Muffinz Posted July 13 #76 Share Posted July 13 When getting advise for our first cruise a lsdy said she and her husband ould buy a load of clothes from charity / thrift shops to wear on the cruise and they'd just throw them away afterwards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
begagirl Posted July 13 #77 Share Posted July 13 On 7/10/2024 at 7:25 PM, Muffinz said: I don't think we'll risk bringing some white laundry power with us in a zip lock bag.... knowing our luck we'd get stopped at Sydney airport and they'd search our suitcases and pull out a bag of 'white powder'... 😆 mind you we're staying in Sydney at the Hilton Pre Cruise and might find a coles or other small supermarket near by where we can buy some laundry powder? but from memory I just used the bar soap in the bathroom on Celebrity to do our hand washing Son-in-law's family were visiting from England a few years ago and decided to take everyone to the Gold Coast for a week. His mother put washing powder in a zip lock bag (why, when she could have just bought some in Queensland) and was stopped at Sydney Airport. Searched, taken aside for questioning and powder tested (apparently this particular brand looked very similar to the "other" white powder!). Teenage grandchildren thought it was a great joke that grandma was being checked as being a possible drug smuggler but poor Sandra said she has never been as scared in her life. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shandryl Posted July 14 #78 Share Posted July 14 I pack my "Scrubba wash bag" and use the sheets or pods. hang everything in the closet - most always dries overnight. when I cruise with RC I pack it with me. Princess, I use the machines. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sparky74 Posted July 14 Author #79 Share Posted July 14 3 hours ago, shandryl said: I pack my "Scrubba wash bag" and use the sheets or pods. hang everything in the closet - most always dries overnight. when I cruise with RC I pack it with me. Princess, I use the machines. I’m curious as to the advantage of this gadget over hand washing. 🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 14 #80 Share Posted July 14 Just a wash bag, but lighter than bringing a wash board. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shandryl Posted July 14 #81 Share Posted July 14 (edited) 1 hour ago, MicCanberra said: Just a wash bag, but lighter than bringing a wash board. that's exactly right! 😄 Edited July 14 by shandryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mycruiseobsession Posted July 14 #82 Share Posted July 14 (edited) On 7/13/2024 at 1:18 PM, cruiser3775 said: I would never, ever take anything on a cruise that needs ironing. And this is why I find formal nights complicated. There are just some items that have to be ironed after being squished up in the suitcase, especially the men's shirts. I don't mind ironing once for those nights. Makes for nicer photos. But in general, I HATE ironing with a passion. The conundrum is I don't like the feel of most polyester no iron clothing either. I also hate paying money for someone else to iron when that could be spent on a Mojito by the beach! And to stay on topic ha ha - Hence why we bring our own laundry powder/sheets. 😉 Edited July 14 by Mycruiseobsession 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted July 14 #83 Share Posted July 14 Devanti Portable Washing Machine 4.6KG Black - Bunnings Australia Clothes Dryer,Portable Clothes Dryer,Electric Clothes Dryer,Portable Clothes Drying Rack,Portable Dryer For Laundry,For Rv Travel Apartment, Electric Clothing Dryer With Dryer Bag,Wireless Remote : Amazon.com.au: Home 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiser3775 Posted July 15 #84 Share Posted July 15 1 hour ago, Mycruiseobsession said: On 7/13/2024 at 1:18 PM, cruiser3775 said: would never, ever take anything on a cruise that needs ironing. And this is why I find formal nights complicated. There are just some items that have to be ironed after being squished up in the suitcase For formal nights, I wear dark coloured clothes made from knitted fabric, like light jersey (if hot weather), plus some good costume jewellery, that is bright and sparkly. I also have some tops with sequins for formal nights. Neither needs ironing. They come out of the suitcase maybe a bit crushed at the folds, but that drops out if hung in a steamy bathroom for a short while. I also find that lightweight evening clothes are not suitable on many ships because they turn the air con down so low that you need a cover-up layer anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ceeceeDee Posted July 15 #85 Share Posted July 15 1 hour ago, cruiser3775 said: For formal nights, I wear dark coloured clothes made from knitted fabric, like light jersey (if hot weather), plus some good costume jewellery, that is bright and sparkly. I also have some tops with sequins for formal nights. Neither needs ironing. They come out of the suitcase maybe a bit crushed at the folds, but that drops out if hung in a steamy bathroom for a short while. I also find that lightweight evening clothes are not suitable on many ships because they turn the air con down so low that you need a cover-up layer anyway. When I pack (I won't say 'we' because his lordship is a past master at weaponised incompetence 🤣), I carefully roll everything. Minimal creases and then use a wrinkle releasing spray. Works a treat. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwendy Posted July 15 #86 Share Posted July 15 5 hours ago, Mycruiseobsession said: And this is why I find formal nights complicated. There are just some items that have to be ironed after being squished up in the suitcase, especially the men's shirts. I don't mind ironing once for those nights. Makes for nicer photos. But in general, I HATE ironing with a passion. The conundrum is I don't like the feel of most polyester no iron clothing either. I also hate paying money for someone else to iron when that could be spent on a Mojito by the beach! And to stay on topic ha ha - Hence why we bring our own laundry powder/sheets. 😉 Years ago both my adult children stopped ironing. I called my daughter the Queen of Crush. Then I decided if it was good for them it would be good for me, haven’t touched an iron in over 5 years. Buy carefully, hang clothes in bathroom while you shower. It works. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sparky74 Posted July 15 Author #87 Share Posted July 15 4 hours ago, cruiser3775 said: For formal nights, I wear dark coloured clothes made from knitted fabric, like light jersey (if hot weather), plus some good costume jewellery, that is bright and sparkly. I also have some tops with sequins for formal nights. Neither needs ironing. They come out of the suitcase maybe a bit crushed at the folds, but that drops out if hung in a steamy bathroom for a short while. I also find that lightweight evening clothes are not suitable on many ships because they turn the air con down so low that you need a cover-up layer anyway. I don’t think DW would be impressed if I started wearing sequins and costume jewellery! 😱 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbeh Posted July 15 #88 Share Posted July 15 9 hours ago, MicCanberra said: Just a wash bag, but lighter than bringing a wash board. And often hard to find a running river when you're on a cruise ship. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbeh Posted July 15 #89 Share Posted July 15 6 hours ago, cruiser3775 said: I wear dark coloured clothes made from knitted fabric, like light jersey Ooh jersey, the one fabric that just loves to hug my curves and cellulite dimples. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 15 #90 Share Posted July 15 57 minutes ago, Bubbeh said: And often hard to find a running river when you're on a cruise ship. Depends, some of the older ships can have one in the corridor coming out of one of the cabins. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted July 15 #91 Share Posted July 15 2 hours ago, Mycruiseobsession said: And this is why I find formal nights complicated. There are just some items that have to be ironed after being squished up in the suitcase, especially the men's shirts. I don't mind ironing once for those nights. Makes for nicer photos. But in general, I HATE ironing with a passion. The conundrum is I don't like the feel of most polyester no iron clothing either. I also hate paying money for someone else to iron when that could be spent on a Mojito by the beach! And to stay on topic ha ha - Hence why we bring our own laundry powder/sheets. 😉 Before we reached Elite on Princess we would use the laundrettes for most of our clothes but anything that needed ironing we sent to the laundry. Usually it was just Rolf's shirts and my linen pants. It was worth paying a bit to get them ironed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ceeceeDee Posted July 15 #92 Share Posted July 15 4 hours ago, OzKiwiJJ said: Before we reached Elite on Princess we would use the laundrettes for most of our clothes but anything that needed ironing we sent to the laundry. Usually it was just Rolf's shirts and my linen pants. It was worth paying a bit to get them ironed. All I can say is that CC people are a very clean lot!🙂 Look for the sartorially elegant pax and no doubt it will be a CC contributor, that's if they ever get out of the laundry or the cabin bathroom.🤣 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sparky74 Posted July 15 Author #93 Share Posted July 15 33 minutes ago, ceeceeDee said: All I can say is that CC people are a very clean lot!🙂 Look for the sartorially elegant pax and no doubt it will be a CC contributor, that's if they ever get out of the laundry or the cabin bathroom.🤣 Well, I can’t speak for everyone but I put on clean underwear and a clean shirt everyday. I might get a couple of days out of a pair of shorts or trousers if I’m not sweating or getting dirty. And I certainly shower every day. 🤷♂️ 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 15 #94 Share Posted July 15 36 minutes ago, Sparky74 said: Well, I can’t speak for everyone but I put on clean underwear and a clean shirt everyday. I might get a couple of days out of a pair of shorts or trousers if I’m not sweating or getting dirty. And I certainly shower every day. 🤷♂️ I am glad to hear it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clairebearinaus Posted July 15 #95 Share Posted July 15 22 hours ago, arxcards said: Devanti Portable Washing Machine 4.6KG Black - Bunnings Australia Clothes Dryer,Portable Clothes Dryer,Electric Clothes Dryer,Portable Clothes Drying Rack,Portable Dryer For Laundry,For Rv Travel Apartment, Electric Clothing Dryer With Dryer Bag,Wireless Remote : Amazon.com.au: Home I once brought a salad spinner (which was destined for the op shop anyway) along on a cruise with the intention of using it as a mini washing machine for my smalls. I honestly don't know what I was thinking. I'm normally a necessities only packer, and don't usually subscribe to the whole "BYO pillow/hooks/salad dressing/blow up pool/kitchen sink with you on a cruise" mentality I see all over social media. It also didn't work very well, handwashing was quicker and easier. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffinz Posted July 15 #96 Share Posted July 15 1 hour ago, Sparky74 said: Well, I can’t speak for everyone but I put on clean underwear and a clean shirt everyday. I might get a couple of days out of a pair of shorts or trousers if I’m not sweating or getting dirty. And I certainly shower every day. 🤷♂️ I can sometimes get 2-3 days out of a t-shirt if it’s not dirty / sweaty…. On our cruise I alternated shirts and shorts every 2 or so days, but always wore clean underwear 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbeh Posted July 15 #97 Share Posted July 15 14 hours ago, MicCanberra said: Depends, some of the older ships can have one in the corridor coming out of one of the cabins. Are you sure it's the age of the ship? Could be the age of the passenger, Depend being the operative word. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 15 #98 Share Posted July 15 15 minutes ago, Bubbeh said: Are you sure it's the age of the ship? Could be the age of the passenger, Depend being the operative word. You would never see any passenger running on Princess ships, their walkers would break, 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiser3775 Posted July 16 #99 Share Posted July 16 19 hours ago, Sparky74 said: don’t think DW would be impressed if I started wearing sequins and costume jewellery! Maybe you should try it. You might meet some fellow cruisers who give you a whole new attitude on life. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mycruiseobsession Posted July 16 #100 Share Posted July 16 Ok I hate ironing. But I have learnt how to iron fast since my kids go to private schools and the old just hang up to dry doesn't work - it's so obvious. And wrinkle spray to me is just as much effort as a quick glide of a steam iron. I love all the different tips and tricks everyone uses. And I love how we all have different priorities. It's what makes the forum so entertaining!! One thing I have learnt from this post though is I am definitely looking forward to that magic 16th cruise when I am Elite!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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