1. Get a gallon-sized or two-gallon-sized zipper storage bags (Ziplock, Glad, etc.) and a plastic straw.
2. Fold the clothing and put it in the bag.
3. Insert the straw and seal the bag around the straw.
4. Suck the air out (use your mouth -- it's free and no heavy vacuum cleaner to pack!) using the straw, then quickly remove the straw and finish sealing the bag.
5. Pack the straw to repeat when coming home.

The "Poor Man's Vacuum Packing System" - Packing tip originally appeared on Gadling on Sun, 08 Aug 2010 17:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

1. Wash bottles, nipples and rings thoroughly using the hotel soap and hot running water.Rinse and set aside.
2. Plug the bathroom sink. Place clean bottles, nipples and rings in sink.
3. Fill the coffee machine with water and turn on (do not add coffee, tea or filter packets! Just water!).
4. Let water heat up and fill the carafe.
5. Pour hot water from the carafe over the bottles, nipples and rings.
6. Repeat until the bottle items are completely submerged in hot water.
7. Let sit for five or more minutes.
8. Remove from water and use as needed.

Sterilize baby bottles using the hotel room coffee machine - Hotel tip originally appeared on Gadling on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.