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What do you do when you need clean clothes on a cruise? In this episode, we break down the three ways to handle laundry while sailing: self-serve washers and dryers, onboard send-away laundry service, and simple DIY options, like handwashing. 

We also share cruise line differences you should check before packing, why some ships don’t offer laundry at all while others unexpectedly do, and a few travel items that make washing clothes while on vacation much easier. If you’ve ever wondered how to pack less and the best way to stay fresh while traveling, we’ve got you covered.

Here are vital items that we’ve personally used to help us launder our clothes so we’re fresh and clean while traveling:

• Hegs clothespins (the most amazing clothespins that help you hang more with fewer pins - great for travel): https://amzn.to/4biuA1k
• Laundry travel kit, including Tide packs: https://amzn.to/4cGPw4I
• Refillable containers (refill one with laundry detergent, and be sure to properly label it): https://amzn.to/40qc16w
• Laundry detergent sheets (eliminates the risk of liquid detergent leaking in your luggage): https://amzn.to/3PuY057

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