How to pack a suitcase: 15 hacks you need to know for your holidays
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Don’t bother splashing out on hold luggage this summer. Instead, save your money for your actual holiday with these helpful hacks on how to pack that carry-on case like a pro.
1. Roll your clothes instead of folding them to fit more in. Trust us, it works…
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2. Put dryer sheets in between items of clothing to keep them smelling fresh
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3. Stuff shoes with socks to save on space. Roll the socks up and then wrap one end around the other to keep pairs together.
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4. Complimentary shower caps from hotel bathrooms make great covers for the bottom of your shoes to stop your clothes from getting dirty.
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5. Pack jackets and blazers inside out to avoid wrinkles
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6. Stop cosmetics from leaking by putting cling film over the neck of bottles before securing the lid.
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7. Old sunglass cases make great storage for chargers and earphones.
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8. Pack with bubble wrap to protect your clothes and ensure you have the space and means to bring home souvenirs that you’ll inevitably buy.
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9. Put a cotton pad in your compact to stop the powder from breaking
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10. Thread necklaces through straws to stop them from getting tangled while you travel.
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11. Old tic-tac cases are the perfect size for storing bobby pins
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12. Use a belt to keep shirt collars stiff and crisp while you travel
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13. Leftover contact cases can hold small amounts of liquid make-up, such as foundation, for weekends away.
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14. Keep small bits of jewellery, such as studs and rings, safe in old pill cases.
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15. Pack clothes in the plastic dry cleaning bags to stop them wrinkling. Simply lie them flat and fold to prevent creases from setting in.
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Sound a bit too complicated? Here's a helpful video to show you exactly how it's done. You’re welcome.
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