Mrs Hinch fans suggest best way to wash clothes on holiday but it’s really divided opinion
MRS Hinch fans are in a fierce debate about the best way to wash your clothes on holiday – and some are adamant that you shouldn’t do it at all.
The debate was sparked on Facebook group Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips when someone asked: “How do people wash clothes on holiday with no washing machine?”
The most common answer was “with hands” for those who do wash their clothes while on their jollies.
However, some homemakers were quick to point out that they refuse to wash anything on holiday because it’s their only time away from household chores.
“I’m not going on holiday to wash, cook or clean,” one said. “So it comes home.
“Just wash the smalls.”
“Never ever do washing on holiday,” a second penned. “Do it when you get home.
“After all, you holiday to get away from all the normal weekly tasks.”
“I don’t,” a third echoed. “That’s why it’s a holiday.”
Other options if you absolutely need your clothes washed were to use the hotel’s laundry service, if there’s one available.
The general consensus from people in the “never” camp was to bring extra clothes – particularly smalls – so that if anything does get dirty, you have back-up.
Those in the “yes” camp agreed that the best way to wash your clothes on holiday is by hand in the sink – “like our grandmothers used to do”.
“Bring elbow grease soap for the bathroom sink just in case,” one person recommended. “Leave items soaking and rinse.
“Put over the back of a chair in the sun if possible to dry.
“Your question is a fair one in case of accidents. Not a full wash load.”
“Throw them in the bathtub with travel wash and stomp on them,” someone else suggested.
Travel wash is a small pot of liquid soap or detergent that is easy to transport and doesn’t take up much space in your suitcase.
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