DIY Pedal Powered Washers
Pedal powered washer made from a 55 gallon drum
Site location: Oakland, CA
The washing machine was built in 2 days from scrap material. Put your clothes and some soap (garden-friendly, like Oasis) in, fill it up with water, let it soak for half an hour, then agitate. It lives outside, so when you’re through, the water drains out a hose in the bottom, ready for convenient watering.