okay..i have to wash my clothes in the sink?

Question

im going on a trip to europe with a group. i am told that i have to wash my clothes in the sink with soap. any suggestions on WHAT THE H-E-DOUBLE HOCKEY STICKS I AM SUPPOSED TO DO??? =]

thanks to the nice helpful people.=] i wish i could give you all 10 points! to all the meanies out there, BITE ME...theres no need to be a jerk because i asked a question about something i can admit i needed help with. ill also admit im a little spoiled my fiancee does most of the laundry but while we are over there he will be at work most of the time. and we were told there will be no washer/dryers available.

Answer 1

I just took a trip to Europe and was in the same situation. It was really a pain because most of my group didn't bring detergent so we used dish soaps and such. You just fill a large sink or tub if you have one and add soap and swish things around... rubbing out dirty areas and "pits" where sweat might have accumulated. You will probably want to rinse a few times to get the soap well out since you can't rinse as efficiently as a machine.

Dry things by laying them out on clean surfaces or hanging them over shower rods and door handles (but remember this will stretch them out so be careful how you hang them!!). My roomate and I tried to dry things in our oven which didn't turn out to well so I wouldn't reccomend this.

Also snoop around in the basements of the places you stay to see if any of them have pay facilities (which would at least aid with the slow drying time that you will have in much of Europe due to the humidity).

Answer 2

There are places to do laundry, but that choice usually falls into one of two groups... pain in the rear OR very $$$$.

I spent 7 months over there and did most of my washing in the sink, however every once in a while treated my self and sent it out.

There are some tricks do doing laundry on the road.

Wash just before bed time. This way everything can dry while you are sleeping.

Wash in the bathroom sink, rinse in the tub/shower. You need more space and water to make sure you have all of the soap out.

If you have central (what they call forced air) you can hang things near the intake and vents.. the more air movement the faster things dry.

For quick needed items, use your blow dryer.

Use as little laundry soap as needed. A little soap will clean a lot, and much easier to rinse out.

Take BIG paper clips with you, they are great for hanging socks, undies and bras off vents and lamps.

Jeans and other heavy items can be a pain, wash one at a time. After rinsing, squeeze out as much water as you can. Roll in a bath towel and dance on it, forcing out at much moisture as you can, remove from towel and hang on a hanger with your paper clips from the belt loops. You want to expose as much fabric to the air as possible.

Don't worry about packing your laundry soap, you can pick some up at the store there. After all locals also do laundry. However I do suggest packing a bottle of wrinkle releaser! Spray, tug, and most wrinkles are gone. That is unless you like to iron. ;-)

With all of this said, with a little luck you will make friends with someone who has a washer/dryer. While theirs differ very much from ours, it sure beats the heck out of hand washing.

Answer 3

Try to keep your outer clothes clean enough to not need washed very often. Take light weight t-shirts that will wash and dry fast so that you are not sweating on your heavier clothes. Then you will only have to wash socks, underwear, bras and lightweight t-shirts. When a heavier item needs to be washed only soap up the necessary areas like armpits. Then submerge the rest in soapy water so it will rinse a lot easier. If you wear under shirts the rest of your clothes should be good to wear 2-5 times without washing. People do it all the time.

Answer 4

This only seems like a big deal. Try practicing at home so you get accustomed. Run some warm water in the sink, add & little soap. Add your clothes & swish them around a bit, scrub the fabric against itself if you have a stain, & rinse . Wring dry. Another trick is to roll the item in a towel to remove more water. Hang on the rod on a hanger. Skirt hangers can be used for pants, skirts, underwear, etc. The trick is to bring clothing that dries quickly.

Answer 5

lol, be the washing mashing...start with water and soap in the sink...tyou can let it soak for a bit or you can begin washing...you swish, wring, work any stains out, or smelly areas a little harder with your hands. .then let the water out...and wring in clean water until you feel content the item is clean and soap free...hang it to dry...also, make sure you have an iron handy. It works as a great quick dryer as well as you will have lots of wrinkles. Good luck and remember not to walk on the floors in sock...it will be disgusting to wash out in the long run.

Answer 6

Sort as you normally would, add water (temp according to the labels in your clothes) and a small amount of detergent (liquid is easiest with hand washing), and scrub. Once washed, drain the sink, rinse, and wring out. Hang to dry with towels underneath to catch the dripping water

Answer 7

Wash them in the sink and hang them over a chair to dry overnight. Whats the problem?

Answer 8

Just do it it's better than haveing dirty clothes right? It's fine mabe get some kinda detergent and wear gloves while washing instead of soap.

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Answer 9

take some detergent with you washe them in hot water and let them hang no big deal...when i'm in a hurry to go somewhere i'll hand wash a shirt or somethin' and then throw it in the dryer it's faster than the wash cycle

Answer 10

Bring some detergent for CLOTHES and then clean them in your bathtub, that's what I do when the laundry is occupied, don't sweat, it's not really a big deal!