In a survival situation or even during a prolonged absence of power, keeping your clothes clean can be a real chore.

It is important to do so, however, because you feel better in clean clothes and that helps keep your spirits up.

This amazing, inexpensive and easy to make washing machine accomplishes both and you can make it for less than $10.

In just a few short minutes, you can make your very own clothes-washing system that doesn't require electricity or running water. This system will go great in your emergency preparedness supplies!

Step 1: What You Are Going To Need

• 5 Gallon Bucket with Plastic Lid
• Rubber Plunger
• Drill
• 3/8’’ Drill Bit
• 1 1/8’’ Hole Saw Bit OR
• 1 1/8’’ Spade Bit OR
• Razor knife
• Hammer (for getting the lid on tight)
• Bucket Opener (for easier opening)

This is not an exhaustive list of tools for this particular project.

You can get creative with what tools you use to get it done.

Step 2: Drill/Cut a Hole in the Bucket Lid

There are a variety of ways to get a hole cut out of the middle of the bucket lid.

The hole just needs to be big enough for the plunger to fit through, with a little wiggle room.

Keeping clean is critical to your mental well being in a survival situation. It also is extremely hard to do.

This creative use of household items you probably have lying around right now to make a hand operated washing machine makes the chore of keeping your clothes clean much easier.

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