The THREE S's

It all depends, some customers have shower facilities, and have no problem letting drivers use them. If not, then you need to find a truck stop, and they vary from disgusting to clean. Rest areas are the same, I have stopped at some and walked right back out.

A lot of times, I will take my shower in the early am or early afternoon, because the T/Ss tend to be emptier at those times. That way, when it gets to the evening, I can stop at a Meijer, WalMart,etc. (that has 24hrs toilet access) and get a quiet's night sleep.

 

It is, and always will be, in my schedule to stop and take a shower every day. I don't care how bad that load has to be somewhere, or how late I am running, I WILL stop and take a shower. I just wish everyone else had the same agenda. I have smelled some pretty rank drivers myself and I don't see any excuse for it. To me, it's just plain disgusting.

 

Most truck stop chains are about the same in the shower department.

There is a personal bathroom, much like you might have at home, WV and TN excluded, complete with a throne, mirrored lavatory, and shower. Most even supply you with soap, rag, towel and paper floor mat.

They keep them clean enough to be acceptable, but I still wear flip-flops to keep my feet from touching the floors. My feet are not athletic.

For the times when you only need to take care of the first "S", you are on your own. Just hold your nose and join the rest of us in the big smelly room. I find it amazing how a truck stop with 100 truck parking slots, automobile fueling, fast food, and a convenience store can think 3 crappers are enough. Peyouu-weee!!!

 

Walmart does carry in large quantities old spice. Save your shower money> LOL

 

Shower money? I take advantage of my free shower when I fuel, come on back!

 

When you say "clean freak" does this mean you're particular about the sort of place you stop? For instance, it's not uncommon to go into a truck stop restroom and find it in disgusting condition. I won't even go into detail, just use your imagination.

Just my opinion, and maybe I'm *too* picky - but I would say that about 80 percent of truck stop showers are nasty. I always "borrow" extra towels to put on the floor, even in the shower... and most of the showers are not ventilated well, so after you get your shower, you're trying to get dressed in an environment resembling a sauna. I'm usually sweaty again by the time I'm ready to leave.

I'm aware that there are a lot of smelly drivers out there - I've encountered more than a few myself. I try to make sure I'm not stinking anyone out by wiping down with wet wipes and fresh towels each day. I "buzzcut" my hair so that's not a problem. With a lot of wipedowns and some deodorant, it's possible to go a day or two between showers.

Also, I keep a parakeet in my truck - when it keels over dead, I know it's time to change my socks!!

 

I will second that!

 

What a great idea, only problem I have is that I can't say no to Taco Bell (or REAL mexican food, when you can find it) and the poor bird might die from my gaseous emissions!

I wholeheartedly second the buzzcut, I keep my hair short too, and find that I smell less offensive, since I have no big Rat's Nest on my head, collecting sweat.