How to Do Laundry While Travelling: A Hotel Sink Guide

To do laundry while travelling, fill a basin with water, dissolve a detergent sheet, wash a few items, rinse and hang to dry. Pocket-size sheets make this easy because there is no bottle to leak or liquid to declare.

Why wash on the go

If you can wash a few things mid-trip, you can pack half as much. That means a lighter bag, no checked luggage and a suitcase that does not smell stale by day five.

What you need

• A basin or hotel sink
• A detergent sheet (the Travel Laundry Sheets come as envelopes of 3)
• A hanger or a spare towel

Step by step

1. Fill the basin with water.
2. Drop in one sheet and swirl until dissolved.
3. Add a few items and soak briefly.
4. Scrub any marks gently, then rinse well.
5. Roll in a towel to remove water, then hang to dry.

Handle stains fast

A pocket-size stain remover spray is safe to apply on clothes you are wearing, so treat spills before they set.

Packing tip

Slip an envelope of sheets into your cabin bag. They are dry and flat, so nothing leaks. Always check your airline's rules for any sprays.