Common convenient methods for doing laundry while traveling or living abroad include using coin-operated laundromats, drop-off laundry services, hotel or hostel laundry facilities, in-unit washing machines in apartments or serviced accommodations, and hand-washing small items in sinks or portable travel washers. Laundromats are widely available in cities worldwide and offer self-service machines where users pay per load to wash and dry clothes, typically costing anywhere from $2 to $10 per cycle depending on machine size and location, and many modern laundromats provide Wi-Fi, vending machines, and folding tables to make the experience more comfortable during the hour or two required for a full wash-and-dry session. Drop-off or full-service laundry shops, often called "wash-and-fold" services, allow travelers and residents to leave bags of dirty laundry to be washed, dried, and folded by staff, usually charging by weight or per bag, and this option is especially popular among busy expats, business travelers, and backpackers who value the time saved even if it costs slightly more than self-service. Many hotels and hostels offer laundry services ranging from in-room washers or shared guest machines to same-day or overnight laundering by hotel staff, though hotel laundry services can be expensive, sometimes charging per item at rates that add up quickly for larger loads. Long-term rentals, serviced apartments, and some vacation rentals include washing machines and sometimes dryers in the unit, giving residents full control over their laundry schedule and eliminating recurring costs, though dryers are less common in many countries where line-drying indoors or outdoors is the norm. For travelers moving frequently or staying in budget accommodations, hand-washing underwear, socks, and lightweight clothing in bathroom sinks or using portable scrubbing bags is a practical way to extend time between laundry sessions, and quick-dry fabrics designed for travel make this method much easier and faster.