Why We Travel With a Dry Bag: Travel Smarts Laundry Hack!
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The creators explain a mobile laundry method designed for full-time travelers, specifically noting its usefulness on cruise ships and in hotel rooms. They utilize a dry bag to serve as both a container for dirty clothing and a portable washing machine. The process involves using laundry detergent sheets and fabric softener sheets, which can be torn to size, or occasionally dish soap for removing stains. The creators demonstrate how to fill the bag with water, add clothing, seal the bag to make it watertight, and agitate the contents for several minutes. After draining the soapy water, they repeat the process with fresh water to rinse the clothes. To remove excess moisture, they recommend wringing clothes by hand and then laying them on a thick towel, such as a pool towel, before rolling and stepping on the towel to absorb water. Finally, they suggest various drying methods including using a small rechargeable fan, a portable clothesline with bungee cords and carabiners, or placing items on a luggage rack near a sunny window.
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One of the best parts of being a full-time traveler is learning how to become self-sufficient anywhere in the world.
We have found this method particularly handy on cruise ships and in hotel rooms.
This makes it watertight.
We have found this a great way to remove excess water from our mostly quick-dry clothing.
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