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Travel-friendly Laundry
The holidays are almost here, and whether you're heading to the coast, hosting family, or traveling overseas, one thing's guaranteed: you'll need to deal with laundry.
We've put together a complete guide covering every holiday laundry situation you're likely to face this holiday. From camping trips to hosting guests, we've got practical tips that actually work.
Accommodation Laundry 101: Hotels, Guest Houses, and Self-Catering Stays
Different accommodations offer vastly different laundry options. Hotels charge premium prices, guest houses offer affordable middle ground, and self-catering means DIY. Learn what to expect, actual costs, and how to decide what works for your situation. We cover coastal humidity versus inland drying, load shedding impacts, and successful sink washing when facilities are limited. Know your options before you book.
Nov 14, 20257 min read
Guest Etiquette: Doing Laundry When Visiting Friends and Family
Staying with friends or family and need to do laundry? Learn how to read the room, when and how to ask about using their washing machine, and how to be a considerate guest. We cover both perspectives: guest etiquette and hosting advice, including managing load shedding schedules and setting boundaries politely. Plus, when hand washing in the guest bathroom is the better choice, and why coming home to your own setup feels so good.
Nov 7, 20255 min read
The Smart Traveler's Laundry Guide: Keeping Clothes Fresh While Overseas
Traveling overseas means dealing with laundry at surprising prices. Learn the hotel sink washing method that actually works, how to find laundromats in different countries, and when hotel services are worth the cost. We cover regional differences from affordable Asian laundry services to harder-to-find European options, plus what to pack and how to tackle that washing mountain when you get home. Your own washing machine will feel like luxury.
Nov 5, 20256 min read
Surviving Holiday Hosting: Managing Extra Laundry When Family and Guests Visits
Hosting family means three to four times your normal laundry volume. Prepare your setup, create efficient systems, and manage the chaos without stress. Learn to coordinate washing around load shedding, set expectations with guests, and handle the mental load alongside the physical work. Discover why a sturdy washing line and quality pegs genuinely reduce hosting stress, and how to recover after everyone leaves.
Nov 5, 20259 min read
Laundry on the Road: Your Guide to Clean Clothes While Camping
Camping or caravanning this December? By day three, you'll need clean clothes but won't have proper facilities. Learn smart packing strategies, hand washing techniques that work, and makeshift drying solutions. We cover dealing with braai smoke, coastal sand, load shedding at campsites, and why quality pegs matter when you're working with paracord. After managing camping laundry, you'll appreciate your home washing line like never before.
Nov 4, 20255 min read
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