Yes, You Can Do Laundry in a Hotel Bathroom Without Using the Sink-Plus What You Should Never Use

"The best way to overcome travel accidents is to always be prepared. That includes packing just a little soap before you go. "Bring concentrated liquid detergent in a small travel bottle-it's easier to rinse out than powder," O'Connor said. " Dr. Bronner's or Woolite works well for hand washing. You can skip fabric softener. This just adds rinse cycles you don't need.""

"Fill the tub with warm water, toss in your clothes, and the detergent. "Agitate by hand for two to three minutes and then let it soak for 10-15 minutes," O'Connor said. Afterward, rinse thoroughly, as the soap residue will make clothes stiff. Lastly, roll the clothing in a towel to extract as much water as possible before hanging them to finish drying."

Pack a small bottle of concentrated liquid detergent for hand-washing, as it rinses out more easily than powder; good choices include Dr. Bronner's or Woolite. Skip fabric softener to avoid extra rinse cycles. Use the shower or tub rather than the sink for better water pressure and drainage. Fill the tub with warm water, agitate clothes by hand two to three minutes, then soak for 10–15 minutes and rinse thoroughly to avoid stiffness. Roll garments in a towel to extract water and hang them to finish drying. Pack a travel clothesline and wash underwear and socks nightly to avoid large laundry loads. Consider professional laundry delivery services when available.

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