I've done that for several years at a time.
The first thing that goes is your sense of smell.
When you find yourself sweeping the dirt out of the bed-sheets with a broom (and needing a dust pan), you get serious about mechanical washing.
/johnny
I’m no pioneer LOL!
Many years ago, I used to do the laundry by hand. I had a big water bath canner that I used on the stove and the kitchen sink for rinsing.
Then I hung everything outdoors to dry. Freshest smelling laundry we ever have had. LOL
Hard on the hands though, but I had strong wrists and fingers from all the hand wringing - no pun intended.
The Laundry Alternative Wonderwash Portable Compact Mini Washing Machine (no electricity needed)
What do you think - would this be easier?