How to wash while traveling
Travels / / December 19, 2019
Whether you conquer the mountains with a backpack or soak on the deck cruise ship - where no matter how you rest, you still accumulates dirty linen.
How to wash while traveling? There are several options.
- Laundry in the hotel. I gave the dirty clothes, and went, for example, on a trip, and came back and got the all clear and stroked. Convenient, is not it? This service is provided by many hotels and even hostels. But it is usually paid (even with All inclusive system). But it is convenient and saves time.
- City laundry. In most large settlements have a public laundry. In the West, they work on the principle of self-service: they lay the clothes, dry, iron and so on. It takes time. The former Soviet Union just sdaosh clothes to the dry cleaners and takes in due time. Paid service, but often cheaper "of hotel laundry." The problem is that in the non-touristic places no such establishments.
- Handwash. In the bathroom, sink, basin, rubberized bag - where only travelers not erase their belongings. Without money flow, but very energy consuming.
That the last option was the least troublesome, we'll give you a few tips on how to properly wash on vacation.
What to bring
If you plan to wash yourself, then, going on vacation, put it in the bag as follows:
- The plug for the sink. Better to take a universal silicone cap: it is suitable for all plums. Alternatively, you can use a plastic bag.
- Cleaning and maintenance products. Capsules with liquid soap, powder, gel - all this can be bought on the spot. But we must take care of it in advance for a hike. (Take a small bottle!) There's even a special detergent to travel. They are less soapy, easy to rinse, but do well with dirt.
- Inflatable or folding hanger. Such hangers take up little space in your luggage, but these clothes are not wrinkled.
life hacking: If the thing hesitated, and iron at hand is not, hang it on a hanger and take with you when you go into the shower. Of course, the water should not be exposed to it, but the moisture and warmth of the bathroom do the trick.
- Rope with carabiners and clothespins. These cords can be found in sporting goods stores. Carbines not allow the rope to pull virtually anywhere: on the balcony, between the trees, and so on. Pins will be needed if you have silk items, as well as in case of windy weather.
More can be useful hermetically sealable plastic bag. If some of the things do not have time or do not want to wash, they can be folded into the bag, so as not to be mixed with clean clothes. If there is, you can bring your handheld steamer. In case you are not in the room will be iron and you need to be a brand.
washing rules
If you plan to wash yourself in the journey, think carefully about your wardrobe. Everyday things take pairs: while one shirt dries, the other can go.
Prefer materials that are easy to wash and dry quickly. For example, natural cotton fabric. Carefully read the labels on the clothes. Do not take things that require washing at high temperatures.
Soak or zastiryvayte (this is good soap) is the most dirty place. Usually it is the heel socks, armpits t-shirts, underwear. Wash color, white and black clothes separately, in different waters.
life hacking: Hair conditioner equally well and soften hair and clothing! ;)
Wash bag
Many women use polyester bags for more delicate machine washable. But the bag, though a rubber or plastic, and can be useful for hand washing.
Newland Ashley (Ashley Newland) - an avid traveler and part-time inventor. He invented a portable tourist "washing machineĀ» - Scrubba Wash Bag. This rubberized sealable bag inside with dimples. As the "engine" performs tourist. In such a "machine" can wash a couple of T-shirts, shorts, socks, and other daily necessities. In this case, the water to very little (the volume of the bag - from two to four liters), and instead of powder, you can use an ordinary shampoo. Plus, it can be folded and carry things.
More budget option - wash-package gripper or a conventional plastic bag. It may not be too comfortable, but it is available, no matter where you are.
Washing in the sink
The pelvis is more convenient, but where can I get to the hotel or - even more so - in nature? With its "function" perfect sink handle. Plugged drain stopper, dial the desired amount of hot water. Wash things and then rinse them under running water. See how simple.
How easily overcome underwear
Wring out clothes to a semi-dry state, as does the washing machine, by hand is very difficult. And if the hang of things very raw, then they will drip water - will have something to substitute or permanently wipe puddles. But there is a simple solution.
Take a good absorbent towel (eg, microfiber), spread on it, and things turn all this into a roll. Carefully push the resulting roll (you can even legs like), and then unwind. Washing will not be wet and damp and dry much faster.
But even good things are pressed while they are wet, can be severe. Always check the reliability of the ropes, towel holders and other "shells" for drying. Also not to hang clothes on "wooden" furniture: it can swell from moisture.
drying rules
Try to plan the laundry so that things had to dry. Do not pack wet clothes in a suitcase! If you have a long way, it will be moldy and smell bad. Not sure if all will have time to dry before you leave? Better not to wash.
life hacking: Use a hair dryer to dry the clothes section, not had time to dry. For example, elastic shorts, cuff or collar.
Consider the humidity. In regions with a dry climate clothes dry in minutes, in the tropics and subtropics will take much more time.
Well dries clothes in the draft. Try to place it so that it will blow about air conditioning or fan.
Finally, do not dry things for yourself. Even if it is hot outside, in wet clothes easily shlopotat cold.
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Now that you know how to wash when traveling. Hopefully, these tips will be useful. There are add-ons? Welcome to the comments.