What can the 12L drum actually wash?

A few small items at a time: underwear, socks, baby clothes or similar. It is not sized for shirts, towels or full loads.

Does it spin or dry clothes?

No. It washes and rinses only, so clothes come out wet and need wringing or hanging.

A drain hose and a detachable drainage bucket are included. You empty it into a sink, drain or bucket.

Does it need a plumbing hookup?

No. You fill it by hand and drain it manually, which is why it suits dorms, RVs and travel.

How small is it when folded?

It collapses to about 3 inches tall and roughly 11 by 11 inches wide, and weighs about 4.6 lb.

Can it wash fruit and vegetables?

The maker lists small personal items, fruit and vegetables as uses. Rinse food well afterward and keep the tub clean.

Pentantan 12L Portable Washing Machine, Mini Foldable Washer

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Last seen at $69.99 at Walmart on Nov 12.

Our take on the Pentantan 12L Portable Washing Machine, Mini Foldable Washer

The Pentantan is a 12L collapsible washer that folds down to about 3 inches tall and weighs 4.6 lb, so it packs into a suitcase, dorm room or RV cabinet. An impeller mimics hand washing, and a detachable drainage basket lets you lift out small loads without dripping. It is built for underwear, socks, baby clothes and small items, not for full laundry loads. Owners of this class of washer generally find them handy for tiny washes but report weak cleaning on stains and limited capacity.

Best forTravelers and campers washing small itemsDorm and apartment dwellers with no laundry accessSeparating baby clothes or underwear from other laundryRVs and condos with tight storage

Pros

Folds to roughly 3 inches tall for storage and travel
Light at 4.6 lb with a carry-friendly shape
Three cleaning modes
Detachable drainage basket reduces dripping
Doubles as a soak basin for small personal items

Cons

12L handles only a few small garments per cycle
Impeller action is gentle and struggles with stains
No spin or dry cycle, so clothes come out wet
Needs a nearby drain or bucket for emptying
Mixed ratings suggest durability and cleaning power vary

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What reviewers say

3.5 / 598 ratings

Ratings are middling at 3.5 out of 5 from 98 ratings. Buyers of folding washers like this tend to like the portability and small-load convenience but question how well it cleans and how long it lasts.

What people mention

PortabilityPraisedBuyers value how small it folds and how little it weighs for travel and tight spaces.
Cleaning powerCriticisedOwners say it handles light rinsing better than real stains.
CapacityMixedIt fits only a few small garments at a time, which suits some buyers and frustrates others.
Build qualityCriticisedSome owners find the tub and fittings less durable than expected.
DryingCriticisedThere is no spin cycle, so clothes come out wet and need wringing or hanging.

About the Pentantan 12L Portable Washing Machine, Mini Foldable Washer

This is a 12L portable washing machine that folds down for storage and travel. It is meant for small loads such as underwear, socks and baby clothes, and can be used in apartments, dorms, condos, RVs, motor homes and camping.

The body is made from durable TPE. A simulated handwashing impeller cleans the clothes, and a drainage basket keeps water from dripping. The material is also suitable for personal items, fruits and vegetables.

The washer is lightweight and easy to carry. It runs quietly and has 3 cleaning modes.

Capacity: 12L
Cleaning modes: 3
Material: TPE
Dimensions: 32.5 x 30 x 31 cm (12.8 x 11.8 x 12.2 in)
Folded size: 15 x 30 x 30 cm
Weight: 2.1 kg (4.6 lb)
Plug: US plug
In the box: 1 folding washing machine, 1 drain hose, 1 detachable drainage bucket, 1 US plug, 1 instruction manual

Specifications

color: GreenSource
actual_color: GreenSource
finish: Green1Source
size: 12LSource

Questions and answers

What can the 12L drum actually wash?: A few small items at a time: underwear, socks, baby clothes or similar. It is not sized for shirts, towels or full loads.
Does it spin or dry clothes?: No. It washes and rinses only, so clothes come out wet and need wringing or hanging.
How does it drain?: A drain hose and a detachable drainage bucket are included. You empty it into a sink, drain or bucket.
Does it need a plumbing hookup?: No. You fill it by hand and drain it manually, which is why it suits dorms, RVs and travel.
How small is it when folded?: It collapses to about 3 inches tall and roughly 11 by 11 inches wide, and weighs about 4.6 lb.
Can it wash fruit and vegetables?: The maker lists small personal items, fruit and vegetables as uses. Rinse food well afterward and keep the tub clean.
Where is the Pentantan 12L Portable Washing Machine, Mini Foldable Washer cheapest?: At Walmart, for $69.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Pentantan 12L Portable Washing Machine, Mini Foldable Washer?: Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 98 ratings.