Toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, deodorant and the daily basics for every person in the house for two weeks.
Hygiene supplies keep everyone in the house clean, comfortable and healthy when stores close or water runs short. Stock enough for every person for two weeks, and you head off the skin trouble and sickness that follow a few days without washing.
- Quantity: Count one toothbrush and one deodorant per person, and plan about one bar of soap per person for two weeks.
- Shelf life: Choose bar soap and solid deodorant, which keep for years, and rotate toothpaste before its printed date.
- Water use: Add no-rinse body wash, rinse-free shampoo and wet wipes so each person can wash with a cup of water.
- Packaging: Pick sealed or travel-size items that store flat and resist leaks in a bin.
- Storage: Keep everything in a lidded tote in a cool spot, since heat softens bars and separates liquids.
- Personal needs: Include each person's own items, such as razors, combs and sensitive-skin products, so nobody goes without.
