Calliger Clothes Wringer - Better Moisture Removal than Portable Washing Machine/Portable Dryer - Heavy Duty Off Grid Laundry Wringer | Perfect Towel Wringer for Chamois Cloth, Tile Sponge, etc.

I had been saving up for this for awhile, as hand wringing was killing my wrists. We are apartment dwellers and eco-hippies that prefer to be as off-grid as possible for the sake of future generations. We live in the PNW, so line drying in the rainy winter season takes forever if clothing is well wrung. It took me less than 10 minutes to have it set up and working. This wringer does the job!1) Quality: This thing is built like a tank (and as heavy as one, to boot)! Every piece seems to be well made. Some reviews mention wiggles, tiny nuts, and other issues. I'm guessing these have been addressed, as the handle fits like a dream, the thumb screws are large and easy to operate, and everything moves smoothly and is firmly attached. I expect this to last a lifetime if it's maintained properly. And that's the key, maintain it. Rinse it to remove leftover soap/dirt after use, air dry before storage, and lubricate moving parts regularly.2) Assembly: Read the instructions. I repeat, read the instructions as they tell you exactly what to do. The drip tray does need to be bullied into place, but if you push down on the ends as you force it in it will pop right into the pegs -- just like it says in the instructions. I'm a middle-aged woman with carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritic hands, and I was able to do it, so most anyone of average strength should be able to -- IF YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS.3) Usage: I've done 5 loads of laundry -- lights, darks, sheets, jeans, and towels/dishrags. Every single one of them went through like a dream. Fold zippers and small buttons to the inside of the fabric to avoid damaging the rollers/zippers. For large buttons, like on jeans, feed through leg first and stop before the button goes through, then back it out. Just like it says in the instructions. (Did I mention that you should read them?) Start with the top adjuster fairly loose and then tighten it by full turns until you get to the amount of wringing you need. Once you are used to it, adjustments are intuitive. It took me two loads to get to that point, so the learning curve is slight. Only heavy items needed to go through twice to get about 98% dry, I fed everything else through only once. Most of my laundry was dry within 4 hours on a 60 F, sunny day. (We dry on a rack on the balcony when there's no rain. If you have a large line to spread things out on, things will probably dry faster.)Drip tray notes: I used the wedge, although it may not be necessary as the tray stays put pretty well (as long as it's installed properly). Remember to tilt the tray so the lower end is on the side you are feeding the clothes into. Guide the clothing over the lip on the exit side so it doesn't get pulled beneath the wringer -- you will have a bad day disentangling it if you allow this to happen.4) Handle: A lot of complaints about the handle. This is why we need more science education in schools. The handle is long due to basic physics, it's not a design flaw. The shape seems odd but is very ergonomic and is what allows you to spin it easily with little effort (as long as you set the tension adjusted properly). Our mounting bolt fit well with no wiggle, and the thumb screw makes it easy to take off for storage.5) Mounting brackets: Remember, we are in a tiny apartment. Our double kitchen sink is the best location for us to do laundry, as my back doesn't enjoy kneeling next to the bathtub. A dedicated washtub setup isn't an option in our space right now. The brackets can be moved to several configurations, so we were able to easily attach it to the center metal divider of our double kitchen sink. I use dish tubs inside the sinks as our wash tubs, and can easily switch the drip tray to slant toward the wash or rinse side as needed. Set the wringer in the dish tubs and slide it all under the kitchen sink for storage. Easy peasy.One minor complaint: The mounting bracket discs that are in contact with the attachment point, a metal sink in our case, would work better if they had rubber flanges on them to provide better grip and to protect the sink. I'm going to stop by the hardware store this afternoon to find a hose length or something that will work to rubberize them, but adding flanges would be a minor upgrade with a major impact for Northwoods Calliger to consider!I 100% recommend this product. Just read the instructions, know that it needs a sturdy base, and then read the instructions again.

Very heavy duty, easily adjustable for thickness of clothes. Works great in my laundry for no power clothes washing. No smell, easily set up. Easy to use. Expensive but worth it.

I've wanted this for a while now, ever since discovering that they still exist! It's one of several items I purchased to set up a hand washing laundry system outside on my deck during the summer months. The other items were a Ball Clothes Washer Deluxe and a Behrens Washboard, which I also reviewed. I did a lot of reading about this item on their website, watching YouTube videos, etc., so I felt like I had a good idea of what to expect. It was everything I was expecting.I will say I was surprised at how heavy it feels. I read the weight before ordering but once it's in your hands you realize that it has to clamp on and essentially stand up on something, and then the weight seems more significant. For example, I had clamped it onto the backrest of a shop stool/chair and it was so tippy that I couldn't even crank the handle or the entire chair would tip over backwards. I ended up putting a cinder block on the foot of the stool as a counter weight and that worked nicely. Just something to keep in mind when you think about what you plan to attach this to.It came with very clear directions on glossy heavy paperstock, a small detail but it made it very easy to prop up and read as my hands were busy holding the unit. The drain plate is a little awkward to get into place, it took some different approaches and then I was able to push it into place. The clamps are multidirectional as shown and there are three positions to move them closer together if needed, using the enclosed allen wrenches.I've only done one load so far to test it out but so far it's great. I think I'll need to play with the tension a little to find a good position for various items, what worked well on a bunch of towels didn't work as well on a pair of flannel PJ pants for example, so it may need to be tightened or loosened slightly depending on the item. That's an easy turn of the knob, so that's fine. I was concerned about the exaggerated style of the handle, how it protrudes WAY out, but it turns out to be ideal. I can stand close to it and turn it as I feed items through and it clears my body entirely without getting in the way.My only disappointment is that the directions say not to put items with "large buttons, snaps and zippers" through it, which surprised me given that jeans are mentioned in the description. But their suggestion is that you can wring the jeans up to the part with the zipper, and then reverse it without wringing the top of the jeans. I suspect some people will say they do it anyway and it's fine, but I don't want to risk messing up the tension or tearing the soft rubber rollers, so I wouldn't dare. It's something I hadn't realized, but not the end of the world.Overall it feels very well made and I'm glad I invested in this.

The wringer works fine and is easy to setup for first time use. I like that the tension knob is easy to access so I can loosen and tighten it as necessary for the clothing. From very tight on socks to very loose getting jeans through. For big guy clothing, Folding stuff in half is required making things like jeans harder to process. I found the wringer width a bit restricting for my shirts and pants. It functions as designed, is solid, adjust quickly during use, and is easy to mount and dismount.The first problem I encountered was mounting. I have a plastic tub and it didn't support the wringer. I built a wooden platform to sit abutted to the tub. That created the 2nd problem. The drain ledge is quite short and dumped wash water on the tub edge, not in the tub, losing half. If it was about 1" longer, it would provide more mounting options. A plastic sheet taped to drain ledge solved this and all the water now runs down the sheet back into the tub.The wringer is a good tool that can be adapted to your work area. I adapted it with a mounting frame and plastic water guide. After a couple of wash loads, I can see a need for transition table space and a handy basket before the clothes go on the line. The wringer is a good way to get the clothing from dripping wet to just wet.