Mini washing machines are becoming more mainstream due to a couple of reasons, primarily the size and, on occasion, the portability of the washer.
It is only natural for those with limited storage space to work to favor small washing machines over their full-sized counterparts. Mini washers are also popular for doing smaller laundry loads, such as underwear and baby clothes.
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How to Choose the Right Type of Mini Washing Machine
So you think that choosing a mini washing machine is just as easy as picking out clothes to buy? You are kind of right.
Choosing one will depend on several factors, such as your needs and budget, as well as quality and space.
Portability and convenience are what these mini washing machines will excel in, especially when you're going for a short holiday. Hence, capacity is usually not a problem unless you are looking to wash for a big family.
Here's more on each factor when choosing a mini washing machine:
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Capacity: In Malaysia, most mini washing machines come in different capacities, ranging from 4.5L to 12L. In our experience, the 4.5L washing machine is already capable of washing a full set of clothing unless you are wearing thick jackets and cargo pants.
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Type: Most of the time, top-loading mini machines are available in Malaysia. They kind of look like buckets to hold water and, thus, do well to wash clothing items rather than big blankets and such. Washing floor rugs is possible with these machines too.
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Portability: You're in luck that most portable washing machines found locally come with a built-in handle, even the ones that are meant to be stationary for a small dorm. The bucket kinds tend to be foldable with an accordion build to collapse downwards for storage purposes.
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Wattage: Most washing machines will start with a wattage power of 30W. This minimum number will be able to wash clothes and light clothing efficiently. For items such as washing floor rugs, those with 100W and above worth of power will be able to clean them better.
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Features: At a minimum, look for a machine that gives you more than one wash setting, such as a 3 and 6-minute wash + a spin-dry feature as the bonus. While dubious, many mini washing machines also come with a UV light feature to kill lingering bacteria. If you like one, some also have a dry spin basket though they are usually too small to fit a set of clothing.
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Price: Thankfully, most mini washing machines are much cheaper than full-size washing machines, but prices can still vary widely. Most will fall between RM50 and up to RM200, whereas the better quality ones (with even more advanced features such as a dryer and dehumidifier) can go up to RM600-RM800, which are great for longer-term use as they have great built-quality.
How We Do Our Tests Here in Malaysia
A mini washing machine doesn't exactly come into mind for many users. Thus there wasn't a lot to expect when it came for us to review them. Our stint with each machine was, however, greatly surprising and pleasant.
Mini washing machines do much more than just be good portable washing machines when you go on a trip. They are great for daily use, such as washing your kitchen clothes, fabric toys for babies or pets, and swimsuits, because why would you want to warp the fabric of your swimwear in a big washing machine?
To cut it short, mini washing machines are great alternatives to handwashing, and we decided this based on real-life daily chores at our homes.
For instance, at home, when doing our reviews, we pay attention to how well each machine cleans a piece of cloth, whether it has been abused on the floor or tainted with kitchen sauces and whatnot.
We also tested how well the mini washing machines drain water and if they move much or even too loud of a noise. Another thing would be how easy and quick they operate. It is with all of these collective features that we can safely say that mini washing machines are with the money, and they are affordable too.
Many washing machines we tried were of smaller brands or OEMs. Thus we believe that you would be safe with any type of mini washing machine brand. The more reputable and advanced mini washing machines are also likely a good investment, especially if you need them for a longer term or as a permanent unit in your household. Remember to watch out for the features we stated in our guide above, and you should be good.
Without further ado, here are some of the top small washing machines in Malaysia.
Top 10 Mini Washing Machines in Malaysia - Our Tried & Tested Choices
Why It's Our Top Pick?
The UV light function and compact size of the 12L Mini Washing Machine make it a popular choice. With a quick and compact laundry buddy, its large size makes it ideal for small space apartments, dorms, or even your RVs. Those who want extra cleanliness will benefit from the UV light feature, which sterilizes clothing and eliminates bacteria and viruses.
Who is this for?
For us, the machine can clean floor rugs well. With its powerful spinning, this machine can produce a good amount of suds which are required to wash away dirt and grime from your fabric.
We would suggest putting care into draining the dirty water and then refilling the bucket for rinsing all the while ensuring that its tethered corded power plug does not touch the water. It is still a good step up from handwashing floor mats and such.
What to know
For a mini washing with a large capacity, even the large fabric and clothes at home can be washed using this washer. Also, overly-used fabric items like floor mats should be cleaned as regularly as possible since they clean feet that have been to many places. What happens when you don't want to handwash or throw the floor mats into the washing machine meant for more intimate items like your personal clothing? You'll want an "auto handwash machine" like this one.
With its 12L capacity, it can fit several thin floor rugs or a big, thick one. To ensure thorough bacterial elimination, there's also a UV light feature to kill lingering bacteria. Not forgetting to mention for a foldable, portable device, this product has a strong washing power of 1500 rotations per minute.
Key info
- Power consumption: 36W
- Water Consumption: 12L/kg
- Dimension: (L x H x W) 30*30*12.5 cm
- The program uses tie-in drops to separate residual moisture
- With Blue light disinfection
- Has a strong turbine
- Folding for space-saving
- With waterproof buttons
In Our Experience - Live ProductNation Review
The size of this machine is what you'll want it for. Especially if you have bulkier items like stiffer mats to wash, you can do it here with the machine. Plus, this is one of the rare few machines that offer analogy control for the timer. Through its timer, you can set a wash anywhere from 2 to 10 minutes.
In our experience, we found the spinning power great, with a good amount of suds forming to wash our floor rug. While the machine did move quite a bit, luckily, no foam or water escaped to the ground.
A feature we didn't like was its tethered corded plug needed to power the machine. Why was it not made detachable like the rest or at least waterproof? While a draining pipe made of PVC material was provided in its packaging, this does little to help the drainage situation since you'll have to unplug the actual water plug, which will cause the water to flow out already before you can even plug the pipe.
Who is this for?
This mini washing machine is made for those who want to wash a few clothing pieces or need to wash something quickly. Not to mention, this is suited for especially long-period travelers who don’t want to carry a lot of clothes as they can pack the mini washing machine in their luggage.
Thanks to the detachable drain basket, you can even spin-dry your clothes so you don’t have to worry about how long it will take for your clothes to dry.
What to know
For a truly mini washing machine, meet the product that puts the mini in the mini washing machine.
This foldable washing machine is perfect for travelers due to its weight of 2.5 KG, and compact storage design although this means you have to keep your load light due to its smaller capacity. It comes with UV sterilization that kills up to 99% of bacteria to ensure your clothes are truly clean.
Key info
- Washing Capacity: < 2.5 KG (8L)
- Power: 36 W
- Input voltage: 220 V
- Dimensions: 30cm x 30cm x 30 cm (unfolded) 30cm x 30cm x 12.5cm (folded)
Who is this for?
If, for any reason, you need a sturdy little washing machine to clean the likes of small items such as kitchen cloth, baby clothing, underwear, or socks at home for the long run, the Mijia Moyu Mini Washing Machine impressed us with its built material. You can even have this in your luggage and bring it with you for your travels!
What to know
Mijia's little washing machine is made simple yet, with hard plastic and silica gel to withstand the strong currents of washing with the strong pulsator (rotating device) and against washing liquids.
With a rotation speed of 350 per minute, this washing machine mimics the washing effectiveness of handwashing. Plus with its 5L water capacity and 10W power requirement, it's a simple device that even students or those traveling around the globe would be able to make good use of it.
To use is pretty easy as well. Just choose within the 3 timers option for washing (3, 6, or 10 minutes). After washing, easily drain the water via its drainage hole and water plug at the bottom.
Key info
- Working Frequency: 10W
- RPM: 350/min
- Voltage: 100 - 240V Universal
- Dewatering Capacity: 0.3 - 0.4kg
- Applicable Object: Underwear, Bra, Baby Cloth, Small Towel, Socks etc
- Capacity: 5L
In Our Experience - ProductNation Live Review
Our first good impression of the product was good, even though it's pretty small. So you'd have no qualms about bringing this with you on your travels. Compared to many other mini washing machines, the Mini Moyu's spinning power seems to be on the weaker side, but that's only because it prevents the machine from moving too much during the washing process.
While putting the Mini Moyu alongside the other washing machines in our test, the Moyu is still efficient in getting dirt and grime out of the cloth we added in.
And though there's no hose or a spinning basket to drain and get excess water out of clothing respectively, you can easily place the washing machine near a drain or squeeze out excess water since the clothing items are likely too small to fit into the machine.
What to know
For a washing machine that's so cheap, not costing over RM50, this machine is still by no means flimsy. It gets the job done with its adequate washing and rotating ability which utilizes 12W to do so.
What's impressive is that it is equipped with a UV light filter which will come in handy for killing any lingering bacteria and germs. After you're done washing, you can use the provided drain basket to get rid of excess water.
For easy drainage, there's also a flexible hose for you to clear the foldable machine.
Key info
- Weight: 3KG
- Motor Type: Fixed Frequency
- Motor Power Consumption: 36W
- Dimension: (L x W x H) 30x30x27cm
- One-touch switch
- With drainage switch valve
- Excellent motor with strong power for washing
In Our Experience - Live ProductNation Reviews
There's little to dislike about this machine. It has quite a good spinning power to clean fabrics, has acceptable draining power, and is sturdy enough in its built quality. The user experience for it is fairly simple as well; just plug it in and long-press to choose your preferred setting (standard wash for 10 minutes, soft-wash for 15 minutes, or 2 minutes spin dry).
We also like the fact that it has suction feet at the bottom so that it will not move from its spot when cleaning. Once done, just unplug the cord then bring it to a drain to get rid of the water.
Not to mention, it has a UV light feature too but there's not much evidence for us to show if it works. All in all, for its price, this machine works well.
Who is this for?
If you're in for trying a mini washing machine to have at your home, be it to wash delicate items like your underwear, this washing machine does not cost over RM60, making it quite a good buy as an experiment or even for temporary use.
Other Mini Washing Machines in Malaysia to Consider
Who is this for?
For your personal use, this washing machine suits your laundry capacity. This is best for traveling and you bring only a few dresses. You can wash clothes conveniently even in small spaces just using a basin or bucket and you will have 2 minutes of turbine cleaning.
What to know
This is a turbine portable washing machine that you can use to wash personal light and small clothes. For auto circulation cleaning during the laundry, it lasts up to 5 minutes for bubble cleaning, 1.5 minutes for ultrasonic cleaning, and 2 minutes for turbo cleaning.
The 60-watt power boost quickly disintegrates stains and powerfully removes them with a 60-minute forward and reverse rotation. It also produces low noise so you can still wash your undergarments at night without disturbing your roommates.
Key info
- Operating mode: Mechanical
- Motherboard material: ABS
- Power supply: USB
- Temperature control equipment: Single gear switch
- Rated voltage: 5V
- Rated power: 60W
- Diameter: 9cm
Who is this for?
Thankfully, the washing machine works as intended despite being priced lowly. Users appreciate that despite only having basic features, it has powerful washing and spinning capabilities.
What to know
Students who want to wash their clothes regularly rather than relying on trips to laundromats would appreciate this tiny washing machine. It's small and very affordable. Plus it's quiet!
HODEKT is a very good-value-for-money machine as it features a blue light sterilization feature and the fact that it has a spin and dry function to dry your clothes quickly after washing. Aside from being easy to wash, it has a 4.5kg washing capacity to hold about a set’s worth of clothing (2 pieces). On top of that, you can even go for its rapid wash operation which will do the washing in as little as 10 minutes.
Key info
- Washing Program: Standard Wash
- Washing Capacity (kg):2.1-3kg
- Power (W):260W
Who is this for?
If you have limited space in your home or need a washing machine that offers both washing and spin-drying capabilities, this mini washing machine is an excellent choice. Its advanced features, including blue light sterilization and bacteriostatic function, ensure cleanliness and hygiene in your laundry.
Moreover, the cable's design and storage system enhances its portability, making it ideal for travelers or those living in small apartments or dormitories.
What to know
Is there a portable mini washing machine with advanced features on the market? Yes, it exists. Introducing the HODEKT Portable Washing Machine With Dryer 4.5kg, designed with ample features for efficient and convenient laundry. With a portable design, this washing machine offers a spin dry function, blue light sterilization, and bacteriostatic capability, ensuring thorough cleaning.
In addition, it has a 10-minute quick wash feature to save time and water, making laundry a breeze! It’s designed to wash various clothing items, including adult shirts, baby clothes, and underwear panties. Not forgetting; there’s a gentle cleaning feature that imitates hand washing to prevent damage to delicate clothing.
Key info
- Capacity: 4.5kg
- Voltage: 220V
- Frequency: 50Hz
- Power: 300W
- Product size: 35 x 35 x 53 cm
Who is this for?
At a low price, this option is great for those with a property to rent out to or those with small homes. With its value, you are getting a machine that packs robust washing and spin-drying capabilities despite only having basic features.
What to know
While the Midea MSW-6008P is not exactly mini-sized, it does save lots of space – something very valuable for apartment owners.
As a semi-automatic washer, this machine has two separate loading compartments. Commonly referred to as twin tubs, one is for washing, while the other is for spin-drying. Besides having timer options for the tubs, the MSW-6008P also has a Wash-Drain selector, enabling users to pick between wash modes or release the water through a drain hose.
Key info
- Capacity: 6.0kg
- Input Voltage: 220V
- Washing Machine Type: Twin Tub
- Motor Type: Fixed Frequency Motor
- Washing Machine Features: Manual Dispenser
- Washing Features: Large Capacity, Quiet Operation, Spin Dry
Who is this for?
With all of its fitted features targeted and ensuring your clothes do not harbor bacteria and germs, this is a great buy for those who want to clean delicate clothing such as baby apparel. It's also great for daily washing and comes at a great price point as well as it is easy to set up and control the settings via the app.
What to know
Babies have highly sensitive skin, so it's reasonable to get a washing machine like this one, fitted with the likes of a mite as well as sterilization washing mode, for washing their clothes separately.
Similar to its lower-range version, this one showcases 16 wash programs, followed by four temperature levels. It can also be controlled via the Mi Home app as well as the Xiao AI voice assistant.
Aside from its low-noise operation, what's amazing is that it has a self-cleaning washing barrel which is done with a high-speed water flow, followed by some air-drying action to avoid the breeding of bacteria.
Key info
- Dimensions: 412 x 422 x 721 mm
- Weight: 19 kg
- Capacity: 3 kg
- Rated Water Pressure: 0.03-0.8 MPa
- Power Consumption: 185W
- Dry speed: 700r/min
- APP Support: Mijia APP
Who is this for?
What many like about the machine is that it is good value for money due to its big pulsator and Air Turbo feature. These attributes allow for rigorous washes and spin-drying while operating silently.
What to know
For a larger drying capacity, you will have to consider larger washing machines, like the Khind WM717.
WM717 conserves a considerable amount of space thanks to the typically flat design of semi-automatic washing machines. Plus, having a built-in spin dryer saves you even more space. Medium-sized families would benefit from its 7kg washing limit and 5.5kg drying limit.
Key info
- Capacity: Up to 7kg
- Input voltage: 240V
- Motor type: Fixed frequency motor
- Washing machine tub type: Twin tub
FAQ
Is a mini washing machine useful?
Despite their small load capacities, mini washing machines are indeed functional.
For Frequent Travelling
If you’re always on the move, then a portable mini washing machine can be of use to you. Foldable washers are nice and easy to store in a baggage compartment, making them ideal for a short vacation or a backpacking experience. Their non-foldable counterparts can be more suitable for those dealing who moving houses regularly.
As a Dedicated Washer
Mini washing machines can be used as a permanent fixture as well. If mixing undergarments or baby clothes with regular laundry irks you, consider getting a small washing machine to wash them separately.
This way, it will be more hygienic, giving you peace of mind. You’ll have the separate laundry done quicker too!
Space-saving
A lack of space will certainly warrant compact household appliances; including washing machines. Mini or even semi-automatic washers should be considered in these situations. An unshakeable desire to have a clean and tidy area to work in can be fulfilled too, with foldable washing machines that can be tucked away.
What is the price of a mini washing machine?
Mini washing machines range between a few hundred to about a thousand ringgit. The price of mini washing machines - and washing machines in general - is usually dictated by the features it has. Apart from that, the load capacity and the quality of materials used in its construction correlate with its pricing as well.
We hope that our article has helped you in your search for mini washing machines.