How to Make a Portable Family Hygiene Kit
Portable family hygiene kits are a must for any family who drives long distances or who has children involved in sports. Kits online sell for upwards of $50. Make one yourself and save $20 to $30. The family hygiene kit includes all the items needed to stay clean and fresh when you are away from home.
Things You'll Need
- Small container or bag
- 1 roll of toilet paper
- Body wash or shampoo
- Sanitary napkins or tampons
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
- Toilet seat covers
- Antibacterial hand sanitizer
- Baby wipes
- Toothpaste and toothbrushes
- Razors
- Trash bags
Instructions
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Buy a small container or bag to hold of the items. Remember that the kit has to fit comfortably in your car. Get a bag or container that fits in the truck, hatchback or behind a seat.
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Include a roll of toilet paper to use when public restrooms are out of paper. The toilet paper also comes in handy when things explode inside your car.
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Purchase full-size bottles of body wash and shampoo. Use baby body wash as shampoo. Pull these out and freshen up after ball games, activities or long road trips.
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Put extra sanitary napkins or tampons in the kit for any mature females in the family.
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Buy a small bottle of insect repellent for the kit. Look for one that has a pleasant smell in case you have to be inside the car with kids doused in the spray.
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Place sunscreen in the kit. Normally SPF 30 to 35 is enough sun protection. Use a higher SPF for small children or people with sensitive skin.
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Include toilet seat covers for public toilets. If toilet seat covers are nowhere to be found, use toilet paper to cover the seat.
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Buy a small bottle of antibacterial hand sanitizer for the hygiene kit. Use it to sanitize after activities, snacks or use of a bathroom.
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Put a small box of baby wipes in the hygiene kit. Baby wipes are great for a quick face or hand wash.
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Purchase a tube of toothpaste and a tooth brush for each member of the family.
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Put razors in the kit for any adults who may need to shave.
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Included a couple of trash bags to help keep the car clean or to put other items in.
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