On a boat the two most valuable things are power and water. We can only make power when the sun shines, so we are careful on what power we use. Our water tanks hold 320 litres of water, so we are also careful of how much water we use. We don’t have a washing machine as it uses too much power and water.
We are thrifty with water when washing and showering ourselves every day. No fifteen minute showers. When it comes to washing clothes, it’s hand wash in a bucket. We use salt water and detergent to wash the clothes then rinse off in fresh water and on the line for drying.
The less we wear the less we have to wash. 
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