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lifestyle:faq_laundry [2020/02/09 13:57] frater_secessus [machines] |
lifestyle:faq_laundry [2023/04/22 14:46] (current) frater_secessus [wringing] |
| [[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 ==== |
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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. |
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: |
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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/)) | > 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 ===== |
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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. |
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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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