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danward79 9 Jun 2012 18:47

Here is my washing machine in Montenegro.

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Niva Say Never 10 Jun 2012 10:47

Hi,
I've used this method on the last few trips and it really does work well.
I would also recomend using these 'Ecoballs' instead of powder/liquid.
Amazon.co.uk: ecoballs
They're small and light, but the major advantage is they don't require rinsing at the end.
Just ring out the clothes and hang to dry.
2 (785) | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

I was worried everything would just come out smelling of old socks, but it works a treat.
Obviously a rinse at the end wouldn't hurt at all, but if you are in an area where water is in short supply, it's absolutely fine to just ring out and hang up.

Happy travels
Sam

danward79 10 Jun 2012 11:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Niva Say Never (Post 382132)
Hi,
I've used this method on the last few trips and it really does work well.
I would also recomend using these 'Ecoballs' instead of powder/liquid.
Amazon.co.uk: ecoballs
They're small and light, but the major advantage is they don't require rinsing at the end.
Just ring out the clothes and hang to dry.
2 (785) | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

I was worried everything would just come out smelling of old socks, but it works a treat.
Obviously a rinse at the end wouldn't hurt at all, but if you are in an area where water is in short supply, it's absolutely fine to just ring out and hang up.

Happy travels
Sam

Nice picture. I never got on with Eco balls! :rolleyes2:

Niva Say Never 10 Jun 2012 11:08

Thanks Dan,
What was the problem with 'the balls'?
They certainly aren't as thorough as a proper wash, but for 4 or 5 'freshen-ups' between main washes I think they're great.
.....or have we let our standards drop a bit too far?!? :innocent:

danward79 10 Jun 2012 11:13

We always found our cloths were too stinky to tolerate. So ended up switching back to powder, we seem to be in the minority thou.

dlh62c 13 Jun 2012 17:23

Anybody try 'The Scrubba Wash Bag' yet?

The Scrubba Wash Bag | MEDIA

daryl

Selous 16 Jun 2012 11:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by duive01 (Post 376064)
I've been searching for a mesh bag, because I think it's a brilliant idea, but it seems quite difficult to find a store who sells it. What kind of stores have them?

dive in to a pound or 99p shop they have them but quite cheap ones or if you want a more 'expensive one' the Dry cleaners have them they are meant for washing ladies 'small' items or (lingerie), they usually come in packs of 3 small med large, I use a med bag they all have zip top for socks, so sock eating the wash machine, goes hungry!!


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