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God bless you!! He is Beautiful!! Do you know how old he is? Even though obese and/or elderly cats can be a bit more work, they are so worth the effort! We've adopted three elderly obese cats over the years. It's a special calling for sure!

If by chance your new cat needs help cleaning himself I have some experience and advice that may help, if you don't mind. Also I have only had female Obees cats. Not sure how it would matter, but it's worth noting.

Early on with the first cat I stopped using clumping clay litter. One day she was walking funny and after examining her hips, legs and then her paws, she had a massive clump of Clay litter that had hardened between her toes on one her back paw. She could not reach her back paws so she could not clean it off even after it become very painful embedded. Being new at this whole servant of a fat cat, I had no idea that I occasionally needed to examine her back paws. I switched over to a corn husk based litter called "Worlds Best Cat Litter." I highly recommend it not only because it does not turn rock hard and matted in their fur but because it tracks way less than clay litter, it's easier to carry and it has better Oder control. All around it's just better.

Cats by nature HATE to be dirty and they especially hate being smelly, so you may have to give the feller a helping hand. Your cat will be grateful for the help as long as you are not mean, unkind or rough in doing so. With a few different cats, over a lot of years I think that I have found a gentle and effective way of cleaning their backsides. At first I used baby wipes but that wasn't very effective and it was costly over time. The cats didn't seem to appreciate the cold either. Through a lot of trial and error, I eventually landed on a method that worked. I went to Kohl's and bought a bunch of plain white wash clothes that were on sale, a roll of five rags for like $5.99. They are not the super soft, high-end type but they were not the cheap rough bumpy type found at most discount stores either, the cheaper variety are way too rough and scratchy for such a delicate area. We use white so that we can use bleach when we wash them. We use those rags solely for cleaning up the kitties backsides.

We use a human grade "no rinse bath," similar to what they use in nursing homes to clean bed bound patients after they use the restroom. I figure if it's safe and won't throw off the PH balance of a women, it should work similarly for the cats. All of the pet products we tried were more costly, Chemicaly and too perfumed. I keep the rags stacked in a basket on the sink so I can reach them quickly after she goes to the bathroom. If it's just number one, I dry her with tissue with very gentle pats. When she needs more help, I run warm tape water, add a few spritz of the no-rinse body wash to the rag then wet my rag under warm water, ring it out and then clean her with the rag. I am very careful not to use any parts of the rag to swipe twice. You don't want to spread fecal matter to her vaginal area. Maybe and wouldn't be the same concerns for a male cat. I've just never had to clean my male cats. With girls it matters so I wipe, move rag, using a clean space wipe again, move rag until she's all clean. Then I dry her with tissue. Drying is very important. One of my cats developed a fungal like infection, the vet believed it was because I wasn't drying her well enough after cleaning her. Lesson learned.

After a week or two the cats sought me out to clean them. It just became their normal rather quickly. Our second obese cat was a 29lbs Maine Coon. After she used her litter box she would walk into whatever room I was in, regardless of who was in the room with us, lay on her back and spread her legs. Occasionally it was hysterical, sometimes it was embarrassing (guest at dinner. ) Most cats will gladly allow you to be their bitch. Back in ancient Egyptian times they were worshiped as Gods, they've never forgotten that. They expect you to cater to their needs.

Be Gentle and use warm water rather than cold is the trick.

Good luck in dieting your kitty! Being elderly when we adopted them, I was never able to successfully diet either of the first two cat back down to a weight that allowed them to manage on their own. I am still trying with one. She is younger than the others and not quite a big so I'm optimistic.

Here is the exact product that has worked for us for the last few years. Good luck!!! I hope he brings you as much joy as ours has to us.

https://www.amazon.com/Clean-Life-Products-Bottle-Gallon/dp/B000SOOICO/ref=lp_9379711011_1_4_a_it?srs=9379711011&ie=UTF8&qid=1535949804&sr=8-4

PS it's perfectly normal for a cat to not eat at all when they are moved into a new environment. Give him space to hide and plenty of water. Our vet insisted that are cats be put on prescription wet food. None of them would eat it at all ever. Don't get into the habit of buying treats. I'm never had a cat that ate people food but if he does seem to want your food don't let him from the start. He'll get used to the new house rule of "people food it's only for people."
Dieting a cat is a very slow process. You can't rush through weight loss without huge risks to their health.

Don't free feed. Keep rigorously scheduled feeding times.

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Gosh, I'm so sorry. If it really is a pilonidal cyst, you need to have the whole area removed. They should have taken the whole thing out the first time. If it is a PC, the recovery may be uncomfortable for a few months, but if you don't take care of it now it will get more painful, and can become infected causing more painful and expensive surgeries.

Here's my free advice (lengthy but worth every penny lol)

-Make sure your surgeon understands what they are talking about, and are current with what these cysts are and treatment. Don't be afraid to get a second opinion. Ask about the length of hospital stay and post op wound care. If they want to suture it closed, get out of there. That's a good way to have a reoccurrence and infection. Which I'm guessing you don't want.

-The wound is basically like taking an ice cream scoop out of your back. It may go to the bone. It will need to be left open and will heal from the inside out. Your body will create 'granular tissue' that fills it in. In a couple of months, skin will grow to cover it. You will NOT have a lasting scar at all!

-They may offer you either 'packing' or a wound Vac. Go for the Wound Vac. It gently pulls your tissue up, and in recent studies it's been shown that the wound will heal the granular tissue faster and with less pain and trauma to that area. They will have them at the hospital, and will give you a portable one for at home. My daughter carried it in a backpack so it wasn't really noticeable. But it does make a farting sound every so often. Not awesome for a 14 y/o shy freshman :/ )

-My husband had his wound packed with gauze (back in 1983). He had to have his mom change it twice a day for 6 weeks. If this is your only option make sure you get strong pain meds. I suggest for the first month or two go to the wound care clinic and have them do it.

While at the hospital:

-Get as much information as you can. Bring someone who can be your advocate. Obviously, in our case, as her mom that was me. It has to be someone who has a cool head and can listen to the care team to process what they are saying to help you. If you don't have a person to help, keep some note cards or a journal next to you and write down all of your questions as they come to you. Make sure they are answered in a way you understand. Don't be afraid to ask more than once or twice. My thoughts on hospital staff- If you're nice, ask the nurses about their families and don't yell at them you'll get much better care. Be assertive but not aggressive.

-Take any and all pain meds you need. It might start with (most likely) morphine, but they have everything available. Don't be afraid to ask. If you have a history of abuse, they can help monitor so you don't get on fragile ground. They gave my daughter an rx for morphine patches, Vicodin and Xanax for wound changes. Because they caused her severe pain but also anxiety. She never needed the patches and she stopped needing the others after two months. She takes a Tylenol or Motrin every few weeks now. Her granular tissue is healed, her skin is getting thicker, but it's still a bit tender.

Post surgery:
You won't be able to sit on your bottom or lie on your back for a few weeks. Get this body pillow - called the Snoogle was recommended by her Physical Therapist while in the hospital. You could get one now, it might help release the pain in your lower back before surgery. It was VERY helpful and worth the trip to the baby store on the way home. These inflatable waffle pads are also great for when you can lay on your back without putting pressure on the coccyx -- and far better than the inflatable doughnuts they give to some people.

You won't be able to get it wet, so get some dry spray shampoo, and you can use these disposable wash cloths to bathe yourself as needed. Showering wasn't too hard, the wound Vac is sealed and I just set it outside the shower while she was in it. Once she was done with the wound Vac and able to shower again the wound care team recommended this tea tree body wash from Trader Joe's .

I have a list of post op necessities, I can post if want (even more) information lol. I figure knowledge is power, so if you go in knowing what you want, what to ask about, and knowing what's coming up, you'll feel more in charge and have control/agency over your own care.

Best of luck, let me know how it goes! Maybe it's not this at all :) 🤞

For your first time I would recommend trying GA at least once. There's a whole different vibe there and there's a sense of community that's pretty fun. The walk to the venue can be long if you're camped far out, but if you plan to just stay in the venue for most of your time aside from sleeping and getting ready for the day then it's not really a big deal. I always rent a locker ($50 for the whole weekend) and keep a hoodie/blanket/hammock/etc in there so I don't have to carry a bunch of stuff around. You can also charge your phone at the locker stations so that's nice. It's definitely worth the money.
There's also a water park where you can shower (and play in the water and eat 🙂) if you decide to go the GA route and don't want to deal with the gross (and apparently cold) GA showers. $20 for a day pass and there's a shuttle that takes you to and from the campgrounds.
Baby wipes are a must. Bring more than you think you'll need - this year when it rained they were a life saver to use before bed to clean our feet and legs off. You can also get body wipes (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001G7Z0RO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 these worked well) and use them at the end of the night if you need to feel clean before going to bed.
If you use Facebook just like Electric Forest and you'll be able to see when wristbands go on sale and when they announce the lineups. The EF website has a lot of helpful information too so just peruse around there. There's even a FAQ section.
I hope this is helpful. Welcome to the fam 🙃

My 21yo son did this last June. I was there with him for the duration, and I think we checked out in 6 days. The food was excellent, and he could order food with no limitations. A nurse had to in the room before he could get up out of bed to go to the bathroom, and remain in the room until he was back in bed. They did not go into the bathroom with him, thank goodness.
He was unable to shower. He changed his button down shirt and pants daily. Next time he will bring those giant wet wipes like this: https://www.amazon.com/Surviveware-Biodegradable-Cleansing-Cleaning-Hypoallergenic/dp/B074DYPZYK to clean himself in bed. And some of that dry hair wash spray: https://www.allure.com/gallery/ten-dry-shampoos-under-20
The hardest parts for him were being tethered to the bed unless on a supervised bathroom break, and being dirty. He brought tons of entertainment, and I was there to advocate, entertain, fetch and carry, order his food, etc. I left him alone for about 1 hour a day, to give him a break from me, and to get a workout and shower in.

If you have a support person with you, be aware that the support person is not to eat the hospital food or even use the room's bathroom/shower. There was a very comfortable pull out chair that converted into a bed, and I brought my own linens and pillow. I was very comfortable.
Next up is intra-cranial EEG and potentially partial lobectomy.
Good luck to you!!! You'll do fine, and hopefully your seizures cooperate and they get all the data they need quickly!

Some camping supplies that I found to be HIGHLY valuable.


These things are not cheap but made everything way easier and you’ll have both hands free:

Black Diamond Spot Headlamp, Octane, One Size https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06W9HPY25/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_S7C3Cb7FKT5K6



These were one of my “bring things to give out” items ... super cheap lifesavers that can tend to make people call you a “hero”.

Primacare HB-10 Emergency Foil Mylar Thermal Blanket (Pack of 10), 52" Length x 84" Width https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DZ1NFSK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_b.C3CbABFC3Q8


Another “bring things to give out” things ... you wont believe it but you will NOT NEED TO SHOWER ALL WEEKEND. These rock.

No Rinse Bathing Wipes, Microwaveable Hypoallergenic and Latex-Free (5 pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CBKLSF8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_HeD3Cb0XAQ5QY


I wish I had brought more breakfast food (I brought bacon, sausage, milk, coffee and pop-tarts). I kinda felt like an asshole while I was eating like a king right in front of all of my new friends, lesson learned. :)

I happen to be a gym rat already so I work out most of the time before showering. But sometimes I get in slumps and don't work out at all. If you're really concerned about appearances, go in the middle of the night. Most Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness and 24 Hour Fitness are open 24/7. So are many smaller gyms. They give you an access card and you can go when nobody else is there. Also just buy a gym bag with a team logo on it so you look like someone who works out. Don't carry your whole life in your shower bag; make it look like you're there solely to work out and/or shower. If you take a hiking backpack in the gym, people may notice! :)

I've noticed some 24 Hour Fitness in Colorado and San Diego have no shower curtains; LA Fitness has partly transparent ones. I avoid those specific locations. Not into voyeurism. But yeah I take my bottle of body wash and shampoo into the shower. I pay my due just like everyone else. Definitely bring all your own stuff and invest $10 in a pair of sandals/flip-flops to wear in the shower.

There are also full-body shower wipes when you simply do not feel like being around a bunch of old, naked dudes talking about sports and politics in the locker room.

http://www.amazon.com/Athletic-Body-Wipes-ShowerPill-10/dp/B0061QL8EE

P.S. I also have a Helio Camp Shower. It has a foot pump for pressures and one of those rinse things to wash with like most sinks have. Works awesome when you're off-grid or boondocking.

http://brianwilkins.org/?p=374

I love that the first list calls out one of my favorite playa tools -- Alcala body wipes. Blow away anything else I've tried -- smell great, work great. From the first article (Good overview of how to pack):

Body wipes. Alcala bamboo body wipes are magical. It’s one of the few times we would strongly recommend a brand. These are fairly large wipes (10”x10”) that are almost as good as a shower. And small and light enough to keep one in your pack at all times.

Until you find a real shower, they make cleansing wipes that do a pretty good job (I use them hiking), so those with a fresh set of clothes could get you by until after your class. https://www.amazon.com/Nathan-Cleansing-Deodorizing-Outdoors-Refreshing/dp/B001CJVK6Q

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Though I agree, there should be an easily accessible shower for you, good luck :)

*6 Mile Round Trip*

1. I just wear comfortable clothes.
   
2. I do my best to air them out but they are not too bad because of my short commute. I then put them in a bag and they go in a designated pocket in my bag.
   
3. Smell is minimal but I do use these when it is hot and/or humid Shower Pill Wipes
   
4. I grab a towel and dry it off but I work at a car dealership so those are very easy to find.
   
   If you have more questions feel free to ask!

Hey I totally understand, I work at a bike shop without a shower and a few of us have had this issue. Unfortunately, I live too far away to bike into work, but a few of us use these, but I've also heard good things about these. Best of luck!

Sweat smells. All you can do is use a good antiperspirant/deodorant and some body glide and/or gold-bond. Really thin shirts and loose fitting pants seem to help some people.

If it's super super godawful, I found these Defense wipes that I swear by when I'm camping or at festivals. They're a good way to remove a buncha funk pretty much instantly.

I never see anyone on here talk about shower alternatives so I figured I would share one of our tricks. We use these wipes at a different gathering we attend that doesn't have showers. You can stay reasonably clean using antibacterial wipes, and they are great after a long day. Baby wipes are great for wiping the dust off your face as well. I keep little package in my camel back at all times.

If you smell, that's going to be a pretty insurmountable problem.

However, if you're just a little unkempt, that can be easily remedied.

Get a pack of Face blotting papers or just cut up a bunch of coffee filters and keep them in a ziplock bag in your school bag. Wipe your face off in the bathroom with them before you go into class. (blot off sweat first with a paper towel, or else the sweat will use up all the blotting paper and you'll still have that day's worth of oil/grease on your face). Fix your hair, use paper towels from the bathroom if your hairline/hair is sweaty. You might want to carry a little container of hair product if you use hair product to look your best or if your hair after work looks really unkempt.

You can also use body wipes if you suspect that deodorant reapplication just to your underarms isn't cutting it.

for me, personally, i get it that life isn't always perfect and we aren't always looking our best. I wouldn't brush off a guy in an evening class who didn't look his best because he had obviously worked a long day before the class. However, odor WOULD be a huge turn off, because even if I'm willing to talk, I'd have to do it from farther away. Anyway, hope you can use some of my quick freshening up tips so you won't look/smell your WORST at this class.

Heres a couple things I like having on my bike when I travel:

AC inverter: gives you a 110v outlet in case you need to power something like a phone charger and you don't have a 12v usb connector.

Water purifying tablet: They take up about a cubic inch of space and may save your life.

Large wet wipes: For giving yourself an on the go shower in case you meet your future wife and there is no shower access.

Small mess kit: I have a serbian mess kit and I love it. The knife included has a can opener and a bottle opener and is serrated and well made.

Head lamp: Because holding a flashlight while its cold and you are trying to do something sucks. I prefer ones that have single large diodes instead of lots of little ones as they are brighter and have better color. Also I try and get ones that use 18650 batteries so I can share a charger and batteries.

A strange look here and there, but no one said anything; I guess it's not that uncommon to see people running since people do it all the time to catch flights. I just took it at a jog and wore basketball shorts instead of running shorts, basically tried to play it low key. If you're planning on doing some airport running, I recommend ShowerPill–large body wipes to clean yourself up when you don't have access to a shower. They're a lifesaver in situations like that.

Sorry I don't have anything immediately to help but FYI, these things are pretty useful: https://www.amazon.com/Cleaning-Wipes-Special-Cleansing-Solution/dp/B07DQW5HCS/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=shower+pill&qid=1570135637&sr=8-4

No-Rinse Bathing Wipes by Cleanlife Products, Premoistened and Aloe Vera Enriched for Maximum Cleansing and Deodorizing - Microwaveable, Hypoallergenic and Latex-Free (8 Wipes) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00008QQN2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_n3vLDbKXF2KDK

OGX Extra Strength Refresh & Restore + Coconut Miracle Oil Dry Shampoo, 5 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076RXVCWV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_03vLDbXPSZND0

I’ve been there and I’m sorry you’re going through it. I had anxiety induced seizures and I was terrified one would happen while I was in the shower. My sister would sit in the bathroom until I was done to make sure I was okay. ^ Those can be really helpful for in between showers.

No problem.

Since he has a chest access, he probably won't be able to take showers. I recommend getting these disposable wipes and shower caps for him. I used those when I had my catheter in my chest when I first started dialysis and it helped me stay clean.

Good luck to you and your brother and stay strong. He needs a lot of support.

great set up.

Do you have a towel packed? I also prefer to pack some portable shower wipes - I used these on my last trip http://www.amazon.com/Defense-Soap-Wipes-40-Pack/dp/B001G7Z0RO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1426553733&sr=8-4&keywords=shower+wipes. The ride from San Diego to Arizona will be desolate and you will appreciate wiping clean after a long dusty day. Do you have a headlamp? You will want to get up and ride before sunup on some stretches through New Mexico/Texas.

Enjoy the trip! I'm jealous.

I've had good results with both Lady Anti-Monkey Butt powder (cornstarch and calamine crystals) and Monistat Chafing Relief Powder Gel (powder in a non-greasy gel that helps keep the powder in place). I don't use them at the same time.

For wipes to freshen up before applying powder or something, I highly recommend Defense Wipes with peppermint oil. They don't leave you feeling sticky.

Ok, that sounds better. But you should be fine for a date after work as long as you're not digging a hole or something during the day. If you're super concerned they make shower wipes so you can freshen up without a shower.

Shower Wipes // eHow

Personally I've just worked out after work, UA would help dues to it absorbing sweat. The wipes in the link would help I don't know if they're the best bet though.

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Nice! A few questions & suggestions...

• Why the gum? I don't know anyone that regularly chews non-nicotine gum (though I'm sure they're out there). It's not going to benefit them nutritionally nor will it help them out in the elements, so it just seems kind of odd. I mean, if they enjoy it, then that's great! But it seems like to me that you could get more happiness-for-your-buck by giving them something with utility, or that a larger portion might be able to use or enjoy. Perhaps a small bottle of aspirin or something.
  
• Also not sure about the hand sanitizer? Just thinking out loud here, and maybe I'm just an anomaly, but I also don't know anyone that uses that stuff with any regularity. I know parents will sometimes keep some around if they have young kids, but none of my friends or family carry it that I'm aware of. If it were me, I'd probably prefer bathing wipes, though that might break your budget.
  
• Another idea that might break your budget, would be to put everything in some kind of a duffel bag or backpack; if I know anything about the homeless, they value their bags. The problem with the plastic grocery bags is that they create a lot of litter, and they won't hold up for very long at all in the wild.
  
  Anyways, keep up the good work, they are members of our society just like everyone else, even if they're often forgotten and/or become a victim to an endless cycle of arrests.

I use these when I'm hiking. Light weight, smells great, and a single pack can last me a week. Also very easy to pack back out.

I've not heard of these before, but it sounds interesting. Is it something like this?

I'm not saying to get this one but maybe something like it:

ShowerPill Athletic Body Wipes for Cleansing and Deodorizing, 10 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0061QL8EE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ypCdAbNH6VBH4

Stuff for camping probably more cost efficient maybe. Anything that cleans and kills bacteria. I know that there's a brand gyms usually carry, maybe even just the antibacterial hand wipes or sanitizer for your hands and then a shower wipe for the rest so at least you don't touch your eyes and get sick that way, then just get clean enough so you don't stink.

There's dry shampoo too. Or wash your head in a sink and then wash your face with face wash.

No problem. I was also a bit of a punk and had to do a lot of research on how to dress for the career I ended up in. Also riding my bike to work I find that these things are awesome if you have to switch between manual labor and wearing a nice shirt. Good luck on the new gig, it gets easier as you get into the flow.

If you don’t have a shower at work, these are great on hot days or if you’re a sweater like me: https://www.amazon.com/Shower-Cleaning-Special-Cleansing-Solution/dp/B0061QL8EE

I went about 6 weeks not being allowed to get wet on my body due to catheters being placed and needing to heal, so no showing our baths. I bought no rinse body wipes from Amazon and went to fantastic sams and got my hair washed and blow dried once a week for 15 dollars. It's not the same. It's not. But it really went a long way to bridge the gap. The wipes are nice, you can heat them in the microwave and they aren't really scented as I have really sensitive skin.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00008QQN2/ref=mp_s_a_1_6_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1518837927&sr=8-6&keywords=no+shower+body+wipes

If links aren't allowed, I'm sorry!!

I got these shower wipes on Amazon. They work pretty well. Defense Soap Body Wipes 40 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001G7Z0RO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_3nuTAbZR723C8

That's definitely understandable, I know myself i'll be taking a shower right after and will be bringing these as well to share with everyone

https://www.amazon.com/Defense-Soap-Body-Wipes-Count/dp/B001G7Z0RO

Comfort Bath Personal Cleansing, Ultra-thick Disposable Washcloths work better than baby wipes if you want to a quick clean up

Defense Wipes. They are the best thing if you can't take a shower.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001G7Z0RO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_iF01xbGHKJ46V

Ah, the dreaded swampass.

Use toilet wipes. Charmin makes the best ones. I like something like these for the rest of the body. http://www.amazon.com/Rinse-Cleansing-Deodorizing-Bathing-Wipes/dp/B00008QQN2/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=undefined&sr=1-1&keywords=bath+towel+waterless

I camp a lot. I have tried many bathing wipes, and camping shampoos. I like Clean Life Products: No Rinse.

The bathing wipes are designed to be microwaved so she can get a warm wash.

The No Rinse Shampoo is also really good. When I am in the backcountry I rinse it out with warm water, but you don't have to.

These people don't mess around. You can get it by the gallon.

I've never had jock itch, but since I grapple, there's a high risk of spreading skin infections like ringworm. I use a body wash with tea tree oil on gym days. I'll also use the Defense Soap Body Wipes when there might be some time before I can get to the shower. Instead of wiping down benches at the gym when I lift, I bring a towel to cover it so I can reduce skin contact with the equipment (my sister got scabies from the gym before her wedding so I'm super wary of it now). I also put a clean towel over my car seat when I'm driving home to reduce the spread of gym germs.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000532VC - These are awesome for cleaning up.

Not the person you responded to but I use these after my morning workout: No Rinse Bathing Wipes, Microwaveable Hypoallergenic and Latex-Free (8 Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GTZH0PI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5GlXCbMYET63S.
No issues with smell (and I sweat a lot during my 90 minute workout) but make sure the clothes you change in to are clean. No rewears.

I would like to add the body wipes have been a part of health care for ages and now some venders have made them more sporty and less like something the belongs in a nursing home. Check out this or these. There several others but those are the ones I have heard the most.

I have a 6.5 mile commute from Carroll Gardens into midtown east. I usually leave a few suits, 6 shirts, and shoes at my office. Do dry cleaning around work.

1. Shower in the morning
   
2. Usual bike clothes (bibs and a good moisture wicking shirt)
   
3. Bathing wipes are the best!(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GTZH0PI/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687462&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00008QQN2&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=W16Z22BQ4EHCACBDJWS6)
   

• Deodorant
  
  The only thing I need to pack are underwear and socks. Yes, I have forgotten them a few times and had to go commando. = /

Another low-cost option for hygiene is Rinse-Free body wash. When I lived for about 2 1/2 years in a conversion van with no plumbing or electricity, this kept me clean enough to teach a college class without anyone ever saying anything to me. I purchased an 8 ounce bottle of ready-to-use rinse-free shampoo and used it for shampoo and body wash. When that was depleted, I got a 16 ounce bottle of body wash concentrate. One capful of concentrate in the 8 ounce bottle and fill with water. Dampen a washcloth and scrub yourself. Either dry the washcloth with the air dryer in the restroom or put it in a Ziplock until you can air dry it elsewhere. One 8 ounce bottle could last up to a week, and a 16 ounce bottle of concentrate made 64 bottles of diluted solution. Total cost was under $20 ($6 for the 8 ounce bottle, $8 for the 16 ounce bottle, $5 for a package of washcloths) and that would provide about a year's worth of hygiene. Even now I still use Rinse-Free when I'm pressed for time and can't take a proper shower.

Here are some links for the product in the above comment for different countries:

Amazon Smile Link: these


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They are not ideal, but I've used baby wipes to get at least a little bit of the grime off me post race as well. They make shower wipes too, but I don't know if they are any better.

Airplane water isn't exactly clean....

If you somehow can't shower before or after your flight and for some reason need to clean yourself miles above the ground, I would just pack some shower wipes they are designed for it after all...

Stupid question - but as I tend to sweat quite a bit during summer and won't be able to always take a shower multiple times a day:

Is something like this (https://www.amazon.com/Rinse-Bathing-Wipes-count-each/dp/B00CBKLSF8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1495470277&sr=8-3&keywords=body%2Bwipes&th=1 ) available in korean stores?

They just need to keep some of these in the office. As a big sweaty guy myself, I keep some of these in my car to wipe down if necessary. Combined with a spare set of clothes in the trunk I can recover from being super gross without too much trouble. Just about the only thing I can't really freshen up much is my hair, but it's usually very short so it isn't much of a problem.

Just to throw in another suggestion, I use ShowerPill Athletic Body Wipes when I'm running late and don't have time to shower. I find they work really well, and don't take up much room at all in my bag.

I use baby wipes and shower wipes when I get to work since I don't have access to showers. Currently using these and they work well.

It's on Amazon. :D http://amzn.com/B0061QL8EE

I ride a road bike to work, sometimes treating my commute in as a hard workout. I change in my office and find that these wipes are 95% as effective as taking a shower. Stops the sweat, removes the stink, and I feel fresh after.

Sometimes I work out at noon and then don’t have time for a shower. I got these big body wipes just for this: Post-workout wipes

Amazon has a lot of brands to check out.

I'm so sorry you're dealing with so much AND you gotta be so hot as this is all going on. May I suggest one thing?

these are the best I found after several tries - they get off deodorant residue even

It sounds like it's gonna be a few days at least before you can shower again.

(also idk what state you're in but your LL might be encouraged to get you a night in a hotel to shower because bathing is literally a requirement for housing ... everywhere. you just have to usually nudge them to do the right thing. I had to make a threat in writing when my apartment was full of sewer gas on a Friday to get a hotel for the weekend. if you need help message me full disclosure had a brain injury since but I can still mostly research just a lot slower)

They are listed as unavailable on Amazon but this was the related product https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00KVO5MRG/ref=sspa_mw_detail_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This kind of thing?

shower first. ride. towel off or use summa deeze...https://www.amazon.com/Nathan-Power-Shower-Refreshing-Wipes/dp/B001CJVK6Q

https://www.amazon.com/HyperGo-80001-After-Sports-Wipes/dp/B013VIPNS6

Defense Soap Wipes - Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074DYPZYK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[I used these] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001G7Z0RO/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1519064549&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=bjj+wipes&dpPl=1&dpID=41%2B6O8HQs8L&ref=plSrch)

https://www.amazon.com/Surviveware-Biodegradable-Bathing-Shower-Cleansing/dp/B074DYPZYK

nowadays I use these religiously after training - Defense Wipes

Hopefully my Amazon link will work here. They use them in hospitals and nursing homes. You microwave it and put it on your head and rub it in. No drips, no residue. https://www.amazon.com/Shampoo-Haircare-residue-Massage-Drench/dp/B07CVJLPNX

http://www.amazon.com/Zeiss-Pre-Moistened-Lens-Cleaning-Wipes/dp/B0030E4UIQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1458854640&sr=8-2&


and when you play something exhausting:
http://www.amazon.com/Athletic-Body-Wipes-ShowerPill--10/dp/B0061QL8EE/ref=sr_1_34?ie=UTF8&qid=1458854951&sr=8-34-spons&

I have wipes if things get really out of hand, otherwise, I bring a backpack with deodorant and some clothing changes. I'm still working it out - but the benefits of a bike commute outweigh any assholes at work having an issue.

Thanks for the tips. I did use baby wipes when I biked to work a few years ago. The problem now is with grappling sports I have to worry about staph, ringworm and other nasties.. I decided to get Defense Soap Wipes, a battery powered portable shower and Bronner's Tea Tree soap to fight the bad stuff. It'll be weird washing down but I'll just park my car on the lowest level of the structure, lol.

http://www.amazon.com/Defense-Soap-Wipes-40-Pack/dp/B001G7Z0RO/

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000V1UALM

Seriously? I have news for you:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001CJVK6Q/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/185-6949138-9663412

They make shower wipes now. Sometimes you can find them through medical supply as they're also marketed for those confined to bed/chair, hospice patients, disabled, in the hospital etc. You put a couple of those in a ziplock bag and toss that in your duffel. Don't be scummy.

EDIT: apparently there are already a few comments suggesting this. Sorry. I reiterate: no need to stink, boys.