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I'm a travel expert - there's a £1.50 supermarket item that you should always pack to maximise space in your luggage
Packing luggage can sometimes be the most stressful part of a holiday for tourists.
It's often difficult to balance overpacking, sticking to the baggage weight limit and making sure to bring enough clothes for the trip.
In fact, 58 per cent of Brits experience 'Packing Induced Travel Stress', according to research by ASDA Money.
This is the panic some tourists feel when packing for their holiday, with expensive checked baggage fees on their mind.
But one travel expert, Jamie Fraser at Wild Packs American Summer Camp, has a solution to help maximise space in luggage.
He recommends tourists pack laundry detergent sheets, which are just £1.49 at Wilko.
Jamie explains how travellers could avoid overpacking and instead, wash the clothes they bring with the detergent sheets on the go.
'Lots of clothing items can be reused and are easy to wash simply by using the sink in your accommodation and some laundry detergent sheets,' he says.
'Laundry detergent sheets are perfect to include in your suitcase compared to overpacking with clothes and risking an overweight luggage fee.'
Lightweight and affordable, the sheets are a perfect way to freshen up a holiday wardrobe while keeping luggage low.
Jamie adds: 'Costing less than £2 at certain stores like Wilko, detergent sheets take up barely any room, weigh next to nothing, and are perfect for freshening up clothes throughout your trip.
'Unlike liquid or powdered detergent, these sheets won't leak or cause issues at airport security.'
The expert reveals how the simple hack can reduce the amount travellers need to pack massively.
Jamie shares: 'Bringing a few detergent sheets means you can halve the amount of clothing you pack and simply wash and rewear as needed.
'Even on longer trips, it's possible to manage with just a carry-on, which is a huge bonus considering checked baggage fees can be as high as £65, depending on which airline you use.'
Jamie describes exactly how to wash clothes in a sink and recommends completely submerging the items in water and adding the sheet.
He advises to stir the water until the sheet has dissolved and work the soapy water through the garments before soaking for 10 to 15 minutes.
Then, Jamie advises rinsing with clean water before pressing out any excess water.
He says to 'avoid wringing' and to then allow the items to dry out.
