At first glance, you could be fooled into thinking the Scrubba Wash Bag is an ordinary dry bag, which makes sense because it can be used as one. Green Scrubba Wash Bag Another alternative washing method I do with REALLY dirty clothes is keep the dry bag open and just use it as a container essentially. Then I just use my hands inside the bag to use my hands to directly agitate it in the water. A bit like a standard washing machine - if you overload the Scrubba you are unlikely to get your clothes washed as thoroughly as they could be. We tested the Scrubba with three small towels. We attached soiled swatches to the towels and followed the instructions, using powder detergent. We removed the swatches from the towels after using the bag for three minutes. After drying the swatches, we used a spectrophotometer to read how much soil had been removed. You will also like the ease of use of this product. Matter of fact, you can wash any clothes in just 5 steps. So, even if you are using this for the first time, you will get used to it pretty fast.

There are moments when you can get away with wearing a shirt past its prime, cleanliness wise—like when you’re camping, city strolling, or if you just #DGAF. The same cannot be said for undergarments. Scrubba Wash Bag Mini Flat Add liquid clothes washing soap. Solid clothes washing powder takes longer to dissolve, so we don’t recommend it unless you don’t have liquid soap around. Of course, when we’re traveling, we rarely carry clothes washing liquid, so in a pinch we’ve used shampoo or dish washing soap to clean our clothes. Both work well, but liquid washing soap works best.If you’re washing a pair of jeans or bulky pants, you would want to do that as a separate “load” and agitate it by hand without closing the dry bag. As long as you don’t use water over the recommended temperature ( 50 degrees) and avoid using sharp objects (all the obvious stuff considering it is a material dry bag) the Scrubba wash bag should last many years. There is a guarantee with the bag which applies against defects in the material. Scrubba Wash Bag Review - Conclusion On the contrary, a liquid detergent works immediately. That is why the manufacturer recommends using liquid detergent with the Scrubba washbag.

Another negative about the Scrubba portable washbag is that it leaks. Again, it might not be a problem for everybody. Also, some people might get used to it. However, for some users, it could be annoying.This solution basically means, you won’t need to rely on finding a laundromat or a hostel with a laundry service to clean clothes. In this Scrubba review, we give the Scrubba a real world test washing our clothes, and tell you what we like, and what we don’t like. Who is the Scrubba good for? The Scrubba is pretty easy to use. Just add water, laundry liquid and clothing. Roll shut, and release excess air. Then rub gently to wash, rinse and then hang clothes to dry.

A Scrubba weights about 5.0 oz and my 13L dry bag weights ~3.3 oz. The Scrubba is slightly larger as well. The Scrubba Wash Bag is purpose-built for travel, where weight and space are at a premium. Fortunately, this things weighs in at a mere 5 ounces and can be rolled up or easily folded to save space. Adding to its benefits for travel, the Scrubba Wash Bag can also double as a dry bag. Versatile products that have multiple uses are always sought after, and we’re happy to see that Scrubba has delivered on this front. It is very easy to use the Scrubba portable wash bag. In just 5 steps, you will be able to wash your clothes using the Scrubba.

The Scrubba claims to be a portable washing bag, but how well does it work?

Scrubba does make a travel towel that would help with this. It weights about 6 oz, and is big enough to use as a beach towel at a little over 25″ x 54″.

In addition, you can also wash heavier items like jeans or trousers one at a time. So, if you are washing lightweight items, you can wash around 4 to 5 items at once in the Scrubba wash bag. Personally, I use a 13 Liter dry bag. It works great for me. For perspective, my clothes are all a size Large.Push down onto the clothes putting pressure onto the washboard through the clothes. You will soon start to see the water changing colour through the see through panel and it really doesn’t take long to get your clothes washed. Step 5 - Empty the dirty water out If you want to wash multiple large clothes, you will have more work to do in your hands. Thus, you can say that if you are using the Scrubba for a large load of clothes, then it will be very time-consuming. The Scrubba Wash Bag even has benefits over a washing machine too. By washing your clothes inside a Scrubba you’re using far less water, and it uses no energy (apart from a tiny bit of your own, of course). For smaller loads, this thing is also a lot faster than a washing machine, which is a huge bonus. Durability & Testing The Scrubba is very simple to use and below is a step by step guide: Step 1 - Fill the Scrubba with your clothes, warm water and laundry detergent