Dirty laundry

[Rollin]

When I end up going full time I will be workamping. And I do physical work which equals dirty/stinky work clothes. I plan on using the laundry mats to do clothes in. But I don't want to do it every night. Any suggestions on what to do with the dirty clothes in the in-between times? As far as stinking up the van goes.

 

[CP]

You might look at wearing coveralls over your clothes.&nbsp; I did this for many years in the construction trades.&nbsp; Just take them off and let hang outside for the night.<br>

 

[twokniveskatie]

Whatever you store them in, be sure they are dry before you put them for longer term storage. If you store damp or sweaty clothes they will reek to high heaven. Sometimes I am on a situation where I don't get to a laundromat for weeks. If I hang the stuff on a nail or on a line before tossing in the laundry bag, the smell doesn't get bad. I use a large netted bag that is meant for storing a sleeping bag (not a stuff sack!) so that air can circulate.

 

[tinythetrucker]

<p>i use a canvas tote and throw in some drier sheets to tame the odor but like others have said dry is the key i dont put them in the bag until they are dry.</p>

 

[akblack10]

Easy solution, get a 5 gallon bucket, place dirty cloths in bucket with water and soap and let it soak with the top on the bucket! &nbsp;It will not smell and you can do laundry at the end of the week!

 

[sl1966]

Being part Asian I couldn't help but notice that your need is my business opportunity.<div><br></div>

 

[WanderingRain]

Air them out so they don't stink. they need to be dry. Then store in a tight lidded container or a sealed plastic bag?

 

[Guest]

This is something I will have to deal with also. I am a cook, and I sweat like no other during my work hours. This situation it something I am seriously not wanting to deal with hahaha

 

[SoulRaven]

Buy a pair of Carhart bibs and stop sweating the small stuff...

 

[She]

This is something I will have to deal with also. I am a cook, and I sweat like no other during my work hours. This situation it something I am seriously not wanting to deal with hahaha

<br />You also have to deal with your clothes smelling like the food. When I drove a taxi I could tell who cooked what. The&nbsp;Italian&nbsp;chefs were the best. They smelled so good. LOL.

 

[She]

I wonder if you spray them with a febreze type of product would it help. Im betting it would. But dont buy the febreze itself the dollar store usual sell one thats a &nbsp;lot cheaper. I know the dollar tree does cause I use it.

 

[Seraphim]

Air drying may not be stealthy, but works. &nbsp;A fan to speed up the process? Just spend a bit of time every other day for hand washing

 

[Journeyman]

Being part Asian I couldn't help but notice that your need is my business opportunity.<div>&nbsp;</div>

<br />That is SOOOOO Wrong! LOL

 

[Guest]

The&nbsp;Italian&nbsp;chefs were the best. They smelled so good. LOL.

<br /><br />I am the saucier... I make soups, and sauces in the morning and work the master broiler station in the afternoon during lunch service. My days are long and very hard which is good and bad. 6 home made soups from scratch(including all my own stocks) as well as serving 75-90 covers on broiler in an 8 hour day.

 

[sl1966]

Back in my college days when we could afford to take month long camping/rock climbing trips in the desert. We would bring one of those net/mesh bags and hang it off a rock or tree. The wind helped to keep things aired out so when we drove home the car wouldn't stink. This probably works a little better if you're boondocking over stealth camping though.<br /><br />

 

[thinker]

Easy solution, get a 5 gallon bucket, place dirty cloths in bucket with water and soap and let it soak with the top on the bucket! &nbsp;It will not smell and you can do laundry at the end of the week!

<br />if you do this, use VERY little soap until it's time to wash.<br /><br />

 

[Rollin]

Well first off thanks for all the great suggestions! What I ended up using was a large plastic contractor type garbage bag, that is&nbsp;until&nbsp;I found this bag at&nbsp;walgreens (see picture below). This bag is&nbsp;waterproof&nbsp;and seems to hold in any&nbsp;odors.&nbsp;It comes with a&nbsp;drawstring&nbsp;to keep it closed which is nice.&nbsp;Considering&nbsp;this was only 4&nbsp;dollars&nbsp;I am very pleased. The&nbsp;garbage&nbsp;bags work but&nbsp;towards&nbsp;the end of the week I noticed rips and tears it them. This is a BIG bag I can put 5 days of dirty clothes in it. I keep it tucked in front of the passenger's seat, on the floor. It is not in the way (in the back living quarters) and is not&nbsp;viewable&nbsp;from the casual&nbsp;passerby.<br /><br />Like was suggested&nbsp;earlier&nbsp;I make sure all clothing is bone dry&nbsp;before&nbsp;throwing&nbsp;into bag.&nbsp;Air&nbsp;fresheners&nbsp;seem to be a&nbsp;necessity&nbsp;though. Think I will start a new thread on homemade air&nbsp;fresheners.&nbsp;<br /><br /><br />

 

[Rollin]

Being part Asian I couldn't help but notice that your need is my business opportunity

<br /><br />I was just&nbsp;thinking how nice it would be to have my own personal&nbsp;chef, maid,&nbsp;butler, and&nbsp;chauffeur.... It sure would get&nbsp;crowded in here though. Might make for an&nbsp;interesting&nbsp;reality&nbsp;show.

 

[Bodhi]

Well first off thanks for all the great suggestions! What I ended up using was a large plastic contractor type garbage bag, that is&nbsp;until&nbsp;I found this bag at&nbsp;walgreens (see picture below). This bag is&nbsp;waterproof&nbsp;and seems to hold in any&nbsp;odors.&nbsp;It comes with a&nbsp;drawstring&nbsp;to keep it closed which is nice.&nbsp;Considering&nbsp;this was only 4&nbsp;dollars&nbsp;I am very pleased. The&nbsp;garbage&nbsp;bags work but&nbsp;towards&nbsp;the end of the week I noticed rips and tears it them. This is a BIG bag I can put 5 days of dirty clothes in it. I keep it tucked in front of the passenger's seat, on the floor. It is not in the way (in the back living quarters) and is not&nbsp;viewable&nbsp;from the casual&nbsp;passerby.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Like was suggested&nbsp;earlier&nbsp;I make sure all clothing is bone dry&nbsp;before&nbsp;throwing&nbsp;into bag.&nbsp;Air&nbsp;fresheners&nbsp;seem to be a&nbsp;necessity&nbsp;though. Think I will start a new thread on homemade air&nbsp;fresheners.&nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;

&lt;===anxiously anticipating information on homemade air fresheners!