Laundry Soap
Jan 28, 2016 | 10:29 am
#1
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Laundry Soap
OK, so I'm heading out to SLC late next week and plan to bring 1 or 2 change of clothes and minimum unidies/socks, as where I'm staying with friends there is access to a washer/dryer.
Would you bring your own baggie of laundry detergent, as I know a small box costs say $2.00 at the local cvs.....or would you bring a baggie enough to do 1 load of laundry. If so, how do you pack your laundry soap.
FYI, I'm flying southwest airlines from iad to slc on Friday am.
Thanks!
Would you bring your own baggie of laundry detergent, as I know a small box costs say $2.00 at the local cvs.....or would you bring a baggie enough to do 1 load of laundry. If so, how do you pack your laundry soap.
FYI, I'm flying southwest airlines from iad to slc on Friday am.
Thanks!
Jan 28, 2016 | 11:00 am
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I keep a box of "all-in-one" laundry sheets just for travel. A few sheets in a zip-lock bag slip into an inside pocket of my carry-on, no muss no fuss. An added benefit is that they deodorize my bag a little. I haven't messed with detergent powders in years.
Jan 28, 2016 | 11:04 am
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That's what I was wondering as well. If they'll let you use their electricity and water, why not a couple of capfuls of their detergent? If you're staying for a lengthy period of time just throw them a few bucks towards detergent costs if necessary.
Jan 28, 2016 | 11:11 am
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I keep a box of "all-in-one" laundry sheets just for travel. A few sheets in a zip-lock bag slip into an inside pocket of my carry-on, no muss no fuss. An added benefit is that they deodorize my bag a little. I haven't messed with detergent powders in years.
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Jan 28, 2016 | 12:02 pm
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True.
As one who doesn't want to bring a change of clothes for each day, I'd rather pack lightly and do laundry. They may recycle socks/undies but that's their choice. I'd rather NOT do that.......
They may use the dryer to dry their fleece vests, but when I traveled with them before, they all had changes of clothes for each of the 6 days we were in Steamboat.
I'd be happy with 2 or 3 changes of clothes for the 5 days I'll be in SLC.
BTW this is a condo 1 of the people got via vrbo....
As one who doesn't want to bring a change of clothes for each day, I'd rather pack lightly and do laundry. They may recycle socks/undies but that's their choice. I'd rather NOT do that.......
They may use the dryer to dry their fleece vests, but when I traveled with them before, they all had changes of clothes for each of the 6 days we were in Steamboat.
I'd be happy with 2 or 3 changes of clothes for the 5 days I'll be in SLC.
BTW this is a condo 1 of the people got via vrbo....
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Jan 28, 2016 | 12:03 pm
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Laundry Soap
If the laundry sheet all in one is not available,
Try the POWDER Pod sacks
If the pod gets punctured, you won't have a gloppy wet mess.
Try the POWDER Pod sacks
If the pod gets punctured, you won't have a gloppy wet mess.
Jan 28, 2016 | 12:19 pm
#8
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although I have only powder at home...I was thinking of perhaps quadrouple wrapping in bags, say 2 cups of detergent and putting it in my check in bag.
if you travel with detergent, how do you pack it........
if you travel with detergent, how do you pack it........
Jan 28, 2016 | 12:30 pm
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Not detergent, but when I go the VRBO/AirBnB route I'll often pack some ground coffee so I don't need to hit the grocery store and buy a big bag for a day or two. I just put some into a ziploc freezer bag and throw in it my luggage either checked or carryon. Never had a problem with leakage.
Jan 28, 2016 | 1:33 pm
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The Tide Pods are the most economical solution. Put some in a Hefty or Ziploc zippered bag, maybe even double-bag it, just in case they break. Carry a couple of extra in case your friends want one.