Hygene and the trucker

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by sphipps70, Jun 23, 2007.

  1. sphipps70

    sphipps70 Light Load Member

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    how difficult is it to keep up on personal hygene on the road? I know that truck stops offer showers and whatnot but I like to brush my teeth more than once a day.

    Any tips and suggestions are greatly appreciated.

    Thank you.
     
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  3. ChevyTrucks

    ChevyTrucks Light Load Member

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    Brushing your teeth isn't a big deal. Gallon of water, your toothbrush/paste and a bowl/gallon to spit it in would work if you can't find a sink.
     
  4. 25(2)+2

    25(2)+2 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I see guys in rest area rest rooms and truck-stop restrooms brushing their teeth in the morning, also see them shaving.

    You can chew gum, you can use various mouthwashes that cleanse the teeth as well, or you can brush in your truck with water and something to spit into.
     
  5. Ducks

    Ducks "Token Four-Wheeler"

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    As others have said, there are plenty of ways to brush your teeth while on the road. In fact, you can clean up pretty good with no more than a washrag and a bar of soap at a rest stop. Yours Truly has been known to dunk her head in the sink and wash her hair, too.

    And when I'm done? I clean up the sink area -- a quick wipe down with a few paper towels and it often looks better than when I arrived. :yes2557:
     
  6. Cybergal

    Cybergal Road Train Member

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    YEP....DONE this myself a few times....HEY.... IT works!:biggrin_25519:
     
  7. Ducks

    Ducks "Token Four-Wheeler"

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    A gal's gotta do what a gal's gotta do, eh Gal? :biggrin_2559:
     
  8. Cybergal

    Cybergal Road Train Member

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    YOU know GAL this is so the TRUTH! US GALS got to take care of what we need to take care of...lol:biggrin_25517:
     
  9. sphipps70

    sphipps70 Light Load Member

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    Thanks for all the ideas....washing myself in a sink is no big deal...I prefer to take a shower once a day and brush my teeth three times a day.
     
  10. Bullwinkle

    Bullwinkle Medium Load Member

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    Showers are available at just about every truck stop. I have always showered regularly, and brushed my teeth daily as well.

    One thing I see many truck drivers getting hung up on is showering where they fuel because it is free. If I have time, and the shower line isn't an hour long, I will shower where I fuel. If not, I will pay for a shower at another truckstop. To me, the money is well worth it.
     
  11. sphipps70

    sphipps70 Light Load Member

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    I'm glad to see someone else thinks like I do.
     
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