(Part 2) Best laundry storage products according to redditors
We found 882 Reddit comments discussing the best laundry storage products. We ranked the 393 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
Yeah, I got this one from Amazon.
I also noticed while looking around that some people offer ones for child sized clothes, like this set also from Amazon.
Hi! I’m back!!
Although I thoroughly intend to write my birth story when I’m ready, I just finished my first piece since the baby arrived so in celebration, I’ll pair it with something useful.
I really appreciated posts like this while I was pregnant so here goes:
Things I didn’t know I needed:
(AKA things I have frantically ordered on amazon at or around 2am)
•Bottle Drying Rack This probably seems obvious, but when we didn’t get this from our showers we were like... idk why we can’t just use a towel??
•Safe way to cosleep My husband built a BEAUTIFUL Sidecar Crib, but it was attached on my side of the bed and it took 2.5 weeks for me to have healed enough to climb in bed around it safely with the baby. This way, I didn’t have to bend over to pick up baby or even spit up to check on/soothe him.
•Lactation Suppliment My lactation consultant approved. This one worked well in my breakfast tea.
•Better flanges My poor nipples were so sore and the flames that come with the Medela... well I’m not sure who they’re supposed to fit but not me. My doula practically ordered these for me. GAME CHANGER.
•Pumping bra I was cutting holes in sports bras. This is better.
•Nipple Shells Another kind reddittor sent me in the direction of this AMAZING INVENTION after I posted a photo of ice packs tied to my nipples with a burp cloth because I refused to wear a shirt my nipples hurt so bad. I will be purchasing these for EVERY PREGNANT WOMAN FOREVER. They keep your nipples dry, collect drips, apply counter pressure to keep your nipples shaped correctly for latching, and most importantly omg nothing touches the precious nips and you can wear a shirt!!
•Car mirror
Me: that seems extra, he’s in a car seat and safe why would I need a mirror??
Hormones; HAHAHAAHAHAHAHAH YOU FOOL
•Car adapter for my breast pump Cheaper than batteries
•Shade for his side of the car because anything that wakes up my sleeping baby is the devil. This one has a bonus that allowed me to roll the window down and it was HOT in the south
•Better suction for the breast pump Again- just better than whatever they send you
•My Breast Friend we got the boppy but this one saved my back
•Heating pad Turns out I’ll do ANYTHING to keep the baby asleep when I transfer him to his crib including preheat the darn thing (on low!) before I lay home down
•Stroller Caddy You’ll want somewhere to put your keys, phone, and coffee
•Baby K’tan An easier way for my husband to wear the baby.
•Leggings I had a pair of these before, and they are SO COMFORTABLE on my postpartum body that I bought 5 more in different colors!
•Extra pump parts for whichever pump you have
•A hands-up swaddle I found at Target
•Wine.
Anyway, hope this helps! Best of luck to all of you!
Here.
Doesn't have to be this one, but it should give you an idea of what to buy. My recommendation is to buy more than one though because it never fails that something will go wrong with the zipper.
Ollie came from IKEA. I tried finding this in the store nearest to me (Chicago) but had no dice. :( My brother gave it to me as a gag gift from the Miami IKEA. I haven't checked if his bros and sistas are available online, but it might be worth a shot?
Honestly I had no idea what to do with him at first and when I found out he could hold makeup brushes I was happy lol
EDIT TO ADD: I found his siblings online on amazon here - https://www.amazon.com/Ikea-801-896-63-Pressa-Hanging-Clothes/dp/B00QNR95PK
I use one of these, but that's a great idea if you don't have anything else handy!
I hang my clothes indoors, on something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Gullwing-Clothes-Drying-Rack/dp/B0735CV8MB
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!
A. Travel laundry line like this It's twisted and you just shove your clothes through it without needing laundry clips
B. Concentrated biodegradable laundry soap, good for anywhere This one bottle lasted me 3 months backpacking this summer
C. Poof, clip it to the outside of your bag, doesn't get gross like a wash cloth
D. Personal towel Go ahead and buy the biggest one, takes up little to no space, can be used for damn near anything and will dry your clothes if you need it to.
E. These soap slips work great Fantastic for hostel showers ect. Shove that sucker deep in your poof and you're good to go.
These 5 items take up almost no room, weigh near nothing, and are concentrated to last a many month trip. Don't be that smelly hostel dude!
Edit: Laundry mats can be fun, it's a blast going with other foreigners to laundry mats where the directions aren't in english and it's all a crap shot. Actually met the roadies for an awesome band from a music festival we visited while at a laundry mat in Belgium. Hung out for the entire time we were washing clothes.
Lingerie Bags are the secret to my "hand wash only" success.
This is something really small, but I bought a package of cheap wooden clothespins and keep them in the kitchen. I use them to clip everything closed (even bags inside of boxes, like crackers), which keeps things fresher and lasting longer.
Here’s a bag you can do laundry in...
laundry wash bag
We have that rack and while it works great we find that it takes up too much room for our limited counter space. We move in a couple months though and the grass and lawn pieces will find their way out when we have more space for them.
This is what we replaced it with at least for now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079K783F9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WGCEDbKT81NVZ
maybe this is an option for you? hanging on the wall ?
If you live alone and don't plan on having a lot of overnight guests/reasons for a 2 person bed, I recommend a camping cot with your choice of padding over top.
When I lived in a studio, that's what I did. Camping cots are totally collapsible and easy/lightweight enough to maneuveur without a second set of hands. When my partner would visit, we'd put the padding (a camping mat, a yoga mat, and a thick comforter) on the floor wide enough for 2 people. Now we're married and sleep on a Japanese futon.
We bought our futon from "futon beds from Japan". We don't put anything underneath to sleep on. We own a clothes drying rack (like this one) and we drape it over that to air out and to dry after wash days.
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.
Amazon, here's one, or this, or this, or this... now the last one is a "lingerie bag" but the others are "delicates wash bags".
For indoor drying, get something like this. Takes up very little space when not in use and my clothes are normally dry within 24 hours.
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.
Here you go! It's a little annoying because I take it down when I don't need it, so hanging it over the closet is a tiny hassle (this is the most obnoxious complaint I am realizing ha) but overall it's been a life saver.
Yea....I use a cheaper version of this and it has kept my shirts/pants pristine for years. I still have my first smartwool shirt which I bought in 2006 and I wear it constantly. I find that if it lays flat it gets a smell. I don't like smells.
Indoor clothes drying rack, $26.99 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0735CV8MB/
Its this rack
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001A967M/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_tai_Im1pDbTM43RBT
I hang up shirts, pants aka big items on it. And socks either on the very bottom rows or, if its too packed, off on the sides.
Then underwear, small towels, pillow cases, tank tops, workout shirts and shorts (aka smaller items where wrinkles don’t matter) go on one of these https://www.muji.us/store/aluminum-square-hanger-with-pegs-m-4550002578398.html
Those rules are dumb. That sucks. Can you petition to change that at all? Being eco is now becoming more trendy, maybe others in your complex would be keen too.
Edit If my ceiling was sturdy enough to hold it, I would get one of these https://i.ebayimg.com/images/i/132455217434-0-1/s-l1000.jpg
Such an efficient use of indoor space!
There's something called a Scrubba which could be helpful to you! It's basically a portable washing bag with bumps and stuff inside of it to help you wash your clothes. Hope it helps!
https://www.amazon.com/Scrubba-Wash-Bag-Portable-Backpacking/dp/B01N68XF0O/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=scrubba&qid=1568128689&s=gateway&sr=8-3
I haven't had trouble. I rinse them out well after I use them and wash them in a bra bag and they get pretty clean!
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.
Over the last 4 years of cloth diapering my two kiddos we have lived in an apartment with communal coin laundry. We've done a whole variety of types of washing, including washing every few days with just the coin laundry (coincidentally, the same price as your machines!), washing with a twin tub portable washer like this one, to now washing with a portable fully automatic washing machine like this one. For a good stretch of time we were using the portable twin tub washer every evening to do the first round of washing, and then every four days take the four days worth of half-cleaned diapers up to the massive communal washing machine and doing the second wash cycle. Hah, that was when I was getting really sick of the twin tub washer but wasn't yet willing to pull the trigger on an automatic portable washer.
All methods have had their pros and cons! Right now we are extremely happy with the fully automatic washer. We can do both wash cycles, every other night, in two hours. This is clutch as both my partner and I both work fulltime outside the home and have limited time for chores. With two kiddos running around it began to be too labor intensive to use the twin tub portable washer. You have to go in and move the diapers from the wash compartment to the spin compartment, and then back again, for each cycle. It doesn't sound like much but while chasing two kids I'd forget when it was time to switch one to the other and basically would end up stretching one diaper washing session out over four hours.
We almost exclusively line dry our diapers. It's only recently been warm enough to dry them on our tiny balcony with our drying rack. When the weather is crappy we've been drying them in our living room on the drying rack and with the infamous Ikea octopus dryer racks. When I'm especially lazy or when company is coming over and I want a clean living room then I'll toss the diapers in the communal dryer and spend the $1.
I realize this post is all over the place but let me know if you have more specific questions!
tl;dr: cloth diapers without a washer and dryer is totally doable!
Every two weeks (same as my regular laundry) but I have six bras that I cycle through, not counting sports bras which I wash after every wear. However, now that I know my "true" size, I'll be slowly phasing out the poorly fitted ones for better ones, so who knows how much longer I'll have six bras to cycle through.
I machine wash mine on the delicate cycle in one of those special bra bags and hang-dry from a Japanese laundry clip thingy. Yeah, I know, I'm good with names.
Haw haw- you can't!
Just kidding- there are mesh bags people use to separate stuff in the same load.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002R0DXOQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?qid=1410581346&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70
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.
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
This is what you need to get. It's quite important that you save your bras, and the longer you go without this, the more they'll wear down, and that's no good. Plus, it's on your "I need this" list, and if that doesn't say that you need it, I don't know what does.
this is not a new idea
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.
If space is an issue, as you mentioned, you might want to go with one of those vertical racks if you have to buy a new one anyways: https://www.amazon.com/Minky-Trio-Concertina-Drying-Silver/dp/B0001A967M/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=vertical+drying+rack&qid=1570831534&sr=8-2
I've seen better ones before that make much better use of the space.... But for some reason the selection on Amazon just wasn't great. But you get which style of rack I mean.
You're welcome.
https://www.amazon.com/Scrubba-Wash-Bag-Portable-Backpacking/dp/B01N68XF0O/ref=sxin_1_ac_d_rm?ac_md=0-0-c2NydWJiYSB3YXNoIGJhZw%3D%3D-ac_d_rm&hvadid=78683854384258&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&keywords=scrubba+wash+bag&pd_rd_i=B01N68XF0O&pd_rd_r=cf83789c-dd19-445f-8080-714437d0ebea&pd_rd_w=JJNXL&pd_rd_wg=mcqXG&pf_rd_p=404c4843-2c96-4d0d-a5fe-2b0598693e61&pf_rd_r=8N37WJ3Y5QWVPZ2JAWYQ&qid=1566821507&s=gateway
I used it for a 3 month road trip and it worked great, you can easily do half a weeks worth of laundry (for 1) in 15-20 minutes. Air dry after
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 second this. Tide makes bra bags. I bought 2 several years ago and they still working great.
Amazon has tons for sale
Laundry Science Premium Regular Bra Wash Bag for Bras Lingerie and Delicates Set of 3 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E9O9PXK/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_cuBuDbHFBBX6J
I use something similar to this:
http://www.amazon.com/Lingerie-Bag-Laundry-Delicates-Guarantee/dp/B00GNTRBUE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1396304138&sr=8-2&keywords=socks+laundry+bag
Mesh bag that washes your stuff but has a zipper so nothing gets lost in the hamper or machine.
Just buy a new one. Unless you already have an assortment of sandpapers in varying grits and some paint you can use, you won't save much if any and will have a bunch of work to do.
I've got a wood one, kind of like this: http://www.amazon.com/Household-Essentials-Folding-Clothes-assembled/dp/B0002E35WO/ref=pd_sbs_hg_3
It's a little wobbly but it won't rust :)
Hi! I know you've gotten a lot of great replies but I figured one more couldn't hurt.
I soak my things (undies and bras) in a plastic tub I got at Bed, Bath, & Beyond with cool water and a little laundry detergent. If I'm in a hurry, I throw my bras in a bra bag similar to this and toss it in the laundry. I think I got mine at The Container Store. I always clip/hook my bras when I wash them because I found otherwise, the hooks can get caught on lace. I have also washed delicates in pillow cases before (throw lacey dress, bras, undies, whatever in pillow case, knot it shut, and toss in wash), but I prefer the bra bag because it's more structured.
I don't think (I hope!) your roommates will mind you washing your bras, especially since you're not taking up a sink. Some dorm laundry rooms also have sinks, so you could potentially wash them down there (maybe soak in your room and bring them downstairs to wash).
Here is a helpful article about bra washing and some specific lingerie washes.
I have used a salad spinner to help dry my bras. I'd recommend, if possible, laying them out to dry on your desk or dresser, just so that they're flat. Or if you have a drying rack--but I'd avoid hanging them.
I'm 5'11" (180 centimeters) tall and I had trouble with sleeve lengths and pants in general when I looked to buy clothing in Japan. The ratios are always just a little bit off, making me feel like a 12 year old with poorly fitting clothes all over again.
You may want to consider bringing extra SD cards for your camera. You could get smaller ones and mail the cards home full of pictures or just carry a larger backup for when you fill your first. If you don't offload your photos somewhere, I think you'll fill the camera pretty easily.
If you own a Nintendo DS (any model before they added the camera will not be region locked), you can get dictionaries for it in Japan.
A collapsing water bottle is very handy to have when traveling, as is an elastic clothesline. I have this one and it's very useful.
Pick up some nice pens and a pocket sized notebook when you arrive, they're my favorite way to work around communication difficulties.
Almost forgot! Make sure you look up the power converters you'll need. Japan is compatible with the US, but I don't know about England/Australia. When I visited Argentina I also needed a transformer to keep their 220v power from destroying our electronics.
I use this clothes line that weighs almost nothing. So far so good
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.
This is basically what I have with these carabiners and you can see it rolled up in this picture.
I have something similar to this and it works great: https://www.amazon.com/Household-Essentials-Collapsible-Folding-assembled/dp/B0002E35WO?crid=1IKPZ4R4LU9PI&keywords=wood+drying+racks+for+laundry&qid=1538003980&sprefix=wood+dry&sr=8-6&ref=mp_s_a_1_6
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:
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:
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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.
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Get a laundry net/bag, put fitted sheet in bag. No more tangling.
I asked for this for Christmas. It's braided so that you can stick the clothes in between the braids and the tension will hold it up. Beware of knockoffs.
It's nice to meet you! I also spend a lot of time on /r/cats so I will look for you from now on! What kinds of pets do you have yourself? I have a cat and his name is Ezra. He's the butter to my bread.
Prime isn't necessary, it just allows you to have free shipping on a lot of orders. You also get access to movies and stuff on amazon.com and it's really nice if you have a Kindle. If you're a student, you can use your school email to get a free trial.
A lingerie bag would be awesome!
this style is the best, IMO but you can find it cheaper. IKEA and something like it
No, in winter you hang your clothes inside on a clothes dryer/airer
(a rack to hang the clothes from)
I use one (we don't have a tumble dryer), and yes the clothes take a day or two to dry (would be faster if the heating was on more), but it's fine
For next time, get several of these!
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.
I love it. This is the one I have.
BOXLEGEND V2 shirt folding board t shirts clothes folder durable plastic laundry folders folding boards flipfold,Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077XV9VZG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_AeMpDbXGFTQP5
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0001A967M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_PiolDbDGVHA6S
This one is really good, a 3 tier drying rack, it takes up less space in a smaller area and holds a full load of washing, it's also usually sturdier than most others I've used
You're really close to winning. All you have to do is convince me to buy your need item over this item.
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.
Agree with the others—air dry! If machine washable, I wash mine inside out (the more delicate ones in a mesh bag) on gentle and then lay flat to dry on a sweater rack. Since I have cats and live in a small apartment, I use this dryer rack and love it: https://www.amazon.com/Greenco-Tier-Over-Door-Drying/dp/B010CBS5BC
turtles are awesome :)
If I were stuck on a deserted island, these clothes pins would be infinitely handy. I could of course use them to hang up my clothes to dry or air out, but I could also use one when the BO gets a little ripe to plug my nose. I could set clothes pin booby traps to catch critters to keep me company (not to eat!! I'm a vegetarian) or could use them to hold together banana leaves to try to make a raft. I could clip my hair back with them. I could use them to make a signal fire. I could break them up into toothpicks (dental hygiene is important!). No safety pin? That's ok, I'll use a clothes pin. I could char one and use it as a pencil. The possibilities are truly endless!
Thanks for the fun contest :)
Buy a couple packages of clothespins and keep them in a decorative basket in the kitchen.
These guys. Cheap.
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!
Ditto all the flats/covers. Where I lived the first month of my baby's life didn't have a washer/dryer, just extremely limited laundry services. (They washed three (small) bags of laundry a day, had to get it there around 7am, if you weren't there before they took the third bag, tough cookies.) I partially cloth diapered while there and handwashed everything in the shower in a bucket and then dried on the outdoor stair's railing. (I really want something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Going-Style-Laundry-Clothesline-GIS-C101/dp/B000EN0VE8)
Or use something like this.
I just ordered this shit on amazon
> My first reaction? "Why did I buy this?"
Then I opened the box and wasn't too convinced about the way it looked, as some edges look like they would quickly snap with use.
Then I gave it a try with a couple shirts I had just washed and next thing you know I simply had to do my entire drawer! Everything folds so pretty, neat and easy. I still couldn't believe it, so I ended up organizing our bedsheets and towels. I am amazed at how much of a game changer this is. Must try! Am in love on how beautiful it left my clothes.
I'll bite. It's cheap enough to try out.
A few weeks is kind of gross.
You can wash them in the machine in one of these bags:
https://www.amazon.com/Laundry-Science-Premium-Lingerie-Delicates/dp/B01E9O9PXK/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1524602882&sr=1-2&keywords=bra+holder+for+washing+machine
I initially fell down the merino rabbit hole because of this really excellent /r/femalefashionadvice post. But pretty much you just want stuff for hikers.
Also if you don't have a good drying rack and you buy a bunch of wool, you might want to get one! The care instructions usually say it's ok to put it in the dryer, but it's obviously better for the clothes and the environment if you don't and I've never had any of my wool stuff get all crunchy from hang drying so I don't see a compelling reason to do it.
Second the drying rack! This is similar to a style I've used before. I like the big top, because you can hang items less likely to stretch over the wires and lay sweaters, etc. flat on the top. You'll want to shift things around after a few hours to make sure all parts of the clothing get dry, but I've had really good experiences with this style.
hm, that's weird, it worked earlier.
Here's an Amazon link.
Yeah good point. Guess mine doesn't really fit the bill for OP. I only have a few merino wool shirts. I have even noticed they aren't doing too well hanging in my closet. I had them in there since I remembered something about how they should be kept with space between them while hanging or something. Any recommendations for storing them? Just fold them all?
Also, I know there are a few other hangers that may be ok for drying wool, like these or these, but no clue how well they work. Also, since I only have a couple shirts, I think that my rack, combo'd with one like this would be a sweet portable set-up to fit all my needs. I'm sure something like this 6-layer one might be better for OP, but uses a lot of space
I've had the best luck with a drying rack placed over a floor vent and sometimes a fan pointed at it.
Something like this.
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.
Does anyone have recommendations for clothes lines or hanging racks? I primarily use flats and the current set up I have for hanging stuff outside isnt ideal. I have 2 racks similar to these : AmazonBasics Foldable Drying Rack - Chrome https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H7P1G7C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_pUDYCbSDB596C and it's not enough room for all of the flats, they are always falling over if it's at all Breezy, and it takes too long to hang stuff on because I have to constantly move all around them and back and forth to the basket of laundry. I like the idea of portable just so I don't always have something outside.
I'm looking for some mesh laundry bags that have kind of a looser mesh. The ones I have now have too fine of a mesh and I get detergent residue stuck on my clothes.
This bottle drying rack is designed for small spaces and I loveeeee it. (1br in NYC here so every inch of counter space counts!!)
https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Tot-Space-Saving-Drying/dp/B079K783F9
Oh, that's awesome! I didn't even realize I had won 😂. Thank you!
It's on my wish list and is this item.
Thank you!
slippery metal ones are maddening to me. I love the traditional wooden one with a little grip, why fix what aint broke? http://www.amazon.com/Household-Essentials-Folding-Clothes-assembled/dp/B0002E35WO/
If you have a shower bar to hang it on, I use this octopus hanger from ikea to hang my bras on to dry, with the gore over each ‘arm.’ You might be able to hang your shirts in a similar way.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QNR95PK/ref=asc_df_B00QNR95PK5419529/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=395033&creativeASIN=B00QNR95PK&linkCode=df0&hvadid=193157030383&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=60160294805697451&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1018127&hvtargid=pla-309501876182
I have a rotation/wash system going. A bra gets worn 2-3 days in a row, then hung up (I have a tie rack with pegs on my closet door just for this) to air out while I wear another. I do this with 3-4 bras and then wash them after a month or so.
Washing is done by putting them in bra wash bags like these on a delicate cycle. They are hung dry. I have had bras easily last a year + like this.
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).
Man, that sucks. Never had stitching ripped before. I'd go with two options.
Handwash them in the tub or buy a wash bucket and clean it in that. Something like this. Bleach free of course.
Otherwise, you could also use the laundry bags. I use these to wash my covers on gentle cycle.
I have something similar that hangs on the back of my door. Works really well & is out of the way the 6/7 days its not used.
https://www.amazon.com/Greenco-Tier-Over-Door-Drying/dp/B010CBS5BC/ref=pd_bxgy_img_3/131-5775692-4430912?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B010CBS5BC&pd_rd_r=63c5b294-0d15-4ce4-9c49-c8250286c2cc&pd_rd_w=aZJC6&pd_rd_wg=CUv3P&pf_rd_p=3edd75bb-e36e-488e-b666-80dd1a52c658&pf_rd_r=FDNZGB3D27XSGWMKDFXP&psc=1&refRID=FDNZGB3D27XSGWMKDFXP
http://www.amazon.com/Clothes-Traditional-Spring-50-Pack-Clothespins/dp/B002BWUJ1U
This may help.
Go see a doctor.
I'm a skier in the PNW, and my stuff regularly gets dripping wet. I've used this forced air boot dryer for years and its never failed me. Drys a completely wet pair of leather ski gloves and boot liners in about 1.5 hr. If u need to dry more then that, is probably recommend building something, or buying 2.
(Actually using it right now)
Best approach for drying coats and stuff is usually a foldable drying rack like this just lay everything out with good airflow and it should be dry by morning.
What's wrong with a drying rack? Just open the window for a bit so the excessive moisture can escape and you don't get mold in whichever room you put your drying rack or if climate allows put it outside.
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.
I've had good luck with this one: http://www.amazon.com/Wire-World-Vulcano-Dryer-White/dp/B005HH19D8/ref=zg_bs_695488011_19
I only use the dryer for sheets and towels, but that is mainly to save quarters. A modern dryer on the delicate cycle will dry clothing without damaging it.
Get a few of these. I've had them for years and I wash all of my bras on delicate with gentle detergent then hang dry. They last forever, until the elastic gets so old it doesn't behave properly anymore.
Not cheap, but hand washing is for chumps.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004K6L83I/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?pc_redir=T1