5 tips for tackling vacation laundry [Video]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) – Wring out the hassle of doing laundry while you travel with some of these easy tips.

Saichelle McNeill, founder and CEO of The Washroom Laundry Service, joined our show to explain some misconceptions and give a few pointers about doing laundry on vacation.

One misconception is overpacking as the easiest solution to vacation laundry. However, McNeill explains that overpacking only leads to heavy luggage and overlooked laundry piles at home.

Another misconception is that hotel laundry services are too expensive and unreliable. While doing laundry at the hotel can be pricey, it offers convenience. McNeill recommends checking hotel reviews about laundry rates and turnaround times beforehand. Or you can look up reliable laundromat services in the area your staying in on Google Maps or Yelp.

McNeill also provided five easy tips for creating a hassle-free laundry plan:

1. Create a travel checklist
2. Pack strategically
3. Identify on-the-go laundry solutions
4. Set aside time for daily maintenance
5. Have a …