Abstract: The present invention relates to a washing machine and more particularly to a portable, peripheral oscillating agitation dual purpose washing machine. It is capable of cleaning out dirt materials from fabrics and dinner wares. It comprises a cylindrical enclosure including roller means as a base for portability, an inner cylinder acting as a washing chamber or tub where materials to be washed are deposited, an agitator peripherally disposed inside the tub which oscillates by means of a linkage connected to a worm and wormgear means powered preferably by an electric motor installed underneath. As the agitator rotatively oscillates the water and soap solution is propelled towards the center at a certain speed and direction opposite that of the materials to be washed thereby achieving a very efficient washing process.