Some of the most common sources of body odor and skin irritation are not about cleanliness — they are about small, unexamined bathroom habits. From the way you dry your feet to how you flush the toilet, a handful of everyday routines can silently work against freshness. Here are eight habits worth reconsidering, and what to do instead.
White bath towel hanging to dry in a ventilated bathroom with fragrance-free soapIllustration © Toptenplay
In brief
—Scented intimate products can cause more odor, not less
—Flushing with the lid up spreads bacteria onto
