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Laundry: what to look for

Laundry arrangements vary more than anything else: a paid service, a shared machine, or a bucket and a terrace. Ask how it works before you buy, then pick the few things that fit your routine and your room.

Laundry bag or collapsible basket

Keeps used clothes off the floor and ready for washing day.

Check before you buy

  • A drawstring bag carries easily to a laundry service or machine.
  • Collapsible baskets fold flat when empty.

Skip or avoid

  • Closed plastic bins that keep damp clothes from drying.

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Foldable drying rack and pegs

Rooms without a balcony or line need somewhere to dry clothes.

Check before you buy

  • Measure the floor or balcony space first.
  • A rust-resistant frame.
  • Pegs or clips for windy terraces.

Skip or avoid

  • Drying clothes on a fan or over sockets and appliances.

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Mesh wash bags and detergent

Socks and small items go missing in shared machines.

Check before you buy

  • Mesh bags keep small items together.
  • Liquid detergent dissolves easily for bucket washing.
  • Buy detergent after you arrive; it is heavy to carry.

Skip or avoid

  • Mixing your laundry with a roommate’s without asking.

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