Laundry

  • We like to use a Scrubba Wash Bag when we are in more remote locations.  It does not require much water or effort to do small loads of washing.  Just put in your clothes, water and detergent.  Roll the bag down and clip it together.  Release the valve to expel the air then agitate the bag to wash the clothes for approximately 3 minutes (also good to let them soak).  Pour out the dirty water and fill with rinse water and repeat the steps above.  Instructions are printed on the bag to make it easy.  We find using Martha’s Wool Mix in this works well as it rinses out of the clothes easier than other detergents we have used, so ultimately saves water.
Scrubba Wash Bag
Scrubba Wash Bag
  • Keep $1 and $2 coins handy for when you are in a Caravan Park and need to use the Washing Machine or Dryer
  • Buy detergent that can be used in both a Top Loader and a Front Loader machine, as it does vary between Caravan Parks
  • We bought a pop up Laundry Basket which has come in very handy.  Great that it packs away flat, but it also has multiple uses, such as a wash tub for the dishes.
Collapsible Laundry Basket
Collapsible Laundry Basket
Collapsible Laundry Basket
Collapsible Laundry Basket
  • We use a pop up Laundry Hamper for collecting the dirty clothes and also handy for carrying them over to the Laundry in.  Also great that it packs away flat.
Pop-up Laundry Hamper
Pop-up Laundry Hamper
Pop-up Laundry Hamper
Pop-up Laundry Hamper
  • Small portable clothesline.  This has come in really handy and I managed to find one on Gum Tree for $20.
Portable Clothesline Camping
Portable Clothesline Camping
  • Don’t forget a big bag of pegs.  I put mine in a zip lock bag and peg the bag to the Caravan Park Clothes line to make it easier.
  • Alum is a flocculant that you can purchase from a gardening shop, as it is used for changing the acidity of soil.  Col was first introduced to it by a ‘Bushy’ who lives in Victoria.  When he was a kid they used to pump Murray River water into their tanks and use the Alum to clarify it for showering and washing (not drinking).  In camping, you can use the same thing if you have a water source that is really murky and muddy.  Collect the water, add approximately 20g (a dessert spoon full) to 40L of water and the Alum will stick to the muddy particles, they then form clumps and sink to the bottom.  You can then syphon or decant the clear water off the top to use for washing and showering (not drinking).

4 thoughts on “Laundry”

  1. Loving your blog which I found via the Grey Nomads forum (I’m Yaketty on the forum). You’re the first people I’ve seen with a Scrubba and the white popup laundry basket – we have both too. Now for another use for the white laundry basket – put over your head when sitting outdoors reading a book or kindle & it keeps the flies off. Speaking from experience ? Cheers, Kay

    1. Thanks for the positive feedback Kay. The Scrubba is great for small loads of laundry, makes life so much easier. And that made me laugh about the pop up laundry hamper! What a great idea, although I am sure I will get some funny looks. But those march flies drive you crazy. Would also be a good idea when you are eating too, especially now that we don’t have an annex!

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