Drying a wet swimsuit and checking out of the hotel

In the old days, swimming centres had machines which spun swimsuits dry. But the machines took their toll on elastic and fabric, and hanging straps. I imagine that was why the machines got phased out. In theory you could put a wet swimsuit in the dryer of a hotel with a laundry room. But I would not risk damaging my costume.

Nowadays, what can you do to dry a swimsuit when going from one hotel to another?

On my 2024 trip to Spain and Portugal I had to dry out a wet swimming costume. In theory you should rinse it out in cold water first, to remove any chlorine which might damage the swimsuit fabric.

You can then wring it out, or you might prefer to simply lay it flat between two ends of a hand towel or bath towel. 

If you have already checked out of your room, you might use the downstairs public toilets to change, or the pool changing area, and use a hair dryer on your swimsuit briefly.

At this point, I place the swimsuit in a waterproof bag for transfer to the car.

In Car Drying

Sometimes, if you are driving by car, you can hang up a wet shirt, or tee-shirt. You need to pack a plastic hanger. Check which hanger has a neck which fits the car.

I manage to dry lots of underwear. I squeeze it out, roll it up in a dry towel, than hang it near a radiator or window. If I am staying a week, I hang we items on plastic hangers in a wardrobe. Occasionally there is a hidden drying line above the bath which can be pulled out. 

You can finish off with a hair dryer. Of wear something damp in hot weather.

Another method is to lay it out in the sun on a balcony. But write yourself a note to check the balcony before you leave. Also check behind bathroom doors.

Some people buy disposable panties. Others wear old underwear and wash it and leave it behind.

Hangers

To dry clothes more effectively, after wringing them out and rolling them in a towel. hand them on a hanger. 

To be sure of not leaving anything behind, remove clothes on hangers from the wardrobe, and hang them visible from the open bedroom door when you cast your last look into the room to check.

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