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 +[[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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 ====== Doing laundry ====== ====== Doing laundry ======
  
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 ==== detergent ==== ==== detergent ====
  
-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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->?: 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/))+>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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 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]].
  
  
 ===== wringing ===== ===== wringing =====
  
-Wring is removal of excess water before drying.  +Wringing removes 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.
  
 ==== roller ==== ==== roller ====
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 ==== centrifugal ==== ==== centrifugal ====
  
-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.
  
 +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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