It’s so vital that you maintain a personal hygiene and grooming routine so that you can be the best you. However, you might be making some mistakes and not realizing it. Continue reading to find out about some common personal hygiene mistakes guys make.
- Using Q-Tips to Clean Your Ears
It’s important that you clean your ears, but many guys are making the same mistake, which is using Q—tips. There are good ways to clean your ears and bad ways—sticking a cotton swab down your eardrum will only lead to issues that can damage your hearing. The key to cleaning your ears is to clean the outside, and a great time to do this is in the shower when ear wax is broken up.
- Just Brushing Your Teeth
Teeth issues can be incredibly expensive, but proper care can go a long way in preventing future complications. Teeth care starts with doing more than just brushing your teeth. You should be incorporating flossing and mouthwash every day. This will keep your gums and teeth bacteria and problem-free, but it will also prevent bad breath, which is a hygiene killer. To go one step further, make sure you clean your tongue with a scrape to get rid of all the bacteria as well.
- Not Washing Towels and Bedsheets Regularly
Some guys don’t see the need to wash their towels or bedsheets and that can be a problem. When you think about how much time you spend in your bed every day, you will want to wash your bedsheets at least once a week. The same goes for your towels, which can start to smell after a long period of time, so use some bleach while cleaning them.
- Wearing Shoes with No Socks
Rocking a fresh pair of sneakers with no socks is a great look, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t wear socks either. With how sweaty feet can get, a much better option would be to wear no-show socks. This way, you can still pull off the look of wearing no socks and not walk away with smelly feet by choosing the right pair of socks.
- Using Old Razors
If you are a guy who is looking to keep a clean-shaven look, the razor you use is vital. A razor is not just important in terms of feel, but also in terms of how many times it’s been used. An old razor with a ton of blades can cause all sorts of skin problems, and not replacing it when its time is a common personal hygiene mistake guys make. A razor can usually last anywhere from two to four weeks, and some have an indicator strip that tells you when it’s time to get a new one.
- Neglecting Certain Areas of Your Body
When you are washing your body, it can be easy to simply wash your hair with shampoo and leave. However, there are a few body parts that you are not going to want to neglect. So, spend some extra time in the shower to make sure you have washed your entire body from head to toe.
- Not Washing Your Hands
It’s crazy that this needs to be said, but you should be washing your hands for at least 20 seconds, now more than ever. You can never be clean enough and there’s no telling what germs you’ve been exposed to. If your hands start to get dry from washing them too much, use a moisturizer. Don’t be that guy who goes straight from the toilet to the door.
Van Rundell is a writer and author who specializes in transportation, travel, guidance, health & fitness. With over 10 years of experience in the industry as a driver and an entrepreneur, he has seen it all. His tone is professional but friendly with a dash of humor thrown in for good measure. In past, he has been advising, educating and writing about transport for the public and professionals alike.
A qualified fitness instructor with over 5 years’ experience as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor, Van brings his deep knowledge of health and exercise science to his articles on health & fitness.
