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lifestyle:faq_laundry [2020/02/09 14:05]
frater_secessus [Doing laundry] |
lifestyle:faq_laundry [2020/02/09 14:21]
frater_secessus [wringing] |
| 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/)) | [[lifestyle:words_of_wisdom|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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| ===== wringing ===== | ===== wringing ===== |
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| Wring is removal of excess water before drying. | Wring is removal of excess water before drying. This speeds drying time, reducing the opportunity for mold/mildew to grow, and keeps water from dripping in the drying area. |
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| ==== roller ==== | ==== roller ==== |
| ==== centrifugal ==== | ==== centrifugal ==== |
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| Salad spinners and similar devices may be used to fling out some water, but they are difficult to balance. The largest item Secessus was able to spin-dry was a pair of calf-length socks. | Salad spinners and similar hand-powered devices may be used to fling out some water, but they are difficult to balance. The largest item Secessus was able to spin-dry was a pair of calf-length socks. |
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| | Some have reported good luck with powered spinners. |
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| {{http://img.mousetrap.net/pm/IMG_20180108_123151.jpg?200 }}Clothesline drying is the most common method of off-grid clothes drying. Lines can be stretched across open doors, tent poles, hung from awnings, etc. | {{http://img.mousetrap.net/pm/IMG_20180108_123151.jpg?200 }}Clothesline drying is the most common method of off-grid clothes drying. Lines can be stretched across open doors, tent poles, hung from awnings, etc. |
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| | ===== storing dirty clothes ===== |
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| | Allow clothes to dry out a bit before putting them in a ventilated (mesh?) bag. This will prevent them from mildewing. |
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| | ==== further reading ==== |
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| | * CaneyJ describes [[https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/3ofvsn/a_frugal_resource_onboard_laundry_option/|testing serveral laundry methods]] |
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