Wash clothes while camping

EMERGENCY OR CAMPING CLOTHES WASHING KIT

Nice clothes washing kit that would be a nice, no-power addition to a long-term emergency or preparedness set up.  Can also see it being a great addition to a base-camp for hikers, cabins or hunters.

NOTE: You could store two 5-gallon buckets, stack one inside of the other. Use one bucket for the soapy water and the other for the rinse water. You may be able to wash and rinse a couple of batches of clothes without changing the soapy water depending on how dirty the clothes are.

CLOTHES WASHING KIT

• 5-gallon bucket with lid (cut hole in middle of lid for plunger handle to fit through)
• Toilet plunger (brand-new, clean)
• Store in bucket:
• Liquid laundry detergent
• Stain remover/stain stick
• Vinegar (add 1/2 cup to rinse water) helps remove soap
• Rope (for clothes line)
• Clothes pins

To Use:

• Empty contents of bucket.
• Place water, small amount of detergent, and clothes in bucket.
• Move plunger up and down for a few minutes or until clothes are clean.
• Remove soapy clothes and ring them out.
• Dump out soapy water (on your garden or lawn.)
• Place soapy clothes in bucket and fill with clear, clean water.
• Add 1/2 cup vinegar to rinse water.
• Move plunger up and down to rinse clothing.
• Wring out clothes and hang to dry.
• Conserve water – use rinse water for next load of laundry.