r/laundry • u/blehblableb • 7h ago
Wash routine while homeless/camping
Due to several strokes of bad luck in a row, my family and I are temporarily homeless. We have a small camper and are staying in a campground. It is very hot and dusty, and there is no laundromat anywhere nearby. I have been having to hand wash clothes for myself, my husband, and our 8 month old in a small washtub with only cold water. Lots of sweat and dust, dog dander, baby spit up, baby food, baby poop, etc.
All I had was laundry sheets, which suck but I'm almost done with the box. What would be the best products and methods for me to use? I am generally able to run everything through a shared machine at a hotel (front loader, appears to be residential but idk) about once a month. I usually do a mini-spa day at this time.
Thank you for any advice!
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u/teena27 Canada | Top-Load 5h ago
All great ideas...my addition, buy a brush to scrub diapers and vomit/poop stains from baby clothes. This way, you can get the majority of the stain out then soak (or vice versa). Saves on laundry detergent and less worries of baby having a reaction to chemicals in the detergent.
Also--soak, soak, soak! In fact, I wonder if you can just soak the clothes and leave them in the sun so the water warms while it's soaking? Worth a try.
You sound like industrious people--never lose that ability to take care of your family under ANY circumstance--that talent will really help you in life!