Mini Washer Dryers Explained: The Best Alternative to Handwashing

Handwashing has always been the go-to solution for delicate items that need a little extra care, or for heavily soiled items that cannot be washed with your usual load . 

But handwashing isn't always the most convenient option. It is time consuming, physically demanding, and produces inconsistent results. 

This is where a mini washer dryer comes in. It is designed to handle the small loads you would normally handwash, giving them a dedicated wash and dry cycle without the hassle.

What Should You Be Washing Separately?

Bras and Underwear

Underwear and lingerie, especially those made of lace or silk, require gentle washing. Washing them separately helps:

• Preserve elasticity and support

• Prevent snagging and tears

• Maintain the shape of delicate garments

Many households also wash women’s underwear separately for hygiene or superstitious reasons.

Baby Clothes

Baby garments often need more frequent washing due to spilt milk, food, and other everyday messes. Washing them separately from adult clothing helps maintain better hygiene while keeping your little one's essentials fresh and clean. 

Pet Items

Pet accessories like harnesses, leashes, and blankets can carry odours and fur that easily transfer to the rest of your laundry. Washing them separately helps prevent cross-contamination and gets your everyday essentials ready faster.

Everyday Small Loads

Socks, kitchen towels, reusable cleaning cloths, caps, and other small household items can all be washed separately without waiting for a full load of laundry.

What can a Mini Washer Dryer do?

A Mini Washer Dryer is a compact solution for small, everyday loads. It saves space and time, delivering hygienic wash-and-dry performance without the hassle.

PRISM+ Spin Mini Wash and Dry is Singapore’s FIRST and ONLY fully automatic mini washer-dryer. Wash and dry your items without transferring them, all in a machine that fits on a countertop!

Common Questions about Spin Mini Washer Dryer Combo

Do I need a plumber to install it?

Basic installation is included with purchase, covering connection to the nearest electrical point, water source, and drainage point.*

*If you're installing the Spin Mini Washer Dryer Combo alongside an existing washing machine, a two-way water inlet tee adaptor is available to connect both machines. Additional charges only apply if extra plumbing work, adaptors, or longer hoses are required, and these will be confirmed before installation.

Does it use a lot of water?

Not at all! The Spin Mini Washer Dryer Combo uses just 3.5 litres of water per wash cycle**, making it an efficient choice for small laundry loads. Instead of running a full-sized washer for only a few items which uses 50.1L of water for a standard cycle***.

**Based on 3rd party WELS certification testing at rated load

***Based on Typhoon WT85 Quick Wash, Water Level 1

What programmes does it have?

The Spin Mini Washer Dryer Combo includes:

• Drum Clean

• Baby Care

• Intensive

• Quick (26 minutes)

• Normal

• Temperature Control

• Dry

• Deodorise

How much detergent does it use?

Its Auto Dosing system automatically dispenses just 1ml of detergent per wash cycle, eliminating the guesswork while reducing detergent waste.

How many items can I wash?

Is It Worth It? 

A mini washer dryer isn't designed to replace your existing washing machine.

Instead, it's a smarter alternative for the small laundry loads you'd otherwise handwash or leave sitting in the laundry basket until your next full load.

If you regularly wash baby clothes, underwear, gym wear, socks, or other everyday essentials separately, our PRISM+ Spin Mini Wash and Dry offers a convenient, water-efficient way to keep them clean with far less effort.