I saw someone who used a large bucket with lid where she’d put items of clothing in with water and soap, seal it up and place it in her foot area of passenger seat while she was driving. When she got to destination, she rinsed and hung out. The agitation and sloshing about from driving was enough to clean the clothes. She called it her on-road washing machine.
Love the simplicity of this! It allows for soaking and agitating with no effort.I carry a black 5 gallon bucket and stuff my sleeping bag in it to make use of the space during storage. The bucket helps me warm water in the sun. The same bucket could be used for laundry! I usually use a Scrubba bag (mentioned her Lady Bug Out's video as used by "Jonnie." But if I have dirty clothes and will soon be driving anyway, this "traveling washing machine" is the way to go.
Love the Bolivia information. I have also seen somebody do laundry in a 5 gallon bucket using a toilet plunger (not used in a toilet) as a way to agitate the laundry in the bucket.
Thank you for sharing your laundry suggestions. At 76, I am hopeful that young people learn from your video as it amazes me as I watch volumes of RV videos and the young people are totally unaware of how to 'hand wash' clothing. Even with limited water it is possible. Very enlightening...Thank you.
I watched it thinking 'but that's just hand washing, nothing new there??' and then it occurred to me that there must be generations (after mine!) that have grown up knowing people only using washing machines for laundry.
@@onewomanandherdog5219 I never thought of this before, but you are right! I'm 56 and know how to handwash clothing, but I'm not sure that my children (all adults now) know how to do it. I'm sure they have seen me handwash some items over the years, but since I have all boys (who learned how to wash their own clothes starting on their 8th birthday!) I bet they would never consider handwashing. It's a good skill to have. As I type this, I am remembering that my eldest son (now 33 years old) was a Boy Scout and he did learn the plunger/5gallon bucket method of washing clothes at scouts.
Another way to reduce laundry is just to air things out thoroughly. A tiny clothesline strung up outdoors while you’re relaxing with a book or working can do a lot to refresh clothes.
Yes, what starts to smell, is build up of bacteria, and the sun kills that. So it isn't your sweat that stinks, it's bacteria living on the old sweat, so just keeping yourself clean, good hygiene, will help minimize the need to wash your clothes. 😊
Every morning I make my coffee, snuggle up to the computer and watch another episode of "Cinema Bugout". Entertaining, refreshing, and always very useful. I really enjoyed your 'laundry chat' with the local woman, and her sage advice to you. Sounds like she helped you freshen up your attitude and clothing. Why were you in Bolivia, on missionary work? I think that few travelers have the openness to get that close to the local people Please keep the stories coming.
Thank you Jim! I was doing community development work. It was definitely a life-changing experience. I learned so much that has served me well. There is more to come-it takes a bit longer than I anticipated sifting through footage. I am so glad you find it enjoyable 😌
The joy on your face when you were watching your own video was very telling. Your time in Bolivia must have been very heart-felt and a wonderful learning experience. To share someone's journey is so much different than trying to lead a cow. (a great wisdom learned from my grandfather)
I find that using white vinegar from a small 6 inch or so Dollar Store spray bottle during bathroom visits helps me stay fresh especially during the summer. The vinegar prevents bacteria from growing and creating bad smells. I use it under arm also.
Some hikers use Ziplock bags as "mini washing machines". Clothes, detergent, water into the bag, swish it, drain, then rinse. There are commercial brand laundry bags (like the Scrubba) but Ziplocks work just fine for a fraction of the cost.
Thought you might like to know about ECO NUTS / SOAP NUTS. They are actually berries that grow on a tree. They last a very very long time doing laundry. Biodegradable when they fall apart & no longer are usable. No softener or dryer sheets necessary. Hydrogen peroxide will whiten if needed. I put them in a lingerie bag that closes. Bought the wool dryer balls too. Essential oils on them smell delightful .
In 1960 author John Steinbeck traveled the country with his dog in a truck camper named Rocinante and wrote of washing his dirty laundry in a bucket... “[I] put in two shirts, underwear, and socks, added hot water and detergent, and hung it by its rubber rope to the clothes pole, where it jigged and danced crazily all day.” -John Steinbeck, Travels with Charley
... when I was living on a boat, I washed my laundry this way : fill a plastic container (approx. 10 Liters) with my laundry - but not to tied, there must be room for tumbling arround ... fill water and washing powder in it and let it roll around your boat or van ... 😉
There is an old adage that says "People don't care what you know until they know what you care". I think that it came from a Christian missionary background, but it holds whether you're talking about faith, or something like farming. I enjoyed the glimpse you gave us of your life in Bolivia 30 years ago. That certainly prepared you for any hardship of van life. I think most folks would enjoy anything you choose to share relating to it, whether it relates to something like UN Development work or sharing your faith, whatever your work was related to.
Very cool! Love the Bolivian experience! Thanks! Friends laugh at me because I use a salad spinner to spin my clothes. They joke that they won’t eat salad when I have them over😉
Beautiful story! You inspire me for so many reasons. Just a little about me...I'm a 72 year old Black Grandma that wants to see my grandchildren in San Diego, CA and "While", I still "Can" Enjoy a healthy life with experiences and do other fun things too. I'm some what active! I love to do fun things and like meeting interesting and nice people. I have a lot to share and I like people who enjoy sharing and are still blessed to do so.
@@ellenannmarie I loved the cloth diapers. It made potty training easy too, because they knew when they were wet. Unfortunately the environmental cost of using cloth diapers can be too high in a drought. During the shortages last year I made wet wipes from some cut up cotton t shirts, a few drops of dish soap and white vinegar. I prefer them to the store ones and they wash up really nice for re-use.
My go-to totally eco-friendly deodorant: I just mix half vodka half clean (boiled then cooled) water with a bit of baking soda and a mix of my favourite essential oils (can be left out, but some essential oils have bacteria-killing and bug-repelling characteristics, like tea tree oil or lemongrass, or lavender, lemon, sage etc. Spray several times a day, have a small spray bottle always with you, in your car, wherever. 😎
I always enjoy watching your videos. I especially liked the segments you showed from Bolivia and found it helpful to realize how important building trust is when visiting people in different countries before trying to help them.
You have a natural talent for teaching and it shows in this video. Sharing the conversation with the woman in Bolivia was a great moral to the story and helps us understand that we are to be patient and kind to one another which allows for great communication. Enjoyed this so much!
Gosh, I didn’t think your channel could get any better but it did. My heart smiled “with you” as I watched and listened as you kindly shared apart of your past with us.
Thank you for taking the time to produce this video. My best hack for laundry is a large ziplock bag or dry sack Dr Bronner's. I use merino wool, bamboo or silk for my base layer all of which have odor repellant properties. Usually just airing stuff out between washing works great. I tested all my clothes hiking and the merino wool can be worn a week and still not reek. Be wear, if you pop a synthetic anything over your base layer it will get stinky fast and getting the smell out of synthetics is really hard, especially rain gear. Thank you again for the video. Safe travels.
👋 👩🐞Great video ! I loved all your tips! TY for sharing! 👍🤗 I used a buchet ,a small plunger & a scrub brush for hard to get out stains exc. 😄😉 Be safe/ Be Happy & I'll see you on the next video! 🙂
I have a two word game changer for laundry in a car .. SALAD SPINNER! They can spin out more water than a traditional washer spins ..as you know, squeezing out the water is the hardest part and it takes so long to dry soaking wet clothing, also squeezing and twisting some fabrics stretch them out badly .. I’ve even spinned out a pair of jeans in a salad spinner .. try it you’ll love it! ❤
Very useful video! Have you ever tried putting your washing in a sealable bucket and let it bounce around in the back of the car as you drive. Just throw a few items of clothes, some water and laundry detergent and let the road do the work. Does a reasonable job. Use this method when traveling outback.
Enjoying your videos. Thanks so much for sharing your wisdom. I make my own collodial silver; which makes this below, very inexpensive... Collodial silver is a natural germ & bacterial destroyer; I have a tiny vehicle diffuser than connects to my cigarette lighter outlet or my jackery & have an electric home diffuser also; using these 24/7 to kill germs in the air; which is what created odors. I add my homemade mix of various essential oils like cedarwood & tea tree oil, which kills those pesky dust mites; which is usually the cause of most allergy sinus & asthma problems. Spraying a light mist of colloidial silver; on your hair, clothing, skin & your bedding .. will also kill all bacteria and germs on you & in your bed ... the diffuser kills the bacteria in the air which is the cause of odors in our vehicles. I also add collodial silver to my upper & lower berkey compartments; which keeps my water purified & free from bacterial slime; in btwn cleanings. In 2016, I was barely walking from severe black mold poisoning ... and it was the colloidial silver that restored my health and got me out of bed & walking again. Mold & fungal issues are an rv/van hinderance. (silver is how the romans purified their drinking water 2,000 yrs ago by throwing silver coins in their pools & fountains) Sorry this is so long; but as we pay our hard earned dollars looking for others inventions; most is already with us; in our household items like silver, non-aluminum baking soda; sea salt, coconut oil, hydrogen peroxide & regular bleach. Have those handy, you can make quick toothpaste, facecream, bodysoap, deodorant, laundry soap, fabric softener, water purification & so much more. Keep your awesome videos coming. Your van is beautiful & so are you! God bless.
I didn't know there were laundry mats at truck stops either. I've seen shower. Now I'll be looking. Really great tips and hacks too! Loved seeing your footage from Bolivia. I will never complain about doing laundry again... LOL!
Hi Angela! Right?!?! It is so weird what we see or don’t see. I’m glad you like my hacks. You are such an expert with great hacks, it means a lot coming from you☺️
Till this very day I shower with my clothes on then rinse off. Remove clothes quicky shower, towel off n go hang my clothes. My gfs thru the yrs just never understood.i own a washer but no dryer. I also own 6 harleys, my home. My nabers used to ask, ur the only person on this road that owns ur house n owns six harleys, then why r u the only one with a clothes line? Lol, I would say, u already Kno the answer to ur question. I'm the only Latin n biker in our very nice naborhood. I retired at 50. There's a 25ft bus parked in my driveway. My answer to that, I always wanted to be a professional bumb with a credit card in my pocket, just in case
I'm SO interested in doing this on a part time basis so I can spend time with 2 of my grandchildren living in North Carolina and I'm in Missouri as 2 other grandchildren do. I love how much information I'm gaining from you and your videos!! Thank you SO much! I do have a couple concerns that maybe you can help me with. I'm 5'10" tall and I have a few health issues so it's imperative that I can stand in my living vehicle. Any suggestions on type of vehicle? I'll be able to shower and laundry at my daughter's. But I do need my own space!
There are many options for standing. Sprinters, Transits, Promasters… you can find a lot of specifics online I clouding inside height. Hope that helps. ☺️
You are a very interesting women and very intelligent! You do have great stories! You are also very inspirational - your perky personality is infectious. I can tell you enjoy every minute of every day! Thank you!
What a great video with bonus footage at the end! In New Orleans, we’d call that lagniappe. Thank you so much! Once, when one of my daughters was backpacking through Belize, she asked a resident if he knew where she could do her laundry. He went off for a minute and returned with a small wash tub and a Coca-Cola bottle with several holes drilled in the bottom. She figured it out real fast, 😂. Peace, love, and kindness to you and yours. Happy trails!
I love your Bolivia laundry footage! When I lived on and off in Mexico, I did my laundry similarly in a basin on the back balcony. It was a lot of work, but somehow it was more rewarding knowing that I did my wash as the locals did. It was a small thing that made me feel more a part of the community. Thank you for the laundry tips and tricks!
Icsnnot be near laundry fragrances in a laundromat so I travel with Eucalan brand wool/silk wash for hand washing, as it is low or no rinse necessary. I rinse anyway until I don't see dirt or suds, but it won't rot clothes if some residue is left. It is also what I use as dog shampoo for this reason (doesn't strip wool of needed moisture while allowing dirt to float away, so won't strip my dog's skin. Comes in eucalyptus original scent or lavendar or grapefruit-- I use the unscented, as eucalyptus can be toxic for the dog, and I do best with no floral or wood oils. Also, we used vodka in a spray bottle to de-stink theatre costumes that could not be dry or wet cleaned, or in between washing or dry cleaning (like when there was a matinee AND evening show. Don't use rubbing alcohol (which ls what you need for covid--regular vodka is not for covid disinfecting, but is good for spraying your pits or the pits on clothes!)
Oh! Dee, . . . . . No wonder your videos are so good. You’re an old pro. Your story brought tears to my eyes. Thank you. I needed a little soul cleansing.
New to the channel and just catching up. I am a nurse practitioner in a community health center working with people of all backgrounds, including those who speak Mayan and Quechuan languages. What you say is true of ALL people. They want to know how much you care because they care about what you know. ❤
That's exactly what it's all about. Learning from the people you went to help. Funny how that works. What a fascinating time that must have been for you Dee. So much to learn and see. I'm sure they came to love and appreciate you. Thank you for sharing. I have to share this with you. My young Daughter Hope and I purchased a 100 acre farm outside of Berea Ky years ago. I was 22 years old and she was four. We lived in the rustic farmhouse two years drawing water from the well, using kerosene lamps, chopping, cooking and heating with wood. I was a spinner, weaver and quilter. I had looms, spinning wheels and treadle sewing machines. And an old pump organ for entrainment! 😊 Garden, goats, chickens and horse. That was then! I wonder what took you down to Bolivia? Was it missionary work or Peace corps? Thank you for sharing this video. It's remarkable and precious. ☮️💜
Ah you are amazing. Loving watch your videos. I love how you explain things and the simplicity of your set up and everything! Difficult to find one channel as your channel. Algo, how cool the Bolivia video and story! Keep like this :)
The brand SOAK, available on Amazon, is a no rinse soaking soap. You use a small amount of water with 1 teaspoon of SOAK detergent, allow items to soak for 15 minutes. Voila it’s done after squeezing and hanging dry!
Wow, the Bolivian footage is so cool. I really like your style. I'm somewhat of a world traveler also. I'm going to fulltime starting December 2021, although I have spent several years before in my Rv before, mostly in Texas. Going to Quartzsite for the winter season. Do you ever come to Quartzsite?
Traveling with Anidaso health for medical missions, I take a waterproof bag (think scrubba bag minus the nubbies), it cost me $6.97 on clearance. and a cotton pillowcase. After wringing my clothes, I can put them in the pillowcase and give it a whirl…like a human centrifuge. I then hang them up to dry via a pocket clothesline from REI or hang over anything…railing, chair, etc. I use a small (3.2 oz or smaller) bottle of Bronners that I found at a Marshall’s/TJ Maxx. I use the washing detergent sheets at home! Less plastic and they’re wonderful.
Were you in the path of totality for the 1994 solar eclipse? I'm a solar eclipse fiend, and almost went to Bolivia for that one, but got too busy with work and kids, 6yo twin girls at the time. I seeing loved your Bolivia clips as much as you did. To those who say you haven't changed, I beg to differ. Remember the slogan for Clairol Loving Care back in the '70s? (NOT the line about washing away the gray. The 2-liner.) You have a lot of nosey subscribers prying! Don't let people pry too much out of you about that era, or anything else. Your channel, your decision/pace about what gets posted and what "Stays in Vegas/Bolivia".
Loved your ideas and the Bolivia clips. I traveled on a sailboat thru Central America in 1993 and did hand was in a similar way. My elbows got tender from all the wringing out😆(did family of 4 washing) Caught rainwater often for the job. Loved it. Great memories❣️
Mist clothes with white vinegar mixed with water 50:50 in a spray bottle and hang to dry will keep them fresh. White vinegar is an excellent anti-microbial and deodorizer. The vinegar smell disappears when dry. If you have heavy or large items, like jeans or sheets, hand wash in a bucket and take to a car wash to rinse them since it takes a lot of water. It’s cheaper than a laundromat.
i remember my mom washing clothes by hand.....so hard on the back. I think amish people perfected washing clothes by hand with their ringer tubs, so ingenious. For vanlifers, probably the bucket and the plunger is the best for washing small, medium items.
Thank you for your videos! I learned so much from watching them. I appreciate you sharing your story about learning from the ineractions you had with the locals.
I still do a lot of handwash, esp whites and lingerie. I really don't think that scrubby thing is worth the money and space. A dishpan(bucket) or sink, and two hands. Maybe a drop of soap but a surgeon will tell you that its the scrubbing that kills bacteria. They have very thin skin. The bacteria, not the surgeon. Lol.
Great video! And you have always been beautiful! Wise words from the wife of the community leader , and with your grace and willingness to be open to learn I am sure it made for great life changing experiences. Please keep the stories coming!
Thanks for your video! 😁What a great nugget of knowledge from the lady gave you! No sugar coated 😳 reminded me of a story of I think saint Francis? To teach and when necessary use words? Not sure if I got that quite right 🙃 I hope to get on the patreon thang soon ? Ciao for now ☺️ happy trails 😎
When in a laundromat save all the lintel from dryer...put in ziploc bag...makes for fire tinder starter ( Boy Scout trick). You can take lint from lint trap or dryer and/or lint that was dumped in the trash. 😜
Lived in a Central American country in the mid 70's. All laundry done by hand. Learned how fortunate we are in our 1st. World countries and am so grateful for the lessons I learned and especially for the knowledge that we have so much when so many have so little! Hope this has made me a compassionate and thoughtful human being. It appears you learned those lessons well. Much admiration for you! ose Thank you for your videos
Hi...I use s 3 or 5 gallon bucket. Soak my clothes over night which lifts any dirt. I put detergent in the beginning after soaking I use a plunger and that cleans very well. Rinse and hang up to dry. So easy.
Ohhhh, that's how I was taught to do laundry when electricity went out in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷but we had a tabla pa lavar (aluminum ridges board with wood frame) I found mine in Chicago and have that in my garage 😁 to me they come out cleaner not waste alot of water.
Hi ladybugout As usual I enjoyed your video. I wish! I wish I can cut off that piece of your clip that states when you. work with people see yourself as their copilot and not tell them what to do And the most important thing is to listen to their needs and share that message with people I've been arguing with for decades. who think they're the export of my life because I have a disability. when I know what I need. But few are listening.
I really appreciate you saying that. It means a lot to me. Sorry you have to deal with the insensitivity. I wish more people had that understanding too. It is such a learning curve for those of us who do not have to deal with it. Thank you for your kindness and patience.
I've never been able to use public laundry because of my sensitive skin. I break out really badly in hives if I don't use something like All Free & Clear or natural stuff. I would be able to run an empty cycle of the wash to rinse the machine, but there's no rinsing the dryers of all the stuff people use.
Another great video thanks - as a matter of interest, where do you get your water if you’re not visiting cam sites? Thanks and slowly getting through your very interesting vids, so keep them coming - very very informative - thanks 👍👍
hi I really liked your video esp the parts about your being in Bolivia. some good tips on laundry and also your experince and courage. what organization did you work for. I wasn't able to go outside of the country did a year with americorp.
Lume rules. As a guy, I'm ok wearing a t-shirt 3 or 4 times between washes. Then there's that wearing when, as soon as I heat up, the pits smelled. That's the bacteria at work even if I hadn't worn it in a few days. But with Lume that bacteria does not grow on me and then transfer to my clothes.
Thank you for these great ideas! To be honest doing laundry is my biggest concern when I start Van life full time. I must have clean clothes. :) Thank you for sharing your Bolivia time.
What an interesting life you have. You were meant to be inspirational and in front of the camera. So many people take it for granted the conveniences we have and know so little about manual labor. Including myself. It was a blessing to be reminded of the joy we can have if we choose to see a different perspective. Thank you.
@@LadyBugout Hi Dee, do you happen to know the dates and any details of exact location etc in Dallas for Lollapalooza in October that Gloria from GLOW mentioned in her Livestream with you (many months ago)?
For hand washing, I saw pet grooming rubber gloves with spongy bristles on the palms, so great as a sort of old wash board effect, between your hands, not so great for plates but good for hand washing clothes. I had to wash clothes by hand for a year and I used to wring them, then get a towel, fold it into a square on the floor, put wet clothes folded piled up neat, then a fresh towel on top, then stand on it and trample squeezing out the water. Clothes were only damp then, and dried fast
I'd be interested to know your story of what brought you to live in a foreign country. Was it for work? Do you have a video that tells the story? I think it would be interesting.
Yep, understand the ladies comment to you, evidently they had been burned by others who came in and tried to change their culture, I see joy in your face as you watch those years.
They used to sell something for laundry similar to a salad spinner . And in fact I use an actual salad spinner for spinning out wet shirts before tie dying that I bought from thrift store
Just subscribed you are very cool. I have been recovering from surgery that was not expected so now 4 months later I am going out to look for MY Van. TOMORROW. I am 70 and fired 8 out of ten doctors. Who needs so many specialist? I don’t want to die in a recliner watching you tube videos of others seeing it all.
I bought a pail from lowes/ Home Depot…fill half way with clothes and water with some detergent …use a plunger for about 2 mins…rinse and hang,..I love it
Hey it's been really cool to go back to the beginning and see some of the ways you set up your Van... I know you're taking a little break from blogging so these reruns have actually been really helpful as I've been setting up a new Jeep, I'll always love my 1st Jeep but trying to make this one work as well so I've appreciated the ideas all over again......
In John Steinbeck’s book, “Travels With Charlie”, he hung a clean, plastic garbage can on bungees in the shower. He had a pickup with a camper on, and Charlie was his standard poodle. In that hanging can, he had laundry with hot, soapy water. He stopped after a while and drained the soapy water, and put in rinse water. Maybe did two rinses? At lunch time, he hung the laundry on lines rigged in the camper. Clothes air dried to be done by supper time. You also may enjoy the whole book. A similar book is “Blue Highways” by William Least-Heat Moon. A couple of fellows who trod your path a bit ahead of you. Cheers. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying
I understand about wanting to save money, but it *looked like* about three gallons of water was used for one dress. I’m sure in van life most people have more clothes and could do more at a time, but then it just seems like you couldn’t rinse that much before you run out of clean water and both buckets are sudsy. So, anyway... it seems like to do a whole “load” we’d spend as much on water as we would on a machine. Am I missing a trick to use less water?
I think you may have missed the point. I was just showing options for when you may need to do laundry and don’t have a machine. Thanks for watching ☺️🐞🚗
Is the one you mentioned that was shown on another video the Scrubba wash bag? I carry both the full size and the mini version and they’re amazing. We camped in tents for two weeks and I did all the washing in those. They’re so good!
@@LadyBugout I would absolutely recommend them! If it’s just you and you wash regularly, the mini one is great. It takes around one change of (summer) clothing quite easily. If you have heavier clothing like jeans or winter clothes, or else you’re doing maybe a week’s worth of clothing (for one person), the larger one is good. Washing a small amount of clothing in the larger one doesn’t work very well, because it’s hard to get the correct amount of water for the size, so it’s good to choose the right one. But this is why I have both, because then I have a choice. From what you’ve described of your laundry habits, I suspect you’d get most use out of the mini version. But they both pack down so small, that having both is definitely an option.
@@LadyBugout One of the reasons I love it so much is that it keeps my hands out of washing water. Good for if it’s cold, but also good because as I’ve got older, I find that my skin is thinner, and when my hands have been in water, I manage to scratch or cut my skin way too easily, even just with my own fingernails! Not to mention that I end up with really dry hands. Just so many great reasons to love the Scrubba wash bags. 😊
I saw someone who used a large bucket with lid where she’d put items of clothing in with water and soap, seal it up and place it in her foot area of passenger seat while she was driving. When she got to destination, she rinsed and hung out. The agitation and sloshing about from driving was enough to clean the clothes. She called it her on-road washing machine.
That is an awesome idea! Thanks for sharing it with me!🤗🤗🤗
I did laundry like this when i lived in my rv. Great way while driving.
In this case the more bumpy road, the better :-)
Love the simplicity of this! It allows for soaking and agitating with no effort.I carry a black 5 gallon bucket and stuff my sleeping bag in it to make use of the space during storage. The bucket helps me warm water in the sun. The same bucket could be used for laundry! I usually use a Scrubba bag (mentioned her Lady Bug Out's video as used by "Jonnie." But if I have dirty clothes and will soon be driving anyway, this "traveling washing machine" is the way to go.
Very clever idea!
Love the Bolivia information. I have also seen somebody do laundry in a 5 gallon bucket using a toilet plunger (not used in a toilet) as a way to agitate the laundry in the bucket.
Great idea!!!
I used to do that in my bathtub! The plunger worked awesome!!
Thank you for sharing your laundry suggestions. At 76, I am hopeful that young people learn from your video as it amazes me as I watch volumes of RV videos and the young people are totally unaware of how to 'hand wash' clothing. Even with limited water it is possible. Very enlightening...Thank you.
Yes! I appreciate your comment. It is interesting how we become accustomed to modern conveniences and forget simple ways😝🤗☺️
I watched it thinking 'but that's just hand washing, nothing new there??' and then it occurred to me that there must be generations (after mine!) that have grown up knowing people only using washing machines for laundry.
@@onewomanandherdog5219 I never thought of this before, but you are right! I'm 56 and know how to handwash clothing, but I'm not sure that my children (all adults now) know how to do it. I'm sure they have seen me handwash some items over the years, but since I have all boys (who learned how to wash their own clothes starting on their 8th birthday!) I bet they would never consider handwashing. It's a good skill to have. As I type this, I am remembering that my eldest son (now 33 years old) was a Boy Scout and he did learn the plunger/5gallon bucket method of washing clothes at scouts.
Another way to reduce laundry is just to air things out thoroughly. A tiny clothesline strung up outdoors while you’re relaxing with a book or working can do a lot to refresh clothes.
What a great suggestion! Thank you☺️
Yes, what starts to smell, is build up of bacteria, and the sun kills that. So it isn't your sweat that stinks, it's bacteria living on the old sweat, so just keeping yourself clean, good hygiene, will help minimize the need to wash your clothes. 😊
Every morning I make my coffee, snuggle up to the computer and watch another episode of "Cinema Bugout". Entertaining, refreshing, and always very useful. I really enjoyed your 'laundry chat' with the local woman, and her sage advice to you. Sounds like she helped you freshen up your attitude and clothing. Why were you in Bolivia, on missionary work? I think that few travelers have the openness to get that close to the local people Please keep the stories coming.
Thank you Jim! I was doing community development work. It was definitely a life-changing experience. I learned so much that has served me well. There is more to come-it takes a bit longer than I anticipated sifting through footage. I am so glad you find it enjoyable 😌
The joy on your face when you were watching your own video was very telling. Your time in Bolivia must have been very heart-felt and a wonderful learning experience. To share someone's journey is so much different than trying to lead a cow. (a great wisdom learned from my grandfather)
So true. Thank you for sharing that☺️
I find that using white vinegar from a small 6 inch or so Dollar Store spray bottle during bathroom visits helps me stay fresh especially during the summer. The vinegar prevents bacteria from growing and creating bad smells. I use it under arm also.
Nice! I’ll have to try that.
Add vinegar to your laundry to eliminate the worst smells. Haha. I sound like a commercial!
Also, I just use alcohol under my arms to combat bacterial odors (in a pinch) 💖
@@catherinesmitko That works! My chiropractor recommended using vodka as deoderant. 😁
I use a splash of ACV .
Some hikers use Ziplock bags as "mini washing machines". Clothes, detergent, water into the bag, swish it, drain, then rinse. There are commercial brand laundry bags (like the Scrubba) but Ziplocks work just fine for a fraction of the cost.
Love that idea🤩🤩🤩
There are 3 gallon ziplocks
Damn that's smart
Didn't even think to use a Ziploc bag
Dee from 1991 looks exactly the same as Dee from 2021. Amazing!
Hahahahah thanks…very kind☺️
Did you tear up a bit watching??!! 💗💗
And how do you still look the same age!!!!????
Go girl!!!
Yes. Awww thank you.
Dr. Bronner’s makes a product called “Sal Suds”. It’s a biodegradable cleaner; great for laundry. Might want to try that instead of the “Magic Soap”.
Thanks for the suggestion😌
Love that one specially of when you were really young , great little vlog.
Hey girlfriend, wonderful footage of Bolivia. Would love to see more. Good job as usual.
Thanks Fe!!!!🥰
Thought you might like to know about ECO NUTS / SOAP NUTS. They are actually berries that grow on a tree. They last a very very long time doing laundry. Biodegradable when they fall apart & no longer are usable. No softener or dryer sheets necessary. Hydrogen peroxide will whiten if needed.
I put them in a lingerie bag that closes.
Bought the wool dryer balls too. Essential oils on them smell delightful .
Great suggestions! Thanks so much.☺️
In 1960 author John Steinbeck traveled the country with his dog in a truck camper named Rocinante and wrote of washing his dirty laundry in a bucket...
“[I] put in two shirts, underwear, and socks, added hot water and detergent, and hung it by its rubber rope to the clothes pole, where it jigged and danced crazily all day.” -John Steinbeck, Travels with Charley
Nice!!! Love it☺️
... when I was living on a boat, I washed my laundry this way : fill a plastic container (approx. 10 Liters) with my laundry - but not to tied, there must be room for tumbling arround ... fill water and washing powder in it and let it roll around your boat or van ... 😉
😂love it!!!
There is an old adage that says "People don't care what you know until they know what you care". I think that it came from a Christian missionary background, but it holds whether you're talking about faith, or something like farming.
I enjoyed the glimpse you gave us of your life in Bolivia 30 years ago. That certainly prepared you for any hardship of van life. I think most folks would enjoy anything you choose to share relating to it, whether it relates to something like UN Development work or sharing your faith, whatever your work was related to.
Yes! I love that. Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed it 😌
Very cool! Love the Bolivian experience! Thanks!
Friends laugh at me because I use a salad spinner to spin my clothes. They joke that they won’t eat salad when I have them over😉
Oh my gosh… that’s a great idea😂🤩
🤣😂🤣 cute....
A good old fashioned washboard does an excellent job
Beautiful story! You inspire me for so many reasons. Just a little about me...I'm a 72 year old Black Grandma that wants to see my grandchildren in San Diego, CA and "While", I still "Can" Enjoy a healthy life with experiences and do other fun things too. I'm some what active! I love to do fun things and like meeting interesting and nice people. I have a lot to share and I like people who enjoy sharing and are still blessed to do so.
That is wonderful, Sheryl! I hope to meet you some day. I feel very blessed that I am healthy and mobile to enjoy these years too 😌
This brings back memories of scrubbing cloth diapers in hot water and then hanging them all on clotheslines. Things are easier these days.
@@ellenannmarie I loved the cloth diapers. It made potty training easy too, because they knew when they were wet. Unfortunately the environmental cost of using cloth diapers can be too high in a drought. During the shortages last year I made wet wipes from some cut up cotton t shirts, a few drops of dish soap and white vinegar. I prefer them to the store ones and they wash up really nice for re-use.
@@ellenannmarie ive done that too. I dont think they even sell those 2day which wud help the poor. Pampers are expensive
@@anitasimmons3599 great idea used tshirts i dont like the wipes
My go-to totally eco-friendly deodorant: I just mix half vodka half clean (boiled then cooled) water with a bit of baking soda and a mix of my favourite essential oils (can be left out, but some essential oils have bacteria-killing and bug-repelling characteristics, like tea tree oil or lemongrass, or lavender, lemon, sage etc. Spray several times a day, have a small spray bottle always with you, in your car, wherever. 😎
Nice! Thanks for the great tip. 🤗
I always enjoy watching your videos. I especially liked the segments you showed from Bolivia and found it helpful to realize how important building trust is when visiting people in different countries before trying to help them.
Thank you 🥰
You have a natural talent for teaching and it shows in this video. Sharing the conversation with the woman in Bolivia was a great moral to the story and helps us understand that we are to be patient and kind to one another which allows for great communication. Enjoyed this so much!
Gosh, I didn’t think your channel could get any better but it did.
My heart smiled “with you” as I watched and listened as you kindly shared apart of your past with us.
Awww thanks Stacey! That means a lot to me☺️
That's a great story, and quite an experience!
BTW, you haven't changed a bit in 30 years! 😍
Thank you! Kind of you to say that. 😌
Thank you for taking the time to produce this video. My best hack for laundry is a large ziplock bag or dry sack Dr Bronner's. I use merino wool, bamboo or silk for my base layer all of which have odor repellant properties. Usually just airing stuff out between washing works great. I tested all my clothes hiking and the merino wool can be worn a week and still not reek. Be wear, if you pop a synthetic anything over your base layer it will get stinky fast and getting the smell out of synthetics is really hard, especially rain gear. Thank you again for the video. Safe travels.
Great tips Anita! These are very useful for anyone reading this. I agree with the Merino wool. I love the laundry hack ♥️🐞♥️
👋 👩🐞Great video ! I loved all your tips! TY for sharing! 👍🤗 I used a buchet ,a small plunger & a scrub brush for hard to get out stains exc. 😄😉 Be safe/ Be Happy & I'll see you on the next video! 🙂
Good idea!
Funny that I just did laundry yesterday and YT recommend this video Dee!😲 🤔 Great information and hacks Dee!👍
Hahahahah well, there you go😜 glad I could help😂
I have a two word game changer for laundry in a car .. SALAD SPINNER! They can spin out more water than a traditional washer spins ..as you know, squeezing out the water is the hardest part and it takes so long to dry soaking wet clothing, also squeezing and twisting some fabrics stretch them out badly .. I’ve even spinned out a pair of jeans in a salad spinner .. try it you’ll love it! ❤
Good to know!!! Thanks for the tip 🤗
This reminds me of Elisabeth Elliot. She talked about Quechua.
Yes. I know that story!☺️
I use Lume! I am a pet sitter and cannot shower every day. It really works!!!
Right?!? I was so surprised. 🤗
Very useful video! Have you ever tried putting your washing in a sealable bucket and let it bounce around in the back of the car as you drive. Just throw a few items of clothes, some water and laundry detergent and let the road do the work. Does a reasonable job. Use this method when traveling outback.
Very cool idea! Will have to try that 🤗
Great tips as always!! The clips of washing in two different tubs reminds me of doing dishes in my van. 🤣
😂 I know…right?!?
Thanks nice video
Very good deodorant - use apple vinegar natural and cheap 😀
Great tip!!!
Enjoying your videos. Thanks so much for sharing your wisdom.
I make my own collodial silver; which makes this below, very inexpensive...
Collodial silver is a natural germ & bacterial destroyer; I have a tiny vehicle diffuser than connects to my cigarette lighter outlet or my jackery & have an electric home diffuser also; using these 24/7 to kill germs in the air; which is what created odors. I add my homemade mix of various essential oils like cedarwood & tea tree oil, which kills those pesky dust mites; which is usually the cause of most allergy sinus & asthma problems. Spraying a light mist of colloidial silver; on your hair, clothing, skin & your bedding .. will also kill all bacteria and germs on you & in your bed ... the diffuser kills the bacteria in the air which is the cause of odors in our vehicles. I also add collodial silver to my upper & lower berkey compartments; which keeps my water purified & free from bacterial slime; in btwn cleanings.
In 2016, I was barely walking from severe black mold poisoning ... and it was the colloidial silver that restored my health and got me out of bed & walking again. Mold & fungal issues are an rv/van hinderance. (silver is how the romans purified their drinking water 2,000 yrs ago by throwing silver coins in their pools & fountains) Sorry this is so long; but as we pay our hard earned dollars looking for others inventions; most is already with us; in our household items like silver, non-aluminum baking soda; sea salt, coconut oil, hydrogen peroxide & regular bleach. Have those handy, you can make quick toothpaste, facecream, bodysoap, deodorant, laundry soap, fabric softener, water purification & so much more.
Keep your awesome videos coming. Your van is beautiful & so are you! God bless.
Thank you Joanie! Very interesting about the colloidal silver. I have heard a lot about it. Thanks for sharing. ☺️
@@LadyBugout your welcome & I appreciate you & your videos .. :)
LŪME is a m a z i n g. I love that ad: "For everything that starts with a 'p'".
the pits, the pbutt, the enis, the plabia, and under the pboobs.
I didn't know there were laundry mats at truck stops either. I've seen shower. Now I'll be looking. Really great tips and hacks too! Loved seeing your footage from Bolivia. I will never complain about doing laundry again... LOL!
Hi Angela! Right?!?! It is so weird what we see or don’t see. I’m glad you like my hacks. You are such an expert with great hacks, it means a lot coming from you☺️
Till this very day I shower with my clothes on then rinse off. Remove clothes quicky shower, towel off n go hang my clothes. My gfs thru the yrs just never understood.i own a washer but no dryer. I also own 6 harleys, my home. My nabers used to ask, ur the only person on this road that owns ur house n owns six harleys, then why r u the only one with a clothes line? Lol, I would say, u already Kno the answer to ur question. I'm the only Latin n biker in our very nice naborhood. I retired at 50. There's a 25ft bus parked in my driveway. My answer to that, I always wanted to be a professional bumb with a credit card in my pocket, just in case
I'm SO interested in doing this on a part time basis so I can spend time with 2 of my grandchildren living in North Carolina and I'm in Missouri as 2 other grandchildren do. I love how much information I'm gaining from you and your videos!! Thank you SO much! I do have a couple concerns that maybe you can help me with. I'm 5'10" tall and I have a few health issues so it's imperative that I can stand in my living vehicle. Any suggestions on type of vehicle? I'll be able to shower and laundry at my daughter's. But I do need my own space!
There are many options for standing. Sprinters, Transits, Promasters… you can find a lot of specifics online I clouding inside height. Hope that helps. ☺️
You have grown as a person so much over the years! It's spectacular to see the wonderful woman you became :) love you! 😊
Thank you, Cass☺️
You are a very interesting women and very intelligent! You do have great stories! You are also very inspirational - your perky personality is infectious. I can tell you enjoy every minute of every day! Thank you!
Thank you Kathy! I’m glad you enjoy the channel. I am having a very good season of life right now and am grateful. Hope you are enjoying life too🐞🚗💃🏻
What a great video with bonus footage at the end! In New Orleans, we’d call that lagniappe. Thank you so much!
Once, when one of my daughters was backpacking through Belize, she asked a resident if he knew where she could do her laundry. He went off for a minute and returned with a small wash tub and a Coca-Cola bottle with several holes drilled in the bottom. She figured it out real fast, 😂.
Peace, love, and kindness to you and yours. Happy trails!
Thank you Nancy! That’s a funny story😂
Thanks for sharing the information, greatly appreciated, keep smiling young lady 😀✌️
Thank you Dennis😊
I love your Bolivia laundry footage! When I lived on and off in Mexico, I did my laundry similarly in a basin on the back balcony. It was a lot of work, but somehow it was more rewarding knowing that I did my wash as the locals did. It was a small thing that made me feel more a part of the community. Thank you for the laundry tips and tricks!
Yes. So rewarding. I think that is what is so appealing to me about VanLife ☺️
Icsnnot be near laundry fragrances in a laundromat so I travel with Eucalan brand wool/silk wash for hand washing, as it is low or no rinse necessary. I rinse anyway until I don't see dirt or suds, but it won't rot clothes if some residue is left. It is also what I use as dog shampoo for this reason (doesn't strip wool of needed moisture while allowing dirt to float away, so won't strip my dog's skin. Comes in eucalyptus original scent or lavendar or grapefruit-- I use the unscented, as eucalyptus can be toxic for the dog, and I do best with no floral or wood oils.
Also, we used vodka in a spray bottle to de-stink theatre costumes that could not be dry or wet cleaned, or in between washing or dry cleaning (like when there was a matinee AND evening show. Don't use rubbing alcohol (which ls what you need for covid--regular vodka is not for covid disinfecting, but is good for spraying your pits or the pits on clothes!)
Great tips. Thank you🤩
Oh! Dee, . . . . .
No wonder your videos are so good. You’re an old pro.
Your story brought tears to my eyes. Thank you.
I needed a little soul cleansing.
Awww thank you my dear!!!🥹
New to the channel and just catching up. I am a nurse practitioner in a community health center working with people of all backgrounds, including those who speak Mayan and Quechuan languages. What you say is true of ALL people. They want to know how much you care because they care about what you know. ❤
Hi Melissa and welcome to the channel. That’s awesome and absolutely true☺️
That's exactly what it's all about. Learning from the people you went to help. Funny how that works.
What a fascinating time that must have been for you Dee.
So much to learn and see. I'm sure they came to love and appreciate you. Thank you for sharing. I have to share this with you. My young Daughter Hope and I purchased a 100 acre farm outside of Berea Ky years ago. I was 22 years old and she was four. We lived in the rustic farmhouse two years drawing water from the well, using kerosene lamps, chopping, cooking and heating with wood. I was a spinner, weaver and quilter. I had looms, spinning wheels and treadle sewing machines. And an old pump organ for entrainment! 😊
Garden, goats, chickens and horse. That was then! I wonder what took you down to Bolivia? Was it missionary work or Peace corps?
Thank you for sharing this video. It's remarkable and precious. ☮️💜
That sounds very fascinating. I like the idea of having an off grid place again some day! We shall see 😝
Ah you are amazing. Loving watch your videos. I love how you explain things and the simplicity of your set up and everything! Difficult to find one channel as your channel. Algo, how cool the Bolivia video and story! Keep like this :)
Thank you for your encouraging words 🐞🚗🤗
Thanks for sharing from your personal life. I really enjoyed it.
You are welcome. Thanks for watching🐞🚗❤️
The brand SOAK, available on Amazon, is a no rinse soaking soap. You use a small amount of water with 1 teaspoon of SOAK detergent, allow items to soak for 15 minutes. Voila it’s done after squeezing and hanging dry!
Wow! I’ll have to check that out!🤗🐞♥️🚗
Wow, the Bolivian footage is so cool. I really like your style. I'm somewhat of a world traveler also. I'm going to fulltime starting December 2021, although I have spent several years before in my Rv before, mostly in Texas. Going to Quartzsite for the winter season. Do you ever come to Quartzsite?
Thank you. Sounds like you’ve had some good adventures of your own! I have been to Quartzsite. I’ve met a lot of great people there☺️
@@LadyBugout I hope you come to Quartzsite this winter. It would be my honor to meet you.😘
Traveling with Anidaso health for medical missions, I take a waterproof bag (think scrubba bag minus the nubbies), it cost me $6.97 on clearance. and a cotton pillowcase. After wringing my clothes, I can put them in the pillowcase and give it a whirl…like a human centrifuge. I then hang them up to dry via a pocket clothesline from REI or hang over anything…railing, chair, etc. I use a small (3.2 oz or smaller) bottle of Bronners that I found at a Marshall’s/TJ Maxx. I use the washing detergent sheets at home! Less plastic and they’re wonderful.
That’s an awesome hack!!! Love it☺️
Were you in the path of totality for the 1994 solar eclipse? I'm a solar eclipse fiend, and almost went to Bolivia for that one, but got too busy with work and kids, 6yo twin girls at the time.
I seeing loved your Bolivia clips as much as you did. To those who say you haven't changed, I beg to differ. Remember the slogan for Clairol Loving Care back in the '70s? (NOT the line about washing away the gray. The 2-liner.)
You have a lot of nosey subscribers prying! Don't let people pry too much out of you about that era, or anything else. Your channel, your decision/pace about what gets posted and what "Stays in Vegas/Bolivia".
I was! I remember that🤗 I’m glad you are enjoying the channel. 🐞🚗☺️
Loved your ideas and the Bolivia clips.
I traveled on a sailboat thru Central America in 1993 and did hand was in a similar way.
My elbows got tender from all the wringing out😆(did family of 4 washing)
Caught rainwater often for the job.
Loved it. Great memories❣️
That sounds fun!!! Yep, you definitely get it😝
Mist clothes with white vinegar mixed with water 50:50 in a spray bottle and hang to dry will keep them fresh. White vinegar is an excellent anti-microbial and deodorizer. The vinegar smell disappears when dry. If you have heavy or large items, like jeans or sheets, hand wash in a bucket and take to a car wash to rinse them since it takes a lot of water. It’s cheaper than a laundromat.
Great suggestions. Thanks!
Then they smell like car wash soap.
Awsome and informative vedio thank you so much !!!!!!!
Thank you. Glad it was useful info
i remember my mom washing clothes by hand.....so hard on the back.
I think amish people perfected washing clothes by hand with their ringer tubs, so ingenious.
For vanlifers, probably the bucket and the plunger is the best for washing small, medium items.
Yep!!! And doing a few pieces as needed is key 😛
Thank you for your videos! I learned so much from watching them. I appreciate you sharing your story about learning from the ineractions you had with the locals.
You are so welcome! I’m glad they are helpful for you! It’s the main reason I continue to create them😊
I still do a lot of handwash, esp whites and lingerie. I really don't think that scrubby thing is worth the money and space. A dishpan(bucket) or sink, and two hands. Maybe a drop of soap but a surgeon will tell you that its the scrubbing that kills bacteria. They have very thin skin. The bacteria, not the surgeon. Lol.
😂 thanks for clarifying about the thin skin!
Great video! And you have always been beautiful! Wise words from the wife of the community leader , and with your grace and willingness to be open to learn I am sure it made for great life changing experiences. Please keep the stories coming!
Thank you for the encouragement 🐞
HI Lady Bugout, I just started watching your videos. Not to sound creepy or anything, but you're Cute! love your videos!
Thank you for watching…and for the compliment. 🤗
Thanks for your video! 😁What a great nugget of knowledge from the lady gave you! No sugar coated 😳 reminded me of a story of I think saint Francis? To teach and when necessary use words? Not sure if I got that quite right 🙃 I hope to get on the patreon thang soon ? Ciao for now ☺️ happy trails 😎
Yes!!! Thanks for that Peter!
When in a laundromat save all the lintel from dryer...put in ziploc bag...makes for fire tinder starter ( Boy Scout trick). You can take lint from lint trap or dryer and/or lint that was dumped in the trash.
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Perfect!!!! Love the tip ☺️
Lived in a Central American country in the mid 70's. All laundry done by hand. Learned how fortunate we are in our 1st. World countries and am so grateful for the lessons I learned and especially for the knowledge that we have so much when so many have so little! Hope this has made me a compassionate and thoughtful human being. It appears you learned those lessons well. Much admiration for you!
ose Thank you for your videos
Yes! It was a very formative time! It’s nice when someone can relate! Glad you are enjoying the channel 🐞
Hi...I use s 3 or 5 gallon bucket. Soak my clothes over night which lifts any dirt. I put detergent in the beginning after soaking I use a plunger and that cleans very well. Rinse and hang up to dry. So easy.
That a great method!
Lovely window into your past travels, thank you.
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. I appreciate it☺️🐞☺️
Ohhhh, that's how I was taught to do laundry when electricity went out in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷but we had a tabla pa lavar (aluminum ridges board with wood frame) I found mine in Chicago and have that in my garage 😁 to me they come out cleaner not waste alot of water.
Love it!! Yep, a lost art😜
Hi ladybugout As usual I enjoyed your video. I wish! I wish I can cut off that piece of your clip that states when you. work with people see yourself as their copilot and not tell them what to do And the most important thing is to listen to their needs and share that message with people I've been arguing with for decades. who think they're the export of my life because I have a disability. when I know what I need. But few are listening.
I really appreciate you saying that. It means a lot to me. Sorry you have to deal with the insensitivity. I wish more people had that understanding too. It is such a learning curve for those of us who do not have to deal with it. Thank you for your kindness and patience.
I've never been able to use public laundry because of my sensitive skin. I break out really badly in hives if I don't use something like All Free & Clear or natural stuff. I would be able to run an empty cycle of the wash to rinse the machine, but there's no rinsing the dryers of all the stuff people use.
That would be challenging!😕
I’ve used crystal deodorant for many years works great
I used it in Bolivia. It was the ‘thing’ to do☺️
Another great video thanks - as a matter of interest, where do you get your water if you’re not visiting cam sites? Thanks and slowly getting through your very interesting vids, so keep them coming - very very informative - thanks 👍👍
You can fill up at Walmart or anywhere they sell water.
hi I really liked your video esp the parts about your being in Bolivia. some good tips on laundry and also your experince and courage. what organization did you work for.
I wasn't able to go outside of the country did a year with americorp.
I was with a community development organization that did remote work ☺️
Lume rules. As a guy, I'm ok wearing a t-shirt 3 or 4 times between washes. Then there's that wearing when, as soon as I heat up, the pits smelled. That's the bacteria at work even if I hadn't worn it in a few days. But with Lume that bacteria does not grow on me and then transfer to my clothes.
It is a wonderful invention!
You look and sound the same as in Bolivia. What did you eat there?
I use a bucket with sink plunger...also the scrrubbie works great and small to carry...
Nice! Good hack🤗
Thank you for these great ideas! To be honest doing laundry is my biggest concern when I start Van life full time. I must have clean clothes. :) Thank you for sharing your Bolivia time.
You are welcome Denise! 🐞🚗💃🏻
What an interesting life you have. You were meant to be inspirational and in front of the camera. So many people take it for granted the conveniences we have and know so little about manual labor. Including myself. It was a blessing to be reminded of the joy we can have if we choose to see a different perspective. Thank you.
You are welcome. Makes me glad to hear you are inspired and encouraged☺️
@@LadyBugout Hi Dee, do you happen to know the dates and any details of exact location etc in Dallas for Lollapalooza in October that Gloria from GLOW mentioned in her Livestream with you (many months ago)?
@@lazyassian The dates for that are October 21-24 in Abilene, Texas.☺️
I love your channel. You have such amazing hacks. You are so good at exsplaining how to live nicely on the road or so conveniently.
Thanks Deborah! I’m glad it is helpful☺️
The cheapest non aluminium deodorant is simple store brand milk of magnesia. Dab it on with your fingertips or a cotton ball.
Great tip😊
For hand washing, I saw pet grooming rubber gloves with spongy bristles on the palms, so great as a sort of old wash board effect, between your hands, not so great for plates but good for hand washing clothes. I had to wash clothes by hand for a year and I used to wring them, then get a towel, fold it into a square on the floor, put wet clothes folded piled up neat, then a fresh towel on top, then stand on it and trample squeezing out the water. Clothes were only damp then, and dried fast
Wow! That’s impressive. Thanks for the tips☺️
I'd be interested to know your story of what brought you to live in a foreign country. Was it for work? Do you have a video that tells the story? I think it would be interesting.
Thank you for your interest. I will possibly be telling more about it in future videos. ☺️
Lume deodorants have tapioca starch, castor oil, aloe , vit e and EO fragrances . Plus a lot of stabilizers
Cool! Good to know☺️
Yep, understand the ladies comment to you, evidently they had been burned by others who came in and tried to change their culture, I see joy in your face as you watch those years.
Yes, I learned so much during those years!☺️🐞☺️
nice to see, you are posiive , hat ever/yu do...
big respect a litle more people leik you mother Earth will be happier...
That is so kind of you to say. Thank you😊
They used to sell something for laundry similar to a salad spinner . And in fact I use an actual salad spinner for spinning out wet shirts before tie dying that I bought from thrift store
That is an interesting idea!!! 🤗
What’s your career that keeps you on the road & Bolivia?
International Community development specialist/consultant 🤗
Eres warmi increible! Buenos datos. Gracias por compartir :)
Muchas gracias 🤗
I can tell you are a happy woman your smiling all the time. really enjoying your videos. 🚘👠
Thank you. I am glad you enjoy the channel☺️
a "salad spinner" is great for Wringing out clothes for those of us with less strength (or even those WITH strength haha)
Good to know!!!🤗
A salad spinner can be used for small items to spin out the water. It was a tip given to me when blocking crocheted items
Good to know! Thank you☺️
I loved the glimpse of Bolivia...
Thanks Patricia! More to come when I can get my act together 😜
Just subscribed you are very cool. I have been recovering from surgery that was not expected so now 4 months later I am going out to look for MY Van. TOMORROW. I am 70 and fired 8 out of ten doctors. Who needs so many specialist? I don’t want to die in a recliner watching you tube videos of others seeing it all.
Thank you Linda! I hope to hear more of your Vanlife beginnings!!!☺️
Exactly linda you can do it!! Make your own little comfy home
Just like good wine you get better as years go by 🍷😊👍
That is a sweet thing to say Angie! I appreciate it🤗
@@LadyBugout It's true. You have that kind of natural beauty that improves with time.. It's not just a compliment. It's an objective observation 🤓
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@@AngelicaGarcia31 I agree completely. She's radiant!
There once was a day when the washboard was invented too. I also seen it done 5 gallon bucket with new plunger also.
Yes! All great inventions 🤗
I bought a pail from lowes/ Home Depot…fill half way with clothes and water with some detergent …use a plunger for about 2 mins…rinse and hang,..I love it
Ps…you can use those body wash soaps on your intimate garments…smells wonderful
Sounds like a cool set up♥️🐞♥️
Hey it's been really cool to go back to the beginning and see some of the ways you set up your Van... I know you're taking a little break from blogging so these reruns have actually been really helpful as I've been setting up a new Jeep, I'll always love my 1st Jeep but trying to make this one work as well so I've appreciated the ideas all over again......
Oh dear… this are some old videos 😝
....oldies but goodies!!🥰
In John Steinbeck’s book, “Travels With Charlie”, he hung a clean, plastic garbage can on bungees in the shower. He had a pickup with a camper on, and Charlie was his standard poodle. In that hanging can, he had laundry with hot, soapy water. He stopped after a while and drained the soapy water, and put in rinse water. Maybe did two rinses? At lunch time, he hung the laundry on lines rigged in the camper. Clothes air dried to be done by supper time.
You also may enjoy the whole book. A similar book is “Blue Highways” by William Least-Heat Moon. A couple of fellows who trod your path a bit ahead of you. Cheers.
Courtesy of Half Vast Flying
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I love love love Blue Highways such a great book!
I love your story and example of how to wash clothes Bolivia style.
Thank you Tom! 🤗🐞💃🏻
I understand about wanting to save money, but it *looked like* about three gallons of water was used for one dress. I’m sure in van life most people have more clothes and could do more at a time, but then it just seems like you couldn’t rinse that much before you run out of clean water and both buckets are sudsy.
So, anyway... it seems like to do a whole “load” we’d spend as much on water as we would on a machine. Am I missing a trick to use less water?
I think you may have missed the point. I was just showing options for when you may need to do laundry and don’t have a machine. Thanks for watching ☺️🐞🚗
@@LadyBugout Gotcha. Thank you for explaining.
Is the one you mentioned that was shown on another video the Scrubba wash bag? I carry both the full size and the mini version and they’re amazing. We camped in tents for two weeks and I did all the washing in those. They’re so good!
Yes! I’ll have to try that. It seems very manageable. So you would recommend it?
@@LadyBugout I would absolutely recommend them! If it’s just you and you wash regularly, the mini one is great. It takes around one change of (summer) clothing quite easily. If you have heavier clothing like jeans or winter clothes, or else you’re doing maybe a week’s worth of clothing (for one person), the larger one is good. Washing a small amount of clothing in the larger one doesn’t work very well, because it’s hard to get the correct amount of water for the size, so it’s good to choose the right one.
But this is why I have both, because then I have a choice.
From what you’ve described of your laundry habits, I suspect you’d get most use out of the mini version. But they both pack down so small, that having both is definitely an option.
@@LadyBugout One of the reasons I love it so much is that it keeps my hands out of washing water. Good for if it’s cold, but also good because as I’ve got older, I find that my skin is thinner, and when my hands have been in water, I manage to scratch or cut my skin way too easily, even just with my own fingernails!
Not to mention that I end up with really dry hands. Just so many great reasons to love the Scrubba wash bags. 😊
I loved your stories and the washing information too!
You are such a ray of sunshine! 🌞
Thank you Laura!😊