“Don’t waste money on any kind of body scrub in a jar or tube, they don’t do jack compared to these.”

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"I'm shaved bald, and it's insane what my greasy scalp does to pillowcases even though I shower before bed, so I also buy and rotate waterproof pillow covers that go underneath the regular pillowcase to prevent the pillow itself from getting gross. Would also recommend doing the same with waterproof mattress covers as well, as it saves a ton of money in the long run."

"My kids' hygienist said not flossing is like skipping washing your butt crack in the shower."

"The size and price make men's deodorant an obvious purchase. The size difference between men's L'Oréal deodorant vs. Women's Dove is nuts. Like 50% extra product for the same price or less, and it works better."

"I have one as well. Game changer. I don’t get the hate some have for bidets. It’s so much cleaner than rubbing your butt with toilet paper after pooping."

"Getting a bidet literally changed my life. I’m in the US. The fact that this isn’t standard here basically makes us monsters. I can’t go back to the before times now lol."

"I second this! It leaves your skin soooooo soft, too. Also, using them before fake tanning helps prevent patchy areas! Don’t waste money on any kind of body scrub in a jar or tube, they don’t do jack compared to Korean Italy Towel."

"Honestly, any benzoyl peroxide cream wash, like CeraVe Acne Foaming Wash, will work. The 10% works like a charm for problem areas like this, especially for folks who may be prone to heat/moisture rashes. Just be sure you let it sit on the skin for a few minutes and rinse completely, as it can stain/slight bleaching effect on clothing."

"Correct. All you are doing is washing away all that toothpaste you just coated your teeth with. It takes some time to get used to, but just spit it out and wipe off whatever is on the outside of your mouth. Your mouth stays fresher longer, and you get the full benefit of the active ingredients in the toothpaste."

"I’ve heard they swear by Suavecito fabric softener. It smells very good."

"As a Puerto Rican male on the heavier side that takes pride in my hygiene and gets lots of compliments, I use Swavitel and dryer sheets in combo with my detergent. Also showering 2x (sometimes 3) a day faithfully every day. I can never skip a shower, I don't know how people do it."

"I do glycolic acid in pits after shower, and it was a dramatic difference."

"A weekly wash of the armpits with Hibiclense. Kills the bacteria that feed on sweat, causing body odor."

"My sister said in passing that she never gets cold coming out of a shower because she uses her hands as a squeegee. I asked her what she meant, and she simply pressed her finger against the skin of her arm and slid it down. So now, after every shower, I do that. I have fewer damp towels, don't track water, and even after a cold shower, I don't feel like I am freezing. I was tempted to get an actual squeegee just for this purpose, but my hands are free."

"I learned this shortly after I joined Reddit, and a former army member relayed it as one of the most useful things he had ever learned!"

"A good electric toothbrush covers many sins. I have ADHD and am embarrassed to say that my brushing routine is not nearly as consistent as it ought to be. But every time I go to the dentist, they say my teeth are the best they've seen all day. My Sonicare has probably saved me thousands in dental bills — it’s the Oral-B iO9! Expensive but worth it."

"My family uses baby shampoo for lid scrubs...works well, pretty easy to find, and fairly cheap."

"I have a scrub brush — the long-handle kind meant for back scrubbing — in my bathtub. Its sole purpose (pun intended) is for scrubbing my feet before bed. After washing my feet for so long, now I can’t go to sleep unless my feet are nice and fresh. My husband wouldn’t do this, so I started wiping his feet when he lay down with a white facecloth with soap and water. Then showed him the dirt that came off them?? Now he does it on his own without asking."