I just wanted to say, I saw the comments in the last few videos telling you they couldn’t afford merino and it was feeling out of touch. The fact that you’re dropping options in this video is awesome and shows you really care about your viewers ❤ just wanted to add that in :)
@athabascaheritagesociety9605
6 ай бұрын
Sometimes merino wool shows up second hand at Poshmark, Threadup and thrift stores. Kind of a lottery, but you never know!
@dustygrrl
6 ай бұрын
I have a shawl that is basically a length of merino jersey I got from a fabric store. Pretty much everything else is Uniqlo. I travel with flat laundry tabs but also dishwashing liquid.
@beeutiffle
6 ай бұрын
I pick up 2nd hand merino easily. $5 each. Just check for holes thoroughly.
@jengreeeen
6 ай бұрын
Reading the replies, I’ll add that I also just picked up two merino wool sweaters ($35 and $40) from Facebook marketplace. So secondhand is the way to gooooo!
@LoantakaBrook
6 ай бұрын
Buying higher quality items will last longer. In the long term you will save money not needing to replace them.
@zenatime
6 ай бұрын
Nice video! I actually wash my clothes in the shower while I’m showering. May be weird but gets the job done.
@wimurtikusman137
6 ай бұрын
Me, too. It feels less hustle for me and less water to consume.
@anaran_
6 ай бұрын
Ain't no way
@JimNortonsAlcoholism
Ай бұрын
Aren't you wasting water by standing there and washing clothes
@LARyan
Ай бұрын
@@JimNortonsAlcoholism No. The clothes are being washed as you are. Then a few moments to rinse them as I finish. I only do this for the larger items like jeans. Shirts and unmentionables are easily done in the sink.
@LARyan
Ай бұрын
Not weird. Much easier to do jeans/pants while I shower than doing it in the sink.
@ChrisGoosman
6 ай бұрын
One of my little luxuries when traveling to NYC (or any major city) is to use whatever wash-and-fold is close by, I also do this on the last day of my trip if I can, so I can carry home a bunch of clean laundry and just put it away. Usually it's US$10 and sure I could do it myself, but it's such a treat.
@robinmuchow
3 ай бұрын
WTH??? I’m a nurse and germ phone. I do hotel laundry ALL THE TIME and it NEVER occurred to me to wash the sink first!! As an ICU nurse, one of the first things I learned was that the SINK IS THE DIRTIEST PLACE! Thank you so much.
@Emailmesoicanignoreu
Ай бұрын
Right and handwashing your briefs in a sink with lukewarm water will kill the germs 😂
@kudosjp2
Ай бұрын
I still have concerns with his method of using only laundry detergent to clean the sink. Detergent is probably effective at disinfecting with long hot wash cycles and the dryer. However for a sink, I'd want to get a bottle of isopropyl alcohol and lather for 5 minutes at a minimum. The hotel sink is a nasty place, as shown by this guy washing his underwear in it.
@toodutch
6 ай бұрын
A blowdryer is a great tool to quickly dry clothes in a pinch, most hotel rooms have one or you can ask for one.
@IncandescentDaD
4 ай бұрын
Not really. A blowdryer sounds good on paper but it really takes forever to dry anything, even a pair of socks.
@miyounova
Ай бұрын
If there's a fan, that's a good drying booster as well. I use one at home on cold and humid days.
@cyclicmusings2661
3 күн бұрын
It's quick for polyester, nylon items but takes forever on cotton. Most of my "travel" underwear and socks are polyester, same for shirts. I avoid packing cotton shirts and my biggest liability is the one pair of denim jeans I usually insist on bringing, besides my other pants that are polyester and other fabric blends for the most part.
@Carlie12345
6 ай бұрын
I have done this for years and my husband and friends laugh at me every time. This also allows you to pack less! I am passing your video to all of them letting them know I’m not the only one who does laundry.. thank you!!!!M👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@cck6740
6 ай бұрын
For detergent get soap sheets, such as earth breeze or others, to bring your own detergent and avoid any potential allergic reactions to unknown soaps. They take no space, and can give you peace of mind.
@WilkoLV
6 ай бұрын
What previous generations did in the UK at least, was to wear cotton under shirts or vests and cotton underwear and socks that they could change each day whilst wearing the same exterior clothes each day. Keeping the external clothes from smelling bad from your sweat and oils, and it's very hygienic for anyone even if they don't shower or bath daily :) . They just wiped clean any stains or blemishes when they happened with wet cotton cloth or damp handkerchief 👍
@Slla-th5vt
6 ай бұрын
Works for cool weather but not when travelling to hot tropical climate.
@YogaWithGail
5 ай бұрын
When I had a gentleman touch up painting my house prior to a sale, he wore short sleeved cotton t-shirt under his work shirt. It was in humid hot Texas weather. I had asked him about it, and he said that it kept him cooler, as the sweat was on the layer closest to his body, and that he didn't sweat stain his work shirt.
@ukelilly
4 ай бұрын
I do that for cold weather so that my thicker long sleeves need wash less often. It is a good idea
@Losersluck_
6 ай бұрын
Been one bag traveling 15-20 times a year for the last 15 years. I only wear normal cotton t-shirts and have had zero issues with smelling bad or wrinkles.
@le_schmii
6 ай бұрын
well I guess consider yourself lucky. I for one, like Maurice, sweat tons even in cold climate. I was running hot in a tshirt, thin fleece + Micropuff in -20ºC / -4ºF in Finland just a couple of months ago. While that was not the right environment for cotton for temperature reasons it gives you an idea on how much I sweat. And while I am lucky to not smell immediately, it definitely renders cotton useless for a second wear. Merino (or a blend with Silk / Lycocell or the likes) is my only option for wearing a tshirt more than once in any climate.
@oldsoldier181
6 ай бұрын
I too only wear cotton T shirts. You can always use a hair dryer as a final stage drying option. I dont like synthetics next to my skin. Probably in the minority there....
@le_schmii
6 ай бұрын
@@oldsoldier181 nope you are not. I hate synth... But merino is another matter
@PierreDulot
5 ай бұрын
Step on it, Maurice! Once you have rolled your garment in the spare towel,or bath mat, walk up and down on it a few times. That applies more pressure than you can do by twisting or pushing. Keep up the good work.
@ShinbiBelldandy
6 ай бұрын
I love these options a lot! Another option to save money is looking into laundry detergent sheets, like Earth's Breeze. I put a bunch in a ziplock bag, flatten it out to get all the air out & seal it. It literally takes up no room. To do soaks, just dissolve it in water before adding the clothes. You have to handle the sheets with dry hands otherwise they will melt & stick together, so take out what you need before you wash. Then if you use all the soap, you have an extra bag for storage!
@marceymanning9059
6 ай бұрын
I use Earth Breeze at home and on the road.
@okashi10
6 ай бұрын
I also use Earth Breeze detergent sheets! Saves so much space and doesn't need to be included in the liquid carry-on limit.
@EnglishPersonAnon
6 ай бұрын
I use an Ortlieb PS10 drybag both as my wet gym kit bag and to do my laundry in - fill with clothes, add water and detergent (and sometimes a couple of small rubber agitator ball thingies) and seal, then happily mush the contents back and forth for fifteen minutes while watching youtube, then rinse and dry. That way i can get even quite large loads done in the same time as it takes to do small ones. And no worries about skin irritation from touching detergents.
@DavidWRankinJr
6 ай бұрын
I have travelled to Scotland twice with one backpack, and I used polyester shorts and shirts. Even with large clothes (3x and 4x), and spraying Coke over my mock turtleneck on the plane first trip, i survived with hand-washing essentials, a couple washer loads, and just being careful about getting dirty. I recommend Doc Martens or similar black boots, because they are a lot more resistant to dirt than white tennis shoes. Black Docs go with everything from shorts to just short of black tie. Also, consider hostels if privacy isn’t required. Most hostels have pay washers or will provide laundry services at reasonable prices.
@DavidWRankinJr
6 ай бұрын
I also use a back scrubber (my back makes bending over to wash challenging), so I washed my body with a bar of Castile soap, then used that bar and that scrubber in the shower to scrub the underwear and socks.
@patrickphanthanusorn8803
6 ай бұрын
I was my clothes on all my trips too so that j can keep things in one 25 liter backpack when I travel. I buy quick dry clothing like the workout shirts and and shorts and just bring those with me. Whatever I wear in that day I hope in the shower and wash the clothes and then myself. I let it air dry the full day and repeat with my next outfit. I only pack two outfits so I always have fresh clothes. You take it to a whole nother level though and I appreciate that. I also appreciate the dry ex recommendation and will be going in to see what they have. Thanks for your video. I always appreciate them.
@barbieminimalist3109
6 ай бұрын
Thanks, Maurice, for your detailed and exacting explanations! I'm glad you added the towel trick at the end. That makes SUCH a difference in the dry time. Also, a fan or an A/C unit in the room to move the air makes a huge difference. I'm also a fan of merino wool because of all the reasons you give. Although they may be a little more pricey in the beginning, they will last and last. I've had my same four shirts for nine years, and no one else would ever be able to guess their age! Oh yeah, and one more one more thing: when I was being lazy, I'd wear my clothes into the shower, soap it down while still on me, and then do my final rinses in the sink. 😊
@yirenwang9067
3 ай бұрын
I have a habit of accumulating old and worn out clothing and use them for my trips. I may not look the fanciest but my low key appearance makes me less of a target for pickpockets, and stain is no longer an issue. I dispose my worn and dirty clothes one by one along the way. No need to wash them or you get to do less laundry if you strategically plan your outfits in the itinerary. Another benefit is the empty space in your luggage at the end of the trip that you can use for souvenirs.
@oldsoldier181
6 ай бұрын
I have washed clothes in a sink quite a few times. I NEVER pack for more than 4 days. Washing clothing in a sink is quite simple. I use a body wash soap that I can also use for washing clothes. And, at least for me, rinsing them is usually just done when I take a shower. Best, is socks. I use hiking socks, so I can routinely get a couple days out of a pair. So long as one is dry, I am good. I usually only take a pair of socks for every 2 days I am away. I have practiced that for decades, with no ill effects.
@luanamendes1710
6 ай бұрын
How clean you are with your shoes! I Never clean mine, I'm geologist though😂 I don't care about shoes, but watching you clean your very clean shoes made me want to wash mine before travel😂😂
@RebeccaShanks
6 ай бұрын
How are you always making such supremely useful videos? Thank you again for this one. I've saved it to my "how to" playlist.
@ConvallariaMajalis143
5 ай бұрын
protip: learned this from my career flight attendant mother. For Step 10, you can make a clothing-towel sandwich (lay towel flat, lay clothing flat, then another towel) and stomping all over it in a kind of pow-wow dance. Your arms are probably really tired by step 10, and this lets you get rid of just as much moisture (if not more) with your legs instead of your arms. Your clothes will be protected by the top towel, but do this with bare or sock feet just to be safe.
@AGirlNamedVan
5 ай бұрын
Yup i do that to especially if you want to dry quickly
@Pammellam
4 ай бұрын
Maurice, that was a very nice lesson on how to wash socks etc in a hotel sink. I think we forget to take care with washing and rinsing when travel. Especially in the very very small sinks in a hotel room. Also, I didn’t realize that cotton was such a problem with drying. Wrinkling I knew about but the drying issue is new to me. I think I also need to look into Marino wool. I’ve started using Marino wool socks exclusive but I’d like to find other items as well.
@agentswarley
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for showing your washing routine, that was helpful! One tip I would add is to bring rubber gloves or single use kitchen gloves (which you can also use multiple times, just have to be careful). They take up hardly any space at all, but are bliss for dry and sensitive skin, as the detergent can be irritating to bare skin.
@microMobilidade
6 ай бұрын
One great advice, you deserve good quality clothes because they help you stay clean, and healty. Also if something is expensive see what are you wearing and how often it wears down as lesse quality items dont last as long. And then stop buying that item and save to get the great quality one. It helps you build slowly and then pack less as well
@blktauna
6 ай бұрын
Sorry but I will not wear plastic. That airism stuff makes me sweat and its wholly uncomfortable. I take linen everywhere and am looking at merino thanks to you. I've never really had a problem with cotton not drying but Jakarta is more humid than where I generally end up. I like looking for the laundromat because I've met some of the most interesting people in them.
@trailcarver3018
4 ай бұрын
Bad advice to wring "as aggressively as possible". Very bad advice. It will absolutely destroy some clothes. You do NOT want to wring.
@kinming
6 ай бұрын
A sailor uncle taught me this trick he used for years on 🚢. Dance on your laundry while you shower: water, soap, and rinse. i follow with a strong 🚿 stream onto the laundry at the end. Not meticulously clean, but clean enough for most purposes.
@MARTHLUNASONTHEGO
6 күн бұрын
Smart uncle, might use this next time I travel.
@onecleangti
6 ай бұрын
I essentially do the same when traveling for work. I carry two tide pods, 3 work shirts (cotton so only wearable twice) 2 pairs of redkap work pants, a pair of jeans, and 2 Volcom collared shirts. I normally do laundry on Saturday so I bring 6 underwear and 6 socks, all fits in a carry on neatly and people wonder how I go weeks, sometimes months on the road at a time. Little bit of planning goes a long way
@jooky5
6 ай бұрын
If I need to do laundry in a hotel, I bring a scrubba bag and do a larger load every few. I also use it a compression bag when packing so it does double duty
@tadiem
6 ай бұрын
Scrubba Wash Bag is my discovery of the past year! It's just purely amazing how much easier it gets to get a laundry in the hotel. Absolute gem, worth every penny! Plus weights nothing and is a perfect dry bag for going swimming!
@kriscarv5708
6 ай бұрын
The Scrubba bag is the best. Our washer broke when my little one was a baby and that scrubba bag was a god send so I could do the baby clothes until the replacement came. I still use it as a washboard for dirty toddler socks.
@haphazard1342
6 ай бұрын
The key is soaking with detergent, some agitation, and good rinse. Any container you can fill with warm water and detergent, leave your clothes to soak for an hour, agitate occasionally, then rinse will work fine. A generic dry bag, a stoppered sink, or even a cheap plastic trash can works fine. A dry bag can be a helpful addition, but I wouldn't recommend one just for washing.
@TsavoTouring
3 ай бұрын
Same here! We also use a synthetic chamois (from an auto parts store) to (mostly) dry after the scrubba
@anups7958
5 ай бұрын
Also seems like you haven’t heard of Supima cotton yet? :) 100% supima T-shirts are lighter and softer and while they get wet with sweat, they dry fast also…overnight full dry. I have tried the Uniqlo Airism T-shirt and while they are nice, they are thicker and heavier and adds to the weight when doing 7kg carry on only.
@thebrommuters6220
6 ай бұрын
Another great video 👍 We use a so called scrubba bag for washing over the last years on our cycle tours and it works great. Cause we are on tiny folding bikes, our space is rather limited, so it also doubles as a dry bag. Gonna be with us for our tour around Taiwan in 2 weeks. We actually found Merino wool , even the high quality kind, can get holes pretty quick under our more challenging conditions, so we also use a Polyester/cotton mixed fabric wich we tread with a so called " anti stink 😂😅" softener before each long journey and it works pretty well so far. All the best Mister Moves! Ben&Sarah
@RoamSweetRoam.
6 ай бұрын
I love the Scrubba bag! I use it to soak yesterday's clothes while I'm out...then when I return to my hotel, I agitate for a few minutes while in front of the TV and rinse in the shower. It has made traveling light so much easier!
@JenniLevenbook
6 ай бұрын
@@RoamSweetRoam. I've found my scrubba technique to be in need of an overhaul and like your method a lot (it is more efficient). Do you soak in just water or water with detergent/soap?
@RoamSweetRoam.
6 ай бұрын
@@JenniLevenbook I soak in water with laundry sheets.
@inktrospections
6 ай бұрын
Crank up the AC in the evening as it helps with drying (at least in tropical countries) and ideally diy-hang it in a place facing the AC vents. Not ultra close but just generally in that direction. Or when it's done dripping, just transfer it in the open room area instead of just the bathroom. Even my cotton shirts dry overnight if I do this. Also , for wrinkle-prone tops, if you must bring one, let it drip dry on a hanger. Don't twist-wring it. Just press or squeeze lightly. Might stretch a bit when it dries, tho. Cons of some fabrics. Best affordable options for a frequent traveller in tropical/warm countries - uniqlo dryEx, dry fit/synthetic fabrics and the likes. Agree with Maurice. Try to always bring easy dry and non wrinkle options. I do bring at least 1 thin cotton top and bottoms for sleepwear for comfort. So you don't always have to sacrifice comfort over convenience when travelling. Find your style and balance because exploring/travelling should feel good inside 😊 and on your skin! 😂
@heythave
6 ай бұрын
So true. We even hung our wet clothes in the path of the A/C.
@Emailmesoicanignoreu
Ай бұрын
Yes it’s also great for the environment 😅 instead of just packing enough stuff in the first place …
@letsgowalk
6 ай бұрын
This is assuming one can afford to stay in hotels nice enough that their sinks aren't grimy and absolutely disgusting! Ain't no one trying this technique at Motel 6! 😂
@DaveM-FFB
4 ай бұрын
Great video! We use a Scrubba bag instead of the sink. We also use an extra large chamois instead of a towel to get water out of the garments. Since we have cotton instead of wool, we shorten the drying time by using the hair dryer in the room.
@VeryMerryLou
6 ай бұрын
Haha, that's almost how I do my laundry while on cruise or abroad staying in hotels sans the soaking and 3 cycles. I use whatever is in my disposal, bath soap or body wash that the hotel or ship provides. If it cleanses the oil and grime off my body, I believe that does wonders to my clothes and they smell good, too😀😀😀 And if it is just a piece or two, I would hang it close to the air vent or every few hours or so, I would use hair dryer.
@achevres
6 ай бұрын
Great video. I was taught by my mother to do what you are showing here, but so many people don’t know how, and it’s so easy. Also a huge fan of Uniqlo.
@yanzodadon
5 ай бұрын
But they recommend not to wring merino wool?
@mad2barxhst
4 ай бұрын
When washing I don’t wring (with twisting motion) the clothes to remove excess water. Wringing distorts the fibers as well as the seams. Instead, I squeeze as much of the water out and hang the clothes using a hanger in laundry clips that l’ve modified to have a hook. I carry laundry clips with hooks to accommodate just about any situation to hang stuff in the bathroom. If the hotel room has a patio with chairs, I’ll discretely hang the clothes outside to dry.
@westieclo
6 ай бұрын
How do you feel hang drying is for the wool shirts? I've been reluctant to dry them on a hangar because they recommend drying flat. I've been leaving them to dry on a towel at home, but was hoping to hang dry whilst I was travelling.
@RDS722
6 ай бұрын
Good tips This is what I do. 1. Invest in the right clothes. 2. Pack 1 clean shirt for each day. One set of underwear, 1 pair of socks per day. 3. Wear pants 2-3 days...3 pair of pants = 9 days. Black or blue bottoms, coordinates with every color top possible. 4. 2 sleep shirts, flip flops for casual wear, and as slippers.
@enhui2040
6 ай бұрын
Great video! I spot treat clothing before washing them in the sink. It’s easier to hold up the garment while still dry, and quickly find spots that need an extra spot scrub with the toothbrush. Then suds up with the other stuff. 🤓 I’m one of those lucky people who gets chilli oil stains - esp when I’m wearing a white T shirt 😅
@barbaradace7952
6 ай бұрын
To save a lot of handwashing time, or if you have a tiny sink (I go on a lot of cruises and the sinks are usually only about 10 cm deep), carry a lightweight kayaking dry-bag and a rinse-optional laundry soap like Eucalan (which will also help your merino, cashmere and silk last longer). Pretreat stains with Eucalan, stuff dirty clothing in dry-bag, add the remaing Eucalan. Add water to the dry-bag (from shower or bathtub tap is easier), seal it, and roll it around on the tub or shower floor to agitate. Let it soak 15 minutes, roll it around some more, open the seal and stand on the bag to get most of the water out. Squeeze the remaining water out of each piece, then lay them flat on a beach or bath towel, roll them up, let capillary action remove most of the remaining water over 15 minutes or so, then hang each piece on hangers. Merino will dry overnight. PS: also get merino socks; like the shirts they remain fresh an amazingly long time and you can get 6 pairs of black merino socks from Amazon for $26 (brand name LIXIA).
@okashi10
6 ай бұрын
I've been hearing a lot about Scrubba bags, which are dry bags with agitator bumps on the inside.
@MsNIKITA
6 ай бұрын
Interesting... I love packing light. To aid my packing I use vacume roll bags, this allows me to put more items into a smaller space without the excess air gaps between the garments. Only problem is, my streaming gear takes up half the luggage and must be carried onboard, no matter what!
@dawnpassingthrough
6 ай бұрын
Hey Maurice, love your content, consistently solid! I’m a frequent traveller for work and often do one bag travel, whether for 4 days or 4 months. My go-to system for packing less and washing clothes is similar to yours except I use the Scrubba bag. It’s a “washer bag” that can double as a compression bag when packing and/or a waterproof bag for wet bathing suits, that is particularly good at what you describe as the fiber to fiber washing (I forget your exact words). I also always travel with a clothes line. Sea to Summit makes one with technology for easy hooking the line and hanging the clothes. It comes in handy if I do a big wash and there isn’t enough hangers or surfaces for drying. Thanks for all your amazing advice!
@JamesShow
6 ай бұрын
One thing I learned in the Philippines is that sometimes you gotta air dry with the air conditioning on our where the exhaust fan of the air conditioning is blowing if it's otherwise too humid to dry your clothing outside. That's not something I experienced here in the States if it wasn't straight-up raining.... just 24 hours of sopping wet clothes if you line-dry outside and it's humid!
@Cyanotic413
6 ай бұрын
In Japan we stayed at several hotels. We tried to make sure each one had a guest laundry room.
@haphazard1342
6 ай бұрын
Right. Most urban places you can just plan ahead for laundry available. Especially for two people, doing a load of laundry at a local laundromat or wash-and-fold or in the hotel basement, every couple of days, is a better use of time than hand-washing every day.
@AGirlNamedVan
5 ай бұрын
It's so quick and easy to hand wash
@abkeener81
6 ай бұрын
I’d call the laundry mat best case scenario. I don’t wear wool (aside from my overcoat) because all wools make me itch real bad. I do wear cotton or cotton polyester blends. I’m Andrew.
@kenc2257
6 ай бұрын
Those "express" laundry service places are VERY convenient in Asia--they can even deliver your clothes to your hotel (usually for a small extra fee). One con is that they commonly run their dryers at high heat, which isn't too good for the elastic in your underwear waistbands (and items like compression socks, which I wear daily).
@ilhamrj2599
6 ай бұрын
or if youre not in a hurry, you can always choose for the non-express service so they dont use dryer but using natural sunlight to dry it out…😅
@syn3rgyz
6 ай бұрын
I don't know how people wear merino in hot weather. I bought into the "temperature regulating" hype and brought few icebreaker and outlier merino shirts to Japan in the summer, and it was the most miserable experience. Once you sweat it stays wet and heavy for longer periods of time than cotton and leaves this disgusting damp heavy towel feeling. If it's 100% merino it's also scratchy and itchy against the skin. Since it stays wet for longer periods of time, when you wash it in the hotel room it also takes longer to dry. The better solution is to go with linen or thin synthetics like patagonia capilene shirts, uniqlo airism or any tencel shirts. They don't have as great of an anti odor property as merino so you probably can't wear it for as long without washing but I wouldn't want to wear merino shirts for too many wears after soaking it with my sweat anyways. I only buy merino blend shirts now so they aren't as scratchy and are less likely to tear and only take them for colder weather trips.
@kyleethekelt
5 ай бұрын
Good quality merino shouldn't be scratchy; it should be fine and soft. My sister and I took merino for mid-layers, silk next to the skin and possum-merino blend for outer to Europe in the winter and we were never cold. It all dried overnight in our hotels when we hand-washed and also came out of laundry services with no issues when we used those. I'd never use anything else for a trip now.
@syn3rgyz
4 ай бұрын
@@kyleethekelt name drop some brands then cause I've tried all the top recommended merino brands.. outlier, wool and prince, ice breaker, western rise, unbound, REI
@cyclicmusings2661
3 күн бұрын
I'm a big fan of trying to carry everything into one backpack that fits under the airplane seat no matter where I go or for how long. I've done multiple week-long (really more like 8-9 days) international trips like this and prefer to use self-service laundromats. Some people make such a big deal about doing laundry but it's really not that bad if you plan it out beforehand and know what you're getting into. The benefit is not having to carry multiple bags, which is priceless. On longer trips, like the 2-week trip I am taking to Japan at the end of the year, I'll carry around a small rolling suitcase as carry-on in addition to my backpack but that's the max I'll carry for the majority, if not all of my trip there. I avoid checking bags at all costs, even if the first checked bag is free! But I have a feeling I'm going to buy a lot of things in Japan and a large spinner luggage on my last days there so that free checked bag might come in handy on the return trip.
@larisaserhijiw3670
6 ай бұрын
Yes all good and well if the sink doesn't leak, like it often does. Hand washing in a tiny hotel basin I find, is a poor substitue for properly laundered clothes in a washing machine.
@kailynn4483
6 ай бұрын
I had the worst case scenario when I was in Taipei. I had hand wash my clothes, however the sink didn't keep the water, it just kept flowing out, like in most of the hotels in Taiwan I stayed at. And the room in Taipei had such high humidity and I couldn't figure out how to use the air-conditioning, that my clothes needed days to dry. 😅 Luckily the next hotel had coin laundry and I could wash my clothes again because they didn't really smell well after taking too long for drying. 😅 The towel trick with rolling the clothes in the towel is great!
@pem5034
Ай бұрын
Great video. One questions: the "wringing" you are doing is pretty aggressive and I've heard others say (and my own experience has shown me) that the aggressive twisting/wringing can damage and stretch the fibers, particularly wool. Squeezing without twisting gets most of the water out, but not as much as wringing. Anyone else have feedback on this?
@gee6033
9 күн бұрын
NEVER EVER wash in the sink. Use Hotelservice or look for laundry outside incl. ironing
@AGirlNamedVan
5 ай бұрын
Lol explaining how to hand wash is hilarious. Does Americans not hand wash every now and then. Been doing it since childhood...then again im from Africa. But it was hilarious to watch though.
@ijchua
Ай бұрын
I have bought and tried a bunch of Unbound Merino clothing (T-shirts, pants, socks, beanies - almost USD 900 in merchandise) but I was not impressed. The pants in my size didn't fit me well and was stretchy, which made both my tailor and I wonder what fabric it was since wool wasn't stretchy like that. The beanie was one size and too small. The shirt doesn't stay odor-free even after a couple of days in hot and humid weather. Unlike their marketing claims, their clothing doesn't keep you extra warm or cool. Moreover, they pill easily when washed, which makes the expensive clothing especially painful on the wallet. Also, the shirts have to be dried flat, and not hung up as the weight of the water would pull on and misshapen the clothing, adding another hassle. Even the socks pill easily - they wear out and holes eventually appear after regular use. I'd say each pair has about 1-2 months of life. However, they are comfortable, and more importantly, they stay up and this is the only reason I still use and buy them. I kept the shirt I used and the socks, and returned all the other clothing. I can only recommend their socks albeit the expense. I haven't tried the products other than those above, so YMMV. Also, whenever I travel, whether for work or leisure, I simply use the hotel's laundry service. Considering the cost of the flights and accommodation, it does not make sense to me to waste my time and energy on laundry when I should be using my limited time there to travel, explore, or work. Otherwise, it would be penny-wise, pound-foolish.
@nicolasimpsonkhullar986
6 ай бұрын
Thanks to you, I have a ton of merino wool stuff. It’s been in Indonesia, South Africa, Australia, Costa Rica, all over North America, in hot and cold weather. I call them my magic shirts. It’s way easier travelling alone, though. We are heading to Vietnam as a family today, and doing laundry for four people (especially when they don’t all have magic clothing like mine) is more challenging! We will find a service or wait for a hotel with laundry where we are staying for a few days. I travel with Castile soap for laundry and multi-purpose, and sometimes a clothing line to hang stuff easier for drying. It doesn’t have to be anything special. I’ve been known to take a bungee cord or even a long shoelace or hockey skate lace to tie up under the AC. Thanks for the great content!
@a_tailored_life
5 ай бұрын
I wonder if shrinkage is an issue for the merino wool and cotton clothing if the laundry service or dryer at the laundromat dries clothes on high heat. All the fabrics I see recommended for travel Uniqlo dry-ex, bamboo, merino wool, linen etc. all seem to have fibers that are damaged by high heat.
@kleek2217
5 ай бұрын
wow. so much more thorough than my hand washing. But I also found it helped with stains if I scrubbed the item with a stiff brush - like a hairbrush. That REALLY helped a lot more than rubbing the clothing item against itself
@nmatheis
6 ай бұрын
The first strategy is basically what I do with everything but jeans when traveling. For jeans, I bring two pairs and spot treat until I get home.
@shoiku4734
4 ай бұрын
I do it faster. Clean the sink with detergent first. Plug up the sink. Fill up with water & add a bit of concentrated liquid detergent (not powder because powder is harder to wash out of clothes & cause itchiness). Hand scrub the clothing individually. Unplug sink. Bring clothes to shower head & spray clothing inside & out one by one (prevents further clogging up of sink with fibers & cleaner rinse.). Wring dry. Finish.
@arsenikkkk
6 ай бұрын
Step.1 find a public laundry and do your laundry.
@letsgowalk
6 ай бұрын
This is assuming one can afford to stay in hotels nice enough that their sinks aren't grimy and absolutely disgusting! Ain't no one trying this technique at Motel 6! 😂
@Monsterfiend23
3 ай бұрын
Wearing polyester makes me stink so bad tho, even with deodorant 😭 and can’t afford merino wool. I’ll just have to take my chances with cotton drying slower
@jjualvare
6 ай бұрын
On a recent trip to Belize I took a "Scrubba portable wash bag" with me. I recommend it, but I also highly recommend that you practice using it at home, before your trip, at least 5-8 time to get it down right.
@Beautifultraveler-qj7rq
4 ай бұрын
In Bangkok wash services and Vietnam I did wash service. But in Paris I wash my clothes
@pluc99-pl99
3 ай бұрын
I bring along my own sink plug as most (no kidding) places I stay at don't have one (probably to dissuade me from washing clothes).
@philipchoi5953
Ай бұрын
Never wash socks in the same go with any other clothes. The bad smell in the socks migrates to other clothes, which will put you to an embracing situation. Wash socks separately!!
@fortwoods
6 ай бұрын
Enjoyed the video and brought back travel laundry memories. one idea to consider is a small rechargeable travel fan. While you are spot on that cotton can take days to dry in SE Asia, any kind of air movement can speed up drying time. You can pretty reliably dry clothes over night with just a small fan.
@KenshoQuest
4 ай бұрын
Great hand washing tutorial plus other options! We pack one week or less worth of clothing no matter how long we're traveling (even for years). We wash our laundry in all different manners: washing machine at Airbnb, washing machine at hotel, laundromat, laundry service. I could hand wash, but I haven't really needed to in years. We also pack almost exclusively Merino wool, which makes air drying so much easier! 🌸Heidi
@alanc4264
4 ай бұрын
I soak for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Rub a little on certain spots. Rinse 3 times. Done. My wife taught me this and she used to hand wash everything in days gone by. But I also just found some detergenct sheets which are very light and quite cheap on Amazon. Not tested yet so we will se how good they are.
@AFilipinoLife
26 күн бұрын
Ahhhhh…. I wear my underwear and shirts in the shower. Shampoo works great as a laundry detergent. Ring them out; let them dry overnight and then iron them between two towels if it’s polyester. if I don’t want to let them hang. I just iron them for a minute and then iron them between towels. I wash my polyester pants and socks in the sink. Shampoo!
@darrylk808
5 ай бұрын
I don't recommend traveling with white clothes(or shoes). It's hard to keep it white when washing it with colors. I use waterproof hiking shoes (mine is Merrill).
@rustix3
27 күн бұрын
I ma not sure about washing clothes in a hotel. First I usually pretty tired after exploring a city for the whole day. Second it's possible if you are staying in a hotel. But let's say if I stay in capsule hotel or hostel, then this option is questionable.
@caturina
Ай бұрын
Unfortunately cotton is basically all I can wear. Polyester, as well as all other synthetic materials, are out of the question. Although merino wool is natural it's so freaking itchy I can't wear it.
@SaCyner
6 ай бұрын
When I was travelling in Canada for 3 weeks, we did hand wash our clothes in the toilets which is mainly our undergarments and socks. But at the same time I chose hotels that has coin laundry services. Not all the hotels, just some in between so that we can wash our jeans, tops etc more comfortably
@rch4014
6 ай бұрын
I hope you meant the bathroom.
@Medsas
2 ай бұрын
you should wrap your clothes inside a quick dry towel when wringing its faster and easier 😂
@CaptCanuck4444
4 ай бұрын
Have you tried the natural detergent product Soak? It works well and makes the process a lot easier, especially for merino wool. Using a strainer/colander to rinse the clothes also saves time. Using the shower head for this is even better.
@heymag89
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! You’ve helped me make up my mind on clothing options. Which shoes are those?
@NeiL_KZ
4 ай бұрын
just wondering that the label of merino t-shirt suggesting not to wring, i don’t have much experience on it, how do you say?
@kalitzina
6 ай бұрын
I bought a set of merino base layers for winter a few years ago and they still look brand new. The upfront cost looks daunting but consider that you won't need to buy new ones for a long time. And it's true that merino doesn't wrinkle or smell and it air dries super fast.
@kerk6428
6 ай бұрын
For laundry service, how do they dry your clothes? I get worried that they'd use a drying machine with high heat, or rough washing methods that would shorten the lifespan of the Merino Wool clothing. Also love Taipei! It's so underrated in the travelling community!
@achevres
6 ай бұрын
Went last year to Taipei and absolutely loved it! Going back later this year and hoping to see more of Taiwan.
@anups7958
5 ай бұрын
Cant use a laundry service or laundromat for my clothes…it’s never even the kilo limit they enforce plus delicate supima clothes will develop holes…
@goldenboss3114
4 ай бұрын
For me Merino Wool is not a question of money. Wool for me is something I avoid by choice since I don't like how sheep are treated.
@sabiankylelee
6 ай бұрын
Awesome content as always Maurice. I hope you also give us insight on how you pack light during colder seasons. Thanks!
@chetlyp
5 ай бұрын
Realized you were hardcore with your cleaning when you broke out the tissue to clean the toe area of your shoes, lol. I don't think I've cleaned a shoe in my life.
@anups7958
5 ай бұрын
How do you wear merino wool in SEA? Isn’t it hot as hell in a place like Thailand even in Dec?
@namemv
6 ай бұрын
7:27 how did that guy behind you ride while holding a gaint pipe in his left hand?
@AcidDotDrop
4 ай бұрын
Even more important, use as little detergant as possible since too much will make you sweat faster
@sflxn
Ай бұрын
I’m not sure a backpack is going to cut it anymore. Airlines are now cracking down on carry on weight.
@cindylee3154
Ай бұрын
If you can pick up some standard white vinegar, a few tbsp in the rinse water will help wash away any detergent that is clinging to the clothing
@rebeccal.672
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the laundry options especially how to wash your clothes in the sink if really needed. I have done my laundry while on trips and have found that cotton even doing it at a laundry mat takes Forever to dry. I plan on my next trip to just take my merino shirts and maybe some linen items too.
@KurtRWalker
6 ай бұрын
I always thought it was not ideal to "wring" and twist merino wool when you wash it. But to be more gentle and squeeze it instead. ever had any issues?
@deceptivebanana
5 ай бұрын
I think it's important to mention that way less detergent is needed to wash clothes than one might think.
@Soshi701
4 ай бұрын
In Mexico I leave it at the laundromat and come back next day and pay $6 for it to be washed and folded.
@unclealan8897
6 ай бұрын
and if you plan carefully, book a hotel that has inhouse washer/dryers.
@ShadowZero27
5 ай бұрын
lol i can tell i do not have this guys problems. I just do a soap soak for a minute and three rinses and I'm done
@josh_around
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to make this video! Have you noticed that using laundry detergent with enzymes wears down the natural lanolin / anti-odor properties of Unbound Merino shirts faster? I'm also curious about all that wringing, do you notice it stretching out your shirts over time? I'm interested in improving my own travel laundry process based on your experience. (You were the one who got me into Unbound Merino in the first place and I've been so happy I made the switch! 🙏🏻)
@4140ajj
6 ай бұрын
7:41 this could be taken out of context 🤔 maybe that could be your next tutorial 😅👍
@bonitajess4142
6 ай бұрын
V follow travel agency, v move fr hotel to hotel every night. No time to go laundry .
@zidviziouz
6 ай бұрын
need a version of this video where I can wear a business suite every day
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