14 Hygiene Tips Your Daddy Never Taught You

Key hygiene & self-care strategies from the video (15/14 tips)

• Wash pillowcases every 3–4 days

  • Pillowcases collect skin/hair oils that transfer back onto your skin overnight.
  • More frequent washing can improve greasiness and overall skin/hair condition.

• Floss before brushing

  • Floss helps break up bacteria colonies; brushing then clears away what’s left.
  • Presenter routine example: brush → floss → quick second brush.

• Trim nose & ear hair weekly

  • Quick appearance upgrade; use an electric trimmer for nose/ears.
  • Takes about 20–30 seconds per session.

• Wash behind your ears

  • Oil buildup in skin creases can cause subtle odor that others may notice.
  • Spend an extra 10–15 seconds there during washing.

• Use a simple skin-care routine (sponsored)

  • Emphasis: consistency and simplicity
    • Daily face wash
    • Exfoliating scrub
    • Morning moisturizer with SPF (shown as SPF 20)
    • Night moisturizer
  • Optional: eye cream for dark circles.

• Clean your tongue every time you brush

  • Bad breath often comes more from the tongue than teeth.
  • Use a tongue scraper in the morning and before bed.

• Moisturize right after showering

  • Apply moisturizer with sunscreen soon after showering while skin is slightly damp for better absorption.

• Put Vaseline on before cologne

  • Apply a small amount to the neck/wrist first to trap scent.
  • Can make cologne last longer (up to 2–3x).

• Scrub your feet in the shower

  • Don’t just let water run over them.
  • Use a pumice stone for calluses/build-up.

• Avoid polyester socks if you get foot odor

  • Choose wool blend or cotton blend socks since they trap less odor and breathe better.

• Close the toilet lid before flushing

  • Helps reduce spread of fecal particles/aerosols to the room and nearby surfaces.

• Wash “downstairs” thoroughly

  • Clean properly, including around/inside folds.
  • For foreskin: pull it back and rinse to prevent buildup (smegma).

• Replace towels more often

  • Face towel: every 2–3 uses
  • Body towel: every 3–5 uses
  • Reusing too long can re-rub bacteria onto skin.

• Clean your fingernails

  • Nails collect residue; people may judge hygiene based on them.
  • Tip: sing while cleaning (e.g., birthday song / alphabet / jingle bells) to ensure you take time.

• Replace your toothbrush every ~90 days

  • Old brushes stop cleaning effectively and can harbor more bacteria.
  • Look for toothpaste buildup on the handle as a sign it’s time.

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Presenters / sources

• Me and Lemon (presenters)
• Tiege Hanley (sponsor / skincare brand mentioned in the video)