Pro tip: Use a sleeping bag liner on trips to minimise dirt and oils, extending the time between washes. We love a silk one for comfort and wicking abilities, but synthetic or polycotton ones are ...

Before you scoff at the notion you're not washing your hands properly, watch chef Gordon Ramsay break down the correct steps and areas you may be missing.

1Sort your items. Gwen Whiting and Lindsey Boyd, co-founders of The Laundress tell us that to hand wash clothes, you should begin by sorting the laundry by color, fabric, and construction.

With wash water in one tub and rinse water in another, the process is fairly efficient. Wash an item, move it to the rinse tub, wash the second item, move it to the rinse tub and so on.

“By hand washing, one can control those extremely damaging conditions that break down fibers, like heat, mechanical cycles, etc., therefore prolonging the lifespan of the garments.” ...

Step 1 First, you’ll need to determine where this operation will take place: Washing clothes by hand requires a clean space roomy enough to fully submerge your garments in water.