Personal Hygiene stuff

[buglerbilly]

Keeping it Klean – Afghanistan GearPorn Part IV

March 12th, 2010 | GearPorn | Posted by Rob Curtis

Showers are a once-a-week treat at the Korengal Outpost, so soldiers make due on the in-between days with stuff like this. It’s a huge 2×4 foot baby wipe.





Klenz website here:

http://www.klenztowel.com/web/index.php?siteid=241

Looks like a good idea to have around, might have to get some seeing as the contractor renovating my bathroom in a month or so is going to take 10-14 days to do what is a small bathroom!!!

[Raven22]

Thiis is the sort of stuff that the Army should be buying and issuing. Baby wipes are one of those things that every soldiers buys in massive quantities before they go field, but the army hasn't worked out to issue them yet. You can always work out in an AJ town when people are going bush, because local supermarkets run out of baby wipes, alcohol hand sanitiser and occy straps.

[buglerbilly]

Wonder Washing Your ACUs

by christian on May 19, 2010



Living in a dusty building for 12 months without running water has its obvious downsides. Keeping your weapon clean is paramount, of course, and trying to knock out a shower every once and a while is key to keeping your squad mates from banishing you to the burn pits.

But one of the more overlooked aspects of personal admin and hygiene is laundry.

Back in the day, it was two buckets and powdered detergent – a time consuming process of hillbilly-style washing that was marginally effective and at least a half-day evolution. But a couple of the Joes here solved that problem with a cool little gizmo called the “Wonder Wash.”

When I first saw one in our hooch here at Yosef Khel Combat Outpost, I thought it was some kind of whiskey still for making bootleg hooch. But the Soldiers who have them swear by their effectiveness.

Being a sort of slow day yesterday, some of the Soldiers did laundry, so I chronicled Sgt. Edward Rodriguez as he demonstrated the Wonder Wash outside the platoon TOC. He said he simply ordered the device online while he was here and had it sent over. It’s a bit on the bulky side, as you can see, so Rodriguez said he’s not taking it home with him. Whichever lucky unit replaces these guys from 1st Platoon, Angel, 3-187, will have a couple of these things lying around for their use when they get here.

Rodriguez did say there are other alternatives out there that are electric powered instead of hand cranked, but their heavy and expensive – and of course in an expeditionary environment like this, we want to keep at as simple as possible.

Read more: http://kitup.military.com/#ixzz0oN9dT9FR

See the hands-on video at the link above..............

Details from Manufacturer: -


Wonderwash

Description

Why Use the Wonder Wash?

•Washes a 5-lb. load super clean in just a couple of minutes.
•Has a patented pressure system that forces detergent into the fabric at high speed for a fast, efficient, economic and very easy wash
•Is ideal for campers, single persons and even for the housewife with small frequent loads like hand washables and diapers.
•Is ideal for delicates such as woolens, silks, knitted dresses and cashmere garments.
•Uses far less water than even hand washing.

Product Detail
Wonder Wash

FAQ

How Big Is It?

12" x 12" x 16" (L x W x H)

The Wonder Wash washes:

7-8 dress shirts or
10 T-shirts or
30 pairs of socks or
2-3 pairs of blue jeans

How Does it Work?

When you put warm or hot water into the drum, fit the lid in place and seal the machine,the air inside the drum will absorb the heat of the water and expand (i.e., just like a hot air balloon). When the air expands it creates pressure inside the drum. The pressure forces the detergent (which is diluted into the water) into & through the fabric (which is porous) about 100 times faster than you could by hand or machine.

Does it really work?

Yes. The loads come out exactly as clean as with a conventional washing machine. According to a leading university which tested the machine, it performs according to claims. It has also won many awards at trade shows, with the most prestigious one being the silver medal awarded to the portable washing machine at the IMPEX Invention Show in the US. The product has been purchased by several hundred thousand people since its invention. It has also been tested and received many positive, fully independent reviews from major print publications.

Does the Wonderwash work with cold water, or just hot water?

You can wash clothes with both hot and cold water. The air pressure created by hot water inside the machine accelerates the washing process. As a result, allow a couple extra minutes when using cold water.

Is there a money-back guarantee?

Yes, we offer a 30-day, no-hassle money back guarantee.

Do you offer a warranty? If so, for how long?

Yes, we offer a one-year warranty. However, this is the only washing machine in the world that requires no maintenance. The main reason is the simple construction; as a result, it rarely breaks with normal usage. However, be aware that there are several cheaper imitations of this product on the market, which may have one or more of the following defects:
The plastic lid cracks under pressure, causing water to leak during use;
The handle is not sturdy enough, and cracks;
The brackets are very weak and wobbly, and can even snap and break;
There is no water release valve, which means you have to pick up the machine after washing and turn it upside down to drain the greywater.
The water release valve is very stiff, and hard to fit in place each time. We recently modified our drain spouts, so they slide in effortlessly.
The knob that goes into the lid can strip the thread inside the lid. We recently improved the lid screw, so it cannot be screwed in past the past where it can damage the thread.

However, despite the above defects, these cheaper imitations typically sell for up to $13 more than our product. We know about these defects, because we receive a number of requests for replacement lids and handles. We have also tested several of these products and confirmed these defects for ourselves.

How does it rinse?

There are two ways you can rinse the clothes:

1. By Machine. After draining the grey water with the detachable drain spout, leave the clothes in the washer and fill with clean cold water. Replace the pressure lid, tighten and turn the machine for about 30 seconds. Drain and wring dry.

2. By Hand. Fill the sink or basin with clean water. Empty wash into sink and agitate by hand.

Price: $42.95 USD of course.............