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lifestyle:faq_laundry [2020/02/09 13:51] frater_secessus [machines] |
lifestyle:faq_laundry [2020/02/09 14:05] frater_secessus [Doing laundry] |
| Words of Wisdom: "What really helps both methods is the clothes I choose to begin with. They're almost exclusively campwear, beach wear, sports wear, that sort of thing. My work outfits are dark, plain-colored board shorts or swim trunks with the webbing cut out, and long-sleeve black "[[https://amzn.to/38e6cfO|DriWorks]]" shirts. My "going out" clothes are just decent looking performance garments meant for camping/hiking/outdoorsy stuff, and a couple decent polos. The only cotton stuff I have anymore are socks, underbritches, and a couple denim jeans that I try not to wear." -- tatertom((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/bcir5p/how_do_you_do_laundry/ekrk86e/)) |
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====== Doing laundry ====== | ====== Doing laundry ====== |
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==== detergent ==== | ==== detergent ==== |
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Normal laundry detertgent can be used, although it will require a rinse "cycle". Use as little detergent as required. | * [[https://amzn.to/2H7UkQr|Dr. Bronner's]] is probably the most used soap of for all uses inside vans |
| * Normal laundry detertgent can be used, although it will require a rinse "cycle". Use as little detergent as required. |
| * No-rinse washing with ingredients like a bit of vinegar or bleach may be preferable offgrid in order to preserve water. |
| * tatertom uses [[https://amzn.to/39m0j09|Wilderness Wash bio soap]]((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/8hhkgt/what_do_you_do_with_dirty_laundry/dyk4vzz/)) |
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No-rinse washing with ingredients like a bit of vinegar or bleach may be preferable offgrid in order to preserve water. | |
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Remember that **wash water doesn't have to be potable**. If you find a rest area with non-potable water outlets it could be a sign to do laundry. | Remember that **wash water doesn't have to be potable**. If you find a rest area with non-potable water outlets it could be a sign to do laundry. |
=== dry bag === | === dry bag === |
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| [[https://amzn.to/30RlW5t|{{https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91u2sE8hJ8L._AC_UL320_ML3_.jpg?75 }}]][[https://amzn.to/30RlW5t|Scrubba]] and similar camping wash bags work by filling with clothes and washwater. As the hiker walks or van moves the water sloshes around and cleans the clothes. |
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[[https://amzn.to/30RlW5t|{{https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91u2sE8hJ8L._AC_UL320_ML3_.jpg?75 }}]][[https://amzn.to/30RlW5t|Scrubba]] and similar camping wash bags work by filling with clothes and washwater. As the hiker walks or van moves the water sloshes around and cleans the clothes. | >I use a dry bag. Load with a handful of clothes, add soap, then water, close it up and play hackey sack with it for a few minutes. Open it and roll out the soapy water, then fill it again with water for a rinse cycle. Repeat last step until the water coming out is clear. Wring, then hang dry. -- tatertom((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/f0iozg/portable_laundry_machine/fgujzl3/)) |
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SunnySouthTexas uses a washboard.((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/f0iozg/portable_laundry_machine/fh1892v/)) | SunnySouthTexas uses a washboard.((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/f0iozg/portable_laundry_machine/fh1892v/)) |
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| === washing machine === |
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| There are [[https://amzn.to/3blxRNH|small electric washing machines]] that may be workable for vandwellers: |
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| > I have a washing machine with a spin dryer. $100 and is better than home machines. Ped2000((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/bcir5p/how_do_you_do_laundry/ekrsjga/))... Runs on 400w inverter...barely uses any power. Especially used [[electrical:solar:nonessential|mid-day]]. |
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===== wringing ===== | ===== wringing ===== |