Before travelling, check whether the accommodation offers laundry or dry-cleaning services. Ariel suggests packing a sink stopper, clothes pegs and a small amount of laundry detergent so that suitable garments can be washed without relying on a full laundry room.

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A separate laundry bag keeps worn pieces away from clean clothing in the suitcase. Quick-drying travel fabrics may also make hand washing more practical. Treat small stains promptly when the care label permits, rather than leaving every spill until the end of the trip.