How to wash period underwear while travelling
Washing period underwear on a trip is pretty straightforward. Getting it dry before you have to pack? That’s the part worth thinking about.
A sink wash works well when you don’t have a washing machine. Here are a few tips to make it easier.
A little detergent tip: A small, leakproof screw-top bottle works well for liquid detergent. Label it so you don’t mistake it for shampoo, and pop it in a zip bag in case it leaks.
The tricky part is drying
The tricky part is dryingA sink wash follows the same cold rinse and detergent wash you’d do at home. But an absorbent gusset can still be damp when the rest of the underwear feels dry, especially in a humid hotel bathroom. Check the thicker panel before you pack it away.
How can I get them dry faster?
How can I get them dry faster?The bath towel trick helps. Lay your washed pair on a clean, dry towel, roll it up, and press gently. The towel takes up much of the moisture. Unroll it and hang the underwear with the gusset turned out.
Hang it with the gusset open rather than folded over the rail. If there’s a sunny, breezy spot, use it. Washing in the evening gives it more drying time than squeezing in a wash just before checkout.
They’re still damp and I need to leave. Now what?
If it’s just a little damp, try a hairdryer on cool air. Keep it moving over the gusset and away from the fabric. Skip the hot setting.
Still damp? Put it in your waterproof bag for the journey, then take it out to finish drying when you arrive.
Want the everyday routine? Here’s how I wash period underwear at home.
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