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hygiene:bathing [2018/12/24 12:10] frater_secessus [showers] moved the valve language |
hygiene:bathing [2024/01/26 18:19] princess_fluffypants [showers] |
====== Staying clean ====== | ====== Staying clean ====== |
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There are several ways to stay clean in the van. | There are several ways to stay clean in the van. None will be as quick or easy as hopping in the shower in a home or apartment. |
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===== showers ===== | ===== Showers ===== |
In-vehicle showers require space and water, both of which are in short supply for vandwellers. Class C and larger vehicles have the space and water tank capacity to make regular showers a reality. | While //possible//, it is extremely difficult to squeeze a practical in-vehicle shower into a van. The amount of space they take up, along with the very large amounts of water (and wastewater) storage required makes it difficult in even the largest of vans. Dwellers who want regular access to an interior shower are better served by [[rv:class_c|Class C]] and larger vehicles, as they have the space and water tank capacity to make regular showers a reality. |
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[[https://amzn.to/2QOkS0A|{{ https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/411KQCAhU1L._AC_US218_.jpg}}]]Folks in vans do have some shower options, although expectations may need to be adjusted. | [[https://amzn.to/2QOkS0A|{{ https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/411KQCAhU1L._AC_US218_.jpg}}]]Folks in vans do have some shower options, although expectations may need to be adjusted. |
* Class B vans may have internal or outdoor showers. | * Class B vans may have outdoor or tiny indoor showers.(("wet baths" are waterproof bathrooms with a shower head)) |
* A [[https://amzn.to/2CwqVhB|sink sprayer]] may be long enough to reach out a window or door. Sprayer hoses are available in 6' and greater lengths. | * A [[https://amzn.to/2CwqVhB|sink sprayer]] may be long enough to reach out a window or door. Sprayer hoses are available in 6' and greater lengths. |
* [[https://amzn.to/2rV7qsA|faucet to sprayer adapters]] come in long lengths | * [[https://amzn.to/2rV7qsA|faucet to sprayer adapters]] come in long lengths |
[[https://amzn.to/2LAXygE|{{ https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41U3MMiIBvL._AC_US218_.jpg}}]][[https://amzn.to/2LAXygE|Baby wipes]] are relatively inexpensive and available everywhere. They are particularly useful for quick "pits and bits" touch-ups. | [[https://amzn.to/2LAXygE|{{ https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41U3MMiIBvL._AC_US218_.jpg}}]][[https://amzn.to/2LAXygE|Baby wipes]] are relatively inexpensive and available everywhere. They are particularly useful for quick "pits and bits" touch-ups. |
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Wipes are also useful for folks in very small spaces((like car and minivan dwellers), since it doesn't require large, open containers of water. | Wipes are also useful for folks in very small spaces((like car and minivan dwellers)), since it doesn't require large, open containers of water. |
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| ===== gym membership ===== |
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| this section has moved to [[hygiene:gym|its own page]] |
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| ====== conservation ====== |
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| * use sponge-baths instead of shower bags when practical |
| * use non-potable or less-potable water for bathing instead of using your [[water:drinking|drinking water]] |
| * use a [[water:spraybottle|spraybottle]] to wet yourself, your toothbrush, etc. |