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I'm a woman, but I am the go-to for my male friends to ask fashion advice.

First step is to find a cut of jeans that fits you well. The initial hunt is a pain, but I promise it will be worth it. Do not settle. Take a woman to help you find the pair that works the best (or even a guy with good fashion sense). Don't be afraid to spend a little more because quality denim lasts a really long time. Once you find a pair of jeans that work there is a really good chance that the same cut will come in different colors. Don't get too crazy with the washes. Get some staple colors, like dark denim or black. You can wear these throughout the week and nobody will be the wiser. You can't do that with some crazy acid wash or boldly stitched jeans. Try not to wash them too often. Lots of people pop their denim in the freezer to "wash" them. This helps preserve the color, and increases the life of your jeans. Never dry them in the dryer. If you are on a tight budget, go to Sears/Kohls/JC Penny and find a cut of Levis that look good on you. You can also go to Nordstrom Rack and find great deals as well.

Okay, next step. Find some t-shirts that fit well. Again, there are so many different types of cuts for shirts. Some are long, some are slim, some look fine when it's on the hanger, but look like a tent when you put it on. Don't be afraid of color. Lots of guys just opt for black but color is nice too. To the guys who wear black shirts all the time, do an experiment. Where a nice burgundy or heathered blue shirt one day. I guarantee you will get compliments. Target actually sells really nice plain crew cut or v-neck shirts under their Mossimo line. They come in great colors and fit well. I think they are about $10, which is really good. If you are nearing 30 I would shy away from graphic tees. They are fine if you are at a bbq with friends, but not for a date. I also recommend you not machine dry your shirts. I have something like THIS and it works very well. Whatever shirts your decide on, don't think that they will look nice forever. I tend to swap my tees out once they look beat. Air drying prolongs the color, but it can only go so far. If a shirt is too faded or stretched, it goes to gym duty. I then replace it with a new one. I think I average a new shirt every month or two at about $10-20.

Now that we have t-shirts covered, you should also get other tops. Keep it simple (this is where the mannequin can help you find combinations that work and give you ideas). You can find a nice button up or two, and even a light jacket or sweater. Things that are more accessory than full blown coat. A quality hoodie can even fit the bill, so long as it isn't too bulky.

Shoes... this is really important and often overlooked. Your shoes should match the cut of your jeans. If you find a slimmer cut, you don't want to get really bulky shoes. It will make you look like a little kid. Wear slimmer shoes, like some classic Vans or Converse. You can even dress things up. Wear your jeans with some nice leather shoes (again Nordstrom Rack is awesome). Just look how good Daniel Craig looks here. You can even have some fun by adding a little color. The main takeaway is that you don't have to wear your old, busted up DCs that you had in college. Branch out of your comfort zone and try some boots or wing tips. You also don't have to spend a ton of money if you shop right.

So, now that you have revamped your look a little, you need to address your hair and face. You don't have to get a hair cut every other day, but you should really try to keep everything looking neat and in place. You shouldn't have your back hairline growing down your neck and into your collar. It just looks like you are lazy. If you can, get a personal trimmer/groomer and figure out how to trim it yourself. Nose hair... nobody likes to see it. I was talking to a friend this weekend and his nose hair was showing full force. Get a pair of little scissors for less than $5. Same goes for eyebrows. I don't mean wax or pluck, but simply trim with they look like this. Also... Moisturize! People, men and women, tend to look old if they are not properly hydrated. Moisturizing is a combination of drinking water and wearing a good face cream. I like Kiehls, but that is a little pricey. You can also get some quality stuff at Walmart or Target. These little things make a guy look so much better imho.

Bags

I’m actually a two bagger (don’t kill me!). However that is everything I own. My main bag is a Tortuga Air. I would love to go fully one bag, but I have a CPAP that takes up a bit of room. I also have a Tom Binh Synapse 25 (I just got it, before that I was using a Timbuk2 messenger bag as my personal item). I switched to the Synapse because When I have to carry around both for a while having my heavy gear bag around my neck caused an incredibly sore neck. I needed something with real straps.

Tortuga Air

First I’ll deal with the Tortuga. I love that bag. I’ve been using it for about 1.5 years now and it looks almost the same as when I bought it. I’ve wanted to get a new bag, but I can’t justify replacing it while it’s going so well. Their are tons of in-depth reviews of the Tortuga that will go more in depth then anything I’ll do, but I’ll go over it a bit. I love that it lays completely flat when open and that it has compression straps inside the main compartment as well as the outside. The half mesh zip side of the bag is also nice for separating out smaller things if you aren’t using packing cubes. The mesh is surprisingly strong too. I put my CPAP in that mesh area for the past year and it hasn’t ripped through. Just be sure not to put anything pointy in there (like power cables). It holds as much as you really need.

The only stuff that annoys me about it is that the smaller front compartment can get squished out if you put too much stuff in the mesh compartment. This is probably not an issue for most people, but my CPAP makes the bottom part of the front pocket pretty unusable. Although I managed to put my big li-ion battery in there (20,000 mah). The “Water bottle” pocket isn’t big enough for my water bottle, however I don’t really use the bag for stuff like that. I keep a deck of cards (plastic) and my head torch (Petzl) in that pocket. Always ready for the dark or a good drinking game.

Tom Binh Synapse 25

Like I said earlier I just got this a week or two ago. I got it with the padded hip belt, and the Freudian Slip. The Feudian Slip doesn’t look like something that I’ll use though. It takes up WAY too much room and I use quite a few pens and notebooks but it’s too much even for me. I’m replacing it with some Tom Binh stuff sacks. The hip belt was probably superfluous, but when I’m just going for a couple of weeks the Tortuga is overkill and I figured I could get by with the Synapse. My initial thoughts on the bag when I got it went something along the lines of, “DAAAAAAAAAAAAMN!” I’m very impressed with the overall worksmanship. That nylon is super durable feeling and the zippers are on point. I am pretty rough on bags and I think that this one will do me pretty good for quite a while.

I love the front pockets and the water bottle pocket, although I’m currently using that for my umbrella and have my water bottle (a collapsed Vapur Eclipse). The bottom holds my over-sized but very nice toiletry/first aid kit, and I have cables, pens, batteries, and eating utensils in the side pockets. The inside is one of my laptops, I’ll probably put my iPad in there too, my notebook, my cable/tech organizer, and a small packing cube of clothes. It’s probably a week worth of clothes if you pushed it. This is so that if my main bag got lost while traveling I wouldn’t be screwed.

I know that I could probably get by with just the Tortuga, but well I don’t feel like it and I like having a separate work bag. Also I don’t pack too many clothes. I pack too many cables. WHY do I fell the need to pack 3 cables of every type when I know that micro USB and thunderbolt cables are ubiquitous? I blame society, and my hatred of cables constantly breaking. Oh well, USB C is still pretty hard to find at convenience stores anyway.

Stuff I don’t like about it, hmm, I haven’t road tested it yet. I’m staying with family to help my brother with the baby once he’s born (hopefully today). However I hope to get it on the road in the next month or so, and do a weekend trip in a couple of weeks. The straps are pretty stiff, but I’ve read they break in really well after a little while. I wish the adjustment straps for the main straps had a clip to make them not bounce around when you’re walking. That’s minor and I’ll probably just rubber band them, or maybe make a clip out of something.

Odd Bags

I also just got a Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Day Pack which replaces the old Tortuga packable day pack I had. Don’t grab one of those by the way. Mine ended up having the bottom completely shredding along the seams after about 6-7 months. Granted I was pretty hard on it, but still. It looked like a cat had shredded it finely. No way to repair. I like having an extra bag like this for the beach, or just to grab some groceries.

I also got a Scrubba to replace my old dry bag I got in the Philippines. It allows me to wash my clothes in it very easily, and it packs down MUCH smaller than my old dry bag, although it doesn’t feel as durable. The old one was just a big bag of rubber and felt like you could throw it down a rocky hill and it would be fine. I also used it as a cooler periodically. That’s actually a pro tip for you guys. Put ice in your dry bag and some beers for the beach. BAM instant (not very effective) cooler.

I'm using Overstock as a source of products/examples but obviously you can get stuff wherever. If you're willing to sift through lots of crap, Craigslist can be a fantastic source for nice secondhand things (I say this as someone who has furnished most of my house from CL).

• Agreed, the room definitely needs a bigger rug. It'll make the room look bigger. It doesn't have to fit the room perfectly (you're not going to be there forever) but it should at least be big enough that it fills the space and both front legs of the sofa can sit on it. I wouldn't go too dark, or it'll show fluff/dust/cat hair really easily. A natural-fiber rug like jute could look really cool and the neutral color goes with everything.
  
  
• Definitely ditch that torchiere lamp when you get a chance. They read very "college student." Something like this could be a cool replacement, over in the corner between the TV and balcony once the towers go.
  
  
• For now, flank the couch with the two Ikea side tables and put a pair of lamps on them. If you like a midcentury look, consider large, warm-colored lamps and look for straight-up-and-down drum shades rather than flared.
  
  
• Speaking of the end tables, consider replacing them at some point. No shame in the Ikea stuff, we all started there, but an upgrade will look more "adult." Craigslist is a good place to start.
  
  
• Hot tip as you appear to be an enjoyer of fine beverages: you can make really great-looking coasters out of tumbled travertine tile from Home Depot if you stick those little rubber bumper feet underneath.
  
  
• And while we're on the topic of beverages, once you ditch the towers (which you should do), the bottles could go on a bar cart about where the cat's bowl is now. Something with a gold or silver frame, or something like this in white would look great. Realistically, you're better off keeping your bar tools (strainer, jiggers, etc.) over in the kitchen area where you'll actually be prepping the drinks, but an ice bucket could be a great (and functional) mid-century-ish accent. I'd put it at a slight angle for visual appeal (so the room doesn't look like everything is lined up against the walls).
  
  
• Plant reorg ideas -- once the towers are gone, flank your TV console with those two cute little "ball" trees. Zebra grass can go on your computer desk as a nice vertical accent. That cool succulent glass pot could go on the bar cart.
  
  
• Agree on an ottoman in front of the couch -- it's great to have a place to put your feet up. Something like this does triple duty -- footrest, trays if you need a place to put a drink, AND storage.
  
  
• For art above the couch, you can get inexpensive frames at Michaels once you find a set of prints you like.
  
  
• For hockey gear, you might consider an outdoor-friendly drying rack that you can drape/clip your stuff on.
  
  
• Think about a bistro set for sitting outside in nice weather (with a fancy drink in hand!). This in teal could be funky, or something more like this if you prefer a more traditional look.
  
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I wouldn't worry about soaking before you get home. Just get it home then wash it thoroughly. Best you can do between use and wash is air dry, with sun exposure if possible.

Anyways, wrote this for someone else... Copy/paste for you:

I grew up outside the first world for the most part, so washing by hand was a bit more natural to me. It's a bit of work, but a lot cheaper than paying for laundry, and much more convenient than traipsing off to the laundromat after every class. I've done this in a kitchen sink as well as a bathtub, so I know either will work. Also, I'd wash all the rest of your bjj clothes (undergarments, spats, rashguard, etc) at the same time. No point in letting them sit around sweaty.

OK, the first thing you're going to need is to get it soaked through with soapy water. Put the plug in the sink (everything applies the same in the bathtub, use whichever you prefer) and fill it up about 4-5 inches. Add the soap to the water and dissolve it in there. I'd use cool/cold water unless you're trying to shrink your gi. Add your bjj items one at a time starting with the gi jacket (it's the thickest piece). You want to make sure everything gets entirely saturated with soapy water-you should be able to tell by touch when it is. Just shake it around, rub it against itself a little, etc.

So you've gotten everything soapy-let it sit for a little-maybe 10 minutes. Then go and start hand washing your underthings, then your pants, then top. Google for instructions on hand washing, it's the same thing, you just are working with tougher material (ignore any instructions about 'hand wash only' items-washing delicates is a separate thing, nothing you're doing here is delicate). Basically you swish it around, scrunch it up, expand it, have it run against itself and the other items in the sink. You'll get the hang of it fairly quickly.

Then, empty the sink and fill it with clear water. You'll need to rinse most items 3 times or so, agitating them and squeezing and such to get all the soap out. If you have two sinks you can use them both here, working in one while the other fills.

Once that's done, wring your items out and hang them up. In the sun is best, over tile is good if indoors, or lay a towel or something to catch the drips. If your climate is cool and humid you might need a fan or the like to get enough airflow to dry them. Also, you almost Certainly will need to turn the gi inside out after 12 hours or so if you're not leaving it outside to dry.

I've used http://www.amazon.com/Household-Essentials-Collapsible-Indoor-Clothes/dp/B002E3KYTS/ with some thick plastic hangers both indoors and out, and I've been pleasantly surprised by how nice 'Charlie's Soap' brand laundry soap has worked, but any should work fine.

Don't worry too much about ruining anything-your gi is made of tough stuff. It's your knuckles and forearms that are going to get beat up during this process.

I have trouble standing and walking, but am fine when sitting, so most of my advice is from that viewpoint.

Swiffers for everything! Mop/sweeper, duster, dusting cloths, etc. They're really efficient and disposable so I don't have to deal with things like mop buckets, dirty mop heads, cleaning feather dusters, anything like that.

One of those extendable pincher things to help pick stuff up off the floor.

An extendable scrubber for the bathroom. The shape makes it really easy to get into corners.

A clothes folder makes it really easy to fold your clothes, and I can use this on my lap while sitting down in bed.

A walker with a seat makes it really easy to get around to do things and has a seat for when I need to sit down. The basket that most come with helps to carry supplies from one room to the next.

Stick vaccums are super lightweight and easy to maneuver even from a couch or bed.

A scrubbing attachment that goes on a power drill is so helpful when you don't have the strength or stamina to scrub by hand.

I swear by all of the Kaboom products. All of them are no-effort cleaning supplies. They have toilet cleaner, mold and mildew cleaner, and, of course, the famous shower foam.

An automatic vacuum like a roomba is great for most people, but I've never had one so I can't comment myself.

Soak your dishes. There are special products that help get dried on food off your dishes, but I've found that just soaking them in hot water for 20-30 minutes before trying to wash them gets most stuck on food off. For really tough, baked on gunk, add a dryer sheet to the water. Sounds weird, but it helps soften up the crusty blackened burnt on food and it comes off easily.

For food that's stuck on the inside of the microwave, take a cup of water, add some lemon juice, and microwave it on full power for 6 minutes. The food will wipe right off.

I might think of more things later. If I do I'll come back and edit this post.

Okay I have a few things I think would be good to have. First of all target sells these amazing sheet sets. They're inexpensive and they last a long time. Whether you're dorming or not its good to have one of these. Do yourself a favor and get one of these and maybe one of these as well so you're not fighting over plugs. I see you play some instruments so its good to have some of these. Do yourself a favor and get one of these but this one may be better for you. This would be great for all your laundry and accessories. And last but not least this is an amazing desk to have for your computer and books (plus its free shipping :D).

If I win I'd love this and this

Would you like a falafel with that?

So, I came up with a great way to store my 16oz. E.Z. Cap bottles in a clean environment when not in use, as well as an excellent way to store them during the 2F -- in a container that will contain any explosions.

Here's pictures of the whole setup:
http://imgur.com/a/nQ0DQ

I found these clear plastic storage tubs:
HOMZ 31 qt. Latching Clear Storage Box
http://m.homedepot.com/p/HOMZ-31-qt-Latching-Clear-Storage-Box-Set-of-4-3430CLRECOM-04/301680839

They usually have them in stock in the store at Walmart, Home Depot, and a few other places. I got mine for $6.98 each at Walmart.

They fit 12 E.Z. Cap 16oz. bottles comfortably, and I was able to use the dividers out of the boxes that the bottles came in, to keep them from rattling. The tub lids latch, so they'll contain any explosion, in case my 2F gets away from me.

They fit perfectly in the shelf space on an Ikea EXPEDIT shelving unit -- the internal dimensions on the shelf are about H13.25"xW13.25"xD15", and the tubs are H12.125"xW13"xD16.25". The EXPEDIT has been replaced by the KALLAX, but they have the same internal shelf dimensions. The KALLAX 4-shelf unit is only $34.99:
http://m.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/art/60275812/

In my final setup, I'll have fabric covering the front of each shelf, to keep light off of the bottles during 2F. I'll post pics when I have that done.

Also on the album linked above you can see my bottle drying tree. Works great, and well worth the $$20.72:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0064OE1OC/

Hope you find these links / info useful. I'm very pleased with the setup.

Not OP, but I've done a lot of 3-4 week backpacking trips and used this with good results. (Although I paid $35 for it so I'd search around for a better deal than what's on Amazon right now). It's easier than washing in the sink and I feel like my clothes get cleaner.

edit: These are a perfect amount of detergent for it too

edit2: Learn from my mistake though...if you buy anything colored brand new for your trip, wash it BEFORE you go...because once you stain like all of your clothes, it's really hard to revive them in any way whatsoever without a washing machine. Dyed a load of clothes blue on one trip...didn't learn my lesson, dyed them all pink on another trip lol. But yea, this thing is awesome.

I'm currently coming home from a one week trip where we did a combination of hiking and staying in hotels / airbnbs. I had purchased a scrubba bag and was anxious to use it. I'm personally on board with the onebag philosophy of doing laundry every night or two so as being able to pack light.

My take on the scrubba bag is it's pretty neat. The nodules do help a little in helping break dirt off of clothes. The air bleed is nice for getting all of the air out of the bag when sealing it up, and the clear window is helpful in seeing the water get cloudy from all the dirt coming out of the clothes. While not using the scrubba I just rolled up a small bottle of non rinse detergent and a clothes line for drying,making it a somewhat simpler process since im doing it every night.

My conclusion is that for a situation like mine, where we hiked through water falls and streams, I would have rather of just brought a dry bag / day pack to use for laundry AND to use as a waterproof day pack. Also I brought a dedicated laundry clothes line when 15 ft of Paracord would have sufficed just fine and been able to use in other situations also. The laundry soap was nice because it was "non-rinseable" but I still rinsed my clothes abyways, so using the same Dr bronners I use for my hair would have worked too.

Here are some links to the products I used:

Scrubba Wash Bag - Portable Laundry System For Camping, Hiking, Backpacking and Travel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N68XF0O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_t5gaBbFNCAXNX

Soakwash Liquid Laundry Wash, 12-Ounce, Scentless https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KF4HYPK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_i7gaBbGX3CEKV

The ORIGINAL Sun & Sheets Superior Quality Compact Adjustable Travel Bungee Clothesline https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H2MJNT2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_s9gaBbWJ72P2Z



What I may use instead in the future:

Earth Pak- Waterproof Dry Bag with Front Zippered Pocket Keeps Gear Dry for Kayaking, Beach, Rafting, Boating, Hiking, Camping and Fishing with Waterproof Phone Case https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZ40VQC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_IchaBbYECZDCF

Sea To Summit Lite Line Clothesline https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000T28X4E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.5gaBbA0RBH9B

Paracord Planet Mil-Spec Commercial Grade 550lb Type III Nylon Paracord 25 feet Turquoise https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ACL4NRI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Z-gaBbFG2WD08

Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps Fair Trade and Organic Castile Liquid Soap, Peppermint, 2 Fluid Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Z96LTA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_DahaBbY85PVS8


Also, as a side note, I found these great little bottles for storing soaps and lotions a lot more efficiently than "travel sized" bottles:

MOMA Muji PE Cylinder Bottle with Snap Cap - 12ml https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E4BZC36/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_lehaBb0S2E8F7

Other commenters have already given you loads of good advice so I’ll try not to duplicate what’s already been said.

I’m a woman who sweats more than average, even when not exercising. I find that shaving my armpits every day or two helps prevent my armpits from stinking, and every day after I shower I apply some “clinical strength” antiperspirant/deodorant (I like Secret Clinical Strength Invisible Solid, but there are a variety of brands that offer clinical strength varieties).

I try to wash my bras at least once a month but I’ve got 5 or 6 that I regularly rotate, and you may need to wash yours more often. The easiest way to wash your bras is by putting them in a lingerie bag and then putting that in your washing machine on the delicate setting. You should be able to wash your bras with other similar-colored clothing and be sure to use laundry detergent. When the bras are done washing, hang them up to air dry — drying them in the dryer will kill the elastic pretty quickly.

Even though you’ve gotten a bunch of perfumes and other scented products as gifts, my advice is to start slowly with the scents, in particular perfumes. It can be easy to go a bit overboard when applying perfumes or other scented products and pretty soon everyone can smell you from 10 feet away, and it’s not great to smell like you’ve bathed in perfume. (Ideally another person should be able to smell whatever scent you’re wearing only if they are standing very close to you, it should be subtle.) So start out with your basic hygiene (daily shower or bath, washing your hair, brushing your teeth twice daily, wearing clean clothes every day, using deodorant/antiperspirant) and then if you’d like, add some perfume or scented lotion. It might help to ask a friend for advice on whether you’re wearing the right amount of perfume or if it’s too much.

Finally, if you try all these tips and people still say that you smell bad, you should make an appointment to see your doctor. In rare cases someone smells bad because they have an underlying medical problem. Good luck to you!

I have this one and love it, but didn't pay that much for it:
Cresnel Stainless Steel Clothes Drying Rack - Adjustable Gullwing and Foldable for Easy Storage - Rust-proof for Indoor and Outdoor Use https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KQU1C60/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_InklDb1D1C7R8

It's can easily dry a full load of laundry on it -- more if I use hangers too. Fabric softener helps, only thing that doesn't dry well has been flannel, I'm sure there's a trick to it. I use it inside (apartment) but would love to use this outside if I could. Super lightweight but is sturdier than the one in this post.

Highly recommend for everyone, but especially for apartment renters -- cuts your washing cost in half. The zigzag kind are awful, do yourself a favor and get something like this...clothes horse (never heard that term but I'll be using it now).

Don't focus on attempting to waterproof clothing that isn't meant to be waterproof. That's a recipe for disaster.

The key is to make sure the waterproof items you have are quality. Starting with the rain jacket.

Wear layers under your waterproof shells. Shirts made from wool would be great for example. Wool keeps you warm when wet, resists stink, and generally comfortable to wear in rough conditions. I like Icebreaker brand (top quality, top price) and Smartwool. Patagonia in general makes killer 'working' clothing, and also other technical layers that would do you well in a cleanup situation.

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I assume you'll be wearing some type of waterproof footwear, like rubber boots. Like these:

• https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/topics/shoes-and-boots/best-rain-boots
  
  You could go all out and get a pair of waders if you really think you'll be in standing water for long periods (which probably isn't a good idea really). Then maybe a pair of crocks or other chill shoes to 'relax' in around camp.
  
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  Definitely get a variety of pairs of socks from those brands I listed above. Short ones, tall ones, thick ones, whatever you think you need.
  
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  No secret to drying clothes quickly. If there is power - look for laundry facilities. Rope for hanging stuff and some clothespins may be best. Like this maybe:
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Sea-Summit-Lite-Line-Clothesline/dp/B000T28X4E
  
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  A quality headlamp and multitool sound valuable for that situation. Black Diamond Storm is a great option for headlamp, plus extra batteries. Leatherman is a top knife/tool brand.
  
  Leather gloves would be key for working in a disaster situation. Kinko is a brand I like, but I use mine for ski season not warm weather.
  
  Maybe a Buff neck thing, to keep the sweat off. They make some fun colors. You could get a few to give your team/friends to create a bond. Like everyone wearing a tiedye pattern or something fun.
  
  
• https://buffusa.com/shop-buff/original-reborn/multifunctional-headwear-category/original-family.html
  
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When I was an appliance installer/delivery guy the best laundry room I saw was one that had a "pedestal" (basically on wall cabinets that were as deep as the washer and dryer, and "enclosed" them similar to this) that ran the length of one wall but had drawers underneath to hold up the washer/drier. It looked amazing and was probably very functional even though it was a little bit of a pain to get the washer/drier in (but to be fair, that complaint is once every 7-15 years so not a big one). On the adjacent wall there was a fold-down type drying rack (for things that couldn't go in the drier/hanging shirts while you unloaded the drier, like this) and a closet rod for holding hangers. On the opposite wall from the drying rack was a home made "laundry basket holder" so imagine C shaped slots that you can slide those plastic laundry baskets into (like this). and in the middle of the room was a folding table that had joints for folding shirts (like this, but the whole table). It was nice because you could fold stuff right in the laundry room so you never had to drag laundry to an easier place to fold, it just went straight to where its final destination was. I can't remember what the guy said it cost him to build, but IIRC it wasn't too bad and he loved how convenient it was.

Canvas Travel Bag - It's a great for traveling! And great for an overnight stay! It's convenient and take less space than a suitcase.

Totoro Power Bank - Does your phone run out of battery quickly? Well, getting a power bank makes it more convenient, and you can usually carry it with you to places without looking for an outlet to charge your phone.

Planner will make it easier to plan out your days and making list of what you need things to get done.

Clothes Drying Rack - If you do not have a place to hang your clothes to dry, then using a drying rack will make it easier.

Arrow Calendar - Write down your special events! And Arrow is an awesome superhero!

I will share with you my ongoing positive experience with CD'ing.

My husband is the one who got us started. To date, we've spent ~$400 on diapers and supplies. There will be hardly any extra cost on diapers when we have baby #2 (whenever that happens). We started CD'ing when my LO was two weeks old. Our daughter is now almost four months old. We used what disposables we had left over from the hospital for her meconium poops. We never had leaks or blowouts once we started cloth diapering. We started out with thirsties size one duowrap and Osocozy prefolds since she was a tiny newborn weighing 6lbs 3oz.

We wash with Original Tide and hang dry every other day. This is the clothing rack we use to hang the pocket diapers, inserts, and covers: clothingrack!. We sometimes hang dry the prefolds, but if we have extra time we do dry the prefolds on the rack.

Both my husband and I work full-time and manage to handle the small amount of extra laundry from the diapers quite well. We LOVE having the extra money left over in our budget from not having to spend on diapers every week or month. We use our small wet bag and pocket diapers with our 2-3hours spent at the babysitters. We have two large wetbag pail liners we interchange with each dirty load of diapers. Sometimes it would be nice to have a gas mask when the poop smell is overwhelming, but seriously, the smell is nothing compared to the awful chemical smell you get built up from disposables sitting in a bag for a week. I don't miss the smell from when my daughter's newborn days. In fact, the diaper laundry helped keep me occupied when I was home on my three month leave from work.

When the baby starts solids there are plenty of options for dumping the solid poo out. There is the Potty Pail! that hooks up to your toilet. There is no dunking in the toilet (which seems really gross to me!), and there is a plug to dump the water in the toilet. There are also stand-alone diaper sprayers like the many available at Kelly's Closet!. We will be buying the potty pail when my daughter starts solids/100% formula. Oh! I forget to mention if you EBF your baby, you won't need to rinse out the poo. Breastfed poo is completely water soluble! You just throw it in the wet bag and wash when ready! We combo-feed right now and her poos are still mostly runny like an EBF baby.

My daughter is a heavywetter at night (she sleeps 8-9 hours straight), so we are in the process of finding a solution to help her sleep through the night without leaking. Sometimes we use our few AIOs, double stuff pockets, or use a hemp with a prefold. Her diapers are saturated when she leaks. I've read that some people must resort to disposables; hopefully we can avoid it.

The problem I have now is trying not to spend more money on cute diapers/prints! I
would suggest trying a diaper trial from Jillian's Drawers!. You rent what diapers you want per month. You return your diapers and get most of your money back when you're finished! You don't lose very much money AND you can decide whether cloth diapering is right for you.

I sincerely hope cloth diapering works out for you! If not, at least you gave it the college try!

I'd buy one of these.

https://www.amazon.com/Panda-Portable-Ventless-Folding-Machine/dp/B01AVGCPN2/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_265_lp_t_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=830ET0CZK4N9X86FFD4Y

I have one and it was some of the best money I’ve spent on hockey. The physical footprint of this is small enough to fit in a closet, though probably not a wall locker. Not only does my gear not smell, it is also always perfectly dry and ready to use. I’m both a player and a ref and this has been great as it allows me to play in my night men’s league, dry my equipment, and have my skates and shins all ready to use again in the morning to ref. It also breaks down pretty small so you could conceivably pull it out of a locker or from under a bunk, dry your gear in about an hour, and then stow the gear in your bag and the dryer back under the bunk.

STOCK MY HOUSE

Congratulations on your first home! You must be beside yourself with excitement. Thank you for the contest and I hope you have a really great time making your home wonderful. :)

This dying rack would make my life so much easier I can't even tell you

I forgot to consider you might be out of the U.S, but my tips should still apply.

This might sound obvious but don't overpack clothes. Some of my roommates and myself included brought so many clothes that we don't use and it's just taking up space.

For kitchen use, take your own utensils but just one of each you're not going to need more than that trust me. For kitchen equipment like pans and pots, if your buddys do get in coordinate who takes what so you don't have multiples.

In the beginning it's all about taking what's absolutely essential, if you're able to go home during breaks that's when you bring some more stuff if you have the space.

I'm gonna link some stuff in a moment that you should absolutely consider buying. They're going to be amazon links but big chain stores in your area should carry similar products.

These three products fold so they're easy to pack in any suitcase.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VAP3WQS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_UmaYzbTE3WW8Z

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007CXQQ6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_phPsFiDn7OQci

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N2JICUM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_CpaYzbDRYQXFF

A little bigger so you'd have to buy these once you've settled in but they help if you're low on space.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011AM4HI2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_4qaYzb41J2H0N


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011AM9K2K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_EraYzbKNW12MG

Plastic is your best friend if you're low on funds and can't buy dressers. I have one in my closet for T-Shirts/socks/boxers and one under my T.V desk for electronics/school stuff

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MPQ2S2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_9saYzbE9D8P4Q

I ship to Mexico sometimes so maybe you can ship to Chile as well.

Everyone I know has said you need one of [these.] (http://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-PS6-Waber-6-outlet/dp/B00006B83E/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1369163442&sr=8-2&keywords=multi+socket)

This is more expected, but also very useful.

Similarly, one of these makes life so much easier.

A set of good knives are fairly expensive, but worth it in the long run, as cheap ones break easily.

Oh, and one of these may be helpful!

Would you like a falafel with that?

Equipment:
2 5 gallon glass carboy

Bubble Airlocks These allow the CO2 to escape the carboy while keeping the oxygen out. Alcohol fermentation is an anaerobic process. Too much oxygen will cause production of acetic acid(vinegar).

Non-Chlorinated water(I buy 5 gallon jugs, carboys what have you of spring water from my local co-op. Make sure it is spring water. Not "drinking" water. Chlorine isn't good for yeast.)

Wine siphons are really helpful. Used to just use a polyurethane tube, and that lead to some trial and error siphoning. There are two fermentations that'll happen during the process. You'll have to siphon the wine from one carboy to another. Hence why you need 2. Pro tip: Don't stick the siphon all the way to the bottom. That's where yeast, the oak chips, and clay from the primary fermentation are going to settle. Same with the secondary, but that'll be mostly yeast if you siphoned from the primary properly.


A giant ass funnel and corks obviously.

Wine Bottles! Go with the green. Reduces oxidation by letting less light in.


Bottle Tree! Use this to let your bottles dry out after cleaning them. Make sure all your pieces are sterile.

A corker!



I usually buy a wine must kit that has the clay sediment for nutrient content, finely ground oak, yeast, clarificant, and of course the wine must. (Must is a high quality grape juice that is fairly dense). For a first time I do suggest getting a must kit. It has detailed step by step instructions along with it. It's going to take about a month for both fermentations to be completed. Do try to keep the temperature of the carboy between 75-80 degrees Fahrenheit/23.5-27 degrees Celsius. Saccharomyces cerevisiae thrives best at that temperature gradient.


The musts price range wise are going to be between 60-200 dollars for the most part. You can ferment anything with sugar though. A 5 gallon carboy is going to get you 25+ bottles of wine easy. It's actually interesting to see how the taste of the wine changes over time between each bottle. Generally the yeast/sugar content will give you ~12% alcohol in these kits.

You can wash it on cold in a gentle cycle if you absolutely have to throw it in the machine, but if you use hot water on it or put it in the dryer it will shrink and felt (felt = the fibers will basically meld together and the nice pattern on your sweater will be almost completely indistinguishable). If you need to wash it, though, the best way to do it is to wash it by hand with a special wool wash soap, something like this and then lay it flat to dry on a sweater rack like this.

dam ur a cleaning professional i'd say.

i think i understand washing better but what about air drying? im mostly concerned about my supreme box logo hoodies. i got these wooden hangers from amazon. would they be good enough to hang dry some thick bogo hoodies, without damaging them (like shoulder bumps)? or should I try air drying them on a folding rack like this.

> ... than sticking a TV on the door of a refrigerator.

Don't buy them.

> However, if I could actually dry some clothes in a dryer that didn't make the disk on my electric meter spin at the speed of light?

Here is a solution which will make your electric meter stop spinning: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Foldable-Drying-Rack-White/dp/B00H7P1GPO/

> I mean, when was the last time anyone did anything innovative with a washer and a dryer? Or a dishwasher? Or a stove?

They do. The most energy efficient dishwashers, dryers and washing machines need around half the energy than models from 10 years ago. As for your stove ... we are already quite good in transforming electric energy into heat. There is not much you can improve.

Three options TO WASH:

1. wash it alone on delicate cycle.
   
2. wash it by hand. Woolite makes excellent delicate detergent. Rinse it really well and then very gently squeeze the water out — be careful to avoid squeezing where the logos are.
   
3. wash it in a delicates bag like these with other workout clothes of similar colors. Warm cycle only. Never hot water.
   
   TO DRY:
   Lay flat. I really like these for sweaters, unis, and other things that should dry flat so as to avoid stretching the shoulders in weird ways.
   
   r/CleaningTips/ sub is also a good resource for laundry quandaries :)

Always make sure you're not at risk of dye leakage - either from the surface you are drying on to your clothes or vice versa (ie, new-ish furniture could color your clothes, or your new jeans could color a white sofa).

I used a bed, the backs of chairs i trusted wouldn't bleed on my clothes, or I spaced out when I washed lay-flat stuff. I would recommend a space efficient clothes drying rack you can take up and down - you could always load your clothes on it and then put it on your bed.

We currently have one that looks a lot like this and those wings are good spaces to lay flat.

remember, sweaters have to lay flat or else they'll develop the shape of the hanger in the shoulders - most jeans can be hung dry and then ironed. You can always iron if you had to lay it funny. Don't stretch it out too much when you lay it flat as you're trying to let it keep it's shape. If it's not important to keep it's shape - ie, just a t shirt that has some sort of melt-y applique on it - you can hang dry.

Alternately, I have one of these which I snagged for half off when Gracious Home was going out of business. It works pretty well & is like a glorified salad spinner. I don’t think you could put more than a pair of jeans & a shirt in there, though, so perhaps that other one will be better for you.

Cheaper versions of these make for great washing stations at your camp. You can usually find empty ones at Meijer and Walmart for a couple bucks. I just use an old laundry detergent container that I washed out when all the soap was gone.
Water Jug

When you put a bag in these cheap hampers, they make for perfect garbage or recycling bins for you camp.
Folding Hamper

Want to keep your tables tidy and clear up space. Look into these cheap closet organizers. They hang pretty good from your canopy.
Hanging Organizer

Hand washing is the approach I take with silk as well, and you seem to have a good set up so far. I fill a basin with cool water, squeeze in some Soak or Eucalan (lately I've been using Soak), and swish the detergent around with my hand. Next, I gingerly place the garment into the water and let it soak. I tend to go garment by garment because I'm worried about colors bleeding and whatnot. The garment gets about 10-15 minutes of soak time. During this time I set up a drying rack and nab a clean towel. When the soak time is over, I lay the garment on the towel on a flat surface and roll it up slowly and gently squeeze to absorb water. I then put it on the drying rack to dry.

I've machine washed mine for a year now with no issues. Cold, gentle cycle using laundry delicate bags. Hang dry them on a drying rack with no wringing and they're good to go!

Edit> Oh yeah, I use dye and perfume free and clear laundry detergent too. Like All Free and Clear

Ha! My parents did the same thing which is why I took over my own laundry at a young age :)

First, never buy anything "dry clean only" and if you have to, I typically use Dryel.

For normal laundry, only bras with underwire get hand washed. Everything else gets washed on warm/cold, gentle cycle. I use Charlie's Soap laundry detergent- no dyes/fragrance/etc; it's really cheap and gets clothes cleaner than most liquid detergents I've tried.

I hang dry all of my everyday shirts, bathing suits, and anything else delicate (like nice underwear or Spanx). Everything else- cotton underwear, workout clothes, pants, etc- I dry on medium heat.

Since we have limited space, we use these for hang drying:

For shirts- http://www.amazon.com/Household-Essentials-Collapsible-Indoor-Clothes/dp/B002E3KYTS/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1374752652&sr=8-6&keywords=clothes+hanging+rack

For everything else- http://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-6023-741-Folding-Clothes-Drying/dp/B001UE8ILI/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1374752681&sr=1-2&keywords=clothes+drying+rack

YAY! :D let me think.... I'll add things to this post as I think of them.

Bed Caddy

Bed Risers

Hamper

This Book (my cousin got it for me when I started college way back when, and it really has a lot of good advice)

Storage

Dry Erase Calendar

Small Room Safe

Dorm Security

Command Strips

This amazing food/beverage station

A freaking PURPLE fridge

Brita

Make pooping in a shared bathroom less embarrassing

This photo display

An electric kettle

Also a planner! I like to make my own and use different colored pens to differentiate between my classes! If you want the template I use for my planner, I can send you a link to it! :D

Hey there,

Just wanted to say that I used to wash my bras by hand but lately have been using another method since it saves me time and also maintains the integrity of my bras. What I do is buy a bra bag. The important thing is not to buy a "garment" bag but rather this. It helps a lot with keeping the shape of the bras. I wash my bras in my washing machine in the "Gentle" cycle and make sure they're only being washed with other delicate clothing. I don't overwhelm the machine with any other heavier pieces of clothes. I'll use whichever detergent I have on hand. Once the bras are finished washing, I take them out from the bag and let them air dry. This method lets me get the agitation that I need to remove the deodorant build up and makes the bras feel a hell of a lot cleaner. Air drying allows them to keep their good shape!

Let me know if you try this and how it works out for you.

I fly a good amount for work, and combined with 'fun' travel, that ends up being 1-2x a month.

I almost never check a bag, unless I'm staying somewhere for more than 2 weeks or schlepping stuff for another purpose (i.e. visiting my mom who can't get 2937403 things she wants where she lives).

My personal item: Marc Jacobs backpack
Not the most glamorous, but I'm weak and I feel my laptop is hard on my shoulder with a tote style bag, so backpack it is. I appreciate that this has 2 exterior pockets, one being large enough for my passport case, boarding passes, etc that I want easy access to. The nylon material wipes clean and isn't showing any wear after ~20 trips and being used a couple times a week to bring my laptop/lunch to and from work.

My carry-on suitcase: Bric's Bellagio
If I had purchased this for $550, I would be mad, but I got it at an outlet and it was around $200 which lessens the sting a little bit. I will admit, my vanity got to me here and I bought it mostly because I love the retro-ish look. It's a perfectly decent suitcase for the casual traveler (3-5x a year), fits international overhead compartments, and has handy dividers inside, but I've beaten this thing to shit. I drag it over a lot of uneven pavement in questionable weather, throw it around a lot, and it's just looking a bit sad and worn.

My check-in suitecase: Muji 62L Suitcase
Love this clean-lined and light suitcase. I have zero muscles, so not having an extra heavy suitcase plus all the shit I'm hauling is important to me. I don't check in bags often, and this has gotten way less use than my Bric's but it's holding up nicely so far. And at this price point, I don't feel too precious about it being banged about in transit.

Other misc stuff:

• Laundry mesh bags (I think I have these, but really any will do)
  I do not use travel cubes because I don't feel that they are flexible enough in terms of size, they take up more space when not in use,and I also don't like accumulating more 'stuff' that is single purpose. The best part about laundry mesh bags is that I have less sorting to do after my trip and the delicate stuff can go right into the washer.
  
• Muji travel containers
  I die for these. I used to be so cheap and store all my face stuff in contact lens cases or repurposed empty sample containers and then have to open everything to find something if I forgot what held what. These have changed my travel life, and it makes me so happy to have neatly organized products that all 'go' together and are reliably water tight.
  
• Toiletry bag/Liquids bag
  Still super cheap here, I use ziplock baggies. Some European airports I go through force you to take your liquids out of your kit and put them in a ziplock they give you anyway, and I'd rather not deal with that. I keep thinking that in order to be a serious, adult, 'business' traveler I should have a real dopp kit/toiletry bag but......here I am.
  
• Sheet masks
  I keep 1-2 always in my suitcase, just so I know I have a pick me up if I need one. I don't always use them, and my current ones have been in there for maybe 4 months but it's nice to know they're there if I'm having a particularly bad or just dehydrated day.
  
• Also, I always pack a few plastic bags for whatever. Maybe I want to compartmentalize further, or I have extra dirty or wet clothes/shoes, or I buy something liquid in a dubious container, these can be life savers.

I just graduated from college!

And let me tell you... the following items served me incredibly well!

• Foldable clothes drying rack
  
  
• Heated Mattress Pad (most dorm beds are Twin XL, so I've linked that size here) and Electric Blanket - you're living on campus now, but you probably won't beyond freshman year. Trust me, invest in this. Electricity is sooo much cheaper than gas. Not to mention powering an electric blanket is way cheaper than heating an entire house/apartment!
  
  
• Shower Tote - easily carry all of your toiletries to the commons shower and toilet rooms!
  
  
• Bath towel wrap - Men and Ladies
  
  
• Basic First-Aid Kit
  
  Would you like a falafel with that?

Have you tried wearing something under your work tops? That way you won't have to wash them after every wear.

Also, you don't have to lie them "flat" to dry. You don't want to hang them because the weight will cause odd stretching but you can lie one over a chair, or on a rack like this.

But if you're going to spend money on dry cleaning, why not just buy some more tops instead? And check this time to make sure they hang be hung to dry or can be put in a dryer.

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Mike! This no longer looks like a real word, Mike! Miiiiiike.

I am a caretaker and I would love this hamper very much. It's portable so I can take it between homes, it holds a ton of clothing so i can neaten stuff up as I go and it has a place to help my lug detergent around. Amazing!

Haha, the number depends on sweater size. My largest bag is 16"x19" and I can probably fit 5 light sweaters/knit tanks in it. I bought a set of bags like this one online and I love them!

You know what would also work. And I'll confirm this. Currently buying 2 more.

But I think this would work great.

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H7P1GPO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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I'm thinking one by itself, you can use it in three ways. Put a very thick blanket on top of it and you can actually :

1. Use it as a blanket fort
   
2. Put it on top of your desk on the side and it will serve as a way to absorb sound. It's just a huge barrier and it sits perfectly fine on top of a desk
   
   ​
   
   But I'm thinking.......three would be awesome. And it's $17 each. So if you get three of those. One in front. One on the left. One on the right. And layer it with blankets, it should work. For added sound absorption, add blankets on the top too connecting all three. It could serve as a huge blanket fort or it could basically serve as a huge sound absorber on all areas. I'll confirm this on Wednesday but it should work. This would be cheaper and less hassle than a PVC booth.

Maybe try these http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0001E83AE. I use them for my tank tops and delicates. They keep sleeves from tangling in the washer and dryer. The only downside is that you may need to increase the dry time. Best of luck!

You can probably save space by getting a laundry rack like this one. I dry most of my delicates on one of these, and they usually dry overnight.

You can drape things strategically on there to make room for more items. I doubt your shirts have to be perfectly flat - they just need to be supported. I usually drape my shirts over 1 or 2 rungs on my laundry rack and they turn out fine. :)

Outside. We have small patio area outside our backdoor where we set up a collapsible drying rack. If it gets too windy it can be blown over, but it generally does the job. Our model is pretty close to this one: http://amzn.com/B001UE8ILI

There are rods on the interior as well that will still get somewhat dried, but the real sunning benefits goes to the diapers on the top and sides facing the sun. I generally prioritize placement for particularly stained diapers.

Maybe buy a spin dryer for the clothes. This is the one I have but you can find other brands that I am sure will work just as well. Put it in the bathroom, give her a demonstration on how to run it and wring the clothes in it.

Maybe get a clothes drying rack (this is the one I have and I love it!) for when she is done full-clothes showering and wringing out her clothes.

Then drop the subject of why she is showering with clothes on and focus on the part about leaving huge puddles of water all over the bathroom as that is the real risk here. Someone could slip and fall and end up with a concussion or get knocked unconscious.

Wash it all in cold water unless you're sanitizing towels or something similarly specific. Put anything delicate in a mesh laundry bag and hang dry it. Also hang dry everything that is tailored or that you love very much, so jeans are also a hang dry item (they're actually quite tailored). Unless it's a knit, something with stretch in it like a sweater, those you lay flat to dry. Don't toss heavy items in the wash with the delicates, even if they are in the mesh bags. If you have the slightest suspicion that a new item of clothing might bleed dye then hand wash it and check, and if it does bleed then continue to hand wash it separately.

Hey!

In an old comment of yours also replying to a laundry sink bag, you mentioned the things you'd change for the future. In that, these two items were listed:

Sea To Summit Lite Line Clothesline https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000T28X4E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.5gaBbA0RBH9B

Paracord Planet Mil-Spec Commercial Grade 550lb Type III Nylon Paracord 25 feet Turquoise https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ACL4NRI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Z-gaBbFG2WD08

My question is what's the paracord for? At first I thought it was to switch out your old clothes line method, but then I saw the sea to Summit one. Also how is the Dr. Bronner soap treating you? Is it a nice peppermint smell? Does it clean your clothes well?

I received a sports dryer like this for Christmas, and I love being able to hang and dry my equipment as soon as I am home from the rink. It reduces the amount of washing required for my equipment, and it keeps my equipment really smelling like new. Great investment, in my opinion.

Unrelated but important. If you keep hanging your shirts like that to dry you're gonna end up stretching the fabric. I recommend getting a collapsable drying rack like this

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00H7P1GPO/ref=zg_bs_695488011_1/145-1400436-4700969?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=D0TWH9KPCHQ9MD6QB5MJ

I don't wash unmade skeins, but I have read that some people do so in a lingerie bag and it works. If you were to try it, I would recommend washing on the gentle/delicate setting and drying on delicate as well, all in a very small bag. Otherwise with a made product, I just wash on those settings and don't worry about any unraveling unless I did a poor job of making it or the original maker did. The project might feel a bit "slick" to some people, but otherwise I have had success with this.

I would recommend one of [these] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KQU1C60/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_iqxevb034RRTH). There's cheaper alternatives on Amazon but you want a nice size so that you can hang a couple loads at a time. I haven't dried anything but first layers in years and have seen a definite increase in the life of clothes.

I hang my clothes up year round, regardless of weather, using one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-6023-741-Folding-Clothes-Drying/dp/B001UE8ILI/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1370740696&sr=8-4&keywords=indoor+clothes+hanger well not that one specifically, you could probably find or even make one of similar design for much cheaper. After the clothes are dry, I like to throw them in the dryer for about 20 minutes on the cooldown setting with a few fabric softeners just to get rid of the stiffness and whatnot. We also have a clothes line for the summer months, but to be totally honest, it's about 20x faster and easier to throw them on the indoor hanger (no need for clothes pins).

Those cats look like they're close to pupating. If you want to help them out, get a mesh laundry basket, turn it upside down, and put it over the plant.

They'll pupate on the underside, where they'll be protected from predators and the weather. (You can also move it to a more protected location.) You'll be able to release the monarchs once they've eclosed and their wings are dry.

Type of hamper: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007CXQQ6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_PUZ0CbG238KT9)

I can't speak to using different diaper types since I don't have experience with AIOs at all, but I have this clothesline from Amazon I have been using over a year now to dry all my laundry. It works quite well. Unless it's super humid and chilly, typically everything dries overnight.

We have this portable drying rack and, with a few sandbags to keep it stable, it works really well. It rotates, too, so if you need to spin it to get sun on all sides, you can. A great solution!

Sources:

• Blackout Curtains from Amazon - 96" coral
  
• Pack n Play from Rhea Lana consignment sale
  
• Lamp from My Sister's Closet with green ribbon from Michael's
  
• Grey and coral pillows from Ross and Marshall's
  
• Goat from You Goat Mail
  
• Green Bunny Dandelion Pillow from Amazon
  
• Tejn Faux Fur Rug from IKEA
  
• Mosslanda Book Ledges from IKEA
  
• Wall art from Etsy: Birds in tutus, llama with scarf, flower bunny, and owl
  
• Mossebo Photo Frames from IKEA
  
• Diaper Caddy Basket from Amazon
  
• GlowCat from Amazon
  
• Wipe Warmer from Amazon
  
• Changing Pad from Amazon
  
• Grey & White Laundry Hamper from Ross
  
• Delicates Wash Bag for tiny socks, hats, etc. from Amazon
  
• Skubb Drawer Organizer from IKEA
  
• Kallax 2x2 Storage Unit and Skubb Black & White Boxes from IKEA
  
• White Ceramic Squirrel from Target Red Spot
  
• Leka Baby Gym from IKEA
  
  Cross-posted to r/BabyBumps
  

If you get one of these. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005FD7Z82/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469896410&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=The+Laundry+POD&dpPl=1&dpID=31valjx5fVL&ref=plSrch



When you wash, a little color safe bleach and a heavy scoop of borax. And after washing, rinse, rinse, rinse (most important part). Then use something like this. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002QSXK60/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1469896618&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX205_SY296_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=clothing+wringer&dpPl=1&dpID=21YceYbYTnL&ref=plSrch

You can't hand-wring shirts-it fucks up their sizing and fit.

Rinse again and wring again. Straighten shirt to minimize wrinkles. Hang on line (fire escape) to dry.

Your shirts will last a decade looking brand new.

I have so many questions, guys.

1. Does anyone have a favorite clothes drying rack? I'm looking at this one right now.
   
   
2. Any recommendations for waterproofing spray? I've got this in my cart. Also, it seems like you can pretty much use waterproofing spray on any type of leather shoe...is that true in y'all's experience?
   
   
3. For scuff marks that are lighter than the color of the leather, is shoe polish the right solution? If so, where can you buy that type of thing? I'm hesitant to order online because of color matching.
   
   
4. Does anyone have experience with final sale items at Banana Republic? I think something I bought is final sale, but I'm not entirely sure, and I was hoping to return it.

Sure, here is my whole setup for my apartment:
Washing Machine
Pants drying stand
Everything else drying stand
Sock hanger
drip dry hangers
Pants hangers - although I got my hangers at WalMart and they have rubber on the clips

In retrospect I would actualy recommend getting this or the tri-arm rack and this as the big drying rack thing is a bit overkill when you have the sock hanger. You could get two sock hangers and hang them on the side of the shirt rack and dry everything you need in less space without having to fold anything over a bar, causing it to dry slower.

Also in the other thread it was recommended that I use all natural soaps instead of the generic detergent. I think thats it.

I like the washer, overall, it does its cycles so fast that I don't really have time to play games or something requiring concentration. I have been wearing the clothes washed in it for the past week and after the initial stiffness wears off they don't seem any different from a regular wash.

My one complaint is that the hoses are cheap, so I might figure out a replacement for those sometime next month. Also, I had to go to youtube to figure out how to use it properly

I wash my aprons, workclothes and maybe jeans/darks together. I buy these mesh cloth bags to put my apron in so they don't tangle up. you can buy them from IKEA or amazon something like this. I put a safety pin in the zipper so that way the aprons don't fall out. I also use a japanese wash board to get stains out of my clothes.

These two items are not just for my aprons, but all my laundry and I had them for a few years. I use it for safely washing my delicates or washing some tough stains and they are wonderful.

And more detergent wont help if the stains are tough and stuck on your clothes. You need to scrub the milk stains out.

I use one of these:racks and I got to admit I like it. I put my laundry on it and then put it under a ceiling fan for an few hours then hang it all up. Works great.

We got this at our shower and it's very sturdy: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00383O2UU/ref=s9_psimh_gw_p201_d0_i5?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=1H5M5VVP2106VZYWFV56&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=1970559082&pf_rd_i=desktop

Would be pretty easy to stabilize outside with sandbags, too. I also like that I can put just one side up if I don't need all the space and can lay things flat as well as drape them.

When I'm not around a washing machine, I hand wash yesterday's socks, underwear, and t-shirt arm pits. I find my stuff needs a washing machine after 3-4 hand washings.

If I'm feeling lazy, and there's no consequences to taking a longer shower, I'll shower with my underwear/socks on, then at the end take them off and give them a final scrub. Doesn't work as well...but did I mention lazy?

I carry this clothesline https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000T28X4E, this sink stopper https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G99DMVU, and most importantly, Dr. Bronners soap! It does a good job of deodorizing, and I only have to put in a few drops in each "load" of hand laundry.

I was looking at getting this. Its called Scrubba. Its a laundry bag. Pretty simple, some manual work, but I think it will use less water than a machine or a bucket and less splashing everywhere. Its like a dry bag, but with little nipples. I will be off grid, so any water saved is what I will be after.

http://www.amazon.com/Scrubba-The-ScrubbaTM-Wash-Bag/dp/B00BUI7HFC/

HAHAHA possibly another bachelorette frog move - I don't wash them until they're about ready to crawl off to the washing machine on their own. About a week or longer because I wear them ONLY when I'm out of the house. Like at work. I go grocery shopping braless. And I wash them in this: http://www.amazon.com/Mesh-Lingerie-Delicates-Wash-Bag/dp/B0001E83AE

Use a lingerie bag when you machine wash, air dry, and the Last Resort will last forever.

Would you pay half that price? A cheaper bra will fall apart and you'll need to replace it long before something this solidly constructed will. I honestly do not remember how many years ago I bought mine. I've owned more of the Wired because they are much lighter and I've worn them as everyday bras too (it's that comfortable!)

Title9 has a comprehensive return policy. I had one that had a wire snap - I'd worn it many months - but a mid wire break is not from wear but a faulty wire... I brought it to the store and they looked at it and gave me a brand new one.

They have retail stores Anywhere I've lived the last decade has had had one - if you're lucky enough to be near one go try them all on :) They really are worth it.

The plan is to do laundry weekly. I also got a killer clothes line that takes up little room and weighs nothing. here

The scrubs is more just Incase. I don’t wanna trust a service to not stick our wool in a dryer and sometimes it’s not easy to fill a sink. We bought this cleaner called “Soak.” The reviews are really good. I’ll have to update. At this point I don’t plan on doing laundry daily. I like to take one day out of the week and relax, cook some good food, and catch up on some Stranger Things.

When I would wash by hand I would put them in cold water with maybe like a teaspoon of laundry detergent and let them soak for 20 minutes. And then rinse, roll up with a towel to get the excess water out (don't ring out, it will lose shape faster that way) hang dry, but I know flat dry is better if you can do that ( I actually got this thing to be able to flat dry more stuff). I now use a lingerie bag and put them on the gentle cycle in the washer, but I only use the washer because it's a front load, and I always found top load ones with the agitator in the middle were too rough for it.

A few people are talking about big things like mini-fridges and vacuums and I just want to point out that you should contact your roommate in advance to coordinate those.

A drying rack was really helpful for my roommate and I. In the same vein, some sort of space saver if your closets are tiny.

A good, big reusable water bottle--especially if you plan to drink a lot. I never get hungover.

Get a mesh garment bag! Throw all your undies in there and then when she's ready to do the laundry you can chuck the whole bag in. It's great for socks too, you never lose one and end up with mismatches!

That's basically what a bottle rinser does so you should be fine.
I don't bottle in mass anymore but, when I did, using one was a huge time saver and I never had a contaminated bottle.

If you bottle often, a bottle rinser and bottle drying tree are cheap and worthy investments.

Most knitted items can be reshaped while they're wet.

If washing by hand, remove as much water as you can. You don't want to twist it as that can distort the garment's shape. Instead, roll and squish it to get the water out. If machine washing, use a gentle cycle.

Then, lay it on a flat drying rack or towels and pull the sweater to reshape the yarn as desired and let it dry in that shape. If you use towels you'll want to periodically flip them over and replace with fresh towels so the sweater dries.

You can get some mesh lingerie bags kind of like this and just run it through in that. It still has enough space to jiggle around and get clean, but not so much that it gets tangled up in itself or other things. All of my everyday ones I wash like this, then hang dry. Air drying helps with wrinkles (though not a concern with crinkle hijabs, I guess), and they dry really fast. I usually just leave them over the back of the sofa overnight.

I like using this thing to clean them with. It works especially well if your water gets hot enough to give you 3rd degree burns. Always let them dry upside down on some sort of rack.

This completely. You'll save yourself a huge headache is you use your dishwasher lid. Also, if your bottling wand decides to quit on you and start leaking (like mine did 3 weeks ago), you won't have as big of a headache! One of these bottle trees is also really handy for keeping organized. Don't forget to use the oxygen absorbing bottle caps!

If you want something cheap, I suggest get a laundry bag. Works great and it doubles as, surprisingly enough, as a laundry bag.

Great idea. Seems like something I should have thought of. I was trying to be too specific to MF towels :).
Something similar to this? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H7P1GPO

I like to get the big black trash bags and a collaspable hamper like this to put the bag in. That way it's like an actual trash can.

Get something like this: https://www.amazon.com/InsideSmarts-Delicates-Laundry-Medium-Large/dp/B00PE1JJJI/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1496954894&sr=1-1&nodeID=7141123011&psd=1&keywords=lingerie+bag and wash them in that. That's what I do for all my bras (super lazy one here) and my 3 yr old underwire sports bras are still going strong!

ETA: I got my bags at the local regional Walmart type store. Anywhere that has laundry supplies (clothes pins, hangers, etc) probably has them. Smaller mesh is better I've found, the bigger mesh lets the hooks through and they can snag on other stuff.

Oh man, I struggled with this for SO LONG. It doesn't feel right hanging up worn clothes right next to my clean clothes, even if I consider them 'clean' enough to wear again.

After a million years of keeping them in crumpled piles somewhere, I finally got this compact laundry/drying rack. I keep it in the corner of my bedroom and anything that's in this 'in between stage' gets hung on it. Keeps everything separate, unwrinkled, and I also have a good visual of what I need to wear again before I start dirtying more clothes. I love it so much.

Im trisha 20 years old graphic design major. I think everyone needs a 55 gallon tub of lub

School supplies:
pop up laundry basket
command strips
a hard drive

have fun with it. :)

Hang dry them instead of using the drier.

If you don't have a lot of space, use your shower curtain rod or buy a foldable clothes rack (AmazonBasics Foldable Drying Rack - White )

Also, I'm fairly certain that you posted this in the wrong subreddit.

Best of luck

A boot dryer is ideal. I bought 2 on clearance at Costco for around $35 each that are similar to this one: https://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/store/product/heavy-duty-boot-drying-station-in-black-grey/1045413636?skuId=45413636&mrkgcl=610&mrkgadid=3281585207&rkg_id=0&mcid=PS_googlepla_nonbrand__&product_id=45413636CA&adpos=1o2&creative=258661016819&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=Cj0KCQjwlqLdBRCKARIsAPxTGaUyZQyHZk6AWdTL3a0DVO-1TwecVPKrS1gk3o6scLrMxiHUMpLBZOcaArgaEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

They'll dry your skates well, plus you can use them for your helmets and even shin guards. I put my gloves on there too, but turn the heat off on the one that the gloves is on so that the palms don't get dried out.

For the rest of the gear I use a knockoff version of the Rocker Dryer called the Panda Dryer: https://www.amazon.com/Panda-Portable-Ventless-Folding-Machine/dp/B01AVGCPN2

That will dry everything really well in an hour or two.

I don't know if it's frugal, but I have one of these http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001H1GUXW/ref=oh_details_o00_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Can't put my son's clothes out, as he is enormously allergic to practically anything, but it's great in that I can put it anywhere as it's freestanding. It's sturdy enough to to hold king size duvets.

I’ve got this: Cresnel Stainless Steel Clothes Drying Rack – Adjustable Gullwing and Foldable for Easy Storage – Rust-proof for Indoor and Outdoor Use https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KQU1C60/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_ri1vCbHVK73QM

Works pretty well for someone without a lot of space. The top wings can almost work for lying things flat. I’ve been thinking about braiding some fishing line around it to make the gaps smaller.

I have a [tripod-style drying rack] (http://www.amazon.com/Household-Essentials-Collapsible-Indoor-Clothes/dp/B002E3KYTS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449867941&sr=8-1&keywords=hang+away+drying+rack) similar to this one. You can fold it up when it's not in use so that it doesn't take up so much space. Love it!

awesome idea! could you possibly repurpose a couple of pop-up hampers to make it work? or make something out of wire that can collapse? similar to this: http://www.amazon.com/Household-Essentials-Pop-Up-Hamper-Black/dp/B0007CXQQ6

regardless, when you figure out I hope you post pictures here!

If you've got a portable washing machine it becomes even easier, especially in the summer, when it's easy to air-dry clothes.

I have this that I use to air dry my clothes overnight inside my small apartment. I only dry my old t shirts, cotton underwear and socks in the dryer, everything else gets hung up. The drying rack fits one big load of laundry and then when I'm done I store it under the couch. It actually works really well and I get to avoid having to find like 16 quarters every time I need to do laundry.

I will add if I had a nicer dryer I would definitely put more things in the dryer rather than hanging them up. My coin op industrial apartment machine has two settings: air fluff or heat of a thousand suns so I'm always skeptical of it.

There are hanging mesh drying racks or stackable mesh racks.

I use the second ones on top of my dryer for my hand knit goods since I have so many!

Get a folding clothes rack like this one and keep it in your closet. It means you can't wash too much at once, but it's better than nothing.

I wash my jerseys just fine without any damage (knock on wood) in the regular wash.

The full protective method of washing them would be to...

Turn the jersey inside out, and wash inside a mesh laundry bag on delicate / gentle.

https://www.amazon.com/Laundry-Hosiery-Stocking-Underwear-Lingerie/dp/B017NEYOQQ

> washing in the shower

I've done this...with usually poor results. Most places I've stayed the water pressure hasn't been good enough to wash out the soap in the clothes (I've tried those travel laundry soap sheets...in my experience, they don't work well. I've also just used shampoo and regular soap, also with bad results). If you are somewhere humid it then can take a long time to dry (I carry a travel clothes line.)

The sink method is hard as not a lot of sinks I've found actually plug, so you'll need to bring a stopper or plug with you. If you can plug it, and have the time to really squish and clean, then it can be a better method. It still can be hard to completely get the clean.

Others may try something like this. I haven't tried it, but bloggers I follow like these types of systems.

> I don't want to pay upwards of $10 weekly to wash my clothes in laundry machines

Where are you traveling? I've been to places in Central America and places like Egypt where you can get laundry done very cheaply. The trick is also to only pay for it to be washed and then dry it yourself on a travel laundry line you bring with you (Again humidity can be a problem.)

I use a shirt folder to get all of mine to the same width, the on I use is below. It helps keep them all consistent.

BoxLegend v3 shirt folding board t shirts folder easy and fast for kid to fold clothes folding boards laundry folders flipfold 4mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019KGCT9E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_rmtYAb36G0M4E

Nice DIY solution, but as a heads up, the rocket driers are under $70 for the non-branded version.


https://www.amazon.com/Panda-Portable-Ventless-Folding-Machine/dp/B01AVGCPN2/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=portable+dryer&qid=1567649114&s=gateway&sr=8-5



I’ll still stick to my $10 repurposed shoe rack. I could always point a fan on it, but never have issues with gear not drying out overnight



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I highly recommend this. I can hang all my delicate bike gear, bras, and even jeans in like one square foot.

It's a bit smaller than a regular load. The washer holds about twice as much as the dryer, so you have to do two drying cycles for each wash load. It sounds like a lot, but the wash cycle is only 15 minutes max (i usually set it to 12 minutes) and the dry cycle is 5 minutes max (i usually do 4 minutes). The big limitation for this is drying space. I can usually only do a load a day, or one in the morning and one at night because of drying space. I have one fold up drying rack like the one below and one drying clip thing like this:

Whitmor 6171-844 Clip and Drip Hanger with 26 Clips https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001E839U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_DWo7wbNC407Z6

Drying rack:
AmazonBasics Foldable Drying Rack - White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H7P1GPO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_gXo7wbZ0V7E64

I am a FTM, due in August, so not CDing just yet. Thought I'd give my 2cents because I also live in the lovely rainy PNW, and hang dry a majority of my clothes in a small indoor space and plan to continue with it for CD.

I have a neat fold out drying rack that fits a lot of stuff, and I point a Walmart box fan at it overnight. Preferably from the side so the air flows in between the clothes. I recently did this after prepping some gifted diapers and they were all dry in the morning. I have never had any issues with mildew or smell with my other clothes this way. I will probably take advantage of the sun for stains when it's here, but otherwise I have never had issues drying without the sun.

Air drying is mostly about airflow, the more of your garment is exposed to air the quicker it will dry. I lay my knits out on something like this and they dry pretty quickly even in the cooler months

you can get one of these bags to wash your fleece/microfiber clothing and clothes in.

i've stopped buying microfiber shit.

edit: maybe that one is super expensive and i can't actually tell if it's any better than some five dollar mesh bag to wash delicates in. something like this.

Hang dry pretty much everything, with t-shirts being an exception. You can do it inside with hangars, but I recommend a drying rack.

Edit: I dry tshirts for 15 in the dryer and then hang dry the rest.

Hello! I live in a small apartment too, so I know what's up lol

Here are the things:

A Couch Arm Wrap

A Folding Ottoman Bed It's an ottoman that turns into a bed for guests!

Cord Balls

The Laundry Pod

Collapsible Laundry Basket

Easier to just use a wash bag like this one.

Or get a collapsible clothes drying rack like this one. This is the exact one I use and it has saved me tons of dress shirts from being shrunk.

Whitmor 6023-741 Folding Clothes Drying Rack, White by Whitmor http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001UE8ILI/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_Zdigtb0X49V5E

I did a clothesline style, but that was kind of a hassle, especially with a roommate. My friend showed me this recently though:
http://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-6023-741-Folding-Clothes-Drying/dp/B001UE8ILI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453230285&sr=8-1&keywords=best+clothes+drying+rack

i think a mesh wash bag would help with that- something like this

These cloths work great, i always keep one on me for my glasses, cellphone, and camera.

MagicFiber Microfiber Cleaning Cloths, 6 PACK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0050R67U0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_By.Vzb7YK0S5C

And i wash them in these.

Set of 5 Mesh Laundry Bags-1 large, 2 medium & 2 small for Laundry,Blouse, Hosiery, Stocking, Underwear, Bra and Lingerie, Travel Laundry Bag https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017NEYOQQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_lB.VzbBKF37PV

I've bot a bunch of the cloths because I kept misplacing them. So every once in a while I round them all up toss them in a laundry bag and throw it in the wash.

Sounds like the dryer may have got mold or something in it. You can hang dry your clothes on a line, or a clothing drying rack like this;

( https://www.amazon.com/Honey-Can-Do-DRY-01610-Heavy-Gullwing-Drying/dp/B00383O2UU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1473543642&sr=8-3&keywords=Clothing+drying+rack)

This is mine. It holds 2 loads of laundry and is super sturdy.

I'd say forget about the dryer, something like this costs a lot less to buy and is free to use.

Panda Dryer is the same thing as Rocket but a lot cheaper. Toss the gear in there, spray it with some antibacterial and good to go.

http://www.amazon.com/Honey-Can-Do-DRY-01610-Heavy-Gullwing-Drying/dp/B00383O2UU/ref=zg_bs_695488011_1

My wife and I have two of these and they are amazing - they hold soo much clothes and fold up flat.

http://www.amazon.com/Honey-Can-Do-DRY-01610-Heavy-Gullwing-Drying/dp/B00383O2UU

Can't recommend this enough. Comes out Sunday night, folds away neatly into the closet Monday morning, bras are all nice and dry.

They are pop-up laundry baskets. http://www.amazon.com/Household-Essentials-Pop-Up-Hamper-Black/dp/B0007CXQQ6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1451023575&sr=8-3&keywords=pop-up+laundry. They work perfect for fry to swim out of. I get em for about 4$ at walmart

Here is a four pack on amazon with prime shipping. :) https://www.amazon.com/InsideSmarts-Delicates-Laundry-Medium-Large/dp/B00PE1JJJI

I use something like this. I dry all my merino wool items on there as well. If you dry you boxers to much they will start to pill.

I have two of these hanging from one of our shower rods. With the vent in the bathroom running heat all winter my diapers and clothes actually dry pretty quickly.

https://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-Clip-Drip-Hanger-Hanging/dp/B0001E839U/ref=sr_1_21?keywords=shower+drying+rack&qid=1574111511&sr=8-21

This type of device is great for clothing that needs to be air dried flat:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001BRW6TE/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1377179061&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX110_SY165

There are much better portable/foldable ones, but this is the first one that popped up on my phone.

Yeah so did mine, but I never knew it was a problem until I got tall which wasn't until I was like 17 (I was a little late). The drying rack really is awesome. Apparently outside of Canada/US (especially in Korea/Japan) they are everywhere.

We have one of these types but the taller standup ones like this also work in small spaces, though for way less clothes.

One of these works fairly well for drying, and won't boost your electric bills. Clothes might take up to a day to dry, but it's also much gentler on fabrics compared to a tumble dry.

F*ck hand washing ANYTHING. That's what mesh bags are for. Buy a few of these which are also available at your local dollar store and wash on delicate. Hang to dry. Move on with your life.

I've used these laundry bags for years, and they work great.

Don't keep the items if you don't really love them, I just don't want you to have to limit yourself!

Foldable drying racks - they take very little place when not fully executed and dry a good bit of clothes when they are

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Foldable-Drying-Rack-White/dp/B00H7P1GPO/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=drying+rack&qid=1569603091&rnid=2941120011&s=home-garden&sr=1-4

Right now it's just something I found for a buck at a thrift store. I didn't realize it at the time but it's actually the netting for drying clothes. But it was cheap and it seems like it will work (pending mounting it securely).

I just do it in the sink and then squeeze as much water out as possible (don't twist/wring your garments though) and then roll it up in a towel to dry it a bit more, and then either hang or dry flat. You could also get a laundry pod or other similar salad-spinner inspired contraption to assist in getting the water out.

They make little plastic folders that you do by hand that is very cheap https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019KGCT9E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ZTokzb4Y7SWSB

Hampers and pop up hampers at that are very handy!

Would you like a falafel with that?

As a rule, men's clothing is not made of delicate fabrics like women's, and can just be chucked in the washer and dryer on any old setting. As a result, it's REALLY HARD to train guys to read the tags on your stuff when they're doing laundry. You can ruin a lot of bras and sweaters that way.

Pro laundry tip:
I bought a bunch of zip-up lingerie bags on Amazon. Now all my "don't throw this in the dryer" clothing goes in those bags, and it's super easy for my husband to set them aside when he's switching laundry from the washer to the dryer. (Then I hang those items on a collapsible rack to air dry.)

Get a Mesh Laundry bag like this that you can put your socks in and throw in the wash. You'll never lose a sock again.

Just want to make a suggestion. Nothing wrong with wanting to save money on drying clothes, but can I suggest a rack to do it indoors? Like this one from Amazon.

Ive always lived in small apartments so I do laundry in the morning and hang it to dry through the day and put it away in the evenening or next day. Here are some of the types of drying racks Ive used (you can buy them at walmart or target for maybe less):

AmazonBasics Foldable Drying Rack - White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H7P1GPO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_4vE0Cb4EQR7RE

Cresnel Stainless Steel Clothes Drying Rack – Adjustable Gullwing and Foldable for Easy Storage – Rust-proof for Indoor and Outdoor Use https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KQU1C60/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7wE0Cb0ZWR0A5

Simple Houseware Heavy Duty Clothing Garment Rack, Chrome https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MSAVQJO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_txE0Cb4BD64J9

I would use something like to dry it inside. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00383O2UU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ( you can buy it here) https://jet.com/product/detail/24063100b61645478bd6eafd162dcce1?jcmp=afl:link:3*BIL10dmOI:na:na:na&siteID=3.BIL10dmOI-v4UR2Qkok5fBK_cAG_1bPg

Front-Load washing machine? Fine. Top-Load? Probably put it in a laundry bag first. Gentle cycle either way. Don't use regular detergent, I use sports detergent with no fabric softener and then hang them with clothespins (don't drape them over a small bar or line; they can crease).

I put up strong closet rod mounts over my bathtub running longwise then I drop in a long closet rod when I need to dry stuff. When done, I put the rod in a closet.

I bring stuff in, wash it in the tub then hang it to dry over the tub.

You need to hit studs with the screws holding the closet rod holders or it won't bear the weight. And it helps to not have too much stuff hanging there or have another shower to use while everything dries but it works well.

EDIT: I use this for my drysuit.

Am I right that these mesh things are what I'm looking for in terms of washing? Also, do you think it would be better to wash alone or with some blankets and stuff? Seems like other stuff in the wash would provide some padding, but also something to rub against

Here is a link to buy it on Amazon.com if anyone is interested.

This might help if it's a big deal. Stores use them a lot

Any sort of wash bag should do the trick. Before going to uni I bought a bunch of these from the supermarket so I'm pretty sure you can find them anywhere (or just order them online!).

Or use something like this.

hang dry. Get something like this

http://www.amazon.com/Honey-Can-Do-DRY-01610-Heavy-Gullwing-Drying/dp/B00383O2UU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407647778&sr=8-1&keywords=indoor+drying+rack

get a drying rack like this one and hang your shirts as shown in the picture.

Cold Water and do not use the dryer. Hang them one something like this

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Foldable-Drying-Rack-White/dp/B00H7P1GPO/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1467217011&sr=1-4&keywords=laundry+rack

You need laundry bags like this. I put any clothes that have long strings in them when I wash clothes and the tangle problem has been completely eliminated. Aprons even get clean inside the bigger size ones.

Top Rated One on Amazon here Amazon Not Twitter

Hand washer

I don’t have one, I stop by friends houses. Also laundry mat occasionally, it’s expensive!! I’ve considered one of these. Takes up space tho

Yo. Don't buy the rocket dryer.

Buy the Panda Dryer: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AVGCPN2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And these hooks: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P7QTF59/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's literally the same dryer just way cheaper. I put my wet stuff in here after a game. It dries, I put it back in my bag, zip it up, and you can't smell a damn thing. My girlfriend doesn't notice any smell.

I have the exact same problem. I finally solved the t-shirt folding issue with a shirt folding board. I highly recommend!

I don't find that they ride up, but then I have a big butt and don't wear skinny jeans, so that might be it.

I live in a small apartment, too, but I live alone. I air dry my clothes because it saves me a little bit of time and money, and because heated drying is rough on the clothes.

I'm lucky because my clothes rack is on an old revolving door that disappears entirely into the wall - kinda like this, but with a single metal bar instead of shelves. I use one of these hanging racks for my socks and underwear. It's very handy.

Because you're buying a reusable mesh knit bag, vice a disposable garbage bag



[Here's three huge ones for $10] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075XH3XW4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_kKM4DbZ251QNA)



Here's a five in multiple sizes for $8

You need a drying rack. You can still lay flat across the rack. Something like this is what I use. Honey-Can-Do Heavy Duty Gullwing Drying Rack, White Metal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00383O2UU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_KyJTBbRXJX2KN.

Lay shirts across the rack vs hanging them.

I can’t imagine laying them on a towel is good. It would take so long I would worry about mildew and stuff.

I can likely get artful w my placement and dry 5-6 t-shirt sized shirts this way. I do my Ultrafines w it.

Yeah, or just small laundry bags, they have them on amazon. I put my underwear and LOs wash clothes in them also.

I use a tension rod (a pretty large one I suppose, it’s between two walls) and then just hang dry the clothes on the hanger. For any small items (socks & undies) I use something like these clip hangers on the tension rod.

Im fairly certain thats a clip from https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001E839U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use this, works well for me

BAGAIL Laundry Bag Mesh Wash Bag for Intimates Lingerie and Delicates (5 Set)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017NEYOQQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9I1XDb5WJFXB5

Never lose socks again.

Nah, I just use a regular old foldable drying rack, like this. I might have more success with a better/advanced drying rack but this has worked fine for me for years. My games are usually at night, so I come home, shower, then set up the drying rack and leave it overnight. By morning it is usually dried out enough. The bathroom smells for for a few more hours after removing the equipment but its contained and my morning shit smells worse.

The other poster's idea about adding a dehumidifier also sounds like a good idea and I might try that.

Word. Step your washing machine game up with these. Put shoe trees in them and then put one in each bag. Gentle cycle cold water wash. Air dry them with the shoe trees still in.

Laces can be washed separately if the colors are different than the sneakers. Put the laces in a separate bag. Air dry them out of the bag or tumble dry them low heat while still in the bag.

When washing and drying put it in a fine mesh laundry bag so it doesn’t rub against other clothes as much. 6 Pack - SimpleHouseware Laundry Bra Lingerie Mesh Wash Bag (3 Large & 3 Medium) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D58R1BE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9jEvCbWKCFB49

You need to put some weight on the hanging film. I use this to hang my drying films, and this on the end of each individual film.

Each film is different also, some tend to curl more than others, or band in the middle. After my film is totally dry I cut them into manageable strips and then inside a nice heavy book overnight, then on to scanning.....

Way cheaper on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/The-Laundry-POD-LP001WHT-White/dp/B005FD7Z82/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1427837960&sr=1-1&keywords=the+laundry+pod

Available on Amazon for $49.95.

Check this dryer available on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Panda-Portable-Ventless-Folding-Machine/dp/B01AVGCPN2?th=1&psc=1

Get yourself a drying rack and set a fan next to it. Mainly for your clothes but it works for shoes and helmets too.

While I applaud your cost saving measures, you live in a shared space and that means you need to change behavior if something is bothering your neighbors.

In the future, think about changing to a different model of dryer that doesn't spin. But your landlord isn't probably going to like he's been paying your laundry bill. That's a reason the machines cost money and that's to offset cost.

I'd also review you laundry habits, why are you doing laundry so much. Try to see if it's possible to give it another wear before wash. Drying, especially spin drying, can be hard and damaging to clothes, and wear them out faster.

A suggested model: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AVGCPN2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_mRg.zb8TXX9WY

When I'm shooting on a bench, i set up a laundry hamper, one like this, with most of one side cut away as a catcher

I've run all my bags through the washing machine and dryer including the same West Georgia ones in your pic, All Cornhole Slide-Rites, West Georgia Stealth Bombers, BG Slicker Controls and BG Clutch. No issue with any. I just wash four at a time in a lingerie bag like this and throw them in with a load of clothes

I use these delicates wash bags because they're so much cheaper and km looking for organization more than compression. I also think that packing cubes and zip loc bags can be noisy because of the material and I don't want to disturb people who are sleeping.http://www.amazon.com/InsideSmarts-Delicates-Laundry-Medium-Large/dp/B00PE1JJJI

I bought a collapsible clothes hanger that attaches to the shower rod. It gives me space for two-three days of clothes to dry after the quick wash in the shower.
example

If you do decide to try cloth. This hanger is cheap and takes up very minimal space for drying.

Whitmor Clip and Drip Hanger - Hanging Drying Rack - 26 Clips https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001E839U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_VykUDbC2QGDW6

Something like this.

http://www.amazon.com/Mesh-Lingerie-Delicates-Wash-Bag/dp/B0001E83AE