A regular summer house and a spare set out there
Short answer: Keep a fixed set of clothing, bedding and towels at the holiday house. That way nothing needs packing each time, and the trip out there is easier to start.
What should stay fixed
Two sets of bedding per bed, four towels and one set of everyday clothing per person is a good starting point. With that in place, a trip can be planned in ten minutes instead of a whole hour of packing.
Storage in a house that stands empty
Damp is the biggest problem in a house without steady heating over winter. Store textiles in closed boxes or bags with air around them, and wash everything through at the start of the season. See bamboo bedding.
What needs to come each time
Underwear and socks need to come along, because they are used daily and must fit precisely. The rest can easily stay out there from season to season. See bamboo underwear for men and bamboo towels.
Towels for several purposes
Four towels per person cover both the bath and the beach without you having to wash mid weekend. Thin bamboo towels dry quickly even in a damp holiday house without a tumble dryer.
Washing at the start and end of the season
A wash cycle at both the start and end of the season removes the damp smell that builds up while the house stands empty over winter. It only takes an afternoon but saves irritation later.
Order in the storage
Fixed boxes with clear labels make it easy to find the right thing without searching through the whole house. Write the contents on the side of the box, so guests and family can find things themselves.
Seasonal transitions
In the shift between spring and autumn, the need changes from thin to warm clothing and back again. With both kept fixed on site, you avoid packing seasonal clothes along every single time.
Sharing between several users
If several family members use the house in turn, fixed sets are better than personal clothing. Everyone knows where things are, and no one has to remember to pack the same items again and again.
When the house is rented out
If the house is rented out for periods, the fixed textiles should be kept separate from what guests use. A separate cupboard or a locked box for the family's own clothes and bedding prevents mix ups.
Frequently asked questions
Do textiles go musty in a cold house
They can smell damp after a winter without heating. Store them dry in closed boxes and air the house out thoroughly as soon as you arrive there again.
Should everything be washed before the season
A wash cycle at the start of the season removes the damp smell that builds up over winter. It is done quickly and makes the house ready to use right away.
What about guests
One extra set of bedding and two extra towels usually cover a weekend with visitors without any trouble. If more guests come often, it can pay to keep a bit more on hand.
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