If you’re looking to be more environmentally friendly, you might want to try washing your clothes by hand occasionally.

Although skipping the washing machine can be time-consuming and challenging, there are alternatives like hand laundry machines. These machines offer the same cleaning power as electric washers but use less water and no electricity.

With minimal effort, you can cut down on laundry chores and save some money too! Plus, hand laundry machines are much more affordable than their electric counterparts.

Jawad Ahmed, a laundry expert at The Home Depot, explains, “Using a portable washing machine doesn’t mean you have to compromise.” He told The Spruce that “with just a smaller load capacity, a compact washer can penetrate deep into fabrics to eliminate dirt and odors, saving you water and energy with the same outstanding cleaning performance as a regular-sized washer.”

What’s even better is that these machines are portable and compact, so you can easily store them when not in use.

Would you consider giving one a try?