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Jetted Laundry Sinks
Made for those who do not want to spend the
time hand washing delicate clothing, jetted
laundry sinks (also known as “sink spas”)
are becoming the latest “must have” for the
laundry room. These fancy utility sinks can
eliminate the need for costly dry cleaning
of delicate washable items of clothing that
shouldn’t go into a regular washing machine
(because of the wear caused by the agitating
motion). Jetted laundry sinks operate by
either shooting jets of water from the sides
or by producing gentle bubbles of air which
drift up from the bottom of the sink. They
are about the size of a regular utility sink
(approximately 2 feet wide by 2 feet long
by 12 inches deep). Made from durable and
easy to maintain acrylic reinforced with
fiberglass, they are easy to install.
If you are thinking of buying
a sink spa,
consider the following:
- Jetted sinks have several micro jets that
swirl water to simulate hand
washing. Look
for:
- various speed settings for different weight
items
- an automatic timer to control washing time
- ability to keep especially delicate items
with beads or sequins from
being damaged
by coming into contact with
the sides of
the sink.
- These sinks are manufactured in many colors
and a variety of textures that resemble such
luxury materials as granite or marble.
- Bubbling sinks clean by producing air bubbles
that cause the water to gently swirl. Features
include a washboard on the interior front
of the sink, an electronic control panel,
and a 200 watt variable speed blower with
an automatic dry cycle.
- Jetted sinks are not meant to replace washing
machines. They can handle only a few items
at a time, and hand wringing is still required.
When they are not washing clothes, these
sinks can be used as a regular utility sink.
Owners should be careful not to use them
to clean certain types of objects, such as
paint brushes or garden tools caked with
dirt, since pieces of debris can block the
jets. |
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