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lifestyle:faq_laundry [2020/02/09 13:57]
frater_secessus [machines]
lifestyle:faq_laundry [2020/02/09 14:02]
frater_secessus [machines]
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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.   
  
 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.  
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 There are [[https://amzn.to/3blxRNH|small electric washing machines]] that may be workable for vandwellers: There are [[https://amzn.to/3blxRNH|small electric washing machines]] that may be workable for vandwellers:
  
-> 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/))+> 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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