - here in Switzerland that's usually standard - and I'm so happy about that. I often wash my sons' earpods🙈
Dearest Carla, I just love you and your channel! I know you were working hard but this was so relaxing to me 😂♥️ and the food looked delicious too! I organized after watching though so thanks again for some motivation! 😀🤗🤓
Why don't you keep the wash machine out, next to your dryer? Be less hassle for you? I don't see how your clothes get fully clean with you packing the clothes to the brim, either.
It’s so satisfying getting on top of everything and maybe it’s better just having one day a month dedicated to laundry. But Samson did look like he needed the park and his bed you wicked dog mum lol 😂 I love your sense of humour Carla running that underground laundry room it your apartment please be careful you don’t get your ass busted 🙈👌❤️ I’ve missed seeing your videos looking forward too the next one. Wish you were closer I’d love to hang out with you both much love take it easy 💐
Your putting dirty clothes on your bed when you have a whole floor yet the clothes need washing anyways and mean while in your kitchen counter. I don't understand this logic, why?
I can't believe how much clothes you put into the washer and it looks clean coming out. Just love the light that comes into your bedroom and the great windows! I also do wash once a week which is normally 5 loads with a full washer and dryer. I do separate washes for sheets, towels, white wash and our clothes separated into dark and colors. I remember many years ago I had a one bedroom apartment and had a Kenmore portable washer which was the best! it great to have the pleasure of not going to the laundromat.
It’s really been a life changer!! But now I’m gonna try a laundry service next month and see what the price is. Might be worth it for me to do twice a no TJ!! I don’t stuff it as much as I used to haha but it takes me forever to do laundry 😅😅😅
Then she sorting her dirty clothes on the bed????? Cross contamination!!! Then, not hooking up dryer properly to the window creating chemical dust in her BEDROOM! Then getting all that dust out write there in the middle where she sleeps😮😮😮🤔😷🤧🤯🤮
I got this dryer and it vents out a window. but in winter I have it venting into a water bucket thing you can buy at home depot for a few bucks. I understand you don't see the damage it's causing but it def is esp your hardwood floors. the moisture causes mold beneath the surfaces.
My Setup Is Just Like Urs,I Keep My Panda In My Kitchen & My Dryer In My Bedroom Where I Put My Vent Out My Window,I Had My Washer & Dryer 4 Two Years & I Was My Dog Red Bed Too
Thank you for doing this video. Wife mentioned us getting a portable washer but I wasn't sure how big they were or if they would clean that good but it turns out they do a great job and also I had no idea that they sold portable dryers that you can just use a vent attachment if you don't have a vent going outside and that collects all the lint and helps with some of the humidity at least somewhat. Thanks for the videos it really helps out with making my decision for me and my wife to get one of those units. 😁
At first, I was happy to not have my own laundry machines after I moved. I didn't have to clean around them, didn't have to cover maintinence costs, they didn't hog up space, etc. I still appreciate those perks, but damn I miss being able to do laundry whenever I please, not having to pay per load, not having to worry about whether or not the previous user might have had some sort of infestation and did they run the water hot enough to kill everything and if I'll get an infestation if they didn't, etc. Another issue with communal machines is when someone else leaves their stuff sitting in them all day, it can not only slow up the line of other tenants waiting, but it can also stink up the washers and that smell can get on your clothes... I didn't need to explain any of that, I know, but I think I just wanted to complain lol. It's never crossed my mind to make use of portable machines, I have the space to use them, and I either have or can make the space to store them lol. Sorry for whining all over the comments. 😄 Going to wander off and check out those links,. :)
Mary I wish I would’ve mentioned all this in my video bc yes to allllllll of this!!! We have one washer dryer for our entire building and it’s always broken or full of someone’s clothes and I hated doing my laundry in the basement. So yea this set up is a dream!!
@@TheCarlaProject There are 4 buildings in my complex, each building has 2 laundry rooms, each laundry room has 2 pairs of machines, and there are 12 residential units in each building. The communal laundry setup would probably be fine, except half the time half of them are broken and the other half the time most of them have peoples' stuff sitting in them. When I first came to look at the apartment before signing the lease, I was SO excited to have a laundry room right outside my door. That excitement didn't last very long, as I really don't want to drag my crap back and forth across the building, across the parking lot, or play hide and seek with a pair of empty, functioning machines that may not even be in the same laundry room much less the same building lol.
The worst thing I've washed is a pen. Once in college in a load with all my favorite clothes - everything had black ink on it. Just had to wear those things still. This most recent time, a pen in my work pants pocket. Luckily it only ruined that pair of pants. I spent a couple of hours trying to get the stains out with Dawn and alcohol, but then realized they weren't coming out and so I just replaced the pants. I'm usually very good about checking since that college incident. I don't know how I missed this one but now I'm more paranoid than ever. I had never seen a portable washer before but I would definitely have one if I didn't have laundry hookups. Going to the laundromat is SUCH a pita / time waster. It looks like that little washer does a pretty darn good job. I am very thankful for my own washer / dryer - I really enjoy laundry as far as chores go. Samson looked very happy that his bed got washed, too. I think my dogs actually prefer theirs to be stinky. They aren't as refined as he is.
Hi Carla, I forgot to ask you in my last comment, do you put a filter inside the air inlet screen (the little white one on the inside bottom right?) I just bought the Homcom portable dryer and I can't get a straight answer out of anybody about this lol(it didn't come with a mesh filter)
I started doing my own laundry when I was around 11. I accidentally washed some money, and it was fine but I was afraid I was going to get in trouble for “money laundering” because I had no idea what it actually meant 😂. I wouldn’t even ask my parents about it I was so afraid.
HILARIOUS!! 🤣🤣🤣
Lol reminds me of when I was 6: I asked my mom why bad guys were washing money?
Oh, that is so cute as you look back. Sounds scary in the child moment . Thanks for that
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I had this exact washer! It was such a life saver--until it wasnt! Eventually the motor burned out and the door lock stopped recognizing when the door was closed. Make sure never to overload it! And dont leave the door open for extended times. I upgraded to the black and decker.
Oh this has been great for years it was passed down to me by my neighbor Kumi. Never an issue in these years now. Glad u found one for u
You have such a cool set up! I would’ve loved having my own private washer and dryer in my apartment.
one of the best things i have added to my apartment life!
I know this video is quite old but just coming to it. I once washed my son's passport in the washing machine!!!! He used it for ID, so was not happy lol.
nice video, but can you please tell me the name of your dryer?
Back before direct deposit, I washed away a whole paycheck... literally.
I would add the amount of.clothes you added in and my ex husband would tell me its too many clothes
Wow wish I could go that long between laundry loads lol love the video!!! That load with blanket and dog bed was def overkill on the washer lol
lol i was TIRED by then 😂
Hi loved your video wha is the name of tha Dryer are you using?
Love your dog and your channel!!!!!
Thank you so much!!!
Mines won’t spin please help me
I have a funny washing machine story....when my boys were little I used to make them get their school clothes off in front of the washing machine and they would put the clothes in by themselves and then I would switch it on..job done eh!...well ....I hadn’t checked their pockets and when I cam to empty the washer there was all gunky stuff all over them...like ugh!..I asked them if they had forgotten to empty their pockets...and my youngest shouted out in horror.....MY FROG 🐸!!! Needless to say I got my hubby to empty the washer, I ran several cycles with bleach and had to go and buy some more uniforms.
omg no way!!! the things little boys carry in their pockets 😱😱😱sounds like something my brothers wouldve done too!
Washed money last night lol
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I find your vids to be honest and inspirational. If I may respectfully offer a suggestion- clothes are already dirty, separate on the floor or baskets to prevent cross contamination of bacteria to your clean bed.
OMG! Having portable washer and drier is 10000x better than having to go to a public laundromat! Specially when it’s raining outside or when you have babies!!!!
it's the best. I hope to never go back. Look into getting on off CL
I’ve got to say, love the windows in your bedroom and closet. I love light. Being able to do laundry in your apartment is so nice. TFS - have a great week. ❤️
I totally agree! thank you susan XO
Yesssss sunlight ✨️ 💛 💛 makes it all Right ✅️
Me-too. Lovely set up
Looking forward to the "dungeon clean out " video lol
february for sure!! 😂💕
Same here
@@TheCarlaProject so pleased in the uk we have condenser tumble dryers that you don't need to vent outside or anything and everything in the uk is permanently set up tho you can get those machines here in the uk off amazon
Carla, thank you for sharing. I've used a compact washer and dryer for about five years...wanted to suggest a few things. I use a mesh strainer in my sink along with regular cleaning of the one in the washer. Save your pipes from getting clogged. Also, you MUST vent your dryer to the outside. Lint is a fire hazard and it is unhealthy to inhale. You should not have that blowing freely into your home...for the health and safety of you and your dog. Proud of you for pretreating...that is one step I omit (but probably shouldn't).
yes it's now in my bedroom closet and i vent it out the window in there :) great idea about the strainer i jut got one of those!!
Also please get a lint trap to attach to your drain hose or used a pair of cheap nylon stockings. I use a sink strainer and the lint trap to be double safe. It's amazing how much the lint trap catches. People forget about the lint trap on their drain hose I notice in most videos.
@@MissSenex That old nylon stocking trick works! I like cheap and effective. lol
I laughed so hard at the beginning of the video 😅
You know, the one everyone has been asking for... Well, no one actually. Your humor is what keeps me clicking so fast on your new videos. I love it ! And your narration is so relaxing 😌 Who knew a 20 minutes video about an illegal laundromat could be so enjoyable 😉 Sending lots of love your way ❤
😂😂😂 thank you so much!! Xoxo
I absolutely agree-the narration and when she caption what her dog is thinking-so funny and sweet
Top tip
Zip up your puffa coat and turn inside out. Garment keeps its shape and reduces the risk of your knickers magically appearing,via static when drying, on you when you're outdoors 😂🙊
Dont ask how I know this 🙄😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 so something that would happen to me thanks for the warning!!! 😂
I’m genuinely amazed at how much you can fit in your washer!
will look it up thx!
Hi Carla
I love your videos 📹
The quality of light coming through your bedroom window is magical. Also, I love the peacock bedding!
Yes! Thank you!
Ugh, I’m kinda obsessed with your channel. I love watching your routine videos. They’re so soothing (I think it’s your voice lol) but also motivate me to get me moving and start a pick up in my apartment. I’m generally good at keeping things clean but sometimes when you go like 2 days without doing anything, you get stuff lying around. I’ve literally been using your videos as a go to motivator to get me going and not let it get to bad in here. Please please keep them up coming 😭
This makes me soooo happy!!! More coming thanks for watching again and again ☺️☺️☺️
Literally same
Do laundry once a week and don't pack the washer so full. The dog bed needs to be washed by itself.
𝐈 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐩,𝐈 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐌𝐲 𝐃𝐨𝐠 𝐁𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐲 𝐈𝐭𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐄𝐚𝐜𝐡 & 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞,𝐈 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝟐 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐀 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐈𝐧 𝐌𝐲 𝐀𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭❣️
Can’t tell you how much I luv the natural light coming through the windows. Seems so cheery and calming.
No no laundry on kitchen counters that’s for food prep.
Wouldn't even put dirty laundry on my clean bed
I have a Panda PAN6360W, the younger and slightly bigger sibling of your washer, for a little over a year and I've found loading the washer only 3/4 of the way results in much better results as far as how clean your clothes can get. These impeller washers aren't as strong as the OG central column washers so they need a little extra room to allow the clothes to move around and rub up against the drum where all those holes and indentions do the "scrubbing". Just a heads up. You do what works for you. Nice video and chill BGM.
yes yes you are so right i have started washing twice a month so i dont overload the washer! and it is much better.lt holds. alot for a tiny machine but as always less is more 😅
Also turn clothes inside out to wash. Part of washing action is that they rub against one another thereby fading the clothes.
oh such a good tip and so simple YES!!
I just used my new portable washer /spinner, and I'm in love. It's so nice to do laundry in your own apartment.
Ok. I have a similar washer and works quite well for me. Carla fill washer w dry clothes to top. Do NOT CRAM DOWN. This is over loading and will wear out the washer and not get clothes as clean.
oh i just filled it with water first so pushed the clothes in to the water :)
The Carla Project, in 1994 at a laundromat I obliviously washed a plum lipstick and then it went in the DRYER with ALL of my light colored clothing 😖 not some of my light clothes. Every piece of my light colored clothing - undies, bras, white jeans, a sweater, all my socks . . . I bawled my eyes out
Wow, that's a long hard day. Well done you! Don't think I would last the day. Makes me appreciate my little laundry room and clothes line outside. Here in New Zealand and Australia we mostly hang washing outside in the fresh air, dryers are usually for emergencies and inclement weather. Thankyou for your videos.
So true. Unfortunately we, we are Australia, use our dryer instead of a clothesline because of spiders. Too many gum trees on our property, and I HATE spiders. I really miss hanging clothes on my line. It is one of the aspects of laundry I thoroughly enjoy.
@@karenmcneill2602 I know EXACTLY what you mean, I lived in Australia for 38 years before moving here to NZ. I too was terrified of the spiders that would end up in my washing, and they did!! Huge huntsman spiders!!! One of the great things about NZ is no big spiders and no snakes at all!!
@@tinao8676 Absolutely!!! I love NZ for the beautiful environment and the very little variety of spiders etc. I lived in NZ my first 11years. Gorgeous country.
This whole conversation is so fascinating to me!! Spiders in laundry 😱😱😱
@@TheCarlaProject Yup, not nice for sure. Huntsman spiders are extremely revolting!
Once left an old box knife in my pocket that ended up unsheathing in the load. Destroyed a LOT of my favorite clothes 😅
Perfect. I was sorry because I live upstairs. Doing to make so much noise for the downstairs People’s. Thank you🎉
I am looking into small washers and stumbled upon your channel. I'm thinking of getting one for my mom. Great video. I like it when you actually showed the piles of clothes not just make it cute for the video. I like raw real life footage because that's what we deal with on a daily basis lol (Laundry takes over at times) It was nice of your neighbor to give you the washer. I will look into this specific one looks like it holds a lot and can manage multiple loads!
It nice not to have to go to the wash house though. 🤦🏾♀️
The best honestly!
You try to not overstuff ut? Wow congratulations and if you try to overstuff what you be able to do? Is tooo much fulll and short 15 cycle crazyyy!
Samson is the best. His eyes are so expressive that I feel like I know what he’s thinking
I come back to this video when I need help washing my laundry 😊
Is there room to keep the washer in the kitchen? Maybe next to the tall shelves? This way you don't have to take up so much room in your closet. Plus it will be more accessible. You could do a load of laundry once or twice a week instead of all at once.
Agree...keep the washer in the kitchen. And also keep the dryer in the kitchen if you can or does the dryet fit in the bathroom.
@@TrendingTami my bathroom barely fits a hair dryer lol
This is fascinating because I wash every day it must be different over there!
Very, very nice job! As for me, I would put the washer in a corner before I would fuss with it everytime I needed it or hav it at the front of the storage room... Love your place! ✌️🌻
Thanks for sharing this, The Carla Project! I had a big problem with clothing stains, too. I bought several aprons - some just for cooking/cleaning and cute fancy ones for EATING 🍽 No more stains 🤗
My husband is in the trades, i used to be really bad about checking pockets until a sharpie was left in the washer and dryer and not only did it ruin a ton of my kids clothes but my husbands company shirts and carharts which are like $65 a pair.. it ruined 3. The whole load was stained. Another time a razor blade was left in his pockets… I cried having to replace my teenagers Levi’s which took the brunt of the damage 😭
Oh these are devastating especially the Levi’s!
I had that washing machine if it’s the panda. there’s no way to drain the excess water out of it. that’s why mine went out after about 3yrs. I switched to the Black & Decker 0.9 but the dryer still works Great
All my life I thought I hated laundry.
[*hated*]
I even added a second dryer at one point, which required some renovations, to try and solve my issues with doing laundry.
Turns out, I hate big loads! I bought a small fixer-upper house without hookups when I downsized, so I got a portable set like yours until I could gut the place. Life changing! Never going back!
Same here! We did boat loads growing up and it was torture so I thought I hated it. Now that I run my own laundry, it’s simple! Small and not terrible….lol..
Your doing good ..is great to wash clothes at home is better that way saves money too..we all have our portable washer machine dryer is the,best ever..
Pleasure.
God, I envy you all that LIGHT!!!
Watched this 2x in a row! So calming. I love how mindfully you do your laundry and chores. You inspired me to put my blankets in the wash. Hi Samson! Thx Carla
You really should vent your dryer out the window because you are going to get a lot of moisture in your apartment. You probably don't realize this but moisture will get into the drywall and mold will develop. If you can't vent out the window, you might want to purchase a dehumidifier to get the excess moisture out of your apartment to avoid mold.
its in a room with a window!
Haha,.. you said you try not to over stuff it, You did over stuff it! 😄.... honestly this looks like a great machine & I thank you for sharing! 🙂
I’m really hoping you change out your sheets more than once a month? I missed a tube of chapstick in my youngest child’s front pocket that managed to melt all over everything in the dryer. Lestoil took out most of those stains. I like your in-house system but agree with being concerned about about Venting your dryer into the house as it results inserious high air moisture problems as well as a TON of dust/lint in the air not to mention built up lint in dryers is a big cause of house fires.
I have the same problems with stains on every shirt. My family jokingly calls it the symptom of my "condimental shelf" (aka, my substantial bust line.)
that made me lol. i have the same shelf 😂😂😂
Hey Carla! I wanted to ask you about your portable washer & dryer ... I have been researching endlessly and I was checking out your Panda washer and some portable dryers. It seems like it would be sooo amazing to have those! I live in an apt & the W&D are in the basement & I'm on the 4th floor & honestly I haven't laundry in a long time! So I think it would be so helpful to have these. It seems from the video like your experience with both has been good & really convenient. Just wondering if you have any helpful hints OR tips or anything you might share with a friend about them. I have read a lot of good reviews on the Panda - but also others about flooding - it could drive you crazy reading all of the reviews!!! Again, most are positive - just thought I'd ask for your opinion. Thanks!
YES! I highly recommend BOTH!! I have two other friends who have since gone this route (my WD is also in the basement and just a pain). Only thing I would say about the washer is you don't want to leave it unattended - as in leave the house. Because the drain hose has to be really secure in the sink and I'd say maybe twice in the past two years it;s happened that the hose has moved from sink and onto floor and that is when water gets all over. Super rare and that is user error more than anything. I looooove it!!
I didnt put it in my machine but my machine is down in my old basement ,i call the dungeon, and i opened it once to find a dead bat .Poor thing must of been snoozing in there and i didnt see it so i had to fish it out and rewash the load..oh yuck!
I’m totally obsessed with laundry, like completely, I’ve never understood why apartments in the states don’t have plumbing for washing machines, I’d rather clean in my own machine than one that other people use and abuse, Here in the uk most of the time
Our washers and dryers are in our kitchens, not many houses have basements, and laundry rooms are still not a common thing, but the front load machines we have here that are staNdard across Europe are the same size as what you call portable front loaders, Why do need such big machines, I get white American sized queen size bedding in my machine with duvet cover and white towels in the one wash, with room to spare The. I do my normal whites load, dark colours, pale colours, greys then boils wash the kitchen towels, cloths, etc etc of which I get through around 120 microfibre clothes a week, then around 25 drying towels, not used for dishes as I use the dishwasher but they get sides for buffing tiles, cupboard fronts, floors before I wash them with the floormate, then my bathroom cleaning cleaning cloths around 50 in a week, and my 8kg drum Copes on every wash load with room to spare, luckily ours have heaters in them as well. So I wash darks, light colours and greys on 40degrees uk which is 104 degrees for you guys in the states, I wash my whites at 60 degrees uk or 140 for you guys in the states again, white bedding I do at 70 degrees uk which for
You guys is 158 and my kitchen and bathroom cleaning clothes, cleaning towels and around 200 microfibre cloths get washed at 90 degrees uk which is 194 Fahrenheit, Never have to use a stain remover, or additives or bleach, just my powder and fabric softener, The 90 degree (194 Fahrenheit) wash keeps
My machine immaculate, no mould nor
Smells not scale, I hate cold water washes and quick wash, even with detergent it’s not clean. You need heat to break down body oils and grease, you wouldn’t wash greasy dishes in cold water or yourself or your hair as you know it wouldn’t be clean, so why do it with clothes, Just another reason I find it strange that so many apartments in the states don’t have space for laundry, all my apartments from the age of 16 had laundry in the kitchen and then when I bought houses I still had it in the kitchen, it’s in my kitchen now ( well one set is ) the other washing machine and dryer is in my hallway cupboard and plumbed in and working as that’s for the cats, ( 6 indoor cats that are very furry so they have their own washing machine and dryer) So if we cope with our washing machine sizes here and across Europe why can’t you guys, why do you have such big machines that never seem to be used to full capacity, that’s a waste of water and power and more to dump ( recycle) when it needs replacing, I can get queen size duvets in my machine with its 8kg drum (around 18 lbs of laundry and then some ) and the actual size of the machine is what you call
Portable or European. Approx 80cm/31 inches high 60cm/ 24 inches wide and depth is around is around the same as width, You have undercounted dishwashers so why not undercounter washing machines and dryers, Lol sorry went off on a laundry tangent
I've always wondered why we don't have those combo's popularized here that I've seen in european and UK kitchens for YEARS! so compact convenient..i love
I looked again I hope I am not disrespecting but adding the parka jacket its a big item then I saw you added more stuff and I saw how the machine move that would happen in mind when there was too many items
Loved this washer when I lived in a apartment! I got some drying racks an set them in the shower . It was great when the pandemic was going full tilt! I bought a house so I sold mine to a college kid for his dorm!
It's cute that you think that apartment is "small", it's MASSIVE
Again your sheets and towels that looks like too many items and it can damage the machine can you share your view on it.
Ya know you could use dawn dish soap for a very good stain remover...a tad cheater
Maybe get a full covered apron to wear when you cook or eat and not have to spray so many tops.
I keep a dawn spray bottle , next to my laundry basket and hit the stains when i take my clothes off , so it pre treats for a good long time before i wash😊
Sorry for so many questions but can you wash comforters also if so what sizes ?
Your bedroom is gorgeous. Those windows, with the beautiful trees outside, and the light! Love the wood floors and how light and airy it looks. Had to say that first. I had one of those small portable washers when I lived in a place with no washer. No dryer, used a clothes line but I have to say those little washers do a great job spin drying so clothes are almost dry. Thought about getting a small dryer but had nowhere to vent it. Your washer is great, almost like a regular full size one, and no transferring clothes in one side, into the other, babysitting it as it fills. Still, it beat going to a laundromat. Your setup is much better.
I had crayons in one of my pockets when I did laundry. Dried them too, and ruined my favorite skirt and a sweater. Lesson learned 😊
Ugh I'm so glad you posted this. I bought one of those washers a different brand on offerup for only $80 bucks I figured since I'm spending like $10 plus dollars every time I go to the laundrymat these days, I figured I was saving buying one. I don't use a dryer, I like to hang everything around my apartment. I would still wash my comforter and my livingroom rug (yes I put my livingroom 12 ft rug in the medium washer at my lm, it only costs $4 to wash and of course Tide gets it sparkling clean. I have it in storage now I know how to get it together. I have to give up my storage at the end of this month so now I'll know how to use one of those. And thank gol my little doggie is 1/4 his size and that it washes dog stuff. AWESOME!
Girl, placing your dirty laundry on your bed is yuk
Oh please not for me
I live in an apartment building and each apartment has its own washing machine and dryer in the apartment - here in Switzerland that's usually standard - and I'm so happy about that. I often wash my sons' earpods🙈
Wish you the best on being healthier 😊! My wife started to be more healthy after finding out she was diabetic cutting the carbs big time
Dearest Carla, I just love you and your channel! I know you were working hard but this was so relaxing to me 😂♥️ and the food looked delicious too! I organized after watching though so thanks again for some motivation! 😀🤗🤓
I'm so glad! thx for watching 💕
This kind of videos relaxing me a lot 🙂....
Glad you enjoyed!
You really do have a nice apartment all the windows help so much. Even for your sweet dog 🐕 when you need to work
Why don't you keep the wash machine out, next to your dryer? Be less hassle for you?
I don't see how your clothes get fully clean with you packing the clothes to the brim, either.
i dont like to see it out. want kitchen to be pretty. no prob to roll it out every other week and yea clothes get clean just finexo
It’s so satisfying getting on top of everything and maybe it’s better just having one day a month dedicated to laundry. But Samson did look like he needed the park and his bed you wicked dog mum lol 😂
I love your sense of humour Carla running that underground laundry room it your apartment please be careful you don’t get your ass busted 🙈👌❤️ I’ve missed seeing your videos looking forward too the next one. Wish you were closer I’d love to hang out with you both much love take it easy 💐
hahahah gotta keep this operation under wraps!! yea i think i need two days a month for laundry at least! XO
Your putting dirty clothes on your bed when you have a whole floor yet the clothes need washing anyways and mean while in your kitchen counter. I don't understand this logic, why?
Who cares seriously 🙄
I can't believe how much clothes you put into the washer and it looks clean coming out. Just love the light that comes into your bedroom and the great windows! I also do wash once a week which is normally 5 loads with a full washer and dryer. I do separate washes for sheets, towels, white wash and our clothes separated into dark and colors. I remember many years ago I had a one bedroom apartment and had a Kenmore portable washer which was the best! it great to have the pleasure of not going to the laundromat.
It’s really been a life changer!! But now I’m gonna try a laundry service next month and see what the price is. Might be worth it for me to do twice a no TJ!! I don’t stuff it as much as I used to haha but it takes me forever to do laundry 😅😅😅
Poor girl had to move out dam near to get the washer 😂
Hi!! maybe it would be easier to vacum that part of the drying machine ;) kisses
Then she sorting her dirty clothes on the bed????? Cross contamination!!! Then, not hooking up dryer properly to the window creating chemical dust in her BEDROOM! Then getting all that dust out write there in the middle where she sleeps😮😮😮🤔😷🤧🤯🤮
Yup you over stuffed that load😮
I got this dryer and it vents out a window. but in winter I have it venting into a water bucket thing you can buy at home depot for a few bucks. I understand you don't see the damage it's causing but it def is esp your hardwood floors. the moisture causes mold beneath the surfaces.
I haven’t venting out the window in my closet but that’s good to know I’ll look into that bucket thing too thanks!!
My Setup Is Just Like Urs,I Keep My Panda In My Kitchen & My Dryer In My Bedroom Where I Put My Vent Out My Window,I Had My Washer & Dryer 4 Two Years & I Was My Dog Red Bed Too
How do you vent it out the window?
Thank you for doing this video. Wife mentioned us getting a portable washer but I wasn't sure how big they were or if they would clean that good but it turns out they do a great job and also I had no idea that they sold portable dryers that you can just use a vent attachment if you don't have a vent going outside and that collects all the lint and helps with some of the humidity at least somewhat. Thanks for the videos it really helps out with making my decision for me and my wife to get one of those units. 😁
Amazed at how much you got in to that washing machine. Hope Samson got the park after all that 😄
Thanks for sharing, but can you keep the dirty clothes off the BED
Nooooo lol
Its soooo nice being able to do laundry at home during this panni
At first, I was happy to not have my own laundry machines after I moved. I didn't have to clean around them, didn't have to cover maintinence costs, they didn't hog up space, etc. I still appreciate those perks, but damn I miss being able to do laundry whenever I please, not having to pay per load, not having to worry about whether or not the previous user might have had some sort of infestation and did they run the water hot enough to kill everything and if I'll get an infestation if they didn't, etc. Another issue with communal machines is when someone else leaves their stuff sitting in them all day, it can not only slow up the line of other tenants waiting, but it can also stink up the washers and that smell can get on your clothes...
I didn't need to explain any of that, I know, but I think I just wanted to complain lol. It's never crossed my mind to make use of portable machines, I have the space to use them, and I either have or can make the space to store them lol.
Sorry for whining all over the comments. 😄 Going to wander off and check out those links,. :)
Mary I wish I would’ve mentioned all this in my video bc yes to allllllll of this!!! We have one washer dryer for our entire building and it’s always broken or full of someone’s clothes and I hated doing my laundry in the basement. So yea this set up is a dream!!
@@TheCarlaProject There are 4 buildings in my complex, each building has 2 laundry rooms, each laundry room has 2 pairs of machines, and there are 12 residential units in each building. The communal laundry setup would probably be fine, except half the time half of them are broken and the other half the time most of them have peoples' stuff sitting in them. When I first came to look at the apartment before signing the lease, I was SO excited to have a laundry room right outside my door. That excitement didn't last very long, as I really don't want to drag my crap back and forth across the building, across the parking lot, or play hide and seek with a pair of empty, functioning machines that may not even be in the same laundry room much less the same building lol.
I‘d rather wash my phone than another paper tissue with dark clothes.😜
🤣 does get everywhere
The dawn soap spray works better on stains. Trust me, I have toddlers.
trying this next thank you!
The best thing to do is it to treat those stains as soon as they happen. After a month they are super set in.
Good point. I spray right away too but maybe sits too long? I don’t know!
I really like the music 🎶 and yes freedom to do laundry at home is huge
What's the name of the song in the beginning???? BTW I don't even know you, and I like you , 🙃👍🏽
thank you!! it's linked in the description box! :)
Apartment laundry has come a long way. Thanks for this humbling video.
Yes! Thank you!
Worst thing I ever put in the washing machine - a red ball point pen 😆 had to learn that lesson the hard way!
The worst thing I've washed is a pen. Once in college in a load with all my favorite clothes - everything had black ink on it. Just had to wear those things still. This most recent time, a pen in my work pants pocket. Luckily it only ruined that pair of pants. I spent a couple of hours trying to get the stains out with Dawn and alcohol, but then realized they weren't coming out and so I just replaced the pants. I'm usually very good about checking since that college incident. I don't know how I missed this one but now I'm more paranoid than ever.
I had never seen a portable washer before but I would definitely have one if I didn't have laundry hookups. Going to the laundromat is SUCH a pita / time waster. It looks like that little washer does a pretty darn good job. I am very thankful for my own washer / dryer - I really enjoy laundry as far as chores go. Samson looked very happy that his bed got washed, too. I think my dogs actually prefer theirs to be stinky. They aren't as refined as he is.
Wow I would not put that much in my washer
I'm surprised at how.. enjoyable this was? You can really make me watch anything
hahaha awwww thanks lina!
I washed my husband's I phone then in the drier it went... worked perfectly when it came out , plus it was sparkling clean!!
Lmfao “ I will break the law to have the freedom to to do my laundry “😂😂😂 I felt that laundry is a hassle
I would love a mini dryer but they are so expensive! Where did you get yours?
it was a few hundred but worth it ...dryer in my building is 1.50 a load which adds up quick :) this is the exact one i bought: amzn.to/3GAV5PG
Hi Carla, I forgot to ask you in my last comment, do you put a filter inside the air inlet screen (the little white one on the inside bottom right?) I just bought the Homcom portable dryer and I can't get a straight answer out of anybody about this lol(it didn't come with a mesh filter)
This was so nice and wholesome😊 and I love the bed throw!
Thank u it was an anthro sale find I love it too!!