Recently bought a well known make of washboy (red one, R**i)used it today and i'm seriously unimpressed with it, for the life of me i couldn't squeeze as much water out of it as i wanted ( i was using it correctly) and if you need to carry it anywhere when its got water in it filled to the correct level you need arms like Geoff capes!!
So out came the old faithful bucket and sponge!!!

a new washboy sponge can be difficult to rinse at first but it should soften up after a couple of washes.

A thats interesting, thanks Murf.

Robbo, you shouldnt need to have the sponge very dry for washing. I find it much handier to have it a bit wet. If you are a late convert to the washboy let me assure you it is 10 times more efficient than a bucket and sponge.

Just bought one recently m8, am a late convert, only bought one as everyone on here raves about em. Will persevere with it though....

Buy a Karl Dahm next time

Originally Posted by whitebeam

Buy a Karl Dahm next time

Thanks bud!!!!

Makes no matter what make you buy..the sponges need a few washes to operate at there full potential......

Originally Posted by Dave

Makes no matter what make you buy..the sponges need a few washes to operate at there full potential......

I better get washing then m8 eh??

A couple of washes on a floor will sort it out....the sponges are just a bit stiff/new and needs a wash or so to soften them so the wring out better......the rubi washboy is fine...it's the sponge quality that dose the work........

Karl Dahms better though

Washboys at 12 paces......

Hand bags at 20 yards

Originally Posted by whitebeam

Karl Dahms better though

they are exactly the same as the bal ones and i have 2.....but for the price the rubi ones are fine........i have the newer bal one and it is better than the older version......

Well if someone donated a Karl Dahm to me i could trial it against the Rubi to see which one was best!!!

Got the Karl Dahm one myself................brill on big floors.

Also 4 wheel drive on mine.

Originally Posted by CJ again

Got the Karl Dahm one myself................brill on big floors.

Also 4 wheel drive on mine.

Your'll be paying more tax on that then

Originally Posted by whitebeam

Your'll be paying more tax on that then

SShhhhhh

Originally Posted by CJ again

SShhhhhh

£400 a year for that puppy!!!! ouch....

I've still never used a washboy

I've never used one but I've always been curious about them and the Rubi one that is on offer in CTD at the moment keeps catching my eye every time I go in, is it worth investing in one?

Still in the teething stage with mine m8, i'll let you know after a few more jobs......

Originally Posted by Mad Hatter

I've never used one but I've always been curious about them and the Rubi one that is on offer in CTD at the moment keeps catching my eye every time I go in, is it worth investing in one?

once you have used one , you will wonder how you managed without it...especially on floors........

Dont expect that using a washboy will be a magic cure. You need to give it a little time to get used to it. The sponges take a little bedding in IMO. Give it time and like Dave says, you wil never go back. I rarely use it on walls unless they are big walls.

Originally Posted by Sir Ramic

Dont expect that using a washboy will be a magic cure. You need to give it a little time to get used to it. The sponges take a little bedding in IMO. Give it time and like Dave says, you wil never go back. I rarely use it on walls unless they are big walls.

I use mine where ever I can fit it in (no smutty comments please!).

Originally Posted by grumpygrouter

I use mine where ever I can fit it in (no smutty comments please!).

would we.........

I'm glad you mentioned the walls as i can't get to grips with it,
but the floors are now getting there. Not had one long and thought
i'd give it a go.
As already mentioned i think like most things it's patience.

have two bal wasboys one dural wash bath and a cheap nasty from the lidl which is fine with a good sponge float had them years and on the walls i use a larsen15kg adhesive bucket and a bal sponge works just fine....lol

I ve used many makes of washboy can not find one better than another
agree with dave its the quality of the sponge at the end of the day its only a bucket with rollers

Ye I may just stick with the bucket and sponge for me walls. Sounds like a good plan to me!